Valosta Varjoon
Blut, Stahl Und Leid
VALOSTA VARJOON prove once again that the harsh darkness of black metal can be conjured not only in Scandinavia, but also in the realms of the Upper Palatinate Forest, where, atop imposing granite boulders, many a castle ruin endures the passage of time as a symbol of both historical defiance and melancholic decay. On "Blut, Stahl und Leid," the fourth full-lenght by the Bavarians V.V. and Sturmwolf, barbaric frenzy and anthemic grandeur as in the title track, which resurrects the proud spirit of the early nineties with wistful undertones coalesce with the band's signature defiant black'n'roll into a compelling whole. Compared to their earlier works, the new compositions have gained such sharpness, definition, and catchiness that this is without a doubt the band's finest release to date.Today, VALOSTA VARJOON refuse easy categorization. Black metal collides with dirty rock'n'roll and punk spirit. The result is raw, unpolished and pissed-off sounding music less calculated composition, more like a late-night outburst echoing through a worn-out amplifier in a smoky bar.