Black Magician – The Pursuivant (2013)

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Delivery waves of Pyschedelic Retro Doom Metal with some Rock influences, today we have Black Magician and their EP titled “The Pursuviant”. In this very unique but short EP, slated to be released on 7” vinyl, this UK band manages to craft a very mystical and unique sound that ranges from heavy Doom passages, to all out Hammond Organ-fueled psychedelic sections. While never lacking creativy, this is one of the most interesting EP’s we have received in a while.

Opening with the pounding album title track, the band seems to be going down a straightforward Doom path, but as soon as the organ kicks in, the mood drastically changes. The band manages to fuse into the heavy riffs some very cool organ arrangements paired with interesting guitar leads. This track immediately shows that this band has a very unconventional sound.

Things take a dramatic turn with the acoustic “Grene Knyght”, a very contrasting piece that while pretty good on its own, we think it didn’t have to go in this EP. The band’s versatility and retro vibe are excellent, but they should not really break the flow of an EP this drastically. The groovy and trippy “Black Henbane” is by far the best track in this release thanks to its retro vibe and very dramatic organ arrangements. The guitar work is quite stellar and nicely paces the song, allowing the extra elements to really shine.

Overall, while a bit disconnected, “The Pursuivant” is quite a solid piece of music. The three tracks presented in this release cover a wide spectrum, but they craft that retro/psychedelic vibe that the band is shooting for, and that fits Svart records so well. If you are interested in a little taste of what Black Magician can do, do not hesitate in picking this one up.

Band: Black Magician Album: The Pursuivant

Label: Svart Records

Release: August 30th, 2013

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Genre: Doom/Psychedelic/Rock

Country: Norway

Rating: 91/100
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