From The Vastland – Servant of Ahriman
From The Vastland - Ahriman, Triumphant! (Official Music Video)
“Dark, Infernal and ritualistic! Proud to announce the release of our 9th full-length album, an eight-chapter concept work inspired by one of the darkest legends of Persian mythology: Zahhak.
This album descends into the ancient tale preserved in the Shahnameh (The Book of Kings), exploring the rise of the serpent-king, his corruption by Ahriman, and the age of terror unleashed under his throne. From deception and regicide to tyranny, sacrifice, and prophecy, each track represents a chapter in Zahhak’s cursed reign.
Musically, this release delivers everything you expect from us! raw blast-beating fury, cold old-school black metal foundations, and the haunting presence of oriental melodic elements. The album moves between relentless brutality and dark, atmospheric passages, allowing the story to breathe while never losing its venom.
This is not merely a collection of songs, but a unified narrative, a journey through ancient myth, shadowed kingship, and divine downfall. An invocation of Persian legend forged in black metal flame, where history, mythology, and darkness converge.“ – Sina Winter
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“With Servant Of Ahriman, Iranian/Norwegian black metallers From The Vastland have single-handedly paved the way for what could very well be considered a new era of the second-wave of Norwegian black metal, an era that pays homage and respect to their forebears whilst injecting just enough uniqueness and personality to stand out like a majestic, snow-capped mountain in the middle of a scorched Persian desert” – read the full review here
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“To the surprise of no one, From the Vastland continues to provide the world with top-notch black metal. Sina, originally from Iran & now residing in Norway, is a modern master of riffs, & knows how to perfectly recapture that second-wave glory while still retaining his own sound.”
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“Sina is a torchbearer, dedicated to (almost) single-handedly keeping the spark of Black Metal, of a certain time and a certain era, alive. And, you know what? There are far worse goals to have in life, especially when you’re this good at it. Ultimately there’s a lot to love here. Some great riffs. Some hideously infectious grooves. And some bold, bombastic hooks which, nevertheless, absolutely bristle with blackened menace. But, more than anything else, it’s the man’s obvious passion for this style of music which shines through on every single track, and which proves you don’t have to innovate in order to impress.”
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