Gam (Denmark) - Alt Hans Væsen (Album 2023)

Gam’s fiery debut full-length, arriving oen year after their first demo, “Hvisken fra Skyggernes Vrå“. Despite the greatness of their demo, “Alt Hans Væsen“ is truly a triumph and step up from their previous work, indeed and “escalation on all fronts“, this album takes on the old school approach of their previous record, reminiscing to me with bands like Helwetti or early DsO, but adds more elements and is definitely heightened by songwriting prowess. A tremendous hymn of pagan fury and proudful heritage, Gam honors their ancestry through a no-fringes delivery of pure old school BM sound, definitely with some of the more Punk-ish, galloping elements of their compatriots in Skinliv and the Korpsand circle however. The Black Metal majesty is only interrupted by beautiful Folk passages, but indeed its musicianship is uncanny on all fronts, with the guitarwork remaining ever engaging and powerful, the drums having an absolutely barbaric but spot-on performance, and the vocals especially delivering with full fury on moments of unabashed assault, as well as might and epicness in moments grandeur. Definitely one of the best old school Black Metal records to come out this year, which should not come as a surprise, having been released on tape through the excellent Den Ottende Kunst. Den Ottende Kunst: @ Tracklist: 1 Det kan aldrig glemmes 00:00 2 Bemægtigelsen 03:33 3 Af kæmpers ædle slægt 09:50 4 Hadingsviv 14:14 5 Visse nætter 18:28 6 Skiftingen 23:06 All rights belong to Gam and Den Ottende Kunst. Video will be deleted upon request.