ZØRORMR is the one-man Black Metal project from the mind of Hakon Sjøormen. While the name Hakon Sjøormen may not mean much to you, perhaps some of his aliases will. Over the years Sjøormen has been known as Imblanzytor de Serpy, Serpentoria, Ioannes Aurelius Serpentor and I A Serpentor. Apparently the latter persona was recently killed off to make way for ZØRORMR.
“Kval” is a work of ambient Black Metal mastery. ZØRORMR takes on all of the instrumental and vocal duties, apart from in one instance – the guitar solo in “Misanthropy” (this was done by Quazarre from Devilish Impressions and Crionics). ZØRORMR shows off his remarkable skills at composition on every track on this album. Each song is crafted to near-perfection. They’re atmospheric and leave you on edge, raw yet inviting and all together completely and utterly powerful.
The riffs are dirty and well balanced with the use of synths and the vocals, and there is a subtle use of melody. I’ve found that “Kval” is an album that grows on you with each listen. It worms it’s way into your subconscious and urges you play it again and again. It becomes a new addiction. It’s due to this that I’m awarding it 95% in my new rating system. It’s just that good.
Listen to it in the dark!
Rating: 95%
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