#vvilderness

[vaguegrant]

Allfather by Neon Odin

Okay. How do we feel about synthwave? Good? Great. Now, how do we feel about sweet guitar riffs? And brilliant, booming percussion? And Norse folk music played on traditional instruments made by the artist? And Odin himself looking sexy as fuck on the album art?

Yeah, me too babe. Me too.

Synthwave has had its hooks in me for the last year or so, which means I've heard a fair amount of it now. I don't think I've ever heard quite so inventive a synthwave album as Allfather (released 1 December 2023.)

Now, Allfather is indisputably synthwave—synths so fat and heavy you can barely squeeze them through your door, and a bassline to match. But Neon Odin (a.k.a. Hungarian black-/folk-metal artist vvilderness) layers on top of that delicious 80's sound some absolutely immaculate metal guitar work. It's the sort of screaming, unapologetic synth-rock that ought by rights to follow your protagonist down a neon-lit, rain-soaked alley.

But this is not just synthwave and metal. There's a secret third thing in the mix: Traditional folk instruments that elevate Allfather from "damn good synthwave" to music that demands and earns your full attention. The talharpa and nyckelharpa (which vvilderness apparently built themselves!) lead the album into sounds that defy time, space, and genre expectations. It's cyberpunk in a snowy, god-riddled fantasy land; or perhaps a collaboration between William Gibson and Neil Gaiman.

Whatever it is, I cannot get enough of it, and you need it too.

#allfather #neon odin #vvilderness #odin allfather #music #metal #synthwave #bandcamp #folk metal #norse gods #rock #a secret third thing #Bandcamp #vaguegrant's music finds #music recommendation #music review

[symmetricalscar]

Vvilderness - As Above, So Below

#vvilderness #as above so below #metal #music #album art

[forthedyingbeautiful]

#vvilderness #atmospheric black metal #black metal #metal #video #Youtube

[wh33l-w0lf]

r/metal introduced me to Vvilderness today, Ferenc Kapiller makes great music and art. Love the aesthetic.

#Vvilderness #as above so below #Grey and Gold #atmospheric black metal #blackgaze

[tetem-tetem]

聴く: Ashes Remain vvilderness

#bandcamp

[st-louis]

i have a few music recommendations for today, but this is my highest. nameless mist has become one of my favorite bands, and she does it all on her own, no bandmates. self-described trans anarchist depressive suicidal black metal from raleigh, nc. you can also support her on bandcamp.

there’s also a new vvilderness album out, and while i’m really enjoying it, i am concerned that it’s retreading a lot of the same ground he’s done previously.

#currently listening to

[baphelon]

My favourite music releases 2023

As it has been tradition for several years now it is time for me to rethink the music releases of this year that stuck with me the most. 10. Bell Witch: Future's Shadow part 1: The Clandestine Gate

Bell Witch keep up their identity as the band that presents some of the densest and most atmospheric doom soundscapes the genre has to offer. This newest entry to their discography plays not only to their previous strengths but in many ways surpasses them with new and enriching ambient elements that simply put enthrall the listener with the earthy sound direction.

9. Graven Dägger: No King's Land

Combining Dungeon Synth elements with any genre of Rock and/or Metal is a surefire way to create a fun aswell as fantastical listening experience. Graven Dägger use the inherently retro aspects of Dungeon Synth as a genre and highten them with their catchy Rock riffs that guarantee some headbobbing with any listener.

8. Maȟpíya Lúta: Wowahla

Yet another stunning entry in the breakout subgenre of Native American Black Metal. From the intense riffs to the exciting sythy intros this record is a treat for any listener searching for a slightly experimental edge to their black metal.

7. Poison Ruïn: Härvest

Punk meets medieval peasant revolt meets deep dark dungeons and dank catacombs. Still a band to look out for in the future. Banger after banger.

6. Trhä: alëce iΩic

It has been a challenge to find the one of Trhäs numerous releases this year to be the one to be put on this list. I picked this one because of the intense atmospheric bliss it represents. A steadfast companion on many a long walk but also just a representative of the rabbit hole that is Trhäs wild and varied discography.

5. Malfet: Dolorous Gard

The obligatory pure Dungeon Synth pick which appears on all my lists of this sort. Malfet is back and he once again offers proof as to why he remains my favourite musician of the entire scene. Music that truly captures the spirit of fantastic tales told since ancient times. From haunting to aetherically beautiful, this album is a must listen of the genre.

4. Downfall of Gaia: Silhouettes of Disgust

There is something to be said about bands like Downfall of Gaia who never seem to fail with any of their release. Allthough this album doesn't offer quite as a much a stylistic change from their last album as it died to the second to last it still refines the current sound of the band to an impressive maelstrom of melancholic mania. The sheer aggression and power behind every track pierce through all the numb feelings that might deafen us to the world around us and the pain that often reminds us of what we are. Devastatingly powerful.

3. vvilderness: Path

Whenever there is a new release by vvildir I can't help but tell anyone around me about it. After listening to it for the first I called my boyfriend at work just to not even be able to speak out of sheer euphoric joy about this staggeringly beautiful album. Vvilderness is a fully unique listening experience and Path definetly presents a very refined and formidably crafted example of this wonderful projects outputs.

