The album continues in the trilogy of works, but what’s really interesting is the way Magus Vrăjitor combines elements of dungeon synth with atmospheric raw black metal, a la Emperor. The somber aura of the synth layers sets the mood of surreality, of the dreamscape. “Magick Triumph” clocks in at twenty minutes, but the imaginative scale of the soundscapes is reminiscent of Profanum’s 2001 album “Musaeum Esotericum”. The synth innovatively emphasizes the art of fantasy with an all-encompassing atmosphere of utter darkness.

The album sounds raw and ominous, invoking a wintry and fantastical feeling; the aura is overwhelming, as the music emanates a ghostly tone through the dark synth and lo-fi black metal riffing. “Barrowgrim Asylum” then begins with blistering drums; the whole atmosphere shifts to sound symphonic, while there are plenty of ominous screeching vocals; these moments seem to swing like a pendulum. The fast-paced drumming and the raw riffing remind me of Paysage d’Hiver.

Old Sorcery lets you step into a realm where reality and fantasy merge. The blasting percussion is consistently boastful with symphonies adding a spectrum that is both somber and majestic; there are moments when the keyboard’s ambiance boosts a magical feeling. When these two elements are combined, the cosmic approach is achieved through the synth drones and slow guitar passages.

Yet the sonic visionary on this album transcends beyond what Warmoon Lord had offered; every moment sways the listener and encapsulates you in a trance-like state. “Innigkeit” sets the tone for what’s to come; however, Magi Vrăjitor on this album doesn’t take the old approach but rather chooses to focus on vast aural sound and musical settings.

The synthesizers create vast soundscapes and sweeping melodic passages. The method of infusing the ambiance of dungeon synth with frosty black metal elements delivers a chilling experience akin to cinematic qualities, which conjures up animated images of frozen landscapes and visions of otherworldly fantasy. “The Interior Gates of The True Soul” clocks in at thirteen minutes of opaque density, the transcendental beauty that has the same sort of majesty as bands like Summoning.

The emotional essence and the sheer of splendor is intricately woven to create a gateway to another world, but never fails to deliver darker and eerie moments filled with elegant synth, lush guitars driven by aural revelations; the majesty unfurls with layers of frosty tremolo pickings while the real appeal is how Magi Vrăjitor puts in a very simplistic way by allowing the longer tracks to hypnotize you with the frigid synth atmosphere.

The ambient soundscapes that permeate “The Pain Threshold” allow the listener to venture into the astral gates, with the spacey and cosmic theme, a layer of haze, and echoing voices; there is an apparent focus on atmosphere. The album concludes with another lengthy track, “Where Sorrow Reigns,” clocking in at seventeen minutes.

Despite its cinematic and majestic opening, the song begins with fuzzy lo-fi black metal riffing over evil shrieking vocals and rattling drums as the somber ambiance transports us to the blizzard realms of ice. The chilling wall of sound immerses the listener in a dark ambiance that defines the composition.

The cohesive song structure keeps this epic track consistent. Another element that gripped me is the vast layers and synth textures in the background, which are menacing. You will find yourself deeply engrossed in the hidden details and dream-like atmosphere of the mesmerizing synth and its cold, chilling vibe.

If you ever decide to embark on a journey, then do not pass on this surrealistic work of dungeon synth and black metal.

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