AASFRESSER Where the Sun Never Dares CD

Following the momentum of his previous works, the German solo entity Aasfresser returned in 2017 with ...Where the Sun Never Dares. Released on CD by the Spanish label A Fine Day To Die Records, this album represents a deepening of the project's signature atmospheric and raw Black Metal sound, further solidifying its place in the European underground. While the previous release (Under the Black Scythe) leaned more towards cold, aggressive riffs, ...Where the Sun Never Dares focuses on building a sense of vast, desolate landscapes. The music is characterized by its melodic yet melancholic guitar lines, a primitive drum machine pulse, and hollow, spectral vocals that seem to echo from a lightless forest. The tracks are often long and repetitive, creating a hypnotic, trance-like experience that draws heavily from the 90s Norwegian second wave, particularly the atmospheric works of early Darkthrone and Burzum. Lyrically, the album explores themes of solitude, ancient nature, and the rejection of modern society. For fans who appreciate Black Metal that is lo-fi yet emotionally evocative, this release is a perfect example of the genre's ability to create a cold, immersive world using minimal tools.