Butterfly Temple - Солнцестояние

Review by Patrick Gallagher

Butterfly Temple's album, Солнцестояние, is a mesmerizing journey through ancient Slavic mythology and folk music. The band's signature sound of blending heavy metal with traditional instruments and chanting vocals creates a unique atmosphere that transports the listener to a different time and place.

The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful track, "Крест Волхва," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The use of the duduk, a traditional Armenian woodwind instrument, adds a mournful quality to the track that perfectly captures the theme of sacrifice and devotion.

Other standout tracks on the album include "Боги Являются," which features a driving rhythm section and powerful vocals, and "Огненный Крест," which showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend heavy metal with traditional Slavic melodies.

Summary by Patrick Gallagher

Солнцестояние is a stunning album that showcases Butterfly Temple's unique sound and their dedication to preserving and celebrating Slavic culture and mythology. Fans of folk metal and traditional music will find much to love in this album.