Serpent Lord's debut LP, The Once Forgotten Ways of Old, is a fascinating entry into the world of pagan black metal. While it showcases Jake Superchi's talent and creativity, the album struggles to leave a lasting impression. The review delves into the album's strengths and weaknesses, exploring its rhythmic grooves, hypnotic guitar refrains, and Superchi's vocal versatility. However, the lack of fulfilling climaxes and the abundance of fades at the end of tracks are noted as areas for improvement. The reviewer concludes that Serpent Lord has potential, but needs to refine its approach to truly shine. The album is rated as 'Mixed', with a DR of 7, and is available from Eisenwald Records and Bandcamp.
