Being fairly impressed with this band's debut CD "Through Times of War", when I heard there was a new CD out I immediately checked up some review sites to see if this was in the same vein. Most of these (completely useless) people said that this was "thrash" metal, as opposed to the sick, evil, hauntingly melodic Black Metal displayed on the debut. So, I put off buying this CD until a week ago. Luckily, all of the reviewer's have their heads far up their asses, because this is absolutely in the same vein as before...only faster and even darker. This is one truly exceptional (newer) band from Norway that I actually really love. They have this air about them that says what they are doing is not for trend's sake, but out of real dedication to the genre. This commands respect, IMO...and it definately shows in the writing and execution of the music. Anyone interested in (moderately) melodic, EVIL and SICK Black Metal should pick up both releases, as you will not be dissapointed. If I had to compare it to anyone, I would say maybe older Satyricon meets early 90's MayheM.

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