Album Review: Lhotsky Vlkodlak – Vlkodlakuv Rev VI
Alright, buckle up, because this one’s a wild ride. Vlkodlakuv Rev VI is the kind of album that feels like it was forged in some Ukrainian forest under a blood moon. Released in 2011 by Various (yep, just “Various”), this chaotic masterpiece blends Viking Metal, Black Metal, Noise, and Power Electronics into a sonic smoothie that’ll either make you want to storm a castle or question all your life choices. And honestly? I’m here for both vibes.
Let’s dive into the tracks. First off, there’s “Revolt Against The Modern World.” If you’re expecting something chill, boy, are you in for a surprise. This track hits you like a rusty battleaxe to the face—raw, unfiltered, and dripping with disdain for anything remotely 21st-century. The riffs are heavy enough to anchor a longship, while the shrieked vocals sound like someone trying to summon Thor via sheer rage. It’s the perfect anthem for when you’re stuck in traffic and fantasizing about burning down shopping malls. Memorable? Absolutely. Therapeutic? Even more so.
Then there’s “Behead The Semite”—and yeah, before we go further, let’s acknowledge the eyebrow-raising title. Controversial much? Sure. But musically, it’s an absolute banger. Imagine if black metal had a love child with industrial noise, and they raised it on a diet of broken glass and spite. That’s this track. The drums sound like war machines clanking together, and the guitars wail like banshees who’ve seen too many horror movies. By the time it ends, you might not know what just happened—but you’ll feel something. Probably confusion mixed with adrenaline.
The rest of the album keeps the chaos train rolling. Tracks like “Horns Reflect On My Witchsteel” and “Fog Imbued With Smell Of Death” deliver exactly what their ridiculous titles promise: over-the-top theatrics, crushing instrumentals, and enough atmosphere to fill a crypt. Meanwhile, “Symbols Of Race” leans hard into its noisy, abrasive roots, leaving listeners either headbanging furiously or reaching for earplugs. No judgment here.
What makes Vlkodlakuv Rev VI stand out isn’t just its genre-bending madness—it’s how unapologetically itself it is. There’s no attempt to soften the edges or cater to mainstream tastes. This album exists in its own gnarly little universe, where Vikings meet cyborgs, and everyone’s wearing leather armor. It’s messy, intense, and occasionally baffling—but damn, does it leave an impression.
So, would I recommend this album? Depends. If you’re looking for background music to study or relax, nah, this ain’t it. But if you need something to soundtrack your next rebellion against modernity—or, y’know, just wanna freak out your neighbors—this is your jam.
Final thought: Listening to Vlkodlakuv Rev VI feels like being trapped in a room with ten angry wolves and a malfunctioning synthesizer. Weirdly, I kinda loved it. Now excuse me while I go recover from existential dread and figure out how to explain my Spotify history to my mom.
