Véhémence - Par le sang versé (2019)^{Release ID: 10123}

Medieval, folkened-black metal galore! And this album is quite solid as well. The guitar work does a large amount of heavy lifting on this album and makes for a very enticing experience.

I really enjoyed how this album was able to split the difference between its folk inspired sections and the heavier black metal sections. The band does an even better job of uniting them together in sections to give them their own unique appeal. It really creates the hybrid atmosphere that make you feel like the knights about to go to battle atop their horses. Obsequaie tried a similar idea this year as well, but failed to convert where it mattered.

Again, very solid album that you should not be deterred by just because of a potential language barrier.

An hour of epic medieval-themed french black metal. Black metal blended with medieval folk music certainly isn't an original idea, but despite this these two guys have managed to make an album that sounds fresh and exciting. The songwriting is first rate with some really nice melodies. Tulzcha's playing is exemplary throughout and the vocals aren't overly harsh. Personally, I found it to be a stirring release and can't recommend it enough.