Serpent Lord - The Order of the Snake (2004)

True, bare-bones black metal. Melodic, evil, brutal, majestic. Serpent Lord is a key member of Ceremonial Castings -- this is/was his solo project.

Track listing:
1. An Aura from the Deep
2. A Reaper Rides the Wind
3. Cry of the Heretic
4. Foreseen Pacific World of Ash
5. Warcult of One
6. Possessed by the Crescent
7. The Last Immortal

Beholder of flame

If you like this, try:

Cirith Gorgor - Unveiling the Essence (2001)