Sorhin

Listening to Sorhin feels like being caught in a sudden blizzard in the middle of a Swedish forest. The sound is characterized by a thin, biting guitar tone that prioritizes atmosphere over low-end weight, creating a sense of vast, freezing space. It is aggressive and fast, yet there is a distinct melodic sensibility buried under the grit, a hallmark of the 90s Swedish scene that separates them from the more chaotic Norwegian style.

What makes them stand out is the sheer conviction of their delivery. The vocals are a desperate, high-pitched rasp that sounds like it's being pushed through a throat raw from the cold. The drumming, particularly on their later work, provides a frantic but precise backbone that keeps the melodic tremolo picking from drifting into aimless shoegaze territory. It is music that feels ancient and uncompromising.

For those new to the band, Apokalypsens Ängel is the definitive starting point. It captures the band at their most polished without sacrificing their essential rawness. It is the sound of a band that knows exactly how to evoke the feeling of a world ending in ice rather than fire.