Fen's "Dustwalker"

[Nidstang]

These guys hail from the UK as a post rock influenced black metal band.
They remind me of Agalloch in some respects, but focusing more on the post rock sounds rather than the neo-folk, like Agalloch is known for.
I really enjoy this album, its a great way to start the year for me.

 

[orcslayr23]

My band ORCumentary actually opened for both Agalloch and Fen late last year. Not really a fan of either of them though.

 

[Palabra de Dios]

That's too bad, Orc. Both Fen and Agalloch are amazing in my opinion. Fen continues to put out quality work, whose sound is derived from that aforementioned band from Oregon.

 

[AeonicSlumber]

I LOVED The Malediction Fields and I don't know why but I stopped following up on them after that. Weird, but I guess after around 2010 or so, I stopped caring about black metal as much.

 

[dcowboys311]

I've heard some people say good things about this band, but I don't get it. They have about as much energy as JoAnn's Fabrics.

 

[AeonicSlumber]

Yeah but they're not an energetic band and never were so you kind of have to be in the mood for post rock oriented black metal.

 

[dcowboys311]

Energy =/= upbeat. Slow bands can have an 'energy' to them. Plenty do. Call it spirit, heart, power, or whatever buzzword you want to use.

 

[AeonicSlumber]

Well, it's definitely not for everyone and I'm not the biggest fan of them either. I am kind of enjoying the tracks OP posted so I think I'm gonna buy the new album.