INSTINCT An Auroral Gathering of Skulls CD

Coming from the United Kingdom, Instinct offers a cold, uncompromising return to the golden era of Black Metal with the compilation An Auroral Gathering of Skulls. Released by the German cult label Schattenkult Produktionen, this CD is an essential collection that gathers the band’s rare and out-of-print demos and splits into one monumental release. The music is a masterclass in traditional, freezing Black Metal. It is characterized by soaring, epic tremolo melodies, a raw yet audible production, and a relentless "northern" atmosphere that belies the band's British origins. There are clear nods to the early 90s Norwegian pioneers, but Instinct infuses their sound with a unique sense of grim majesty and ancient longing. For those who demand their Black Metal pure, devoid of modern artifice, and steeped in the spirit of the old guard, this compilation is a mandatory acquisition.