Besna - Krásno
Post-Black Metal from Bratislava, Slovakia
The second long play album Krásno [Beauty] by slovak post-black metal band Besna explores themes of societal stagnation, personal isolation, ecological collapse, and the search for meaning in an unjust world. Through seven intense tracks, it critiques the passive acceptance of authority, the cyclical nature of cynicism, and the desire for self-expression amidst a declining culture and ongoing war. Drawing from mythological references (the song Bezhviezdna obloha [Starless Sky]) and historical events (the song Hranice [Pyres], which reflects on the self-immolation of Jan Palach and the deaths of people fleeing across the borders of communist Czechoslovakia), Krásno highlights the closing off to foreign ideas and lives, urging listeners to fight apathy and despair. The album serves as a powerful reflection on human resilience and a call for cultural and societal renewal.
1. Zmráka sa 03:24 2. Krásno 04:50 3. Hranice 03:14 4. Oceán prachu 02:27 5. Bezhviezdna obloha 06:19 6. Paracelsus 03:05 7. Mesto spí 07:19
Release date: January 16th, 2025
Besna · Album · 2025 · 7 songs
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