Belgian black metal trio Radbraker delivers a largely traditional, aggressive album that mixes long, epic song structures with old-school tremolo and blast-beat attack, sung in Flemish and released by Osmose Productions in October 2026.
Sound: Aggressive, traditional black metal with long, epic tracks that move between slow, mid-paced and fast sections.
Notable elements: Old-school tremolo picking and blast beats, occasional acoustic passages, melodic but dark guitar solos, brief spoken-word and clean-singing moments, synths toward the end.
# Overview Radbraker's When The Mist Falls... is a 2026 full-length due in October via Osmose Productions. The record presents an aggressive, traditional black metal approach rooted in old-school techniques: steady tremolo-picked riffs, recurring blast-beat passages, and high-pitched black-metal screams. The reviewer frames the album as conceptually centered on despair, anger and hate, with lyrics performed in Flemish.
# Musical character and arrangements The album opens with a very dark atmosphere that includes chants and clean guitar playing before the music shifts into heavier territory. Tracks are described as long and epic in length, and the pacing varies widely: slow, mid-paced and fast sections alternate within songs. Faster passages rely heavily on tremolo picking and blast beats, which give the record a raw, aggressive edge despite modern production values.
When lead work appears, Radbraker favors dark, melodic solos and leads rather than flashy technical displays. Acoustic guitar passages appear on a couple of tracks and brief clean singing and a short spoken-word segment add textural contrast. Synths are introduced toward the end of the record to broaden the atmosphere.
# Vocals and lyrics Vocals are mostly high-pitched black-metal screams. The lyrics are written in Flemish and are part of the album's concept. The vocal delivery stays within the genre's traditional timbral range, supporting the record's grim mood.
# Production and influence The reviewer notes a professional-sounding production that nonetheless retains a raw feeling in the faster sections. Musically, Radbraker draws heavily on the old-school era of black metal, balancing raw energy with melodic touches in riffs and leads. The presence of acoustic passages, synths and clean vocals gives the album occasional modern or atmospheric inflections while remaining anchored in traditional forms.
# Tracks and highlights Recommended tracks called out by the reviewer are "Kadaverdauw" and "Duizend haerden." Those selections are cited as particularly representative or effective within the album's mix of aggression, melody and atmosphere.
# Verdict The reviewer concludes that Radbraker have produced a strong, aggressive, and traditionally oriented black-metal album. If you favor old-school black metal with occasional acoustic and atmospheric elements, this album is recommended. Final score in the review: 8 out of 10.
# Where to find it The review links to the Osmose Productions release page and provides pre-order/store links and a Bandcamp listing for the album.
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