Bizarrekult - Alt Som Finnes (2026)

There’s conviction here — that much is clear. Alt Som Finnes doesn’t feel phoned in or trend-chasing. The riffs bite, the tremolo lines are sharp, and the production gives the guitars enough weight without sanding off their frost. But after the initial surge, I start noticing how familiar the mechanics are. The build-and-release dynamics follow expected post-black contours, and the emotional register rarely escapes that grey-blue melancholy band.

The guest elements and cleaner passages add variation, but they don’t fundamentally reshape the arc. I don’t feel the kind of compositional inevitability or long-form tension that pushes albums in this style into the 80s or 90s for me. It’s a strong entry in the genre — just not a defining one.

Pros

1. Consistent atmosphere – Maintains a cohesive emotional tone without tonal whiplash.

2. Solid production balance – Modern clarity without losing black-metal edge.

3. Earnest thematic core – Feels personal rather than theatrical.

Cons

1. Predictable post-black structure – Crescendos and clean passages follow familiar templates.

2. Limited identity signal – Doesn’t clearly separate itself from the Alcest / Møl / Deafheaven lineage.

3. Plateaued intensity – Sustains mood but rarely escalates into truly cathartic peaks.

Genre: Post-Black Metal
Country: Norway

Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 50th / 155

Highlight: Avmakt


Made me think of:
Enslaved
Dødheimsgard
Alcest

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