Dark Space III

Darkspace is an atmospheric ambient black metal project from Switzerland that revolves entirely around the concepts of deep space. Of the three members, Wroth, Zorgh, and Zhaaral, we have "Wroth" also known as Tobias Möckl of the masterpiece black metal project Paysage d'Hiver. Darkspace has just three full length albums which began in 2003, each song progressing in chronological order with the same track titles, Dark 1.1, Dark 1.2, and so on and so forth. This is their third album, from 2008, and in my humble opinion (and the sole purpose of this post) III is their best material to date. Being cautious with my next statement I will say, with an attempt to not say something irrevocable, that "Dark Space III" by Darkspace is nearly a perfect black metal album all the way through. Depending on your sensibilities this could be a masterpiece or a yawn fest, but if your heart and soul thrive in the darkness this might as well lyrically and conceptually revolve around evil, death, mysticism, necromancy, and the blackest forests. Saying Darkspace only writes about space is only relevant to ones perception, the feelings achieved while immersing yourself in these hymns is absolutely majestic and utterly glorious. The guitar riffs featured here are some of the most top notch examples of what black metal is supposed to convey, this is legendary and infinite, the sub zero temperatures of the void of outer space is empathised within this album. Without saying too much, let me just give this my highest recommendation, Darkspace is for anyone who enjoys truly massive atmospheres that are as timeless as they are epic.


1. Dark 3.11
2. Dark 3.12
3. Dark 3.13
4. Dark 3.14
5. Dark 3.15
6. Dark 3.16
7. Dark 3.17

III Part I
III Part II