psalm – “Wings Οf Τhe Archangel" with the devastating riffs and the drums pounding straight against your chest - "Memento Mori II" whispers – elegy of "Autumn Of Blood And Steel" (candidate for best Clandestine Blaze track ever)] is nothing less than the quintessence of black metal, translated into notes. Even on Mikko's own Northern Heritage website, the mention of his latest release is usually buried in with everything else, with no special attention given to it. Here the band comes closest to the depressive black metal sub-genre, while not completely crossing over, but rather balancing on the edge. Mikko jest również wokalistą w francuskiej grupie Deathspell Omega. This small addition manages to do a lot for the atmosphere of the song, which is somewhat strange to think of since Clandestine Blaze always managed to do so well with so little, in the past. With that said, it still lacks the severely eerie and darkened feel of Deliverers of Faith. Typically, Mikko includes one or two mid-paced tracks that rip off Celtic Frost riffs, and end up being boring as hell. Clandestine Blaze / Deathspell Omega is a black metal music split recording by CLANDESTINE BLAZE released in 2001 on CD, LP/Vinyl and/or cassette. Pierwszy koncert zespół zagrał w 2012 roku . Deliverers of Faith. So, to ignoring that, it would be safe to say that this new record is the best thing he has done in the past ten years or so. CLANDESTINE BLAZE - Falling Monuments CD Northern Heritage Records Genre: Black Metal Rating: 4/5 This thing came out in late December 2010 but it would've been better for listening in October around Halloween. Wikimedia Commons har media som rör Clandestine Blaze. Muzyka tworzona przez Mikko Aspa w tym projekcie często jest określana jako minimalistyczny raw black metal z wczesnych lat 1990. Definitely recommended to atmospheric/depressive black metal fans though! And the album sure does differ from what you would usually expect to hear from Clandestine Blaze. So, “Harmony Of Struggle” starts from where the previous release (“Falling Monuments”) of the maniac Finnish left us, with its threatening intro just foretelling the attack that will follow and conquer all, at least for the first half part of the record. Clandestine Blaze - jednoosobowy projekt muzyczny utworzony przez Mikko Aspa. Clandestine Blaze є black metal проєктом однієї людини, який був створений Мікко Аспою у Лагті, Фінлядія у 1998 році. It would appear that, in retrospect, that record was an anomaly within the discography of Clandestine Blaze, as Mikko has never before or since produced something with such a nightmarish feeling. Originally written for From the Pulpits of Abomination blog: http://from-the-pulpits.blogspot.com/. Clandestine Blaze - Tranquility of Death Fatherland - Fatherland Goat Semen -Ego Svm Satana Goat Semen - En Vivo En Lima Hell Ördög – The Art of Nihilism Rienaus / Wakboth - Split CD Syklisk Nedgang - Purification through the Fall **LP** Cénotaphe - La Larve Exulte Nécropole - Nécropole For sale (PayPal only) but trade offers are accepted. 2004 – Clandestine Blaze / Satanic Warmaster (delad album, 12" vinyl) 2005 – Crushing the Holy Trinity (delad 3 CD box: Clandestine Blaze / Deathspell Omega / Musta Surma / Stabat Mater / Exordium / Mgła) Externa länkar. Noctir. I hoped for something that would follow the approach found on the previous album, but this seemed like a step backward. The final moments of the song are the most memorable and it is at this point that your ears begins getting used to the odd mixing. Continue reading → 93%. orginally written for: And the last, but much more relevant to this review, he is a member of Deathspell Omega (the prophets of Neo-Orthodoxy and metaphysical approach to the Divine within the Black Metal Cult), Stabat Mater (deeply tormenting Funeral Doom Metal outfit) and Grunt (a cult power electronics project). However, unlike his Finnish peers, Mikko was unable to return to form in a way that makes the listener feel that the lengthy wait was worthwhile. It seems that the last several albums are released almost in secret, as news spreads so slowly and not much is mentioned about them. This was a good thing, as it led to somewhat of a pleasant surprise to find that this collection of songs seems a bit more inspired and coherent than the last couple of releases. Furthermore, he's also an editor of "Erotic Perversions" and an owner of a metal store in Finland. CLANDESTINE BLAZE are not here to start any revolutions nor to open new roads. After a couple minutes, the song speeds up with blasting drums and fast tremolo-picked guitar riffs, soon joined by the haunting sounds of a funeral organ. In this case, it's walking a fine line. In February 2017, Mikko returned with his ninth full-length album, City of Slaughter. Even