Valthus - Cremated Dreams

Review by Nick Hood

Valthus' latest album "Cremated Dreams" is a hauntingly beautiful and emotional journey through the depths of despair and hopelessness. The album features a unique blend of atmospheric black metal and post-rock, creating a sound that is both ethereal and crushing.

The opening track "Funeral Pyre" sets the tone for the album, with its mournful guitar melodies and haunting vocals. The following tracks, "Ashes to Ashes" and "Eternal Sleep," continue this theme, with the latter featuring a particularly powerful vocal performance.

As the album progresses, the music becomes more intense and aggressive, with tracks like "Drowned in Sorrow" and "Buried Alive" showcasing Valthus' ability to create crushing and atmospheric black metal. The album's centerpiece, "Cremated Dreams," is a 10-minute epic that builds to a climactic finale, featuring some of the most intense and emotional moments on the album.

Summary by Nick Hood

"Cremated Dreams" is a stunning achievement for Valthus, showcasing their ability to create music that is both beautiful and devastating. Fans of atmospheric black metal and post-rock will find much to love here, and the album is sure to be a standout in the genre for years to come.