ah ok, hang on, my mistake....I'm not saying they're better than other BM bands -- although on this sophomore release (not including the awesome demos), they're becoming serious contenders -- what I mean is, WitTR have this distinct rhythmic style, trance-inducing infact, which outshines a lot of current BM artists especially in the USA.
WitTR knock the socks off bands such as Ludicra, Xasthur, Leviathan. They're not as derivative as much of european black metal (not that that's necessarily a bad thing)....they're slowly joining the elite, perhaps standing shoulder to shoulder with DsO (peaking at Circumspice) or Negura Bunget (on the strength of OM alone).
It's difficult to describe, and I know I suck at this, but I would say that the new WitTR creates a very Burzum-esque atmosphere, without necessarily sounding like yet another Burzum clone.
It's that ancient, primal sound. Songs echoing demons of the past. And all that good stuff.
