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I was planning to review some Thrash to bring balance to the force, but no, I didn’t feel like it. Transilvania‘s new Black/Thrash album, Magia Posthuma, will have to do then. It has everything needed to deliver that killer combo many bands attempt but few pull off with real success. It’s hard to balance aggression with nasty production without sacrificing writing quality, but let’s get to it and hope for some headbanging.
No restraints here. Magia Posthuma kicks the door down harder than the police and comes right for you without a warrant. Blasting, smashing, piercing through your eardrums—Magia Posthuma is a band that takes a lot from acts like Mongrel’s Cross or Spectral Wound but keeps things dirtier and more low-budget. It’s not a bootleg, but it has that nasty atmosphere that portrays nothing glorious. There’s no heroic sheen, no triumphant gloss. Just pure, underground aggression that sounds like it was recorded in a damp cellar with the amps cranked to destruction.
Despite how loud the vibe is here, the guitars definitely steal the show with an intensity that could cut through the silence of your last online date. They could make you feel that confidence you never had. It’s just bashing that follows no law, to say the least. Riffs pile on top of riffs with reckless abandon, creating a wall of sound that feels both chaotic and strangely deliberate. I appreciate the level of consistency the album offers. It doesn’t become boring because it has that crispy, gross feeling that keeps things interesting throughout its runtime.
They had a rough weekend.
I should complain about something here. It’s not much, but I did struggle with telling the tracks apart from each other. It all blends into this non-stop assault that could use more emotional ups and downs to give it depth. It’s such a difficult balance—wanting to be an undeniably angry force while also offering variety. But my job is to say it like it is. I’m not a politician after all. Despite this, it was an oddly compelling listen in the end. The sheer force of it carries you through, even when the songs start to blur together.
I’m always excited to review anything Black/Thrash and happy to say my luck with this style is still intact. Sure, it’s not the most insane writing you’ll see in the genre, but it’s good to vent some of the anger you feel when your friend gets back with their toxic ex. I can’t be the only one furious about that, so thankfully Magia Posthuma is here to ease the pain.
Label: Invictus Production
Release date: March 13, 2026
Website: https://transilvania.bandcamp.com/album/magia-posthuma
Country: Austria
Score: 3.7/5.0
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