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Nattsjäl (Sweden) - I Marors Djup - Reviewed By Metal Crypt ! Check it out here at this link: http://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=14706

Sweden's Nattsjäl features a current Therion vocalist and a couple of people that used to be in Månegarm and can make the unusual claim to fame that they have released two full albums in under six months, Of Chaos Supreme in February 2023, and the album reviewed here, I marors djup, in July 2023. Metal Archives lists them as black/thrash, but they are more experimental than that would lead you to believe. There are blackened vocals and thrashy riffs but also clean male and female singing, traditional metal riffs and solos, symphonic and folk elements to the songwriting, etc. You get the picture. For example, "I Am the Flame" leans into the speed and raspy singing of black/thrash while "Only Shadows Prevail" has sort of a death and roll vibe. None of the songs turns me off, but neither do they stick around once the album is over. Nattsjäl doesn't sound like other bands very much, but on the other hand, their songs aren't particularly great. Bands like Sigh and Korpikklani briefly come to mind while listening, among others, but only because of the variety, not because Nattsjäl sound like them in anything more than a passing way. The fan with an adventurous streak is likely to get the most mileage from I marors djup; for everyone else it's a mixed bag at best. Metal Crypt

Release Date: 07-17-2023

FFO: Månegarm, Satyricon, Celtic Frost

Location: Norrtälje, Sweden

NATTSJÄL releases new album I MARORS DJUP!

After the well recieved album "of chaos supreme" now the gentlemen of metalmania and deep inner chaos seeks to further unravel the mysteries of the dark and foul trenches of the soul. The title song "I MARORS DJUP" takes the listener on a journey to the underworld of the Mare and her insidious beauty and deeds. The project is always moving and this time we strenghtend the family with even more brilliant musicians. As always we do everthing ourselves inkl production mixing and mastering and take a great pride in that. So pour yourself a fine glass of red wine and join Nattsjäl and explore the dark and dim frontiers of the metal universe together with us. 

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Latest Album "Of Chaos Supreme" reviews:

8/10 Schwermetallvergiftung

8/10 occultblackmetal zine

" Everyone who is interested in folk tales, atmospheric and folk metal are welcomed to listen to Nattsjäl. I am a bit subjective because they got one new fan, but I am sorry, I simply like this.  Amon Amarth, Týr, Wardruna, Månegarm and now Nattsjäl can be modern writers of history."
-ANĐELA MILUNOVIĆ Abaddon Magazine

Right now the family consists of the following warriors...

Jonas Almqvist: (Founder and the brain behind the band MÅNEGARM) Guitar, Lead guitar, Harsh vocals, Bass, composer of music and lyrics..
Pierre Vilhelmsson: (co-founder of MÅNEGARM) lyrics media and composer, vocals..
Thomas Vikström: (Known from bands like Therion and Candlemass)  Epic clean vocals and ideas..
Mr X: Drums, Studio recording, mastering, mixing guitar composing

Other people that helped out on this album:

Christian Vidal  (Therion)
Ellinor Widefors: Vocal coach, different musical projects
Stina Engelbrecht: Proffessional composer and singer known from bands like swedish SAREK
Jens Engelbrecht: Proffessional composer producer and multi instrumentalist
Ulf Karlsson: National folk musician Swedish bagpipe
Viktor Hemgren: Former singer Månegarm 
Mårten Svanborg: brutal singing

Cover art on all of the releases by Kris Verwimp, well known in the genre for his excellent work.

Follow the band at these links:

https://www.facebook.com/Nattsjal
https://www.instagram.com/nattsjal_band_official/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurXkPzdCkyn5gML8XAEj0g
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4z7rPyJJutAWOSnXQfVD2V