the last album was rather lackluster, compared to those that had preceded it. “White Corpse” has a Darkthrone-like title and a relevant, aggressive and monolithic structure; it sets its claws upon the listener from the very first second and never lets him until its end. The riffs are sorrowful and one can feel the hopelessness and the urge to turn away from the dying world, to simply crawl into an open grave and forget all that has been lost. Using the raw, cacophonous sound of old DARKTHRONE and their fellow travelers no fifteen years ago as it’s axis, “Falling Monuments” begins its journey with the aggressive mood of “Unfolding Madness” to settle mostly in mid-tempo shelters where the riffs sound threatening and guitar leads full of bitter melody. Powstał on w Lahti, Finlandia roku 1998.Muzyka tworzona przez Mikko Aspa w tym projekcie często jest określana jako minimalistyczny raw black metal z wczesnych lat 1990.Mikko jest również wokalistą w francuskiej grupie Deathspell OmegaDeathspell Omega It's possible to name at least a dozen of other projects he contributed to (like Satanic Warmaster, for which he played drums once, or Nicole 12 and the likes), but I believe the reader is smart enough to use Google, if he's interested to find more information about him. This is followed by "Melancholy of the Falling Monuments", which is a slower-paced song that really drains the life out of you. SUBSCRIBED. Read. Shop for Vinyl, CDs and more from Clandestine Blaze at the Discogs Marketplace. Tap to unmute. The production is a bit strange, being kind of hard on the ears at first. It may be lacking something, similar to recent efforts from Horna and Sargeist, but this is a worthy listen and should please fans of Clandestine Blaze or Finnish black metal, in general. Clandestine Blaze. At times, it hearkens back to Night of the Unholy Flames and Fist of the Northern Destroyer, especially during the faster parts. Zobacz też: inne znaczenie tego słowa. The cold tremolo riffs don't sound terribly original, and you almost get the sense that you've heard these same melodies from this band before, but it is all well done, nevertheless. You're signed out. Mgła – polska grupa muzyczna grająca black metal. Due to the feeling of being somewhat let down by Church of Atrocity, I was somewhat hesitant to give this a listen, despite the lengthy amount of time since the band's last output. The moods channeled here don't really correspond to what I would usually listen to, though on occasion it might as well work. Tidigare medlemmar; Daren Silencer: Logotyp; Mgła ([mɡwa], svenska: "dimma") är ett polskt black metal-band, bildat år 2000. This morbid intro sets the tone for what is to come, somewhat reminiscent of Si Monumentum Requires, Circumspice from Deathspell Omega. Découvrez vos propres épingles sur Pinterest et enregistrez-les. The drums are at just the right level, rather than pounding on top of everything. The song is not bad, but I preferred it the first time I heard it... on the Darkthrone record. As such, expectations for this record were rather low. Clandestine Blaze is a rather obscure band from Finland. Author Message Previous topic | Next topic; Mysticus Metalhead. Nonetheless, it is another decent slab of northern Black Metal that is sure to satiate those needing more of this type of music. I think is enough for our case: RESPECT This keeps in line with the last few albums, since he chose unorthodox sounds for each one, for one reason or another. And, what is really beautiful, the drums sound very natural. There is no longer any will to fight and reclaim what once was; rather, it is easier to sacrifice all hopes and dreams and to just put the blade to your flesh and begin carving until the snow is stained with your blood. Аспа посилається на Darkthrone, Burzum, Beherit та Bathory як на головних надихальників до його музики. While certainly influenced by the sort of riffs present on Under A Funeral Moon and Transilvanian Hunger, he has always managed to add his own unique take that made his band stand out among the legions of clones. Clandestine blaze a is metal black band lahti, mikko finl picture. The riffs are not exactly dark or evil, much more melancholic, nostalgic and perhaps longing for something. Even on Mikko's own Northern Heritage website, the mention of his latest release is usually buried in with everything else, with no special attention given to it. Forum Index » Marketplace » Trading Board. The Voice of the last decade’s most praised blackmetal name, once again takes its distance from Hasjarl’s coven and reforms as the Clandestine Blaze entity, through which he concentrates on reminding us in the most emphatic way what this special subgenre was, is and will be about. (loading lyrics...) 