Świt Nowej Ery by Antisemitex: A Blackened Punch to the Gut
Alright, let’s get straight into it. Świt Nowej Ery (Dawn of a New Era) is one of those albums that doesn’t just sit in your playlist—it grabs you by the throat and spits fire down your ears. Released back in 2017 via Wolftower Productions, this Polish black metal beast from Antisemitex rips harder than most stuff I’ve heard lately. It’s raw, pissed-off, unapologetic, and yeah, it’ll leave you feeling like you’ve been dragged through hell… but in a good way.
The opening track, “Zabić”, hits like a sledgehammer soaked in gasoline. The riffs are razor-sharp, chaotic enough to make your brain twitch, but still tight as fuck. You can tell these guys don’t give a damn about polishing every note—they’re here to crush souls. And man, does it work. By the time the vocals kick in—those guttural, hate-fueled screams—you’ll either wanna smash something or run for cover. This song sticks with me because it’s pure aggression bottled up and thrown at your face. No frills, no bullshit. Just rage distilled into sound.
Then there’s the title track, “Świt Nowej Ery (Extended Mix)”, which feels like stepping into some apocalyptic ritual. The drums hammer away like war drums calling you to battle while the guitars weave this hypnotic web of dissonance. It’s long, relentless, and kinda suffocating—but isn’t that what black metal’s supposed to do? There’s a moment midway where everything slows down just enough to let the atmosphere sink in before exploding again. That contrast? Fucking brilliant. If “Zabić” is the punch, this is the slow burn that leaves scars.
Now, onto “RaHoWa!”—yeah, we all know what that stands for, so let’s not beat around the bush. This one’s a chaotic anthem dripping with venom. The pacing is frenetic, almost exhausting, but it keeps you hooked. It’s less refined than the other tracks, but who cares? Sometimes chaos speaks louder than perfection. Plus, the chant-like parts slap hard if you’re into that sort of thing.
So why does this album stick out? Because it’s not trying to be anything other than what it is: a sonic Molotov cocktail hurled at society’s complacency. Sure, the production could use a bit more polish, and yeah, some might call it over-the-top. But honestly, that’s part of its charm. It’s rough around the edges, ugly even, but goddamn if it doesn’t hit harder than half the polished crap flooding the scene today.
Here’s the kicker though: listening to Świt Nowej Ery made me realize how rare real anger is in music these days. Everyone’s too busy chasing trends or playing it safe. Not Antisemitex. They’re out here swinging wildly, consequences be damned. And maybe that’s exactly what we need right now—a reminder that music can still be dangerous.
Or maybe I’m just losing my mind. Who knows? Either way, crank this shit loud and see if you walk away unchanged. Spoiler alert: you won’t.
