There once was a man
Who lived among the trees
He wore a long white beard
And carried out his deeds
Never asking for
Anything in return
He learned to listen to the forest (to the forest)
He learned to smell what the soil had to tell (had to tell)
He befriended all of the beasts for he was to become
The forest guardian (the forest guardian)
Blackbraid quickly followed up their 2022 debut in 2023 with more native folk infused furious black metal. This is by no means a sophomore slump as it is equally excellent, methodical, melodical, and approachable as the first record. 9/10 RJ
The atmosphere of this album is fantastic. Makes you feel like you're knee-deep in the trenches drenched in mud, filth, sweat, and blood. Truly encapsulates the horrors of World War I, and the fact that the lyrics of some of the songs are taken from old war letters really adds to the authenticity.
Favorite Track(s): Die Feuertaufe, Grabenlieder edoerfler