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Down To Ruins - Apokalupsis Eschaton
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| Melodic Black Metal |
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This is classikal Canadian "death" metal. It should, however, be considered Melodic Black Metal. Seems like everybody in Canada wants to be the next Kataklysm. 3.0 is my rating, and I am of a more benevolent heart today.
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3 of 4 found this review helpful |
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Tulus - Mysterion
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| Tulus |
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The band that eventually morphed into, Khold, were formed back in 1991, by vocalist/ guitarist Blodstrop. With a demo release in 1994 titled, Samlerens Kammer, and shortly after in 1995, the ‘Midvintermane’ demo. The bands debut album, Pure Black Energy appeared in 1996, a primitive slurry of Darkthrone meets Satyricon in a muggy production. The slower moments, as on all Tulus albums do reveal the simmering Khold roots if you listen carefully.
In 1998, the second album Mysterion, was released. [strangely limited to 1500 copies]
This release featured the vocal lungs of Sarah Jezebel Diva, more known for her work with
Cradle of Filth/Therion and The Kovenant, amongst others. It is a criminal waste that this release was so limited as it is rather good, improving on the former, Pure Black Energy.
The bands final output, and best material came with the third and final release, Evil 1999. With its decisive guitar arrangements and melodic nature, this oozed that classic Norwegian Black Metal aura. One track in particular, Salme, is a near perfect example of that olden atmosphere set to ear crushing riffs and desolate vocal delivery. The lack of keyboards is another testimony to the song craft of Tulus, in creating songs with such abrasive tones yet also easy to digest.
The bands first two albums and demo’s can be found on the double cd, Cold Core Collection, released on, Hammerheart records in 2000. This has two cover songs, one of Obituary’s ‘Slowly we Rot, and a spine crushing version of David Bowies, Space Oddity. Pure brilliance form a very underrated act.
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2 of 3 found this review helpful |
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Cannibal Corpse - Kill
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| First Ever |
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This is the first CC album i bought and what sent me to the dark side
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3 of 8 found this review helpful |
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Enslaved - Eld
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| Enslaved, Viking Metal |
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Formerly known as Phobia, playing doom in the Autopsy style, the band adopted their name from the, Immortal, demo cut ’Enslaved to Rot’. One of the most underrated of all the Norwegian bands. Born from the same era as Emperor, having shared the 1993 split cd , and having a debut album in the form of ‘Frost’, coming a close second as the bands best on this listing.
The following Vikingligr Veldi [Death Like Silence/Head Not Found] was a more directly composed album. Whilst the jaw dropping Frost of 1994, revealed the awe inspiring quality this band has on offer.
Yet it is with ‘Eld’, that the true essence of Enslaved bellowed forth. From the sublime intro to the brilliance of first track proper ‘Hordalendingen’, where acoustic guitars and soft vocals collide with blasting snares and guttural roars. The basic elements of folk music are set to the dynamics of intense Black Metal, with a dual chanting/screaming vocal delivery.
The band subsequently released albums of increasing quality and progressive elements, Blodhemn 1998, Mardraum 2002, Monumension 2000, and Below The Lights 2003, Isa, 2004, and the latest, Runn, opus making a strong impact on the scene.
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4 of 6 found this review helpful |
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Urgehal - Arma Christi
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| Urgehal - Massive Terrestrial Strike 1998 |
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Featuring a member of the magnificent, Kvist, Urgehel [playing without keyboards] are worshippers of the ’True’ Norwegian Black Metal sound. This unwritten law applies to the Darkthrone/Mayhem style of Black Metal. After releasing some demos in 1994/95, the band sighed to the infamous ‘No Colours’ label, home to Graveland and champions of the so called New Socialist Black Metal bands.
The bands debut album, Arma Christi [1997], was a raw, Darkthrone style of chaotic Black Metal, arguably followed by the bands finest moment, the highly addictive song craft of Massive Terrestrial Strike in 1998. This had certain accessibility to the raging material that swirled in hateful aural bile. The album is only 36 minutes in duration, but the 7 tracks claw up the atmosphere with rabid ferocity. Through Fog Till Death, [Agonia/ Southern Lord] is a close second, with a faster and more controlled collection of melodic vicious black metal. Goatcraft Torment, released in 2006 is much of the same, with the tracks having a more melodic edge.
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3 of 4 found this review helpful |
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Behexen - My Soul For His Glory
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| Pure Raw Blackie |
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basher
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This is a sample of how the black metal can variate still staying in focus of that pure raw but melodic and in its way soft touch to essence of the evil
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2 of 4 found this review helpful |
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Vreid - Milorg
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| Milorg |
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Norwegian black ‘n’ roll band Vreid have only been around for a few short years, but they have already managed to release four albums in this limited time, with the latest of these outputs being 2009’s “Milorg”.
In this album Vreid have continued on with their usual lyrical themes of war, but this time are focusing on the German invasion of Norway during World War II and Norway’s fight against the invading army. The tracks throughout the album each focus on a specific area of events that occurred in Norway during this time, whether it be the opening invasion (e.g. Alarm), resistance (e.g. Speak Goddamnit, Milorg) or other various situations (e.g. Disciplined). In the booklet that comes with the album, as well as containing lyrics for each track, there is a detailed description of the events behind each track, so the listener can understand the context of where the band is coming from with their lyrics.
On to the actual music, Vreid have continued with their usual black ‘n’ roll style while including thrash and punk influences, but they seem to have taken the musicianship up another level for “Milorg”. No two songs sound the same on this album, and while the songs each follow their own individual structure, they all fit into this album seamlessly. This black ‘n’ roll style also fits in very well with the subject matter dealt with in the lyrics.
On certain versions of “Milorg” there is also a cover of the Seigmen track Skjebnen, which is taken from their 1992 release “Pluto”. This cover fits in well enough with the album, as Vreid have done a good job of making the song sound like their own.
Overall this is a very good release by Vreid, and is recommended for anyone who enjoys black metal, rock ‘n’ roll, or has an open mind towards trying new things.
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7 of 7 found this review helpful |
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Purgatory - Luciferianism
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| Hailz Purgatory \m/ |
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This Purgatory album is one of the greatest 'old-school' death metal albums ever, and i own a lot of death metal.
There's no funny stuff here, just brutal uncompromising death metal.
The guitars are played very aggressively, with technicality shunned in favor of pure ferocity.
The only possible downside is that the vocals are put a little bit too much into the background,
but the other instruments are so superb that this really doesn't detract much from the music.
Check this out if you're a fan of old schoolish death metal:
I can't stop listening to "Luciferianism"... Awesome album!!!
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6 of 7 found this review helpful |
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