Solo project from Idaho delivers a raw, old-school black metal EP with distorted production, fast tremolo riffing, blast beats, and lyrical themes drawn from Robert E. Howard, misanthropy, and horror.
Sound: Raw, dark production anchored by heavy distortion, tremolo-picked riffs, blast beats, and high-pitched black metal screams.
Style: Mostly fast or mid-tempo traditional black metal with occasional electronic textures and a slow, extended closing track that introduces leads and solos.
# Overview
# Sound and Production
The EP opens with heavy distortion and immediately moves into fast, aggressive territory. Guitar work relies heavily on tremolo picking, and the drums throw frequent blast beats. Vocals are predominantly high-pitched black metal screams. Production intentionally sounds dark and raw rather than polished, which supports the record's abrasive aesthetic.
Electronic elements appear sparingly, used as background color rather than a primary feature. Most tracks maintain either fast or mid-tempo pacing. The final track shifts to a slower, longer form and adds occasional solos and lead guitar passages, giving the EP an extended, epic close.
# Songwriting and Arrangement
Composition favors direct, driving riff patterns with small melodic fragments woven into the tremolo structure. The EP's pacing keeps momentum through relentless tempo choices, yet the closer provides contrast by stretching the arrangement and allowing more varied guitar work.
This mix of speed-focused tracks and a single elongated closer creates a two-part listening experience: immediate aggression up front and a more expansive finale that introduces additional musical ideas.
# Themes and Lyrics
Lyrical content covers three clear areas: the writings of Robert E. Howard, misanthropy, and horror motifs. Those thematic choices align with the music's bleak tone and raw delivery, reinforcing the record's traditional black metal identity.
# Standout Track
The review singles out "...On The Grey Apparel Of Ghosts" as the recommended track. It appears to encapsulate the EP's strengths: raw production, ferocious pace, melodic undercurrents, and vocal intensity.
# Context and Audience
Snaga operates as a solo project and self-released this EP, positioning it within the DIY end of the black metal underground. Listeners who favor old-school, raw black metal with intentionally rough production and high-energy execution will find this release aligned with those sensibilities.
# Rating
The reviewer assigns an 8 out of 10, describing the record as a strong sounding raw black metal solo project and encouraging fans of the genre to check it out.
# Where to Listen
The review links to Snaga's Bandcamp page for the EP: https://snagablackmetal.bandcamp.com/album/in-the-grey-apparel-of-ghosts
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