The legend is back! After the two albums Nattestid... and ...Bjoergvin... on Wounded Love Records, TAAKE returns to complete their trilogy with ...Doedskvad. No doubt, this is one of the most anticipated pure black metal albums in a long time, and also the best album TAAKE has ever done. As always, recorded at Grieghallen Studios, with guest appearances from cult black metal artists such as Nattefrost (CARPATHIAN FOREST), Nordavind (ex-CARPATHIAN FOREST) and Taipan (ORCUSTUS), ...Doedskvad is a pure, cold and grim black metal masterpiece.
Review
This album should go down in black metal history as being one of the most influential albums in the 21st century. Although the music itself doesn’t sound so original, what Taake did with the music is original. This album has broken new ground and has set the bar insanely high for new upcoming bands who wish to play in the same style as Taake. It is because of this album that Taake has become so famous. Also Høst take this one alone either, this is the only album so far that he had a complete band behind him which in itself is epic. The level of musicianship and tightness of the band really worked well and it’s a shame it was an only one night party. Also the best thing about this album is the sense of an adventure while listening to it. - Spirit of Metal 5/5