Well... This MCD was made by the French actors of the "Southern French Black metal scene", i.e. guys from bands such as BLESSED IN SIN or KRISTALLNACHT... No need to explain the point of view of such people, those who already know these bands, their fame & their "extra-musical" actions will understand what I mean. The lyrics in the booklet are in French, but they were "curiously" cut (only 5 or 6 sentences for each song are given)... Moreover, even for a Frenchman, it is impossible to understand the lyrics sung by the strident singer's voice, except for the clear vocal parts of the last song. In addition to this, the title of the 2nd track has been cut on the booklet (if you want the full one, get their killer split demo w/ CHEMIN DE HAINE), probably to avoid problems with the authorities, due to its "very explicit" nature...

On a stricly musical point of view, this MCD is a pure killer for those who like the kind of BM played by bands like KRISTALLNACHT & BIS. You can feel the influence these bands' members have had on this MCD, especially Laurent (from KRISTALLNACHT). The first riff introduces you into a world of anger, chaos and despair that you will not leave before the end of the last "indus-ambient" track. Obviously, their hatred is REAL and not a kind of "gimmick" used in order to get new "fans". I would say this MCD sounds like the best parts of the "Warspirit" MCD, without keyboard. From the beginning to the end, it is a very good underground MCD only for people used to that kind of music. If you've been into the scene only for a couple of months and if you like the new MAYHEM & SATYRICON CDs, don't buy this one, it's not for you. Classic but so good black metal,played with the guts !

I think you can still get it through small distributors &underground labels, but act fast because it seems it's limited to 500 pieces only.

Rating : 8.5 /10

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