Tangorodrim “Justus Ex Fide Vivit” CD

The fourth full-length release (though at six tracks in just about a half-hour perhaps it's more of an EP, especially by black metal standards) from Israeli duo (now featuring ex-Rabies Caste drummer Terno Graderz) Tangorodrim, released by Southern Lord, is actually my first true exposure to the band, and I'm already interested in checking out their back catalog, because as relatively one-sided as their brand of straightforward and rugged black metal may be, they're damn sure doing something right in the songwriting department. Is it terribly original? Nope. But the overall vibe of the music definitely works for me, and they keep things focused and to the point with a great balance of grimy midpaced power chords and moderately speedy tremolo picking accented by the occasional appearance of some slow, pounding riffs—all within compositions that stick inside the three- to seven-minute range. There's definitely a Darkthrone-esque quality to it all (though not entirely, mind you), but there's obviously a reason that this band gets the Fenriz stamp of approval: And damn near anything that gets the Fenriz stamp of approval is alright by me, man. Seriously, though, I've encountered a lot of mixed reviews for this album, but I really don't see what people are complaining about. This is good shit...

Tangorodrim "The Wolves are Also Coming..."

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Southern Lord
The End Records

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