Horna / Desolation Triumphalis
Horna · 2003
9 min · 2 tracks · black metal
A relentless barrage of icy riffs and raw vocals encapsulates the desolation of black metal's Finnish spirit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Orjaroihu — As the opening track, Orjaroihu sets a dark tone with its aggressive tempo and haunting melodies that define the album's bleak atmosphere.
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The Reign of Desolation — This track exemplifies Horna's ability to blend melody with ferocity, showcasing complex arrangements that enhance the album's overarching themes of despair.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong black metal elements with a cohesive sound but lacks broader recognition outside its niche.
What we noticed
- Both tracks feature a consistent tempo with relentless tremolo-picked guitar riffs layered over harsh, guttural vocals.
- The production is raw and unpolished, emphasizing the aggressive nature of the music while maintaining clarity in the instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Orjaroihu 4:23
- 2 The Reign of Desolation 5:00
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