Jump to content

DRAUGGARD - The Way of Russian Black Metal

Nidingr

By Nidingr
in Promote Yourself

 Share

Recommended Posts

Nidingr Newbie

Nidingr

Posted
Posted
e84ei1I1WpU.jpg Russian black metallers DRAUGGARD release the official video for the song titled “The Dreams of Baldur” that comes from the band's full-length album “Da Nobis Tenebras” featuring Tomasz “Nefastus” Janiszewski (BELPHEGOR, DEBACHERY, LYFTHRASYR etc.) on drums. The video was directed, filmed and edited by Costin Chioreanu who also wrote the script for it. According to the director, DRAUGGARD video appeared to be the most labour-intensive of his creations. The band states that the video is rather a short movie full of symbols and signs than a simple music video in the broad sense of the word. The Dreams of Baldur official video: yDdXzVxRY74 “Da Nobis Tenebras” album with Tomasz “Nefastus” Janiszewski (BELPHEGOR, DEBACHERY, LYFTHRASYR etc.) on drums and featuring guest appearances of Volker “Freddy” Fredrich and Andreas Gern (NECRONOMICON), Oliver Lux (CONTRADICTION), Ilias Papadakis and Jason Mercury (MEMORAIN) is now available in Europe from Terror Records. IzTWMtFbelE.jpg The album purchase links: Drauggard - Da Nobis Tenebras CD - Asatru Versand Drauggard - Da Nobis Tenebras CD - Drauggard - Da Nobis Tenebras CD - VIKING VERSAND The album was mixed by Oliver Lux (the vocalist and the guitar player of German thrashers CONTRADICTION) and mastered by Joachim Kopka (Obituary, Ancient Ceremony, Morgoth, Pestilence etc.). The drums were recorded at Stage One studio and engineered by Andy Classen. “Da Nobis Tenebras” track list: 01. Nidgedichte 02. Berserk Rampage 03. The Dreams Of Baldur 04. It’s Springtime For Flowers Of Death! 05. A Night For Sinfjotli 06. Brighter Ablaze! 07. Life Flows Away From Me 08. Phoenix Breath 09. Wodan Id Est Furor 10. The Last Glance of Glamr 11. Inner War Apotheosis 12. The Dreams of Baldur (bonus English version) You can listen to some tracks from the album here: DRAUGGARD's sounds on SoundCloud - Hear the world?s sounds DRAUGGARD is: Anton Gloomyr – Vocals Dmitry Ulybin - Guitars Tomasz “Nefastus” Janiszewski - Drums Evgenii “Teuthis” Mityakov - Bass Press-release by Terror Records: Formed in 2003 DRAUGGARD appeared to be the first band of the local Russian metal scene to perform raw, fast and evil black metal. Through several releases including “Baldr's Dreams” single and “Nidgedichte” EP consequently released by Swedish label Undead Propaganda, DRAUGGARD have gained a sort of a cult status among local Russian black metal fans. In 2008 DRAUGGARD took part in WACKEN ROAD SHOW in Kiev (UA) and Moscow (RU) sharing the stage with OVERKILL (US), ENSLAVED (NOR), SAMAEL (CHE), DEVILISH IMPRESSIONS (POL) and TRISTANIA (NOR). Soon after, several tours followed, including the headlining Ukraine/Russia tour in December 2012, and earlier tours with DIABOLICAL (SWE), HELLSAW (AUT), NECRONOMICON (GER), CONTRADICTION (GER), NUCLEAR WARFARE (GER) and EPISODE 13 (TUR) not to mention few shows with OMNIUM GATHERUM (FIN). Eventually DRAUGGARD have performed in almost each more or less big city of the central and Ural part of Russia as well as in Ukraine supporting ONSLAUGHT (UK), in Germany (BIFROST FESTIVAL @ Zeche Carl) and in Belgium (DISTORTION FESTIVAL, main stage). In addition, during their career DRAUGGARD opened for MARDUK (SWE), BELPHEGOR (AUT), ROTTING CHRIST (GRC), RAGNAROK (NOR), ASSASSIN (GER), CATAMENIA (FIN), ALESTORM (UK), OBSCURITY (GER), PANTHEON I (NOR) and many other strong acts. Backed by the local booking agency the band performs regularly live in cities of Russia and Ukraine looking forward to doing as many live shows as they can get. In view of the debut full-length album “Da Nobis Tenebras” with Tomasz “Nefastus” Janiszewski (BELPHEGOR, DEBAUCHERY, LYFTHRASYR etc.) on drums DRAUGGARD are going to tour Europe this summer and spread the disease released by Terror Records. http://www.facebook/drauggard DRAUGGARD Music, Lyrics, Songs, and Videos
0
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Join Metal Forum

