Reviews list for Black Anvil - As Was (2017)

As Was opens with a genuine progressive classic, On Forgotten Ways, a track every bit as good as anything the current masters of progressive extreme metal, Enslaved have been putting out over the last few years. It soars and swoops, featuring both clean and harsh vocals and some epic riffing that left me breathless. Although I consider this to be the albums best track, don't let me give the impression that the rest of the album is a let down, the excellent quality of both the songwriting and the playing is maintained for the album's entire 53 minutes, making this a must-hear for any lover of cerebral extreme metal.