Ashen Horde's Sanguinum Vindicta is an intense and captivating album that leaves a lasting impression on its listeners. From start to finish, the album is a masterclass in blackened death metal, with each track delivering a powerful and visceral punch.
The album's production is top-notch, with every instrument and vocal line perfectly balanced to create a wall of sound that is both overwhelming and satisfying. The guitar work is particularly impressive, with intricate riffs and solos that showcase the band's technical prowess.
Lyrically, Sanguinum Vindicta is a dark and introspective journey that explores themes of revenge, betrayal, and redemption. The vocals, delivered with ferocity by band founder Trevor Portz, perfectly capture the intensity and emotion of the lyrics.
Standout tracks include "Profound Darkness," with its haunting melodies and blistering guitar work, and "Parity Lost," which features some of the album's most memorable riffs and vocal lines.