Ulfhethnar Beyond Their Mortal Boundaries(Demo)

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Tracklist:
1. Ave Satani 02:17
2. Cold Fields 02:26
3. A Call for Rising Mists 02:43
4. Fenriz Stamm 04:44
5. Winter Darkness 02:53
6. The Eternal Silence 03:59
7. Epilogue 01:09


Total playing time 20:11


Release Date: 2001

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CaptainDooRight USER (59 Reviews)

February 9th, 2012 | 27 replies | 1,069 views

4 of 4 thought this review was well written

Out of the many ways to express a person's deepest thoughts, music seems to be the most advantageous; for by doing this a person can release their emotion's upon their expressions, creating a replica of the mind with sound. The band members of Ulfhethnar have done well in presenting a well thought out Black Metal album using cold atmospheric themes and feelings of disparity; they do this with the careful use of selected tremolos, blast beats, mid-high screeched vocals, and a raw produced atmosphere. Tremolos are used 95% of the time on this album; they add a distinct feature, identifying themselves as the vain in which the emotional aspect of "Beyond Their Mortal Boundaries" is carried.

Dark undertones are always present, never allowing a moment of hope or furtherance. "Dark" does not mean a certain degree of melody can't be allowed. There is a more straightforward approach to the riffing style on this album. A plethora of notes are fused into the tremolo patterns and vary greatly.

Track 2-6 are the meat and potatoes of "Beyond Their Mortal Boundaries"; regarding this, the opening and closing tracks are quite notable. The album opens up with a symphonic-like opera that gradually builds into the main course. The closing track concludes with a pompous sounding speech that sounds like a skit outtake from of one of Hitler's discourses, although I have not confirmed its actual source as of yet.

Ulfhethnar have done well in creating a solid Black Metal album even if its roots do not run through their family line; being that they are native to Argentina, South America. They have proven that the emotions associated with 'KVLT' can be achieved no matter where its source is manifest, as long as proper focus and intent are utilized. Behold! The first artifact from Ulfhethnar, the demo entitled "Beyond Their Mortal Boundaries".

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CaptainDooRight
February 9th 2012



4957 Comments

Album Rating: 5

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7CfVQ-Px0o

^"Winter Darkness"

I also recommended checking out track 4 "Fenriz Stamm".[I unfortunately can't kind a link for this one though]

These two tracks show two different spectrums of this album. Download should be available on internet as well.

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Shuyin
February 9th 2012



4993 Comments


need to check this, pos

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PotsyTater
February 9th 2012



466 Comments


potatoes


sold

ValeriusTheImmortal
February 9th 2012



1238 Comments


vocals are rather good, riffs arent bad, drums are a bit low in the mix so hard to concentrate on them. bass pops out now and then. pretty much a guitar and vocal driven album. this seemed kind of mediocre at first but the vocalist was kind of fun to listen to.

3/5 - 3.5/5

TheSpirit
February 9th 2012



13836 Comments


one of your best reviews yet, pos

may check this out although honestly I haven't really been enjoying black metal lately

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Hawks
February 9th 2012



28730 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

I agree with Brandon, this is your best review yet. Sounds like something I'd like for sure.

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CaptainDooRight
February 9th 2012



4957 Comments

Album Rating: 5

"I haven't really been enjoying black metal lately"

What has prompted such a disposition?

PotsyTater
February 9th 2012



466 Comments


he's on his period/hip hop phase

TheSpirit
February 9th 2012



13836 Comments


not enough snow


and i had my period last week




PotsyTater
February 9th 2012



466 Comments


o i thought hawks said that nvm spirit doesn't period

CaptainDooRight
February 9th 2012



4957 Comments

Album Rating: 5

Also, thank you everyone for your positive response and feedback!

PotsyTater
February 9th 2012



466 Comments


feedbacker?

Hawks
February 9th 2012



28730 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Just downloaded this.

And fuck you Cone you fuck.

PotsyTater
February 9th 2012



466 Comments


im all urs b

CaptainDooRight
February 9th 2012



4957 Comments

Album Rating: 5

"vocals are rather good, riffs arent bad, drums are a bit low in the mix so hard to concentrate on them. bass pops out now and then. pretty much a guitar and vocal driven album. this seemed kind of mediocre at first but the vocalist was kind of fun to listen to."

You'll find your above mentioned aspect's to be quite common amongst black metal albums released around the early 2000's-before, including artist's operating on low budgets. The fuzzy static from the guitars usually take the forefront over audible bass. But fortunately like you said, the bass can be heard from time to time but is not always a dominant feature in "raw" black metal. However, I can understand the meaning behind the desire's associated with audible bass.

"not enough snow"

I can definately understanding your pain. Nothing heightens the "Black Metal" experience than good o'le cold snow and frost bitten atmospheres. I'm unfortunately experiencing a lack of season in my location as well.

Hawks
February 9th 2012



28730 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

This is good.

CaptainDooRight
February 9th 2012



4957 Comments

Album Rating: 5

@Hawks -

If you liked this, check out their Lp "Essence of Superiority". I believe most would find that to be more enjoyable if they ended up liking this. I'm a demo fanatic which is why I decided to review this instead of the actual LP. But I may come around to reviewing the LP as well. I've loaded the album and art onto the database. The cover's really cool. You can never go wrong with wolves.

Hawks
February 9th 2012



28730 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5

Yeah I was thinking about downloading that one too. I probably will eventually.

PotsyTater
February 10th 2012



466 Comments


right after he's done being my little spoon

CaptainDooRight
February 10th 2012



4957 Comments

Album Rating: 5

Hey guys the download for "Essence of Superiority" is still avail, bes get it b'fore she's crashes



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