heavy-metal-darkness: Necropolissebeht |Taurunovem - Th’Astraktyan Serfdome |Amor Fati Productions

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Necropolissebeht |Taurunovem - Th’Astraktyan Serfdome |Amor Fati Productions

Release Date February 20^th, 2026
Format CD/Vinyl LP/Cassette Tape
Genre Black Metal
Country Germany

Necropolissebeht brings together a lineup that will immediately catch the attention of anyone following the underground black metal circuit. Ryan Förster handles the guitars, bringing his experience from the Ross Bay Cult into this new entity. He is joined by Hekla on bass and guitars, with Axaazaroth handling drums and vocals. "Taurunovem - Th’Astraktyan Serfdome" marks their debut full-length release, issued through the German stronghold Amor Fati Productions.

The sound on "Taurunovem - Th’Astraktyan Serfdome" matches the visual of a freezing, cosmic void. From the moment "Thorntrail To Goregotha" kicks in, the album establishes a suffocating atmosphere. The production is incredibly dense, creating a wall of noise that buries the listener. The guitars churn with a dissonant, low-end frequency that feels physical. It is not about catchy riffs here but for creating a texture of absolute hostility. The music mimics the concept of a frozen, uninhabited dimension perfectly.

Axaazaroth provides a relentless battery behind the kit. His drumming on tracks like "The Aquamarinæbyss - Levitation Of Cadaver Circuits In M-Orbit" focuses on speed and aggression, driving the tracks forward without mercy. The vocals are mixed deep in the back, echoing as if from a great distance. This approach treats the voice as just another texture in the mix instead of a focal point. It adds to the feeling of isolation and coldness that pervades the entire thirty-nine minutes.

The sheer density of the recording is both a strength and a weakness. While it creates a massive impact, the middle section of the album can blur together. Songs like "Numinoucidal War Winds" and "The Lower Circles" have great energy, but the guitar tone often swallows the definition of the notes. A slightly sharper mix might have allowed the individual songwriting ideas to surface more effectively. The constant barrage of noise can be exhausting, causing some of the specific details to get lost in the static.

Overall, Necropolissebeht delivers a violent and hostile debut. It appeals directly to fans who want their black metal to sound like a collapsing star. Ryan Förster and his cohorts have constructed a heavy, oppressive beast of an album. It fulfills the promise of a cold, astral nightmare, even if the murky production hides some of the best moments. It is a worthy addition to the shelf for those who worship the void.

Score: 7.0