Hiidentorni / Perimä Vihassa Ja Verikostossa
Horna · 2000
125 min · 22 tracks · black metal
A relentless assault of tremolo-picked riffs and guttural vocals weave a dark tapestry of Finnish black metal fury.
Top tracks — play these first
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Tappakaa Kristus! — This track exemplifies Horna's fierce anti-religious sentiment with aggressive instrumentation and an unyielding pace that defines much of their sound.
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Perimä vihassa ja verikostossa — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of vengeance and hatred, showcasing intricate guitar work alongside haunting vocal delivery.
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Sword of Darkness — With its menacing atmosphere and dynamic shifts, this track highlights Horna's ability to blend melody with ferocity, making it a standout piece on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositional elements within a raw production style, typical of its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of tremolo-picked guitar riffs throughout, creating a relentless and aggressive sound.
- Vocals are predominantly guttural and harsh, often layered to enhance the intensity of the delivery.
- Many tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from fast-paced sections to slower, more atmospheric passages.
- The thematic focus on darkness and anti-Christian sentiments is reflected in both the lyrics and the overall sonic atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- relentless sonic onslaught
- dark atmospheric immersion
- cathartic release of aggression
- lengthy, sprawling auditory journey
- haunting melodies for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking lighthearted or upbeat
- prefer concise track formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, Hiidentorni / Perimä Vihassa Ja Verikostossa was Horna's third full-length album, following their breakthrough record, 'Sotahuuto'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their place within the Finnish black metal scene and began to refine their sound, incorporating more complex arrangements and themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marduk· Darkthrone· Immortal
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Avaus / Kun lyömme Jumalan kodin liekkeihin 5:41
- 2 Ikuisesti, kalpeina kuoleman muistoina 5:14
- 3 Hiidentorni huokui usvansa 4:30
- 4 Tappakaa Kristus! 2:49
- 5 Sanoista... pimeyteen 2:40
- 6 Hänen synkkä myrskynsä 8:08
- 7 Hornanväki 6:23
- 8 Sinulle, mätänevä Jehova 4:51
- 9 Örkkivuorilta 4:00
- 10 Imperial Devastation 5:35
- 11 Sword of Darkness 4:45
- 12 White Aura Buried in Ashes 4:57
- 13 Sormus ja silmä 13:06
Disc 2
- 1 Pimeys yllä pyhän maan 4:11
- 2 Verikammari 6:30
- 3 Ghash Inras 5:15
- 4 Perimä vihassa ja verikostossa 7:56
- 5 Korpin hetki 3:36
- 6 Ihmisviha 3:10
- 7 Kun synkkä ikuisuus avautuu 3:26
- 8 Black Metal Sodomy 2:15
- 9 Ordo Regnum Sathanas 16:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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