2. Рожь (aka Rye): Bcë

Dark but not depressing, fantastical but not whimsical, dreamlike yet fully here. An intense and immersive listening experience that feels woefully underrated to me.

Domhain: Nimue

An expertly crafted release that surprised and amazed me in every single way. I cannot find a fault with the three presented songs besides wanting even more of them. A masterclass of atmospheric songwriting and composition that sits on a unique pedestal. Cannot stop having this one on repeat. What a wonderful thing to be dropped into my lap (and ears).

Honorable Mentions:

Myrkur: Spine

Wolvennest: The Dark Path To The Light

Mesarthim: Arrival

Hexer: Abyssal

An Autumn For Crippled Children: Closure

#2023

[almostlookedhuman]

#music #vvilderness #post-black metal #atmospheric black metal #np

[itttsarkanyokvannak]

vvilderness x    Dark Waters

#vvilderness #atmospheric black metal #2020 #black metal #hungary #blackgaze #folk metal

[albumarchives]

VVilderness | Devour the Sun (2018)

#post black metal #atmospheric black metal #shoegaze black metal #shoegaze #black metal #vvilderness #2018 #vvildr #cover art

[post-engineering]

Vvilderness - Devour The Sun 12" (Beer w/Orange & Red Splatter, no.40/50 pr.) #Vvilderness #BeverinaProductions #CasusBelliMusica #blackmetal #vinyljunkie #vinylporn #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinyligclub #record #records #recordcollector #instavinyl #music #limitededition #coloredvinyl #nowlistening #nowplaying #nowspinning @vvildr

#beverinaproductions #limitededition #casusbellimusica #vvilderness #vinyligclub #instavinyl #record #music #vinylporn #vinylcollection #nowspinning #vinyl #nowlistening #records #blackmetal #vinyljunkie #nowplaying #coloredvinyl #recordcollector

[forthedyingbeautiful]

Vvilderness - Path

Hungarian solo artist Vvildr is at it once again. Bringing forth upon us his fourth full-length album, Path, with his "band" Vvilderness. Vvilderness are a Folk tinged Atmospheric Post-Black Metal act that started in 2017 with the outstanding debut album Devour The Sun. This humble reviewer's first introduction to this act was his even more amazing second album, Dark Waters(which I happened to review for here as well). Then just one short year later there was even more growth and a general raise in level, to absolutely everything involved, that happened on third full-length; As Above, So Below. So going into this new album I personally had high hopes and a good deal of expectations for Path to lead me somewhere spectacular.

And disappointed I was not. For Path is outstanding and moving and there is some truly beautiful spectacularness to be found within. From the pretty melancholic parts to the glorious aggressive sections, the ebb and flow of the build up to crescendo and back down again, it's all so wondeful and emotional and just fucking amazing. There may be no reinvention of the wheel here, there may not be anything outstandingly different from other acts within the genre spector but what there is is a true understanding of songwriting and craftsmanship. An understanding that improves upon said wheel and furthers the genre to new, glorious and downright gorgeous heights.

Vvildr can convey the same amout of feeling, epicness and motion that most bands of this ilk take ten to fifteen to even sixty minutes to convey, in the span of usually seven minutes or less. Which may not seem like a lot but when you are a listener of albums and not singles it makes a major difference. You seem to crave it more when it is done. I love long songs as much as the next Folk tinged Atmospheric Post-Black Metal fan but there is something about an artist that understands how to give you enough to truly love and move you but holds back the perfect amount to make you crave more and more. And with Path Vvilderness has done this and more.

Personally I love this artists work and all aspects of it. From the album artwork, the music contained within said album and the equally impressive merch connected to said album cycle. All of which is available for you on bandcamp, my favmorite place to support the artists we love.

#vvilderness #atmospheric black metal #black metal #metal #review #vm-underground

[fiightingdreamers]

#i grabbed this discography today and im obsessed #vvilderness

[leagueanthem]

The Dream Thief

Enter Lissandra’s subconscious and behold a realm, like eternity. A unique feeling of being beyond scope, of existing anywhere and everywhere. Walkthrough this limbo and realize you share it with watching giants- unfathomable and old. Lose yourself in the presence of their eclipsing form. Regain your resolve for these frustrated nightmares must be cradled back into their slumber. 

#Anthems #Starless Dark #by #Vvilderness #League of Legends #Lissandra #Freljord #Watchers #Frozen Watchers #The Dream Thief

[actualmermaid]

I may have posted this before, but it has become one of my go-to atmoblack albums for writing/working/anything that needs an atmoblack background.

I guess this dude has another project called Release The Long Ships which I also need to listen to, but I definitely want to see more like this

#vvilderness

[spectrumpulse]

#music #2020 #spectrum pulse #on the pulse #vvilderness #dark waters #echosmith #lonely generation #Poppy #i disagree #selena gomez #rare #greg williams #the mistakes i've made #georgia #seeking thrills