Milo Lane
Greetings, good folk — the prodigal son has returned, and he brings with him an offering worthy of reconciliation. (I swear.) It is Voragoth‘s debut Storm, Obey No Masters! This album found its way to my ears like a messenger from a long-forgotten land, and I cannot help but feel a deep pride for it. It carries more than just music — it carries the weight of folk spirit, of voices joined in comradery, of bonds forged through thousands of years of struggle and memory. Listening feels less like pressing a button that says ‘play’ and more like sitting in a circle where every voice matters, where melody itself is an entity, and a friend.
Though it lasts just over half an hour, the record feels like a journey across far greater distances. It moves between extremes: the shadowy violence of Black Metal, cold and cutting, and then the bursts of heat, that bring melody and fire. Rare things are more personal to me than the spirit of old Slavic folklore, which resides deep in the bones of these songs as much as my own — something timeless and spiritual — but not bound by tradition alone. The sound is expansive: epic in scope yet carried with a rock ’n’ roll looseness, sharpened by MeloDeath grit, and softened by a dreamlike haze that recalls the vast landscapes painted by the older greats, like Windir or Enslaved. It is both fierce and tender, ancient and modern, a reminder that both extremes can live together in the same breath.
Behind the lands of Veloria, where myth and battle unfold, stands the figure who made all of this possible. There is something profound in a one-man project; the clarity of vision, the stubborn refusal to compromise. This album carries that spirit strongly. Yet, solitude seems to have been only the first step. From it rose the band now preparing to bring these songs to the stage, to shift them from private creation into living, communal ritual. For those of us fortunate enough to witness, the prospect is thrilling.
If there is one lingering question, it is not about the album itself but about the challenge of carrying its atmosphere live. The recording is layered with care, every texture placed precisely, and such depth is difficult to reproduce outside the studio. But this is not a weakness — it is a testament to the professionalism and vision behind it. One hears in the record not just inspiration, but discipline, patience, and craft. I can only wish good luck to the band members and promise I will attend the first show near me.
To wrap this review turned diary entry up: finally, what strikes me most when it comes to Storm, Obey No Masters! is its authenticity. These songs breathe honesty. They do not grasp for attention or bend to trend; they exist in their own truth, firmly rooted and deeply resonant. This album feels like a relic unearthed yet undeniably alive — both personal and communal, both myth and music. And in that balance, seems like something hard to find.
Label: Independent
Release date: 1 October, 2025
Website: https://voragoth.bandcamp.com/album/storm-obey-no-masters
Country: Croatia/Russia
Score: Milo still has beef with score system!
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