From
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany a dark symphony emerged, a complex, unusual and
innovator composition of pagan and anti-Christianity black metal that rose against
the Zeitgeist, against modernization, against a society governed by the sharing
of resources and items, an entity who uses his breath to be heard around the
world, called Heimdalls Wacht (translates to “Heimdall´s Watch”).
The
origin of the band´s name goes back to an ancient history in the Nordic mythology.
Heimdall was the guardian/watchman of “Bifrost” the rainbow bridge, leading to
Asgard, and of the gods. With a cleared eyesight and hearing he could even hear
the growing of the grass and the sheep´s wool and see better than an owl during
the night. Heimdall never slept for it was his duty to warn when the enemy was
approaching by blowing his horn (Giallarhorn) that could be heard in the entire
world. It was his destiny to kill Loki and to die in the Ragnarok battle.
Heimdalls
Wacht is a XXI century band that was created in 2005 and was formerly known as Ales
Stenar. They have created a demo, a split and five full-lengths one of which is
their latest release named “Ekte Westfäölske Svatte Metal” a twelve track work with two hidden tracks,
an almost progressive work of black metal with melody and different
construction that brings a positive felling to a type of music that usually as
a negative and harsh atmosphere.
This new
album shows the reason why this menacing quintet is one of the most influent
and respected bands in the metal scene of Germany. From the touching melodies
of this work to the most unexpected strong compositions and to the old sound there
is an almost incomprehensible fairness that surrounds us and leaves us defenseless.
This is the perfect harmony between evil and good, between the raging and
hungry distortion of instruments and the contradictory clean sound of calm
strings… a disharmony in perfect harmony, a well balanced creation!
Sons
such as “Das Martyrium” and “Exil” are very characteristic and unique, my favorite
songs of the twelve track album for its ingenuity and brilliance. The “unprofessional”
idea of what black metal must be, the raw and unworked sound contributed with a
large percentage to the professionalism of this dark force.
One melee with the words, ideas and its paradoxes... albuns that are news, the reviews at "HeavyHardMetalmania.net", always with its watermark, Pedro Ribeiro, with love for beer... sorry, music from an early age, he studied piano and singing from 7 to 14 years, then, devoted himself to the study of the guitar for 5 years. "The wisdom is found in the extremes, all extreme Metal here!"
1. Seelenkrieg
2. Ekte Westfäölske Svatte Metal
3. Unsiälige Kiär
4. Ich bin der Widersacher
5. Geheimbund
6. Der verschüttete Grubenmann
7. Tiwaz - entflammt
8. Die Formulierung des Unformulierten
9. Das Martyrium
10. Ein Ächzen im verlassenen Stollen
11. Exil
12. Alles ist grau
CD comes with 16 page booklet with lyrics and texts, bandphotos, etc. Tshirts are high quality heavy Gildan shirts with black/white print. Available in the sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL. Check it out!
