An Austrian extreme metal band that blends black metal with classical and folk arrangements.
For a good sense of their range, check out 'Once We Were Kings' and 'Y Draig Goch', they show how Hollenthon balances heavy riffing with those symphonic layers and melodic passages.
Hollenthon matters because they've carved out a distinct space in extreme metal by refusing to stay in one lane. Their 2001 album 'With Vilest of Worms to Dwell' showed early ambition, while songs like 'Misterium Babel' demonstrate how they layer symphonic textures over heavy riffing. They've maintained a dedicated following without softening their approach, which says something about the substance in their work.
Formed in 1992 in Zeltweg, Austria, Hollenthon started with raw black metal before gradually incorporating doom, folk, and classical elements. Their albums span from 'With Vilest of Worms to Dwell' in 2001 to 'Opus Magnum' in 2019, showing a consistent evolution in sound without abandoning their core intensity.
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