Kapein - Aeon of Rust (2007)

   Kapein debuted with a short but raw album titled as "Golgotha", that intended the follow the Norwegian classics of black metal. Mainly Darkthrone should be mentioned as their possible influences, since they relied on simple, extended and repetitive themes, that are basically giving the raw impression of their music. 
   Their returning album "Aeon of Rust" on the side of wider theme diversity, improved sound could be experienced, that proved to be quite advantageous to highlight the limitlessly aggressive and vile touch that's probably one of their most definite feature. The band have returned all-round improved so to say. By better sound quality and more intense themes they've reached also the exaggeration level of raw black metal, and by this step they switched from the old school approach to the modern sound of black metal. The difference might seem insignificantly tiny, but in a genre with so strict borders, tiny differences might be enough to earn a new definition. And Kapein's short discography could serve as a good example for that switch. However, for the price of better sound and increased aggressiveness, the role of atmosphere slightly reduced compared to the first album. For the fans of early Darkthrone and raw black metal, Kapein's music might be a potential favorite.