Genre: Black metal x2
Origin: Sweden
Released: 2003
Website: Arckanum, Contamino
Label: Carnal Records
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First of all I gotta say that this split was a great idea. Two of Sweden�s most obscure bands teaming up.
Contamino has probably got quite a bright future ahead of them (at least in the underground) - fast and raw as hell black metal. I�ve never read any of their lyrics, but I did read an interview with one of these guys. A true hatred for mankind seems to glow in their eyes, and with a yearning for mans extinction, how can their message not rock? Hehe. Nah, but seriously. This is really grim and truly excellent. There�s also an outro here that would make any sane person kill him/herself - extremely haunting!
Arckanum is a fairly big name in the underground. Some full lengths and splits out since before. This song differs a bit from the rest, I think. It�s not as fast, and the vocals are a little more sane, as he can sound quite nuts. Very harsh black metal.
This is just a killer split. Two excellent bands, extremely haunting. The production�s great on both sides - raw, but without giving it a crappy sound. And the artwork is also something to commend, very stark!

Tracklist:
Arckanum
1. Kosmos wardhin dr�pas om sin
Contamino
1. Fallen one arise
2. Emptiness enthralls
3. Enslavement