Blackbraid quickly followed up their 2022 debut in 2023 with more native folk infused furious black metal. This is by no means a sophomore slump as it is equally excellent, methodical, melodical, and approachable as the first record. 9/10 RJ
The second half of the closing piece, Howling' resonates the experience of a mountain hike during a sunny autumn day, the shrieking sounds reverberating against limestone pillars that is what i imagine. Marty
Such a beautiful and melodic album, heaps of melody and blackgazing elements all around. If you listen closely, you can hear how the guitar melodies and ambiance set the tone for the album and as the album gets into its stride, its so so so great. Piper Haqim
Mesarthim has a magical way of creating the most wonderfully emotive music. The Great Filter is deeply genuine, grand, and emotional. It cycles through intensity and solemnity, bringing me on a perilous yet worthwhile journey to a dark celestial haven lightyears away. Septembre