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Friday, April 02, 2004
"'Rebirth: Metamorphosing Into Godhood' by Acheron"
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Bill Vogel III
Friday, April 02, 2004 A.D.
From the shining darkness of the abyss rises one of the most intense, controversial Black Metal bands ever. That band is the ferocious Acheron, whose 2004 opus titled "Rebirth: Metamorphosing Into Godhood" [The End/Black Lotus Records] is a monumental work of Black/Power Grind. They truly stand-out in the quality of their primal sound, especially amongst the masses of less-than-mediocre Black Metal.
Acheron is brutal, brilliant, and with epic groove. Their instrumentals are flawless-harsh, bleeding with crushing hook, and tenebrous. Tempos are powerful, not frenzied. Strong, guttural growls are the vocal modus. (The lyrics are offensive...so you have been warned.)
The best of these beasts includes "Xomaly," the vampire ode to violence "The Kindred," and the vicious "Bow Before Me." This is their best release since "Seven Deadly Sins." They are one of the greatest Black Metal bands ever....
Overall, Acheron is simply killer. This is one of the BEST Black Metal releases of 2004. Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Immortal, Salem, Throcult, Kult Ov
Azazel, Hate, Fog, Centinex, Absu,
Order From Chaos, Cradle Of Filth,
Unmoored, Malediction, Deicide,
Emperor, Cadaver, Mayhem, Morbid
Angel, Nocturnus, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2004.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 6:52 PM
Thursday, April 01, 2004
"'Condemned To Suffer' by All Out War"
by
Bill Vogel III
Friday, March 19, 2004 A.D.
One of the most widely renowned Metalcore bands in the world is All Out War. ...And deservedly so. Their 2004 opus, "Condemned To Suffer" [Victory Records], has them returning with more fire than ever. All Out War has declared war on the sheep-like masses once again....
Brutal is the operative rule of All Out War. Harsh, massive guitars crush and grind-obliterating everything. The rhythms are dense, tightly controlled explosions of pure power. Shrill, intense growls are the weapon of choice for All Out War's vocal assault. The All Out War sound bleeds utter, world-shattering grooves.
And it is excellent.
The best of these beasts includes the crushing "Destined To Burn," "Bleeding The Weak," "From The Bottom," "Straight Towards Extinction," "Vengeance For The Angels," and the fiery rage of "Condemned To Suffer." All Out War is total, glorious power.
Overall, All Out War is one of the greatest Metalcore bands ever. And this release is just one more reason why. Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Hatebreed, Earth Crisis, Turmoil, A18,
Acid Bath, Stretch Arm Strong, Zao,
Hoods, Freya, Agony Scene, Bloodlet,
God Forbid, Haste, Scar Culture, All
Else Failed, Today Is The Day, Postman
Syndrome, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2004.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 1:07 PM
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