Forest Silence - Philosophy of Winter / Winter Ritual CD

Hailing from Hungary, Forest Silence is like a gem of black metal hidden somewhere beneath the snow in eternally dark and frost bitten forest. With Philosophy of Winter, Winter has given us another black metal masterpiece along with his previous work with Sear Bliss. This album is a must have for all fans of atmospheric music and black metal, for it's not just another run of the mill generic black metal album with chaotic drumming and satanic imagery. This is all about atmosphere and Winter does a terrific job in creating the ultimate sound-scape that will transport you to a bitter frost-bitten dimension.
Everything from the vocals to the guitars are on the spot. I haven't heard more efficient use of ambient elements in any other black metal release. It's a perfect album that can change the mind of anyone who thinks black metal can't be creative or beautiful. Every single song in this album is a stand alone masterpiece and originality of this band is evident in every riff. You can never get bored of this album. Although every song is almost 7 min, it will leave you begging for more at the end. I cannot say any bad things about this album except that it is kinda short. If you're a sucker for anything atmospheric and dark like me, then get this album ASAP because, trust me, there are not many albums like this.