"Megalith" delves into the primordial darkness of the Neolithic age. Drawing inspiration from stories of Celtic mythology, the album's narrative is rooted in tales dating back as far as 10,000 BC. The use of flutes, throat singing and tribal drums forges an immersive brand of Neolithic Black Metal. "Megalith" is conceived as a single, unbroken auditory ritual. The album is a continuous concept piece, with each track flowing seamlessly into the next, demanding to be experienced in its entirety from beginning to end. OLD THRONE crafts eight tracks deeply rooted in the black metal tradition of the Nineties, yet adding atmospheres from flutes and female vocals, making Megalith the perfect meeting spot for SAOR and NAGLFAR alike, just to name a couple.

The album has eight songs, and "Primordial Realm" is first; a short instrumental lead-in. "The Most Elder Days" storms in with a thick sound reminiscent of battles and war. Amidst the aggression of Black Metal, there are also subtle melodies. "My Throne" also has an aggressive entrance and thick guitars. The drums roll at lightning speeds, and some of the riffs are tinged with Thrash at times. This time, the clean vocals are harrowing, sounding like they are coming from the dark lord himself, beguiling you to take part in the ritual. "An Drochsuil" is another song that comes straight at you, and bears its claws and fangs. The familiar "two step" pattern of Black Metal is also on display, with other intricate guitar work to boot.

"Ali Na Mireann" is really the first song that allows the listener to catch their breath from some of the earlier madness. Solemn, clean guitar tones carry the melody. Seguing into harsher tones, they come with a side of despondence. "Temple of the Sky" is tinged with more regal tones, almost as if you are witnessing the coronation of a king and what that experience might be like put to music. It's fast moving, with raging vocals, and intricate guitar work. Some folky elements also mix in, and here is where the Celtic mythology comes in. "Sceach Geal" wastes no time shooting straight at you like an arrow shot into the sun. It has a steady pace of weight, alternating between anger and hopelessness at times. It's a very emotional sound.

"Tuan's Bane" is the final offering, and it comes at you like the winds that preceded a storm...steady, sturdy, and with vengeance. The music shifts a few times, echoing perhaps the seasons of the year, or of your life if you will. Overall, this was an excellent album. It was aggressive enough for purists, but the history interwoven in each song made it more memorable for me. I felt like I was dropped into the old country of Ireland centuries ago, in order to experience what it was like first hand. The music swept me away in that regard, and it was thoughtful, and considerate, in a filthy way of course.