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"So It Begins", the debut full-length from Montreal folk/black metal band PROFUGUS MORTIS..This, of any folk metal CD I've heard, probably has the most emphasis on "folk". Which is no problem by me - it's fantastic. While it brings you the irresistible urge to dance, it will also bring you the undeniable urge to bang your head. Also included, are some jazzy ... hm, I suppose you'd call them progressive parts. Accompanied also by very triumphent sounding brass instrument sections.
There are many instruments involved in the mix at times, and none are ever drowned out. The production is dead on. Their vocalist (Paul Zinay )is also perfect for this genre - I mean perfect. He's harsh, raspy, and angry, just as a viking metal vocalist should be. His singing is very, very authentic and actually augmented to an extent by his accent.
This CD just reeks of atmosphere and the olden folk feel. While bringing down the level of metal at times, it doesn't truly cease in being heavy, on the grand scale. Sometimes the guitar is not the focal point of the music. Quite often it will actually be the violin you'll find out in the front of the music.
I can't even tell you how catchy and sheerly brilliant these violin (and other instruments) folk riffs are. If you don't get the urge to dance - you're dead. Plan and simple.
These are very talented and they are definitely worth checking out...
