Victimarum | Seitsemän Soihdun Valossa | Signal Rex

 

Release Date: 11 October 2025

Format: CD, Vinyl

Genre: Black Metal

Country: Finland

Victimarum formed in 2022 and wasted no time in making their presence known in the Finnish underground. Their demo and EP in 2023 already hinted at a band deeply rooted in the legacy of their homeland’s black metal traditions, carrying that icy melodic approach that recalls the early 2000s era. The band even included a Horna cover, marking their connection to the lineage from which they spring. Now, with their first full-length “Seitsemän Soihdun Valossa”, the Finns deliver a work that solidifies their place in the scene and proves they are ready for a larger audience.

Across its 44 minutes, the album is relentless and atmospheric at once. The production is balanced caught in the crossfire of aggression and precision, where every riff and drum strike cuts through with clarity, and retains a sense of underground harshness. The guitars are melodic and aggressive, weaving tremolo passages that move between sorrow and fury. the bass underlines the chaos, giving the songs a darker spine, while the drumming alternates between furious blasting and more measured pacing, giving the songs variety and momentum. Vocals are severe and forceful, delivered in Finnish, adding to the album’s cold, ritualistic character.

The compositions advance with resolve, shifting between faster assaults and slower, more epic passages, creating a dynamic flow across the album. Tracks like “Tulenkantaja” and the title track “Seitsemän Soihdun Valossa” radiate intensity with their riff-driven approach, while others such as “Kuolemalle” and “Ilmestysten Kuningas” lean into darker, more expansive atmospheres. “Seitsemän Soihdun Valossa” demands full immersion, rewarding the listener with an experience that is brutal, melancholic, and triumphant in equally matched. It captures the essence of Finnish black metal, presenting it with solid songwriting and energy that keeps the album engaging from start to finish.

Score: 7.7

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