Published: May 5, 2014

The release has been out for a while now,but damn!I most definitely missed out on something!Combine influences from bands such as US located bands such as Agalloch with bands from the Scandinavian scene like Ulver (especially the record 'Bergtatt'), and some Doom influenced massive melodic Black Metal.This is just a pure massive piece of songwriting no doubts about that. The song are really diverse and there is not a negative point on the record which i could mention. The production is overwhelming,however not sure where it was recorded.

The lineup exists out of two masterminds namely Greg Murphy(drums) and Brendan Hayter(vocals,guitars).The vocals of Brendan is just perfect coming the traditional Black Metal screams with some outstanding use of his voice,in the style of the mentioned bands above, together with the guest appearance coming from Agalloch mastermind John Haughm himself,which automatically assume he is responsible for the massive brilliant clean vocals.

With the effects from the guitar amp being used,worked away in the songs,gives the record an extra dimension.Desolate fields,and nature are the basics coming to think of it listening to the record.There is not only despair found back in the music, but also aggravation and despair. An album full of emotions worked away just how it sound coming to 'A Nest of Ravens in The Throat of Time'.

There is no specific song which i don't like.Here and there are even some Pink Floyd influences which can be found back.Especially on the selftitled track.All in all i can say,go and check them out, 'cause you won't regret a bit. What I miss out is the note about the bass guitar and who was responsible for it, not being mentioned on for example metal Archives. However it is there on the album, and worked away perfectly in the mix as the rest of the instruments.