The Lord Aäkon Këëtrëh

Hopefully this is a sign of things to come with my semi regular uploads. This is going to be a multi album post. I am going to upload the only three releases by Aäkon Këëtrëh that I know of. This is a one man project from France, consisting of mainly Dark Ambient with Black Metal influences. Dans Le Foret is my favourite by far, then The Dark Winter, and then Journey into the Depths of Night. Aäkon Këëtrëh is a member of LLN (Les Légions Noire) which consists of France Black Metal bands such as Vlad Tepes, Mütiilation, Torgeist, and Brenoritvrezorkre. This is the Dark Ambient side of the 'crew' and it is absolutely bone chilling.

So without further ado:

Aäkon Këëtrëh - Journey into the Depths of Night (Site)
Country: France
Genre: Dark Ambient
Track List:
1. Suffering - 2:54
2. Until the Twilight - 3:04
3. Bedrovelse - 2:21
4. Journey - 2:58
5. Och Venod - 1:53
6. Apogee of Despair - 0:58
Total Playing Time: 14:08

Can't say that I'm a big fan of this release, so I don't really know what to say about it. It's a pretty average release, doesn't really blow me away, but doesn't bore me either. It shows potential of what is to come, and has it's moments. Over a few listens it will most likely start to grow on you, as it has me, but I wouldn't say that it is a good release to listen to if it is your first taste of Aäkon Këëtrëh.

Download: Aäkon Këëtrëh - Journey into the Depths of Night

Aäkon Këëtrëh - Dans Le Foret (Site)
Country: France
Genre: Dark Ambient
Track List:
1. Untitled - 2:54
2. Untitled - 4:40
3. Untitled - 1:19
4. Untitled - 1:53
5. Untitled - 1:32
6. Untitled - 1:33
7. Untitled - 3:16
8. Untitled - 4:53
Total Playing Time - 22:00

This album seems to capture Lord Aäkon Këëtrëh's sorrow and suffering in the music. Something that I can't really describe to you now, but is very real. To witness this phenomenon, you must listen to this release. Not just play it in the background, sit down, and just listen. This demo is based solely around guitar, and the depressive chords that he chooses fit the mood so well. Truly a Dark Ambient masterpiece.

Download: Aäkon Këëtrëh - Dans Le Foret

Aäkon Këëtrëh - The Dark Winter (Site)
Country: France
Genre: Dark Ambient
Track List:
1. Untitled - 3:17
2. Untitled - 5:12
3. Untitled - 1:45
4. Untitled - 2:26
5. Untitled - 3:16
6. Untitled - 1:04
7. Untitled - 1:41
8. Untitled - 1:49
9. Untitled - 1:00
10. Untitled - 3:04
11. Untitled - 1:22
12. Untitled - 1:24
13. Untitled - 1:12
14. Untitled - 1:17
15. Untitled - 3:45
Total Playing Time - 33:34

Another depressing masterpiece. This album, even more then Dans Le Foret, I avoid listening to when sad. This was not recorded to make you feel better. I warn against anyone who is deeply affected by music to listen to this when depressed. From beginning to end, this album sends shivers down your spine, and makes you think you are in the middle of the forest, in the dead of winter, crying.

Download: Aäkon Këëtrëh - The Dark Winter

I'm Back

Hello anyone,

I'm finally done school for the year, moved in, and working. I must say, it feels pretty good to have no scholarly responsibilities anymore. Coming home after work and just relaxing instead of studying is nice. But we'll see how nice it is when my marks come in. Anyway, keeping in the spirit of this creation, I have another upload for all of you, a little something I haven't been able to stop listening to since I saw them at Paganfest here in Toronto. They absolutely stole the show, and I honestly cannot wait to see them again. For those of you who weren't there, which I assume is a lot, I am speaking of Turisas. They came out in full viking attire, full of energy, played drinking songs, had crowd singing competitions, and an accordion. Seriously the greatest show I've been to so far, but I have Opeth in a couple weeks. Anyway, without further ado, the upload:

Turisas - Battle Metal (Site)

Country: Finland
Genre: Symphonic Pagan Metal
Track List:
1. Victoriae & Triumphi Dominus - 1:27
2. As Torches Rise - 4:51
3. Battle Metal - 4:23
4. The Land of Hope and Glory - 6:22
5. The Messenger - 4:42
6. One More - 6:50
7. Midnight Sunrise - 8:15
8. Among Ancestors - 5:16
9. Sahti-Waari - 2:28
10. Prologue of R.R.R. - 3:09
11. Rexi Regi Rebellis - 7:10
12. Katuman Kaiku 2:22
Total Playing Time - 57:15

What is there to say about this album. It is a true viking masterpiece. Each song is epic in it's own right, but all together, this album is unbelievable. They performed 'Battle Metal' live, and it was absolutely electric. You couldn't help but get pumped whether you were a Turisas, or a metal fan in general, or not. The energy they gave was amazing. Although I really do love this album, everything by this band has lost something after seeing them live because it just isn't as good. They truly are a band made for live performances. I absolutely urge anyone who enjoys this album even in the slightest to check them out next time they're in your town.

Download: Turisas - Battle Metal

Alright, there is the upload you crazy kids. Now I should return again soon, with something a little different. Stay tuned and you won't be disappointed.