Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Nocticula Hecate


Nahash is a Lithuanian black metal band formed in 1993, Nocticula Hecate was their first demo released in 1994. This is one of those overlooked bands that have merely been forgotten about throughout the years, this is some unique and often peculiar black metal focused blatantly on topics of the occult, and in particular lycanthropy and the triple moon goddess Hecate. If these words do not excite you then this release was never meant for your ears, if on the other hand imagery of lunatic werewolves and the triple faced initiator of the crossroads than this very well may be a worthy asset to you. Very unorthodox riffing meets witchy atmospheres in a very honest way, this band is in no way attempting to be some Darkthrone clone (easiest influential name drop to mind) nor anyone else, like I said they write some strange songs that happen to really work for the oddness that makes up what is the mystical experience. There were two different tape releases, the one seen above, and below:

...as well as the artwork of the cd version:

If you're not willing to try something new at least download this for the spirit of Ezo Azarak, for Marchosias! For Amon! For lycanthropy! The title track, as well as both the intro and the outro, are all also very solid songs. An unknown classic in my opinion, give it a listen or go away.

1. Intro
2. Ezo Azarak (Lycanthropy)
3. Nocticula Hecate
4. Sabalyas
5. Thunor

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