Black/death metal! Lay down your souls to the gods’ rock ‘n’ roll. Väki – Kuolleen Maan Omaksi Though a half-century behind them (and with additional experience from the Lacertilian-approved Deathkin), Väki only has a two-song EP to their name prior to Kuolleen Maan Omaksi, their debut full-length. Though neither of the bands represent the most casual Finnish black metal, Väki takes an additional step away from it and towards the loosely defined pagan metal. Sure, at its heart it’s still recognizably Finnish black metal, at least strong enough to not stand out as an oddbird, and its melodic language avoids … Continue reading September Roundup: Väki, Shrapnel Storm, Korgonthurus, The Committee, Warmoon Lord & Vultyrium