Fluisteraars came out of seemingly nowhere to deliver the titanic Dromers: a three-song, big-riff, pissed-off, and seriously catchy tour de force. And while the album has drawn (and deserves) comparisons to Agalloch, the Netherlands’ Fluisteraars can’t be saddled with subgenre qualifiers like “atmospheric” or “ambient.” Sure, there are extended instrumental sections — acoustics included — that even qualify as “pretty” on Dromers. But a complete listen quickly dispels the notion that we’re getting into sweeping soundscape territory. This is black metal. The vocal delivery, overall necro sound, and driving pace keep this one pure and simple, making Dromers an example of what the genre could sound like in 2014 without rearranging the palette. Good news: We won’t have to wait long for more from the band. A new LP is in the works. –Wyatt [LISTEN]