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Darkthrone Plaguewielder Polished, even-handed, contemporary and all together surprisingly reliable to its basis; that is how I would briefly describe Plaguewielder, the record that stirred so many squabbles for its ocular uprightness a couple of years ago. People must learn that Darkthrone is no longer determined on discharging pieces like Transilvanian Hunger or Panzerfaust; if not, they can keep away from getting their hands on any of the albums that were presented after the later mentioned, for the reason that that period has certainly ended. What has not finished yet, though, is the overall musical presentation that still remains low key, even if simultaneously a bit more quick-witted. The performance of both Nocturno Culto and Fenriz lingers as staggering as always, but possibly more unswerving on titles as Command or Sin Origin. Weakling Avenger is the finest one by a long shot, as it features the bitter, caustic and raspy yelling of Skjellum, escorted by the terse and uptight drumming blueprint of Nagell himself. This whole thing still grasps the odour of the craftsmanship once confined by Fischer and Rogefeldt, but regardless of the non-Xeroxed-like artwork and the pliable studio work (quite the reverse in former albums), Plaguewielder still hits the nail in your head. www.darkthrone.no www.moonfog.no © 2001 The Lodge

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