Somme - Prussian Blood (2021)^{Release ID: 30252}

WWI-obsessed Finnish duo Somme follow up last year's eponymous EP with another that very much ploughs the same furrow as it's predecessor. Raw and harsh-sounding black metal designed to flay the skin from unguarded body parts is the staple of this release as it was the former (obvious really as they are on UK label Death Kvlt). That said, my favourite track The August Sun is surprisingly melodic despite retaining that raw edge. Prussian Blood feels more accomplished than Somme and definitely marks an upward trajectory for the duo. I'm not sure how a full-length would be received at this point, their rabid and savage black metal may be better served in smaller chunks so, consequently, the EP format suits them perfectly.