During the last two decades Swiss underground black metal act Paysage D’Hiver has released several demos but now the time has come for mastermind Wintherr to unleash the ominous sophomore full length “Geister”.
“Schattä” provides an overdose of frostbitten guitar riffs and relentless drum blasts channeling the darkest vibes of traditional black metal within a monochromatic atmospheric ensemble.
The murky atmosphere on “Bluet” adds understated symphonic hints to the blackened force fully expressed by the hostile rhythmic section which can also trigger a memorable groovy momentum.
“Undä” creates an asphyxiating sonic realm with tremolo, distant tormented screams and dreadful nuances that emphasize grim feelings particularly during the slower passages.
You cannot easily escape the lugubrious world of “Wärzä” as the fierce guitar work continues to deliver savage riffs and mournful progressions well supported by cold rhythmic blasts.
Following a slower mystifying tempo “Schuurig” evokes the painful tonalities of doom metal through the heavy weight of the guitar progressions amplifying a cryptic songwriting approach.
“Geischtr” brings closure in cinematic fashion focusing on the darkened ambiance style of the atmospheric arrangements unfolding like a lucid dream in the middle of a wintry landscape.
Throughout “Geister” Paysage D’Hiver creates an impossibly dark & gelid sonic realm constantly focusing on obscure nuances that will certainly appeal to devoted black metal acolytes.