Kaeck – Stormkult (2015)

Arriving from Folter records, today we have Dutch war Black Metal outfit Kaeck and their decadent debut release “Stormkult”. For fans of old-school Raw Black Metal with a traditional Dutch flair, this release delivers over 30 minutes of devastating music that will leave you uneasy for a few months.

Opening with the highly atmospheric “De kult”, we instantly get an oldschool Satyricon/Emperor vibe thanks to the simple yet effective atmospheric elements surrounded by crushing riffs and harsh vocals. The band continues to steamroll the listener with the brutality of “De heerser wederkeet” and the sickening atmosphere of the creepy “Holenmuur”. Both tracks are very dense and deliver the right amount of aggression and eeriness in a very balanced and destructive way.

For Black Metal purists, “Akolieten van de nacht” is one piece that reminded us of the early days of Enslaved and Gorgoroth due to its rawness. The usage of clean vocals alongside the massive drums and the atmospheric elements creates a very unique vortex of sound, making this one of the best songs in this release. The band’s unique ability to craft sickening tracks that are both melodic and brutal is what makes them quite refreshing and enjoyable.

As the album closes on a high note with the demoralizing “Wormvloed” we are left blown away by the quality of this debut release. You can instantly hear the experience of the band’s members and their knack for crafty truly devastating music that will haunt you for days. If you like all out Black Metal filled with old-school atmospheric elements and a barbaric edge, you will love “Stormkult”.

Label: Folter Records

Release: August 28th, 2015

Genre: Black Metal

Country: Netherlands