Norwegian black metal act Mork is already considered one of black metal’s most formidable modern acts and the new malevolent full length “Monolitt” definitely solidifies this revered status.
The perilous journey begins with the uncompromising violence of “Under Vekten Av Verden” as the memorable relentless riffage and the monumental drumming easily create asphyxiating and quite addictive rhythmic patterns.
“Ødelagt” remains faithful to an audacious blackened formula with an overdose of savage guitar riffs but also adds the tragic heaviness of doom metal to build an arcane slower momentum expressing deeply contemplative feelings.
Within the gelid dimension of “Ferdamann” infectious guitar riffs arise from the darkest depths of extreme metal emphasizing cryptic tonalities to create colossal grooves further amplified by diabolical growls.
“Inn i en annen sfære” surprises you with a fascinating melodic ensemble favoring intricate melancholic guitars and ethereal atmospheric arrangements until the ancestral force of the growls and the stormy rhythmic section inevitably take over with malignancy and furious speed.
“Utryddelse” holds an epic atmospheric soul enhancing the glorious presence of dramatic synths but also unleashes unstoppable frantic guitar driven grooves with absolute confidence.
Created by Thomas Eriksen in 2004, Mork continues to follow an intriguing evolutionary pathway leading straight to the Nordic appeal and the aptly monolithic obscure realm of “Monolitt”.