Grim Chronicles

Nowy Artykuł! This album is dedicated to a man absorbed in the ideas of Polish Black Metal to such an extent that, although he did not create music, the BM elite decided to pay tribute to him by including their recordings on this compilation... This album is dedicated to a man so immersed in the ideas of Polish Black Metal that, even though he didn't create music, the BM elite decided to pay tribute by including their recordings on this compilation. The release is by Dark Blaze Stronghold, and Syrragh, responsible for the release, has done a great job packaging the CD in a superbly presented digipack, complete with lyrics and a story about Herr Burzum. The rendition is beautiful and tasteful, although the booklet's thickness makes it a bit of a pain to close. The lineup includes 11 artists, including BATTLEMOON, DARK FURY, NECATOR, SELBSTMORD, PLAGA, KRIEGSMASCHINE, INFERNAL WAR, SUNWHEEL, WOLFF, LEGACY OF BLOOD, and MERETRIX IMMACULATE. As you can see, the vast majority are very distinguished bands. I must admit that until now I hadn't heard of BATTLEMOON and WOLFF (and the former delivered a truly excellent track here!). The situation is different with MERETRIX IMMACULATE, which is included on this compilation due to its relationship to Herr Burzum, being the deceased's cousin. This rather weak performance is treated as a bonus track. The bands performed their first, previously unreleased songs, with the e...