NOCTURNE celebrate their interpretation of Black Metal in multi-faceted manner, because there are a lot of melodic inserts and restrained passages next to directly forward-blowing attacks.

The balance of atmospheric composure and impetuous frenzy can be found already during the successful opener Victory Of Fire; in addition, we enjoy a mélange of aggressive and heroic clear vocals, which seems a little getting used to, but quickly emerges to be a special stylistic device. Later, we also find Death Metal-like growls that round off a variable vocal work.
The title song The Burning Silence incorporates tangy swinging waltz rhythms, as well as the discreet symphonic sound and polyphonic vocals. Hubris Virtue presents an extravagant heroic timbre, a catchy chorus and a harmonious breather, but also smart blasts. The mixture of embossed rocking and aggressive tempos keeps the pieces exciting - everything is possible and surprises are the salt in the black metallic soup. The guitar work runs like a fine thread through the whole album in the form of successful leads and shredded melodies.
I like the epic, highly atmospheric song Ascent as a sustained interlude just before the rock-hard and almost unrecognizable interpretation of the Ultravox song Lament. The band puts a stamp on the original and cares for a cool finale.

All in all, NOCTURNE's work on their second release is a bit more direct and compact than on the self-titled debut. I miss the wild mix of styles and the overcoming of genre boundaries, because the musicians are currently a bit less experimental. It takes a few runs to holistically grasp the increased complexity and catchy qualities of the compositions - but then there is a rich, demanding overall impression.