Häxär | Teufelskult | Purity Through Fire

 

Release Date: 31 October 2025

Format: CD, Vinyl LP, Mp3

Genre: Black Metal

Country: Switzerland

Häxär is a one-man black metal project from Switzerland, also active in Ernte. Since its inception, Häxär has carved a niche in raw, uncompromising black metal, mixing second-wave influences with a singularly harsh, modern edge. With each release, the project continues to explore dark, Alpine-infused atmospheres that are simultaneously aggressive and haunting.

“Teufelskult” hits hard and cold from the first note, a relentless journey through thick layers of tremolo riffs, blistering drums, and snarling vocals. The production keeps a raw, jagged edge, giving the music a live, almost chaotic energy that makes each track immediate and intense.

The album moves between short, sharp bursts like “Götterdämmerung” and longer, more vast assaults such as “Teufelskvlt,” showing Häxär’s control over pacing and atmosphere. There’s a consistent tension running through the songs, a feeling of dread underlined by eerie melodies and dissonant harmonics. Vocals are harsh and urgent, cutting with precision, while guitar lines are treble-heavy, weaving cold, piercing textures that linger long after the tracks end.

“Teufelskult” has moments of sheer, unrelenting aggression, with percussion and bass forming a propulsive backbone that drives forward even in slower sections. There’s an almost mechanical precision in the rhythms but never loses its organic bite. Every song has a sense of menace, making the album like a complete release from start to finish. The album works as a whole, a solid listen for fans of raw black metal who appreciate intensity, raw energy, and dark, Alpine atmospheres.

Score: 7.0

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