25/09/2025
Blackened Soundscape reviewed Gurthang Collective their latest opus "Martyrium" and scored it 8/10 points.
Words: "Martyrium" stands as a highly impressive and engaging work. Gurthang demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how to weave together the diverse elements of black and doom metal, creating a cohesive and impactful listening experience. While a greater presence of guitar solos might have been appreciated by some, the album's strengths in atmosphere, genre shifts, and clear production make it a noteworthy release and earn it a solid 8 out of 10. This is a band with considerable potential, and their future output will be something to anticipate.
Gurthang - Martyrium After spinning Gurthang's "Martyrium," I have to say this album is pretty impactful. One of the first things that struck me was the remarkable clarity of the mix. Often, in this genre of blackened doom, the sound can become muddy and lose definition, but that's certainly not the...