Misotheist - De Pinte (2026)
I can respect what De Pinte is trying to do more than I actually feel compelled by it. The atmosphere is dense and serious, and the band clearly understands orthodox black metal language. But after a while, the record settles into a narrow emotional corridor. The riffs blur into texture rather than carving out distinct moments, and the sense of escalation never quite reaches the kind of payoff I look for.
It’s disciplined, yes — no gimmicks, no posturing — but that same restraint becomes a limitation. The album feels more like a sustained ritual tone than a journey. I admire the conviction, yet I don’t find myself pulled back into it once it ends.
Pros
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Cohesive atmosphere – The mood is consistent and unbroken; it knows exactly what lane it occupies.
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Serious tonal identity – No irony, no cosplay; it commits fully to the orthodox aesthetic.
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Solid structural control – Songs are composed rather than jammed; transitions feel intentional.
Cons
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Limited emotional range – Stays in one shade of darkness without meaningful contrast.
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Low riff memorability – Texture dominates over identifiable, gripping motifs.
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Muted climax moments – Builds tension but rarely delivers a cathartic release.
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Norway
Final Verdict: 62% (Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 109th / 173
Highlight: Blinded and Revealed
Made me think of:
Mgła
Funeral Mist
Djevel
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