(Gothic Metal / Melodic Black Metal) In Silentio Noctis - Through Fragments Of Christianity - 2010, MP3 (tracks+scans), 320 kbps

When it comes to the more Goth/Pagan metal I really approach with caution, some if it is awesome and well done, but others are way too overdone and Baroque and I want to puke after the first few skims through the album. None of that is an issue with this release somehow this band manages to capture the grandiose and symphonic intensity of barbarian times and the Pagan spirit. Honestly, imagine Arcturus “Sideshow Symphonies” but with Armi Paivinen’s female voice converting it into a satanic and epic pagan ritual which she is conducting to ward off the worthless and ignorant Judeo-Christian/modern western culture.
Although classical in many ways, not to mention sophisticated, this band manages to not only fully indulge in the true spirit of the Left-hand Path, but creates the genuine feel of the neo-folk pagan vibe that you can actually feel radiating throughout this album. All that and yet this is still an aggressive black metal band without compromise. Without the cover art and song titles it isn’t clear that this is a Satanic album, black and ethereal at heart, but it IS and a true pagan masterpiece to add. No overdramatic emotional passages, way overdone folk and classical parts that water this down, no yelling “Satan” or his many other names in bloodcurdling screams, but this music is absolutely beautiful and skillfully done. For those that think that only the raw, basic, ugly and grim create Satanic metal, you have no fucking clue what Satanism is, Paganism, or real metal so pull your heads out of your asses, pick this album up and find out what the true occult sounds like. Highly recommended for fans of: Arcturus, Hellveto, Summoning, Windir, Falkenbach, later Bathory, Ataraxia, and also new comers featured on my site like UK based Ebonilumini. Listening to this will catapult you back to the glorious days of the past when rituals, magic, war, feast, and ale ruled as did the strong. By the way, I like the raw, ugly, grim stuff too…

The darkness that is In Silentio Noctis found its beginning during the grim year of 2006 A.D. Though conjured forth in a twisted mind years earlier, the manifestation of this Symphonic Black Metal orchestra only happened when Armi Pдivinen and Elias Vihma left behind an era of compromises and ventured forth on their own, creating an entity of their own order.
During the following year, the first embodiment of their creative synergy slowly formed and was hewn into their first demo, 'Symphonies of Death', in December.
In 2009, the shadow over Finland grew stronger, as In Silentio Noctis again entered the studio to record their debut album. When winter had thawed, the band stirred in May to finally carve their impression into the metal scene. 'Through Fragments of Christianity' was recorded at D-Studio in Klaukkala, mixed by Nino Laurenne at Sonic Pump Studios and mastered at the legendary Finnvox Studios by Minerva Pappi.
The evil was unleashed on March 5th, 2010, spreading the darkness further than ever before!