Srefa — Solstice Review

The opening track of Srefa‘s album, Solstice, is Ensnared and Conquered. When the listener presses the play button, the listener is hit with in-your-face instrumental and vocal aggression that is fast and unpolished. This track sets the tone for the rest of the album, as the remaining seven pieces keep the listener trapped within the walls of the music, with lyrics and music that create a haunting atmosphere.

Solstice‘s lyrics mirror the music’s darkness, poetically and reflectively delving into themes of nature, death, and mental decay. They provoke thought and leave a profound impression on the listener, their impact lingering long after the music has ceased. These lyrics are not just words, but a profound exploration of the human condition, adding depth to the genuinely significant music.

Srefa‘s musical spectrum is a good mix of tempos, tones, moods, atmospheres, aggression, haunting and modern production. Depending on the listener, there may be a touch of melodic and early Norwegian black metal and depressive/atmospheric black metal that creeps into the musical spectrum, especially when the dark synths creep into the mix. This adds to the music’s ominous feel.

Solstice‘s album, Srefa, is a must-listen for aggressive and extreme metal fans. The band’s recording and production quality are consistently decisive and dark from the beginning to the end, showcasing its technical prowess and ability to create a dense and atmospheric sound. This album is a fruit of art, as every track is an intense and gripping journey that will satisfy any depressive, and atmospheric black metal lover.

Solstice‘s sound is reminiscent of two acts: the Israeli depressive black metal band Funeral Demon and the atmospheric black metal act Neriglissar.

Dark and haunting melodies and heavy riffs create a bleak atmosphere that perfectly complements the lyrical themes of death, despair, and nihilism.

Srefa might not be everyone’s cup of tea. For us, Srefa is a blend of depressive and atmospheric black metal. Still, if you want an aggressive, modern form of depressive/atmospheric and extreme metal with unconventional song structures, then Srefa is a band you should check out. The raw energy and power of the music is palpable, leaving the listener exhilarated and wanting more.

The album comes to an end with the last song, Relapse, We want to give a shoutout to Satanath Records for letting us review Srefa and their Solstice album. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review.