Serment "Chante, Ô Flamme De La Liberté" CD

Descripción A relatively new project unveiled in the Canadian black metal underground is the majestic Serment.
Howling winds set the mood with a mystical yet simplistic introduction with some owl hoots to really bring in that mysterious natural feeling. Stunning synths soon come in and fade away, leaving anticipation in their wake. Ravenous guitars and rampaging blastbeats ensue with a ferocity that we all know and love from the Quebec scene, this time however we are treated to a thick layer of synths to truly elevate the music into ambient new territory. Maniacal vocals screech through the trance-inducing instrumentals with a piercing and tormented sense of anguish to them. The whole mix sounds utterly huge, going more for the eerie dungeon synth sound than anything overly bombastic. It does not take long to fall into a state of adoration for this spectral tome.
Although the layers of synths are impenetrable in density, the melodic guitar flourishes show that this project is not overly reliant on ambience, delivering a fierce and ice-cold conjuration of magnificence. Fantastic spoken word and creepy howls are utilised to add more to the cascades of instrumental darkness with a concise blend of blast-beats, rolling fills and punchy beats giving rhythmic diversity to the resplendent black metal. This is nothing short of astounding with such a beautiful yet visceral approach to the music that has recently only been brought to such high standards by Gardsghastr and Ringare, Serment have their own unique spin, telling tales of a lost time with their wonderful take on ambient black metal which may bare similarities to the bands I mentioned but is completely unique in its own right.
While the rampant aggression of the guitars and drums is profound, the melancholic beauty of the synths and vocals contradict them in a brilliant manner that works perfectly. The meeting of such scathing, bitter darkness and warm, expansive beauty is tied together by marvellous musical ability and a raw yet clear production. This is one of those records that not only sounds like a time passed but actually transports you into the ancient, mystical realms, evoking emotional yet battle-hardened soundscapes that are as violent and intense as they are stunning and meditative. Throughout this record you will remain entranced by the spectrally gorgeous, devastatingly intense and emotionally driven excellence of Serment.
Serment have delivered a profoundly wonderful and unfathomably beautiful debut album that will satisfy cravings of atmosphere, aggression and emotion simultaneously. Frankly, this is one of the most haunting albums I have heard in quite some time and it leaves such a strong impact that any whom hear this tremendous release will certainly revisit it and the mystical realms it unearths time and time again.
Sample: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzTws4jdcvs&t=192s