ISEN’s debut album that come to life 5th September, is a chilling ode to solitude and sorrow, steeped in the raw spirit of black metal yet laced with melodic elegance. UlvKult, the sole mind behind the project, crafts a soundscape that feels like wandering through frostbitten ruins—guitars howl with tremolo fury, while atmospheric layers evoke a sense of ancient mysticism. The production is intentionally unpolished, preserving the emotional grit that defines the genre.

Each track unfolds like a ritual, with vocals that rasp and echo as if summoned from beneath frozen soil. The drums, recorded at Hellsound Studio, provide a thunderous pulse that shifts between relentless blast beats and more reflective pacing. Standout moments like “Obrození ve stínech” blend aggression with mournful beauty, capturing the album’s central theme: the final breath of winter as both an ending and a rebirth.

What sets Summoning the Last Winter apart is its emotional depth. It’s not just a collection of songs—it’s a spiritual journey through memory, decay, and transformation. ISEN doesn’t aim to impress with technicality, but rather to immerse the listener in a world where silence speaks and shadows sing. A haunting and poetic debut that lingers long after the last note fades. ~ FF

Northern Silence Productions