The debut opus by this uncanny horde offers us all a resurrection of the values from the early to late 90’s European Black Metal scene.

Bringing into being mystical Melodic Black Metal dedicated to the magic and mystique of the 90’s, Achathras are a new project formed by uncanny musicians from long-running and acclaimed Black Metal bands, unleashing upon humanity their debut offering entitled A Darkness of the Ancient Past. As epic and at times melodic, recalling acts such as Gehenna, Odium, Emperor, Hecate Enthroned, Taake, Old Man’s Child, Ancient, Dimmu Borgir, and Abigor, among others, A Darkness of the Ancient Past offers a resurrection of the values from the early to late 90’s European Black Metal scene, with the band’s mysterious members Eidolon Drakh, Malefic Orator, and Vorthol blasting their magnificent share of Black Metal incantations for our total and depraved delight.

The Weaving Of The Worlds is absolutely dark and sinister from the very first second, an atmospheric intro that will penetrate deep inside your damned soul before the band comes ripping with Anointed With Moonfire, and it doesn’t matter who plays each instrument (although the band itself has already hinted at who plays what in the album), we must admit they do it to perfection, offering an overdose of classic Black Metal riffs and demented screams supported by an embracing wall of sounds in the background. More of their melodious and sulfurous sounds permeate the air in A Cerement Of Flame, evolving into a beast of old school Black Metal that’s out of any type of human control; and it’s time to head into the battlefield alongside those uncanny musicians to the sound of Emanation Of Chaos, a frantic, no shenanigans Black Metal extravaganza overflowing fire and madness through its classic riffs and blast beats.

After such a demented metal attack we face the ethereal interlude Melancholy Wanderer, warming us up for The Curse Of Supremacy, an imposing, epic explosion of Black Metal by the band, with all background keys and orchestrations adding even more obscurity to the music. Let’s then bang our heads in pitch black darkness to the sound of The Despiser Triumphant, where their rumbling drums live up to the legacy of classic Black Metal; whereas such an infernal horde delivers seven minutes of scorching Black Metal entitled A Lamenting Presence, with the sound of their riffs being a thing of beauty. And lastly, it’s time to explore the chilly and despondent winter lands ruled by Achathras in The Uttermost Cold, an icy cold outro that could have been slightly shorter to sound more effective.

Although there isn’t much information about Achathras anywhere, it’s their music that truly counts, and A Darkness of the Ancient Past indeed brings to our putrid souls an overdose of the grandiose Black Metal sound from decades ago. If you dare to get in touch with those Black Metal sorcerers, you can find them on Facebook and on Instagram, blow your speakers with their devilish sounds on Spotify, and of course purchase their newborn beast from the Cult Never Dies webstore or from their EU webstore,  fueling their Black Metal machine for decades to come. And if they decide to remain as mysterious and anonymous as possible through the years, as long as their music keeps burning our souls like what they have to offer in A Darkness of the Ancient Past, we have absolutely nothing to complain about.

Best moments of the album: Anointed With Moonfire, Emanation Of Chaos and The Despiser Triumphant.

Worst moments of the album: The Uttermost Cold.

Released in 2025 Cult Never Dies

Track listing
1. The Weaving Of The Worlds 2:43
2. Anointed With Moonfire 5:51
3. A Cerement Of Flame 5:14
4. Emanation Of Chaos 5:05
5. Melancholy Wanderer 1:58
6. The Curse Of Supremacy 5:24
7. The Despiser Triumphant 5:25
8. A Lamenting Presence 7:06
9. The Uttermost Cold 4:23

Band members
Malefic Orator – vocals
Eidolon Drakh – guitars, bass, keyboards
Vorthol – drums