2. Best viewed without Internet Explorer, in 1280 x 960 resolution or higher. After four years of silence and making pretentious music that no longer had anything to do with Black Metal, the old spirit began to stir and Mikko felt the need to return to his roots. Clandestine Blaze on suomalainen yhden miehen black metal-yhtye, joka perustettiin vuonna 1998.Sen ainoana jäsenenä toimii Mikko Aspa, joka on nykyisin tunnettu myös mm. Perhaps, it is unfair to compare all subsquent works to that one. This is another mid-paced track, featuring some rather miserable sounds, though not as dark as anything found on Deliverers of Faith. - Clandestine Blaze - Fire burns in our hearts furthermore: - Impiety - Skullfucking Armageddon - Immortal – Battles in the north (1995! Much like with the last album, Falling Monuments had very little promotion and I only learned of the release by chance. The album doesn't really fail in any particular way, but it was much more convincing before, definitely until "Deliverers of Faith", which was an indisputable highlight of the band. Their first albums marked the revival of the Second Wave spirit in Finland and served as a flagman ship for the future bands to come (along with Horna, Warloghe and Behexen). picture. However, it is when we reach somewhere around mid-point (from “Messiah Of The Dying World” and onwards) where mighty Mikko plays his heaviest cards. Falling Monuments has its moments, but one gets the sense that the brilliance that was touched upon with Deliverers of Faith will never again be matched, as many of the ideas that made that album what it was were stripped away and used for Deathspell Omega instead, leaving Clandestine Blaze with only the more primitive and less-inspiring material. - Judas Iscariot - None Shall Escape the Wrath - Katatonia / Primordial - Split 10" - Marduk - Dark Endless wanted CD´s: - Lunar Aurora - Weltengänger (first press!) Clandestine Blaze-Deliverers of Faith LP, GF ltd.500 (Northern Heritage,2004) €40 Clandestine Blaze-Church Of Atrocity + free EP LP (Northern Heritage,2006) €55 Clandestine Blaze-Archive I+II+III - 3 LP's; niet los te koop (Northern Heritage,2008) €45 Clandestine Blaze was never really known for being terribly original; more than anything, the band served to keep alive the basic sound and spirit of the Second Wave of Black Metal, with a little something else added in. “Falling Monuments” is here for those who are delivered with no fear to the vortex of massive, traditional blackmetal. Listen to “Bloodsoil” with the furious beginning, ready to go to battle before it calms down in the end, handing the baton to the small but miraculous “Horizon Of Ego Annihilation”. Harmony of Struggle features some memorable songwriting and is quite a solid album. October 4th, 2009. Entdecken Sie Veröffentlichungen von Clandestine Blaze auf Discogs. clear wax preferred!!) Either way, the review.... Not like Watain or DSO, but Mikko definitely gained quite some skills throughout the years of training. The sound is very primitive, yet still has the trademark Clandestine Blaze melodies and is slightly disturbing, yet not as dark as it could be. Clandestine Blaze, Kriegsmaschine, Holy Death Blade of the Sword, Massemord, Crionics, Medico Peste, Owls Woods Graves, Ashes: Webbplats: Mgła: Medlemmar; M. Darkside The Fall E.V.T. The new album is solid enough and is by no means bad, but one would expect a bit more from a band that has been silent for four years. Clandestine Blaze - on Muzeroom. Interview with Mikko Aspa of Clandestine Blaze. Slower songs, such as "Myth Turned Alive" and "Autumn of Blood and Steel" possess more power and add a bit more of a morbid feeling to things, with the latter being book-ended by two more instrumentals. This track is very reminiscent of old Burzum, especially as the pace slows down and a tortured scream leads into a section where nothing is left but a lone guitar. Come to think of it, the sound overall is really blissful in its rawness, I wish more bands would record like this. Up Next. Explore releases from Clandestine Blaze at Discogs. Version desc. Whereas the last record was distorted in the wrong ways, enough to negatively affect the overall atmosphere, this effort is instantly more pleasing to the ears. SUBSCRIBE. 2004's Deliverers of Faith marked the high point of Mikko's creativity, something that was lacking on Church of Atrocity. Artwork. Arriving at the end of December 2010, from Northern Heritage Records, four long years had passed since the last album, Church of Atrocity. Autoplay is paused. The drumming is fantastic in its rawness and naturality. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device. Following that release, Clandestine Blaze seemed to fade into nothingness, destined to remain a footnote as the solo project of the DsO vocalist, and nothing more.