Hail, you shadowed seekers of the Black Metal Archives—Sean here, still reeling from the raw, cathartic storm of No Hand Path’s Μυστικισμός της Ενηλικίωσης (Mysticism of Coming of Age). Spun this today, and it’s like Athens’ darkest alleys birthed a black metal assault that tears through the soul. Grabbed it off Bandcamp, released March 21, 2025, via Floga Records, and its six tracks of unyielding fury are a journey worth taking—let’s descend into this abyss of self-discovery!
No Hand Path hails from Athens, Greece, a five-piece unleashing darkness—Ramin (vocals), Antonis (guitars), Vassilis (guitars), Sotiris (bass), and Haris (drums). Μυστικισμός της Ενηλικίωσης continues their journey from An Existence Regained, dismantling traditional values through blackened fury.
“Διαφθορέας (Corruptor)” opens with a vicious riff from Antonis and Vassilis, their guitars snarling like a storm over the Acropolis—Ramin’s vocals are a feral howl, dripping with disdain, and I’m hooked, thrashing to its chaotic surge.
“Μήτρα (Womb)” slows into a haunting dirge, Sotiris’ bass rumbling like a primal heartbeat, while Haris’ drums build a hypnotic rhythm—Ramin’s shrieks cut through, a rebirth in darkness that chills me to the core.
“Βάπτισμα (Baptism)” is a relentless assault, guitars weaving a dissonant tapestry, Haris’ blastbeats a merciless torrent—my head bangs, lost in its ritualistic fury.
“Εξορκισμός (Exorcism)” brings eerie, atmospheric layers, Antonis’ leads slicing through like a cursed blade, while “Προδότης (Traitor)” snarls with punkish aggression—think early Darkthrone with a Greek fire.
“Κοσμογονία (Cosmogony)” closes with a cosmic descent, guitars and vocals merging into a void of raw emotion—I’m left hollow, yet exhilarated. No Hand Path’s sound is an unyielding storm—Antonis and Vassilis’ guitars channel the fury of Necrofrost, Sotiris’ bass a steady anchor, Haris’ kit a tempest, and Ramin’s vocals a dagger of raw emotion. It’s chaotic yet focused—feels like they recorded this in scattered cities, from Patras to Stockholm, fueled by rebellion and dread.
In black metal’s lineage, this sits with Rotting Christ’s early Hellenic ferocity and Watain’s raw chaos, but No Hand Path’s thematic dismantling of tradition adds a unique, introspective edge. Μυστικισμός της Ενηλικίωσης is a dark rite of passage—blast it loud, let it unravel you, and join me in this journey through the abyss.
You chaos-born shades, drop your takes below—how did this album shake your soul? Stream it on Bandcamp and embrace the darkness!
Stay cursed, you blackened wraiths, and keep the abyss alive!
RATING: 4 OUT OF 5
PRESS SOURCE: Against PR.
RATING SYSTEM:
- 0 – 1: Fucking shit
- 1 – 2: Shit
- 2 – 3: Not Bad Shit
- 3 – 4: Pretty Good Shit
- 4 – 5: Amazing Fucking Shit
- 5: The Best Shit You Will Ever Hear
