The Black Arts / The Everlasting Sins

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This legendary split release is widely considered the foundational Rosetta Stone of the Hellenic black metal movement. Uniting two of Greece's most pivotal extreme acts, the recording showcases a distinctively warm, mid-tempo approach to black metal, relying heavily on traditional heavy metal riffing and dark, occult atmospheres. The release firmly established the regional Mediterranean sound in stark contrast to the freezing, hyper-speed aggression of the Scandinavian scene.