Nidsang - Into the Womb of Dissolving Flames

NIDSANG - Into the Womb of Dissolving Flames (PULVERISED - LP 2014)

There are bands and albums, which I feel really deserved a bit more recognition and were not talked about enough. Take such "Into the Womb of Dissolving Flames" as an example - this album is a fuckin blast, with great quality black metal, full of killer riffs and damn ferocity. But how many times have you heard people mentioning Nidsang and "Into the Womb..." as one of their personal favourites? Sure, it may not be the most thrilling album of all time, but quality stuff it is and personally, I enjoy it fully. 

I suppose that many people will see Nidsang as just another Swedish black metal band in the vein of Watain, Marduk or Ofermod and nothing more than that. Their perception is closed on these three bands and anything what can sound alike is immediately rubbish and uninteresting. Which is a wrong attitude. "Into the Womb of Dissolving Flames" has obviously that strong resemblance to the unholy trinity I mentioned above. It has that dark, malicious melodic aspect of Watain, it has the intensity and aggression of Marduk or Funeral Mist (sure) and yes, it also has that raw, possessed feel of Ofermod. But that sense of familiarity doesn't stop me from loving the music.  

Nidsang simply came up with killer black metal black and whether they blast with rage and ferocity or slow down for more atmospheric and murky sound, the result is always great. As a matter of fact, to me "Into the Womb of Dissolving Flames" almost sound like an easy, memorable album. From the first spin, I was completely into it and the listening session was just a great experience. But you know, Nidsang does everything properly - their songs have that strength and energy so well combined with total darkness and mordacity. And every here and there, riffs or melodies come, which hook you up completely. Also, the production is as good as it should - crisp, yet harsh... Everything has that depth, it's not a monotonous bullshit, which you forget about as soon as the music stops. Even if some parts can sound a bit repetitive and Nidsang doesn’t use symphonic or acoustic parts to diverse their long songs, it doesn't disturb me at all. Besides, if they do come up with something a bit different, then it is something like an obvious Bathory worship in “Abysmal Origins”, so I am fully happy with everything I have heard on this album. What am I not happy with? Lack of lyrics is the most unpleasant surprise. And the artwork sucks. Everything else is sweeeet. 

Standout tracks: “Abysmal Origins” 

Verdict: 80/100