I have recently been involved in recording of a one man black metal band. Not from the creative side, although hopefully this will be the case in the near future, but strictly from the prespective of providing the necessary recording equipment and operating Garageband. It has been really fun to watch the creative genius of the musician I am recording as he builds black metal majesty right before my eyes. Although my wife is not entirely pleased with the demonic shrieks emanating from the basement, the experience has granted me a new prespective and appreciation for how a band such as Ande might have created such an album.
Ande is also a one man black metal band hailing from Belgium. The album title, as illustrated by the brilliant cover art, translates to "The Bones". Ande is clearly well versed in the history of black metal, as the album serves as a journey through the sonic history of the genre. The band's vision, as filtered through the mind of its lone creator, is clear, concise and dark.
