Wolvhammer - Obsidian Plains

2011 album from the Black Metal band formed by ex-Across Tundras member Heath Rave. The U.S. is currently known for spawning such high-caliber acts as Cobalt, Leviathan, Ludicra, Goatwhore and Nachtmystium, and Wolvhammer is poised to stand among them with the release of the Obsidian Plains. The group garnered massive critical and popular acclaim for their 2010 Black Marketeers of WWIII debut, showcasing a vicious and unrelenting mix of Black Metal (ala Darkthrone/Celtic Frost/Hellhammer), Sludge, Crust and Punk. Easily surpassing that release, however, the Sanford Parker-produced the Obsidian Plains features an almost entirely new and more stable lineup. Wolvhammer now counts Jeff Wilson among it's ranks, and the ex-Nachtmystium guitarist pushes their sound into previously unheard dimensions.