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Music

Watain

WATAIN at Opera House, October 12, $23. TF. See listing.


Like horror movies? A Watain show is the musical equivalent. And beware the stench: animal blood features prominently in the controversial Swedish black metallers’ shows, as do skulls, red candles, pitchforks and other satanic accoutrements. But don’t let all that distract you from their remarkable music. Watain have proved their mettle (metal?) on four albums, and their new fifth one, The Wild Hunt (Century Media), stands out for its hellishly furious tone, flurries of arpeggiated riffs and downright beautiful atmospherics. Plus, unlike on previous releases, Erik Danielsson frequently switches up his vocal style.

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