Wormlust

Wormlust is a newer black metal band from Iceland. I'm hesitant to call it atmospheric black metal because I don't want to give the wrong impression. Wormlust doesn't throw "atmosphere" on top of black metal - it uses black metal to create atmosphere. Lyngdal, the only musician currently behind Wormlust, has also brought up the psychedelic influences in his music, but they're not the focus of the project. The sound bears some resemblance to both Fell Voices and Rebirth of Nefast, but Wormlust is superior to both. If you're into droning black metal (and not the Russian kind where they're so busy being Nazis they forget to write music) with crushing atmosphere, give this a shot.

Recommended listening: Start with Seven Paths (their best IMO) and then move onto Svarthol. Oblivio Appositus is good but features a guest vocalist for its entirety. Sadly, I've been unable to track down the 2006 demo.

Quality: VBR
Encyclopaedia Metallum
Last.fm

2009 - Seven Paths demo: Here
2009 - Oblivio Appositus split: Here
2010 - Svarthol: Here
All three: Here

submitted and written by: LtCrumpet