Grim Chronicles

Nowy Artykuł! Release year (2025) Aftoktonia has become a prolific project this year, paying homage straight from the Norwegian underground and paying absolute tribute to the Norwegian scene of the 90s, with a touch of bands like Paysage d'Hiver. Sarkhildr, the band behind this band, has already released five albums this year, including two full-lengths. Today, however, I'll focus on the split with the equally fresh Greek outfit Hoffnungslos, who have released only an EP, a single, and the split album we'll be discussing today. Unspoken Psalms Carved in Shadows is a short shot straight from the cold basements of Norway and the ruined ancient monuments of the south. Hoffnungslos plays three songs on this split, including one shorter, more of an intro, while Aftoktonia plays only two, slightly longer than their predecessor. The Greek attack begins with a keyboard-driven intro that lasts over two minutes, immediately establishing a dark and symphonic atmosphere. This lays the perfect foundation for the songs that follow. As the intro fades into the abyss of darkness, the first full-fledged track, Thorns of the Black Flame, unfolds. From the very beginning, it's clear that this isn't a sweet song. Harris Leontiou, who...