POPIÓŁ (Poland) - Zabobony (sealed CD copy) (2019) Released by Godz Ov War Productions in a standard jewel case w/black tray.
Polish Black Metallers POPIÓŁ (Thy Worshiper)'s unreleased sophomore album recorded and released under a different band name. Understandably, this hearkens back to the greats of the 90's Polish Black Metal scene like Sacrilegium, North, and, well, POPIÓŁ (Thy Worshiper).
If you're looking for a record that carries the weight of history, Zabobony (Polish for "Superstitions") is a fascinating release. While it’s technically the debut full-length studio album from the Polish band POPIÓŁ (meaning "Ash"), the project's roots go back over two decades. 
The band is composed of former and current members of the legendary Thy Worshiper, and this album is intended as a spiritual and musical successor to Thy Worshiper's landmark 1996 debut, also titled Popiół.
Released via Godz Ov War Productions, "Zabobony" is an hour-long journey that refuses to fit into a single box. It’s a masterclass in atmosphere, blending Raw Black Metal with Folk, Ambient, and even Post-Punk elements.
Unlike "party" Folk Metal, the folk elements here are somber, acoustic, and deeply rooted in Slavic mysticism. Think Agalloch, early Enslaved, or Bathory at their most epic and atmospheric.
Keep an ear out for the track "Ojcze Nienasz," which features a surprisingly catchy, Post-Punk influenced bass and drum lead—a great moment for your audiophile setup to catch the separation between the rhythm section and the guitars.
MAG and Kubov deliver a variety of vocal styles, from standard black metal rasps to deep, clean, and almost ritualistic chanting, filling the void left by the absence of female vocals found in modern Thy Worshiper.
 A must-buy for fans of any kind of Pagan Black Metal. A perfect balance between emotions, atmosphere, vibes and spirituality. Embrace the dark superstitions, delve into the dark ambience, bow to the genuine originality and expect the unexpected.
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