Hailing from Norway, Frosthardr has released their second EP, Maktesløs. Where Necrodisaster was grounded in old school black metal, this release combines that old school sound with present influences of symphonic black, death, melodic, and thrash metal. The mix creates a fine disc of excellent extreme metal. The intro and outro to this album ("Maktesløs" and "Vandret") are both very cool, instrumental industrial tracks. The remaining three songs, "Koma," "Death-My Relief," and "Ravneskrik" are all very strong black metal songs that range from slow and plodding, to scorching black metal with furious blasting. The black vocals are just plain sick throughout, but the band throws in death growls, and some clean singing/chanting to keep you on your toes. The production and artwork are also very nicely done, making this a very impressive sophomore album from this talented band. If not at your local store, try either Blastbeats or Nordic Mission.
Editors' ratings — Doug 3.5/5, David 2/5
Other coverage for this album
Art for the Ears 2004Reviewed by Marco PovervestThis five track EP from Frosthardr is a melting pot of various black metal styles. Sometimes you'll hear fast, old school parts, other times there are slow, doomy passages or atmospheric passages. The variety makes me think of Antestor's Return Of The Black Death album, though Makteslos is a different production. The songs are quite long though. Beside the intro and the outro track, the three…Similar sounding releases
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