Trivial Thorn
“Beyond Nothing” (1997)
Trivial Thorn's "Beyond Nothing" (1997): A Lost Polish Melodic Black Metal Classic.
Well, it is always nice when you find music that is 100% aligned with what like, in a specific genre. Not that I am a particular kind of guy, that is never happy with what he has, but because I am very much aware of what I like, and how I want “my music” to sound, and that makes it easier, and harder. Living in 2026, I still see myself going back in search of something that I might have missed while growing up, and it is with enormous pleasure that I can say that I do encounter, still, bands and artists that I was not informed existed.
Poland has always had one of those special scenes. Musically speaking, the 90ies was an era of amazing Black Metal, performed by dubious individuals that lived by rules that do not fit my mindset. It is hard stating that their music was absolutely and utterly fantastic, while they are being that type of political person. The concept of separating the art from the artist… I cannot always do it, and it is an odd situation.
Regarding today’s guest, Trivial Thorn, I will not go into that subject, especially because I have no idea where they stand, and do not want that hoovering over my mind. With that, let us go into the music. Trivial Thron plays a very Melodic Black Metal, with some almost Gothic/Doom moments along the way. Overall, the fusion is very good. The mid-pace and the dynamics are massive! The bass, you get to hear the bass, which is also amazing! The vocals are harsh, yet melodic, and almost understandable. The drumming is steady and completely holds its ground, providing the music with that rhythm and consistency. I hear some Folk elements, some Folk approaches, and that adds more and more dynamics and diversity to the music. Trivial Thorns sounds quite different from other 90ies Melodic Black Metal bands, and I have to admit that this is what got me hooked.
“Arch Booel (Birth of Aanel)” has this delicate melody and several
emotions running through it. It is an amazing track! In a way, this is a
perfect description of the sound in “Beyond Nothing”: melody, emotion,
aggressiveness, delicate details… I stand in awe. And let us not forget the
piano piece, at the end, and the atmosphere it crafted, and the emotions, and
what a closure. Pure class, pure class.
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