Vallendusk is a Black Metal band from Indonesia, founded in 2011. The band cites the mid 90’s wave of Black Metal, melodic Death Metal and Doom as their major source of inspirations, both musically and aesthetically. Nevertheless they also draw influences from classical, ambient, martial hymns, and folk music of all sorts. With their 4th album “Heralds Of Strife”, Vallendusk created a triumphant and uplifting album that is more optimistic in approach and delivery than your average Black Metal release. The songs are classic-styled Melodic Black Metal, but with a modern, somewhat brighter sheen than normal, allowing the band to bring in their own personality and individuality, distinct from so many others.