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Cor Scorpii - Attergangar
Reviewed by Joni Juutilainen  May 2006.

One of the most underrated bands in the Norwegian metal scene, Windir, got its tragic end a couple of years ago when the band's heart and mastermind Valfar died. From the ashes of Windir rose a band called Vreid, whose debut album "Kraft" was a very excellent package of rocking black metal with some nice folkish melodies. Cor Scorpii is the second sapling growing from Windir's ashes.

Cor Scorpii's music is very close to what Windir used to be. Just put together black metal and folkish, extremely catchy guitar melodies and you'll know what this band is all about. "Arrergangar" is a demo but the sounds and playing are both really professional and the best show of the band's skills is a fast song called "Transcendental Journey" which actually sounds quite similar to some Limbonic Art material. In a good sense, of course.

If you are into Windir's material, Cor Scorpii is a right choice for you. This band seems to be a straight continuation to Valfar's creativity and the best thing here is that the wild spirit of Windir lives in Cor Scorpii. Good stuff.


7/10

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