    joinus-home.jpg

  • Our picks

    • Sacred Reich "Awakening"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      Whichever tier of thrash metal you consigned Sacred Reich back in the 80's/90's they still had their moments.  "Ignorance" & "Surf Nicaragura" did a great job of establishing the band, whereas "The American Way" just got a little to comfortable and accessible (the title track grates nowadays) for my ears.  A couple more records better left forgotten about and then nothing for twenty three years.  2019 alone has now seen three releases from Phil Rind and co.  A live EP, a split EP with Iron Reagan and now a full length.

      Notable addition to the ranks for the current throng of releases is former Machine Head sticksman, Dave McClean.  Love or hate Machine Head, McClean is a more than capable drummer and his presence here is felt from the off with the opening and title track kicking things off with some real gusto.  'Divide & Conquer' and 'Salvation' muddle along nicely, never quite reaching any quality that would make my balls tingle but comfortable enough.  The looming build to 'Manifest Reality' delivers a real punch when the song starts proper.  Frenzied riffs and drums with shots of lead work to hold the interest.


      There's a problem already though (I know, I am such a fucking mood hoover).  I don't like Phil's vocals.  I never had if I am being honest.  The aggression to them seems a little forced even when they are at their best on tracks like 'Manifest Reality'.  When he tries to sing it just feels weak though ('Salvation') and tracks lose real punch.  Give him a riffy number such as 'Killing Machine' and he is fine with the Reich engine (probably a poor choice of phrase) up in sixth gear.  For every thrashy riff there's a fair share of rock edged, local bar act rhythm aplenty too.

      Let's not poo-poo proceedings though, because overall I actually enjoy "Awakening".  It is stacked full of catchy riffs that are sticky on the old ears.  Whilst not as raw as perhaps the - brilliant - artwork suggests with its black and white, tattoo flash sheet style design it is enjoyable enough.  Yes, 'Death Valley' & 'Something to Believe' have no place here, saved only by Arnett and Radziwill's lead work but 'Revolution' is a fucking 80's thrash heyday throwback to the extent that if you turn the TV on during it you might catch a new episode of Cheers!

      3/5
      • 5

        Reputation Points

      • 10 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Immortal Bird "Thrive on Neglect"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      I
      • 1

        Reputation Points

      • 2 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Vltimas 'Something Wicked Marches In'

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/52-vltimas-something-wicked-marches-in/
      • 3

        Reputation Points

      • 3 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Candlemass "The Door to Doom"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,


      https://www.metalforum.com/blogs/entry/48-candlemass-the-door-to-doom/
      • 3

        Reputation Points

      • 2 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,

    • Overkill "The Wings of War"

      MacabreEternal posted a blog entry in Album Reviews,

      Full length number 19 from overkill certainly makes a splash in the energy stakes, I mean there's some modern thrash bands that are a good two decades younger than Overkill who can only hope to achieve the levels of spunk that New Jersey's finest produce here.  That in itself is an achievement, for a band of Overkill's stature and reputation to be able to still sound relevant four decades into their career is no mean feat.  Even in the albums weaker moments it never gets redundant and the energy levels remain high.  There's a real sense of a band in a state of some renewed vigour, helped in no small part by the addition of Jason Bittner on drums.  The former Flotsam & Jetsam skinsman is nothing short of superb throughout "The Wings of War" and seems to have squeezed a little extra out of the rest of his peers.

      The album kicks of with a great build to opening track "Last Man Standing" and for the first 4 tracks of the album the Overkill crew stomp, bash and groove their way to a solid level of consistency.  The lead work is of particular note and Blitz sounds as sneery and scathing as ever.  The album is well produced and mixed too with all parts of the thrash machine audible as the five piece hammer away at your skull with the usual blend of chugging riffs and infectious anthems.  


      There are weak moments as mentioned but they are more a victim of how good the strong tracks are.  In it's own right "Distortion" is a solid enough - if not slightly varied a journey from the last offering - but it just doesn't stand up well against a "Bat Shit Crazy" or a "Head of a Pin".  As the album draws to a close you get the increasing impression that the last few tracks are rescued really by some great solos and stomping skin work which is a shame because trimming of a couple of tracks may have made this less obvious. 

      4/5
      • 0

        Reputation Points

      • 4 replies
      MacabreEternal

      Picked By

      MacabreEternal,
    View All
×
×
  • Create New...