‘Isebakke’ was a masterclass in deep dark cold riffing and vintage black metal execution
Exhibiting the same sulfurous energy as the first works but now displaying a uniquely feral poise
and there is no way to deny its (and our) Infernal Presence
There is no flashy guitar wanking here so this is not for fans of technical music
when you mess with a song for too long you can dilute it and it loses its power and feel
An-Xul - s/t CD ‘Isebakke’ was a masterclass inFormed in May 2023, AN XUL is a powerful new force in black metal, bringing together seasoned musicians from the extreme metal scene. With L. Plaguer (Xpus, ex Unholy Land) on bass and vocals, M. T. (Mortuary Drape, Dark Redeemer) on drums, and A. Nacht (Xpus, Dark Redeemer) on guitars, the band delivers a sound that is both ferocious and atmospheric, evoking the raw energy of old school black metal with a modern twist. Their self titled debut album,