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Hexenbrett - Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel Eine Tochter review



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Band: Hexenbrett
Album: Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel Eine Tochter
Style: Black metal, Blackened heavy metal
Website: https://hexenbrett.bandcamp.com/album/dritte-beschw-rung-dem-teufel-eine-tochter
Release date: December 20, 2024
Guest review by: Blackcrowe


01. Um Mitternacht
02. Dem Teufel Eine Tochter
03. Marisa
04. Imhotep
05. Wozu Die Angst?
06. La Plese De La Nuit
07. Leder Im Nachtverkehr
08. Denn Der Tod Lächelt Nicht
09. Sette Gocce Rosse Su Velluto Verde



Sympathy for the Devil.

I’ve been working on this review for weeks. I like the record a lot, but over time, I started to feel tired, and even a bit sickened, by the music of Hexenbrett. I erased my first draft, then the second, and the third... finally, I surrendered. But after a few weeks, the record came up again in my playlist, and this time I was more prepared to listen. I could pay closer attention to the details and connect with their influences and sounds. In the end, I feel that connection again, and I’m back, something that was not easy.

Hexenbrett, the intriguing band from Italy, with two known members, Josto Feratu and Scarlettina Bolétte, manage and produce a sound that is unmistakably their own.

Their second album, Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel Eine Tochter (which translates to Third Incantation: A Daughter To The Devil), is an unholy union of dark heavy metal and black metal, influenced by bands like Mercyful Fate and Death SS fused with Master’s Hammer and Celtic Frost, with some elements of the notorious Italian progressive rock band Goblin.

Hexenbrett made their kind of sound by mixing the metal influences with atmospheric keyboards and theatrical arrangements that add an a cinematic touch. The recordiing sessions took place at Studio Stresso in Italy, under the supervision of engineer Tommaso Venti.

There’s a certain sway in Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel Eine Tochter’s flow, an almost hypnotic rhythm that keeps you hooked, as if under a trance. The lyrical inspiration was drawn from Italian horror films from creators like Dario Argento and Mario Brava. That connection seeps into every note, creating an unsettling experience.

It’s clear that Hexenbrett placed a lot of time and care into Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel EEine Tochter. The work feels polished and emotionally charged compared to their earlier releases. The obscure mystical themes and psychedelic touches creep in with the ominous allure of a “midnight rambler”, weaving shadows into every corner of the music.

Dritte Beschwörung: Dem Teufel Eine Tochter is bold and unique. Hexenbrett’s ambition occasionally works against them.
The dense layering of influences, while impressive, can sometimes feel overwhelming and perhaps goes too far in creating an album that feels excessively exclusive. This density, with so many layers of sound, can be a lot to take in. However, you eventually have to dive in and let yourself go, and realize that this isn’t just any album; it’s something really original and daring, a record that becomes deeply ingrained in your memory. Each sound contributes to the album’s occult narrative, making it feel cohesive while still offering a huge sonic variety. This album is very special, and a great addition to any record collection, another standout release in a strange year for music.

At the end... It’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll (But I Like It).


Rating breakdown
Performance: 8
Songwriting: 8
Originality: 8
Production: 9

Written by Blackcrowe | 25.01.2025




Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.



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