#16 - Top of 2019

Mileth - Catro Pregarias no Albor da Lua Morta (Soundage Productions)

Mileth with their first full-length album are a breath of fresh air for the folk scene which can sometimes sound like any celtic album of the past decade. Packed with pagan folk sounds (including bouzouki, whistle and mouth harp) mixed with metal tunes, each song adds a unique aspect to the album. One of the most memorable tracks is "De Bruma e Salitre" which has a visually stunning & unique music video to complete the Galician magic. "Esperta, Letárxica e Erma Fraga" which is introduced by an invocation & a high pitched yell is the perfect example of how rhythmic metal tunes & rough vocals can blend naturally with a range of voices, choruses and folk harmonies, and is so exciting that definitely needs a follow-up instrumental "Ela, Que Camiña Sobre as Raíces do Frío Inferno" to calm the spirits and act as a transition to the second heavier part of the album! If you are looking for a different type of folk band which incorporates metal elements in a fresh way, this is an album you should listen to and a band all pagan folk fans should keep an eye on!


94.8/100

Below is the official music video for the song "De Bruma E Salitre".