The imagery, lyrical content and music on this album fall under the black metal category. Apparently, the band wanted to distinguish themselves from the black metal crowd and self-described their music as "Dark Anti-Christian Metal." That's an accurate description as well, but it doesn't make that much difference.

Mid-paced songs with tasteful keyboards that help to build good atmosphere and melodies are the order of the day here. Title track is the only fast song, and it prevents the album from getting stale. The problem that I see with it is that it is too luscious, polished and suave sounding. Fans of raw, brutal black metal should stay away from it. Conversely, if you prefer more accessible forms of dark/black metal, then this will be right up your alley.

© 1999 boris