Review: Clarion KnellAbyss Of Fear

Can you hear the clarion call? It’s calling out to one and all. (This review was written by Aaron) A war trumpet sounding solemn, shrill finality. France’s Clarion Knell‘s one-man brand of blistering, rollicking black metal implicitly asks how much black metal re-treads context, re-treads aesthetics? In adhering to traditional forms, to what extent can black metal provide unique experiences, unique commentary, unique challenges? The project comes courtesy of burgeoning label Syrup Moose, a label whose outwardly anti-fascist stance contextualizes their releases in both aesthetics and message. Beyond the quality of their output—an eclectic line-up that boasts two ridiculously good … Continue reading Review: Clarion KnellAbyss Of Fear