Black Royal have been one of my absolute favorite bands since their 2020 album "Firebride." From the very beginning, I loved the palpable brutality of their songs, which nevertheless feature melodies, hooks, and perfect dynamics. The new song picks up where "Earthbound" left off in 2022 and refines their signature elements. "Water of the Crow" surges irresistibly forward, almost resembling a Motörhead-esque boogie-rocker, seasoned with a subtle keyboard hook despite all the heavy guitars. After about two minutes, the death metal onslaught breaks off, and the track transitions into a nerve-shredding sludge break, which is then replaced for the last 30 seconds of the song by the unbridled power of the first part. Yes, that's what happens when you pack your entire musical spectrum into 3 minutes and 43 seconds. The title really makes you want a full album and hopefully the band will make it to Central Europe.
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