An-Xul - s/t CD ‘Isebakke’ was a masterclass in

‘Isebakke’ was a masterclass in deep dark cold riffing and vintage black metal execution

and aggressive as anything they had done before

for MEGATON SWORD wield all their weapons effortlessly

One will readily hear that influence here in the prominent usage of vintage synths as well as chimes – the latter both beautiful and ominous – as readily as one will hear guitar leads that are alternately haunting / heroic

and there is no way to deny its (and our) Infernal Presence

An-Xul - s/t CD ‘Isebakke’ was a masterclass inFormed in May 2023, AN XUL is a powerful new force in black metal, bringing together seasoned musicians from the extreme metal scene. With L. Plaguer (Xpus, ex Unholy Land) on bass and vocals, M. T. (Mortuary Drape, Dark Redeemer) on drums, and A. Nacht (Xpus, Dark Redeemer) on guitars, the band delivers a sound that is both ferocious and atmospheric, evoking the raw energy of old school black metal with a modern twist. Their self titled debut album,