Wolfskin – Ring Of Spheres (Digital/CD Album – Cyclic Law)
Wolfskin is a Portuguese project led by Johan Aernus and A. Coelho. After releasing several albums, this new work marks their debut on Cyclic Law. “Ring Of Spheres” is conceived as a form of meditation, while at the same time its seven tracks symbolize change and mutation—concepts also found in alchemy.
Musically, we wander through a dark and mysterious soundscape. The atmosphere is grim and icy throughout. Dull sound waves keep our emotions in check, sometimes for more than 19 minutes, which is also the duration of the album’s longest track. As the record unfolds, the compositions gradually become more elaborate, drawing us in with monstrous sounds and overwhelming effects while drones resonate in the background. The album builds and develops progressively, yet never quite reaches an ultimate climax.
This is an interesting listen, but it does not feel like the ultimate showcase for Cyclic Law. (Rating:7½).
Listen to “Union Of Polarities”:
About Wolfskin
Wolfskin is a Portuguese ritual ambient project led by Johan Aernus and A. Coelho. The duo has worked with metaphysical and meditative themes across several earlier albums. “Ring Of Spheres”, released on 4 December 2025, is their first record for the Cyclic Law label. The album is built from gongs and analog electronics and structured as a meditative journey across seven tracks.
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