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Still
Blabbermouth has reviewed "Still," the sixth studio album from German folk metal band Finsterforst, awarding it 8.5/10. Released seven years after their acclaimed 2019 record "Zerfall," the new album is praised as a refinement rather than a repeat of that predecessor's ambitious approach, and is described as the strongest work of the band's 22-year career.
The album runs roughly 78 minutes across seven original tracks plus two covers (Immortal's "Beyond the North Waves" and Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall Pt. II"), and closes with the 24-minute epic "Leere," which the reviewer rates as surpassing the band's previous long-form centrepiece, "Ecce Homo." Guitarist Simon Käflein is singled out for driving the album's songwriting, while vocalist Oliver Berlin's performance is highlighted for its emotional depth, with individual tracks such as "Obduktion," "Im Wind" and "Stille Nacht" cited as standout moments blending folk metal with progressive and melodic death metal elements.
In short
- Finsterforst's new album "Still" reviewed, scored 8.5/10
- Called the German folk metal band's strongest album in 22 years
- 78-minute record includes closing 24-minute epic "Leere" and two covers
Explained simply
Finsterforst is a German band that has been making music for over two decades. Their style, known as folk metal, merges traditional folk music with the heavy sound of metal, blending acoustic instruments with electric guitars, powerful drums and intense vocals.
The band has released a new album titled "Still," their sixth studio record and their first in seven years since 2019's "Zerfall." The album spans roughly 78 minutes and comprises seven original songs plus two cover versions, concluding with a 24-minute track called "Leere." This represents a substantial release after an extended gap in the band's recording output.
The album's songwriting was led by guitarist Simon Käflein, whilst vocalist Oliver Berlin delivers the vocals throughout. The music combines folk metal with elements of progressive rock and melodic death metal.
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