heavy-metal-darkness: Fuath |III |Northern Silence Productions

Friday, February 6, 2026

Fuath |III |Northern Silence Productions

Release Date: January 2^nd, 2026
Format: CD/LP/Digital
Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal
Country: Scotland

Fuath, meaning “hatred” in Gaelic, is the one-man atmospheric black metal project of Scottish musician Andy Marshall, renowned as the creative force behind the acclaimed folk/black metal band Saor. Formed in 2015, Fuath is Marshall’s outlet for a colder, more ferocious vision, melding relentless aggression with haunting, melancholic melodies. The music channels a timeless frostbitten spirit, weaving immersive soundscapes steeped in winter’s bleak beauty, ancient mysticism, and dark folklore. Though rarely performed live, Fuath’s selective appearances have left a lasting impact, immersing audiences in its stark, otherworldly realm. Following two widely praised albums, Fuath is set to release its third, “III”, in early 2026 under the banner of Northern Silence. This release, arriving five years after the last album, features four expansive tracks with a running time exceeding 40 minutes. “III” embodies a cold, atmospheric, harsh, and hypnotic sound, driven by blistering speed and raw intensity, while retaining the haunting melodic depth that defines Fuath’s essence.

It took five years for Andy Marshall to crawl back out of the Scottish Highlands with another dose of frost, and “III” proves he hasn't spent that time getting soft by the fire. While Saor is busy with its epic, sweeping folk journeys, Fuath remains the place where he lets the venom flow. This new album is a massive, freezing storm of pure black metal that hits with the kind of icy speed that makes your blood turn to slush. It’s harsh, it’s fast, and it sounds like a winter that has no intention of ending.

The production on "III" is exactly what you want when you're looking for something that sounds like a blizzard. The guitars are sharp enough to cut skin, howling over the drums that just keep hammering away. There is a serious amount of hate poured into these four long tracks, but Marshall hasn't ditched the melodies. They just happen to be the kind of haunting, ghostly tunes that stick in your brain while the rest of the music tries to tear your head off. It’s a relentless, hypnotic trip that demands you shut off the lights and descend into the dark.

"The Cailleach" and "Embers Of The Fading Age" are absolute ragers, showing off a level of intensity that puts a lot of full bands to shame. He manages to keep things sounding massive and ancient without needing any flashy gimmicks. The vocals are a raw, desperate scream that cuts right through the wall of sound, sounding like someone lost in the woods and losing their mind. It’s an exhausting listen in the best way possible, leaving you drained by the time the final notes of "The Sluagh" fade out.

If you’ve been waiting for a reason to hate the sun again, this is it. Fuath has delivered a fierce, frozen slab of metal that proves the Scottish scene is still producing some of the most freezing art on the planet. This isn't background music for a nice day, it’s a grim, piercing attack that captures the spirit of the old guard while keeping its own claws sharp. If you want your black metal cold and uncompromising, "III" is going to be your soundtrack for the winter.

Score: 8.0