: The band includes an acoustic cover of the depressive black metal project Xasthur, transforming the original's crushing menace into a pretty, haunting melody. Critical Reception
2021 release, Abysses , is a masterclass in neofolk that translates the raw, misanthropic spirit of 90s black metal into a hauntingly beautiful acoustic framework. Following the darker path of their debut, this sophomore album is described as having a slightly more "uplifting" mood while remaining deeply rooted in the "minor-league black metal" scene. Musical Style and Atmosphere
Reviewers note that while Abysses is "utterly beautiful," it may not appeal to the masses due to its lack of traditional heaviness and tendency to "fade into the background" during long listening sessions. However, for fans of atmospheric neofolk or those who appreciate the aesthetic of Antiq Records , it stands as a unique, polished evolution of the project's sound. Wÿntër Ärvń - Abysses Review - Angry Metal Guy WГїntГ«r Г„rvЕ„ - Abysses (2021) (Full Album)
: The final track is the album's biggest surprise. It breaks the instrumental pattern by featuring intense, guttural black metal vocals and bagpipes—a "vicious ending" that leaves the listener breathless after an otherwise soft journey.
: The record occasionally features strings and female vocal backing, while drums are used sparingly and are often minimal or echoing in nature. Track Highlights : The band includes an acoustic cover of
: The core of the sound is built on clean acoustic guitar picking by mastermind Ärvń, complemented significantly by Vittorio Sabelli’s clarinet.
: While the atmosphere channels black metal themes—bitterness, inner struggle, and anger—it does so through a soft, intricate lens often described as "easy on the ears" and "modern classical" in its execution. Musical Style and Atmosphere Reviewers note that while
: These serve as both the intro and intermission, setting a pretty but somewhat undifferentiated melodic tone that defines the album's flow.