It is rare that I find a black metal album that I completely enjoy, but Sorrow Plagues manages to meld the dark with the beautiful. Full review on Brutal Resonance:
https://brutalresonance.com/review/sorrow-plagues-sorrow-plagues/ Steven Gullotta
"Engulfed In Apathy" works well in dark moments of life. I like the beginning with sounds played backwards and overall everything is very well fitting.
"Reminiscence" is great instrumental, which can give me the heebie-jeebies. kaese_nachos
I'd say Havukruunu is the rightful holder of the Crown and the mantle of Quorthon. Epic choirs, vikingesque themes and tales from the other times, of the Finnish paganism back in the days before our ancestors were brought to the cross and forced to kneel while feeling the bloody sword of saviour on their throats made to kiss the hand of murderers who burnt thousands, tore down our holy places and took our holy days. Eyes teary I listen to these songs, never forgiving the crimes of the cross! Peikonmieli
The album as a whole is great, but the title track is phenomenal--one of the best melodic metal songs I've ever heard. 和美's ethereal voice is the perfect complement to vvildr's growling vocals and masterful instrumentation. More, please! Malcolm McCrimmon