Antrisch
Expedition II: Die Passage
| Year | 2023 |
| Genre | Atmospheric Black Metal |
| Label | [no label] |
| Country | XW |
| Status | Official |
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- Festgefroren – Packeisfalle (7:20)
- Wahnrationen – Saturnusparusie (5:31)
- In Perpetuum – Ewiger Schlaf im ewigen Eis (5:36)
- Vltima Ratio – Antropophager Frühling (5:49)
- Exodus | Tundrataumel – Croziers Bürde (7:55)
- 68° 15′ N 98° 45′ W – 68° 54′ N 98° 56′ W (5:50)
About the Band
Franklin's lost expedition was a failed British voyage of Arctic exploration led by Captain Sir John Franklin that departed England in 1845 aboard two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and was assigned to traverse the last unnavigated sections of the Northwest Passage in the Canadian Arctic and to record magnetic data to help determine whether a better understanding could aid navigation. The expedition met with disaster after both ships and their crews, a total of 129 officers and men, became icebound in Victoria Strait near King William Island in what is today the Canadian territory of Nunavut. After being icebound for more than a year, Erebus and Terror were abandoned in April 1848, by which point two dozen men, including Franklin, had died. The survivors, now led by Franklin's second-in-command, Francis Crozier, and Erebus's captain, James Fitzjames, set out for the Canadian mainland and disappeared, presumably having perished. Pressed by Franklin's wife, Jane, and others, the Admiralty launched a search for the missing expedition in 1848.
Source: Wikipedia
Album Review
Antrisch's sophomore album 'Expedition II: Die Passage' is a chilling journey through icy landscapes and haunting melodies. The atmospheric black metal sound of the band is perfectly encapsulated in tracks like 'Festgefroren – Packeisfalle' and 'Vltima Ratio – Antropophager Frühling', where the cold, desolate atmosphere of the Arctic is brought to life through raw, emotive vocals and intricate guitar work. The production quality on this album is top-notch, with each instrument adding to the overall immersive experience. 'Exodus | Tundrataumel – Croziers Bürde' stands out as a powerful and dynamic track, showcasing Antrisch's ability to create evocative music. '68° 15′ N 98° 45′ W – 68° 54′ N 98° 56′ W' closes the album with a sense of finality, leaving listeners in awe of the band's storytelling prowess. 'Expedition II: Die Passage' solidifies Antrisch's place in the atmospheric black metal scene, showing growth and maturity in their sound while maintaining their signature style.