The Mist From The Mountains - Portal - The Gathering of Storms (2025)
Portal – The Gathering of Storms builds its identity on melodic tremolo lines, mid-tempo pacing, and a clean, expansive atmosphere. The record leans heavily on Finnish black metal’s familiar traits: folk-tinged guitar figures, open-chord progressions, and an emphasis on clarity over abrasion. The compositions are well-structured and maintain a sense of momentum, but they rarely push beyond expectations.
The production highlights the melodic focus, giving the guitars room to breathe and placing the vocals in a supporting role. While the approach is cohesive, it also limits the emotional impact. The album maintains a consistent mood rather than developing toward deeper tension or catharsis, and several tracks settle into patterns that feel more polished than urgent.
The result is a well-executed atmospheric black metal record with a strong sense of place, but one that holds back from the intensity or unpredictability that would push it further. It is satisfying and clearly crafted, yet ultimately stays within a comfortable range.
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: Finland
Final Verdict: 67% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 161th / 851
Highlight: Among the Black Waves
Made me think of:
Drudkh
Mgła
Winterfylleth
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