Gorr - Kvit Som Snøen, Kald I Blikket (2021)

Hailing from the frosty lands of Norway and South Carolina, today we have International duo Gorr and their latest full-length release “Kvit Som Snøen, Kald I Blikket”. Delivering over 25 minutes of raw Black Metal, this outfit unleashes an interesting mixture of rawness and mid-tempo atmospherics, creating a very unique and engaging sound. If you like Black Metal that while sounding like it was recorded in the woods, it also has a more thoughtful and melancholic edge, then you should definitely check this out.

Opening with the mellow “Innleiing”, we get a nice contrast between simple guitars and raspy harsh vocals. Skuggimaðr is the band’s vocalist and Norwegian member, whose singing style perfectly fits the duality of the band’s sound. Tracks like “Bitande Kaldt”, “Kvit Som Snøen, Kald I Blikket”, and “Ditt Uendelege Raseri”, are your run of the mill BM songs, with some Death Metal and even Doomy influences that makes them interesting and nice complement to the more atmospheric pieces like “Mørkt Føre, Mørke Bak” and “Kom Ut I Mitt Mørke”.

Overall, “Kvit Som Snøen, Kald I Blikket” is a solid release with interesting ideas and solid execution. While still needing some extra polish and more cohesion, this album is a good reminder that not all BM has to sound the same to be punishing and exciting. If you are in the market for something different and yet frosty and powerful, Gorr is a band to keep an eye out for.

Label: Self-Released

Release: March 1st, 2021

Genre: Black Metal

Country: International