Description
Cold Black Suns marks Enthroned’s return after a five-year studio absence, delivering a potent blend of salubrious darkness, ritualistic intensity, and melodic ambition.
From the thunderous opener “Ophiusa” to the sprawling, brooding closer “Son of Man,” this album navigates a landscape of occult imagery, majestic black metal, and shifting atmospheres. On tracks like “Hosanna Satana” and “Vapula Omega,” the band unleashes their signature ferocity — blistering riffs, raw vocal delivery, and commanding rhythmic drive — while moments of stark ambience (especially in “Silent Redemption” and “Smoking Mirror”) offer haunting contrast and depth.
Critics have praised Cold Black Suns for balancing the feral and the grandiose, noting how the band expands its sonic palette without sacrificing brutality. The closing track “Son of Man,” at nearly nine minutes, stands out as a high point — brooding, expansive, and emotionally weighty.
Lyrically, the album explores themes of occult spirituality, cosmic conflict, and dark ritual — all wrapped within a tone of regal, ominous grandeur.