Simply put, the band understands the inherent second-wave formula of "Atmosphere x Structure" when it comes to songcraft. On a track like their excellent new single "Shadow Point," the barrage generated from blast beats, tremolo picking, and sinister howls - vocalist Ravn makes great use of overdubs here for a cascading effect - is directed at creating an impenetrable sonic fray.
But 1349, like other masters such as Gorgoroth and Darkthrone, also have the ability to work in discernible riffs and breakdowns without breaking the "suspension of disbelief," for lack of a better term. These moments feel authentic and act to serve the greater composition while adding just that slight bit of heavy metal grandeur that even the most begrudgingly purist black metal fans can surely appreciate.
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