Avzhia (Mex) "Dark Emperors" - Pro Tape *New in stock*

In the vast pantheon of Mexican black metal, few releases have achieved the mythical status of Dark Emperors by Avzhia. Released in 1996, the album stands as a formidable cornerstone of the Mexican black metal scene, boasting a sound that is as cold and bleak as it is atmospheric and ritualistic.
From the opening track "Into the War," Avzhia sets the stage for a haunting and immersive journey. Every track encapsulates the band's mastery over creating expansive, almost cinematic soundscapes. The riffs, while rooted in traditional black metal, carry an atmospheric quality that recalls the frozen wastes and darkened forests—a setting often evoked in the Norwegian second wave, but here filtered through a uniquely Mexican lens. The album exudes an aura of dark majesty, particularly with the instrumental layering of keyboards, which add a mystical quality to the barrage of tremolo-picked guitars.
These songs balance aggression and somber melody, echoing influences from Scandinavian pioneers like Emperor and early Dimmu Borgir. However, Avzhia eschews the bombastic elements of symphonic black metal for a more stripped-down, lo-fi aesthetic that adds to the raw, untamed feeling of the album.
Recommended for fans of: Burzum, Emperor, early Dimmu Borgir, and those seeking black metal with an expansive, ritualistic atmosphere.

. SPECIFICATIONS: Pro tape with gold on-body print
. LIMITATION: 100 copies
. WEIGHT: 70 grs
. LABEL: Destruktion Records

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