supported by 18 fans who also own “Which Fate Is Ours To Come”
I went into this album blind and not really knowing what to expect… and that’s how I would recommended everyone go into this experience. Black and death are the foundation but there are so many nontraditional diversions you are left with a unique experience that leans towards the obscure and bizarre. 8/10 RJ
Brooding black metal on Vendetta records, Svartmálm slow the genre’s core ingredients and add bracing emotional heft. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 20, 2018
supported by 17 fans who also own “Which Fate Is Ours To Come”
The first 30 seconds of "Revenge by Fire" convinced me to get the whole album! It is a face-melting blend of speed and black metal, reminiscent of Hellripper! KVAEN is a Swedish solo project much like Hellripper but many known guest musicians helped J. Björnfot in his endeavor. Altogether it is really a solid debut album, I loved the melodies and the pace changes in the second half too, ending with a "calm" instrumental one. Well-done!! sachavonkarl74