Hexvessel - Nocturne (2025)
Hexvessel’s Nocturne immerses listeners in an expansive, nocturnal ritual where atmospheric black metal meets psychedelic folk and lush acoustic interludes, resulting in a deeply textured, almost cinematic voyage through shadowed forests and spiritual liminal spaces. Over its near-hour run time, the album balances crushing blackened riffing, harsh and clean vocals, spectral piano passages, synth drones, and ritualistic percussion, forging an emotional ebb and flow that feels both ancient and forward-thinking. It opens with a haunting piano prelude before delving into dense compositions like “Sapphire Zephyrs” and “Spirit Masked Wolf,” weaving in guest vocals and choral elements that enrich its ritualistic ambience. While the extended runtime occasionally tests patience, the richly layered dynamics and deeply immersive atmospheres reward close attention, making Nocturne a majestic and personal exploration of night’s mysticism.
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: Finland
Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 53th / 424
Highlight: Sapphire Zephyrs
Made me think of:
Ulver
Agalloch
Alcest
#newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery
#AtmosphericBlackMetal #Hexvessel #Finland
#LP #Album #release
