My review of Sarke's Endo Feight, written for Heavy Music HQ:

Imagine a band reshaping their musical perspective with a clever change of direction for a broader, and more striking soundscapes. For Sarke it started with their acclaimed 2017 album Viige Urh. With a few compositional tweaks, they gradually distanced themselves from black metal and began embracing progressive metal/rock elements. The once dominant sounds of Darkthrone and Celtic Frost began to fade, making room for echoes of their compatriots, Audrey Horne, Ihsahn, and more.

Now, we are presented with Sarke’s eighth album, Endo Feight. Black metal still resonates at its core, but not in the typical form. The songs, mostly composed in mid-tempo, create a vast canvas for the dramatic processing of the atmosphere and its intricate details. Now, with a more pronounced presence, the keyboards play a pivotal role in adding a theatrical touch to the songs, and Nocturno Culto’s voice, a pillar of the composition and texture, adds a unique thrills to the songs. Endo Feight is a testament to Sarke’s sonic evolution and a remarkable addition to their career.

Sarke [Endo Feight]. 2024. Bandcamp, Spotify, Facebook, Amazon, Youtube. Twitter(metalone).

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