HORDE OF HEL unleashes their fiery and unique spin on black metal to us in the form of their second release Likdagg. Shrouded in a black cloud of mystery HORDE OF HEL hails from Sweden and its trio of members also partake in various black, death and Viking metal bands. Led by John Odhinn Sandin on vocals along with Hasse Karlsson on guitar and Stefan Kihlgren on bass, a mystery is left as to who is tending drums. Whoever it is, seems to be quite human. The musical chemistry between these three is astounding. Superb songwriting leads to captivating guitar riffs and mesmerizing songs. The guitars have a resonating effect. Going from traditional black metal sounds, to more melodic and atmospheric slower parts. The vocals are misanthropic growls and sinister screams. The drums bounce back and fourth between mid paced and fast paced. Lyrics and song titles are in Swedish, with the name Satan shining threw and the exception of the song Celebration. Fine production gives way to every layer of sound put into this album. As Likdagg opens with the song Herrens Tid and smashes all doubts with a direct approach to prime and present black metal. Trendy by no means. HORDE OF HEL seems to follow their own recipe for black metal. Adding a little bit of keyboards and vocal effects that only add to a menacing atmosphere. Likdagg continues to bewilder and mystify from beginning to end. HORDE OF HEL is one of the more bizarre black metal bands I have heard in awhile and is quite pleasing for those looking for that sound that takes black metal a little further.