2006

Lastly on our promo package from Forever Plagued Records, we have found a hidden gem that while being released back in 2006, it is still pretty solid and interesting to listen to. Darkest Grove debut full-length record “Pain and Suffering Shall Be Known” has a lot of different layers to it making it a very enjoyable listening experience. Being a one man band, all instruments are nicely executed and give this release a very professional feel to the already very well crafted music.

Clocking in at 63 minutes, “Pain and Suffering Shall Be Known” opens with a very mysterious organ-like intro track. The second track “(Within My) Drunemeton” delivers a nicely paced structure that features both hypnotic passages and powerful riffing with harsh vocals, all very well balanced. Moving into more traditional Black Metal ground, “Now in a Ruined State Will She Ever Cleanse Herself” delivers a chilling atmosphere created by distorted guitars and nice percussions. While this release is definitely less fast paced than traditional BM, the rawness of the emotions behind the music is excellent.