Hats Barn "Y.a.HW.e.H" LP

Hats Barn are unleashing a sinister throwback to black metal’s earliest and darkest days, "Y.a.HW.e.H" channels the raw, unrefined energy of legends like DARKTHRONE, MAYHEM, and BURZUM, while drawing comparisons to the relentless ferocity of WATAIN and MARDUK. This album captures the somber and malignant essence of the Second Wave with natural conviction. Not as a forced imitation, but as a genuine extension of the genre’s sinister roots. Prepare for a raw, rough-edged production reminiscent of classics like "Under a Funeral Moon", delivering uncompromising brutality without sacrificing clarity. The band crafts their songs with organic, powerful arrangements, balancing blistering speed with haunting melodies. Highlights like "Baal-Zebub," "Total Death Kult," and "Walpurgis of Seth" erupt with ferocious riffs, thunderous rhythms, and agonizing vocals, while tracks like "Under the Pillars of Daath" delve into a more morbid, doom-laden atmosphere. Comes in a nice gatefold cover. For those craving authentic, old-school black metal steeped in malign energy, "Y.a.HW.e.H" is an unmissable invitation to cross the Styx.