GAROTA - Z MIECZEM NA GWIAZDY... - FILTHY DOGS OF METAL

02 Apr

02Apr

GAROTA - Z MIECZEM NA GWIAZDY...

Country: Poland
Year: 2025
Label: Godz Ov War Productions

Here we have the new second full-length studio album from the Polish blacksters GAROTA, "Z Mieczem Na Gwiazdy..." (which translates to "With a Sword to the Stars" in English), released on January 31st via the powerful Godz Ov War Productions (Hail Greg!!). "Z Mieczem Na Gwiazdy..." is an album that surges with chaotic energy, blending the savagery of thrash with the darkness of black metal. Clocking in at a concise 36 minutes, this album is a relentless journey through sinister riffs, aggressive rhythms, and stark atmospherics, all delivered with a rawness that showcases the band's unrestrained fury. From the opening track, "Z Mieczem Na Gwiazdy cz. 1," the atmosphere is set-sharp tremolo-picked guitar lines and blast beats rattle the listener, paving the way for the blackened thrash that unfolds. There’s an immediate sense of purpose as the band locks into a furious groove, maintaining that old-school black thrash aggression while infusing it with the cold and freezing atmosphere of black metal. Next, we hear "Posiądę Cię jak żywą," a killer track with a fast black thrash tempo and drumming full of blast beats, but there's also a dark undercurrent that hints at something much deeper. "Hades już czeka" is a fucking awesome song with a black and evil atmosphere, while at the same time melodic, featuring a beautiful guitar sound with dark wave and post-punk influences. Fucking great!! Moving on, we get "Matka" and "Z Grzechu Obmyci" (don't forget to check out their official video clip!). These are classic black metal songs with misanthropic riffs, fast drumming, and killer screaming vocals that deliver harsh, commanding lines-feeling like a war cry and spitting venomous fire!! "Per Mortem ad Astra" is an aggressive and fast song with an awesome doom section in the middle, and the last track, "Z Mieczem Na Gwiazdy cz. 2," gives you raw black power, combined with a dark and cold atmosphere. Asbiel’s dual role as vocalist and guitarist stands out, as his aggressive yet nuanced performance brings forth the core of GAROTA's vision. Goatcraft’s bass work provides a thick undercurrent of heaviness, never getting lost in the mix, while Witchfucker’s drumming is visceral, driving the chaos forward with technical precision. The blend of all three musicians is a testament to their ability to create a cohesive and dynamic record, where every note feels deliberate yet volatile. Combined with the relentless production, mixed and mastered at Skrzypłocz Studio, Kraków, this makes for a deadly and killer release. Don't forget to check out the interview we did with GAROTA a few days before "Z Mieczem Na Gwiazdy..." was released HERE. For fans of DISSECTION, MAYHEM, SODOM, WATAIN, etc...

Tracklist:
1. Z mieczem na gwiazdy cz.1
2. Posiądę Cię jak żywą
3. Hades już czeka
4. Matka
5. Z grzechu obmyci
6. Per mortem ad astra
7. Z mieczem na gwiazdy cz. 2

Line-up:
Asbiel - Vocals/Guitars
Goatcraft - Bass
Witchfucker - Drums

By Steve the Filthy Dog.