Degoryen (Czech Republic)
Degoryen Samorost is a Black metal band from Czech Republic singing in
their native language. I have already mentioned that Czech has a very strong
Black metal scene which was started by the great legendary band Master’s
Hammer. So Degoryen with their debut full-length “Samorost” keeps these
traditions and shows a powerful material. Mid-tempo Blackened metal with a pack
of Death metal riffs and morbid grim vocal. From the first track Degoryen shows
no mercy and beat you with a fierce guitar attack. Some tracks sounds like
swords in battle and some throws you in the atmosphere of mystic forest
sorcery. Anyway sound is not archaic. “Samorost” is sounding very clear and
sharp with good balance between instruments that makes impression of “sound
monolith.” IMHO the track before the last is to quiet but probably it’s done to
contrast with the last one starting with the war sirens. So named “calm before
the storm.” Anyway “Samorost” is a very good release and I hope Degoryen will
show another good release in the nearest future.
