Sabbath Assembly “Ye Are Gods” LP / CD

Svart rec / Ajna Offensive

This new album differs from the first in the sense that here the band have tried to arrange everything, be it actual songs and spoken sections, not as an album itself but as a recorded liturgy which suits the nature of this project pretty well.

Well, to the point: when I got this, there was a descriptive text which described this album as some kind of “Gnostic Journey celebrating the unity between Christ and Satan”. I don’t know if this would be the most accurate description, because the Process Church’s ideals and the flower power which flourished during the 60’s have much more in common than some kind of Gnostic affiliation per se. Perhaps I’m wrong and perhaps I don’t know enough about the Process Church to begin with but  that’s the first impression that this album gives to any listener.

But, the point is that these guys knew how to compose melodies and catchy songs...or perhaps the actual band which plays thse hymns know how to arrange them incredibly well! This time, as you may know Jex T. Is out of the band, but i don’t miss her. The new vocalist does her job pretty well, and this time the songs were arranged more carefully and my attention on this album doesn’t points to the vocals exclusively. That’s good. What else?? If you did like the previous album I bet you’ll like this one as well. If not, well give this a try because surely sounds different and the overall atmosphere is also different and more cohesive.

 

 

Sabbath Assembly “Quaternity” LP / CD

Svart rec / Ajna Offensive

And the band with this third album continue to re-invent themselves and their sound, presenting another musical approach of the same Process Church themes.

Quaternity as an album counts with the participation of several involved individuals from many bands in addition to the vocalist and percussionist who are the basic foundation of the band. A lot can be said about the development that Sabbath Assembly has gone through the different stages and albums, and this one little has in common with the debut featuring vocalist Jex Thoth.

Quaternity is a deeper and more obscure album in the sense that it doesn’t follow any musical pattern, the band have just simply arranged the Process hymns in order for the music to fit into the nature of the lyrics. So, there it comes the ceremonially arranged intro which sets the mood for the rest of the album. From the acoustic based songs such as “The Burning cross of Christ” and the closing long epic “the four horsemen”, to the mystical “Jehovah on Death”, the especially energy contained within “I, Satan” and the evocative and moving “Lucifer”, this album shows the great amount of care that the involved musicians have had with the arrangements. This album, thematically, is obscurer and more apocalyptic than the previous two.   

 

 

Sabbath Assembly S/T LP / CD

Svart Records.

This would be the fourth album under the name of Sabbath Assembly and I do already have problems with it. In the first place, I have always said that when a band loses or changes its original essence then that band as such is no more. On my review about the previous album called “quaternity”, Sabbath Assembly was mutating into something completely different, by including experimental tracks and even one hard rock song, which was very different to what they had done in the past. But at least they kept their essence intact, in the sense that their raison d’tre of musicalizing old hymns of the Process Church, and try to stick to their original melodies was at least there. To me, those factors were the core of existence of Sabbath Assembly.

However, on this album, the band have distanced themselves of every Process Church connection, and have decided to turn their music into something on their own creation, leaving aside not only their lyrical motivation aside, but also their music as well. And that’s it, they have turned Sabbath Assembly into a hard rock, occult rock based band. It doesn’t matter if they’re good musicians and know how to compose and arrange songs, which they do. What matters to me is the fact that the essence of the old band is terminated, lost. And that’s a pity, as the new compositions do not stand even near to the quality of the Process inspired songs. So, I’d better stick to their previous albums or even better, to their recently released acoustic version of their debut album.

 

 

Sammas Equinox “Maailmantaonta” MCD

Breath of Pestilence

Finnish Black metal at its best, or perhaps should I say pagan Black Metal dealing with the somber side of Nature? You know, as far as I’m concerned, most of current Black Metal is already done and played over and over again. There are indeed a handful of bands able not only to play convincingly the style without sounding rehashed and uninspired. Sammas Equinox have achieved what others just desire, and without the proper background of the genre and personal inspiration may seem impossible to achieve.

By exploring melody and almost the minimalistic approach to the genre, they have complemented their own sound with subtle arrangements creating not only a sound able to evoke the nostalgia and melancholy but in the process creating a standalone atmosphere, which in my opinion is more than enough to be recognized as a band with personality of their own.

This MCD consists of only 4 tracks sung in Finnish, perhaps a taste of what is coming in the future?

Anyone with a desire for discovering a new band with a sound filled with their own personality, should check this band. Perhaps this MCD would be the right way to start?

 

 

Sanguinary Misanthropia “Radiant death” MLP

Devil’s Mouth records.

It is interesting to note that this band have released their debut album previously to this Mini LP, which was unleashed as a first vinyl effort by the Mexican based label Devil’s Mouth.

Well, to those who haven’t heard of this band before, they come from Australia and in such a way they follow the already imposed tradition of plating some kind of barbaric Black / death /war metal, with influences I’s say from their native Bestial Warlust, Revenge, Diocletian and I’d say a couple more. That is, an extremely aggressive form of black death metal with a militant drumming which complements perfectly the riffing .

“Radiant Death”, was meant to be released as an split collaboration but ended up being released on its own. To those unfamiliar with this band, probably this mini album would be the right place to start with, as it features basically two new tracks , plus a cover of Beherit and a previously released track (Tetraskelion), so this means that in a pretty short release, you get a glimpse of their old and at the same time their new sound. This is good, as at this point their second album should be released any time now. I won’t comment on the lyrical stance as I haven’t received the lyric sheet yet.

 

 

 

Satanic warmaster “Fimbulwinter” LP / CD

Werwolf records.

Love them or hate them, Satanic warmaster have established themselves as some kind of icon of the contemporary Finnish Black Metal scene, with its traditional sound and influences.

This time, SW presents an album as a fully established band with a complete line up, which, franly I don’t know in which way it has influenced their sound. Anyway, the only difference I hear on this album is the cleaner production and that’s all, as every aspect of the good old SW is also present here: cold sound, chilling melodies, a sharp production and a overall BM style very influenced by the traditional 90’s sound.

The Tolkien influence is still here , as well as the traditional photo session. Indeed, it’s good that this band have stuck to the old sound as not many acts nowadays do it as in their search for originality have failed miserably.

This time the band has also included some ambient elements (Winter’s hunger) which support the cold and sharp atmosphere of the whole album.

Everything is here. I wouldn’t call Fimblwinter as the best stuff the band has to offer, but it’s a solid candidate anyway. Great cover btw.

 

 

Seclusion “Skies veiled in Black” CD

Novus Ordo Diabolum.

This is a young band hailing from the UK, which focuses its music in the melancholy and mid tempo of Burzum, but adding some ambient passages to enhance the sense of depression and loneliness, and at certain extent they manage to capture the feeling they’re pursuing. And I say at certain extent because for the most part they have composed some interesting riffs, but unfortunately the riffs alone aren’t enough to make a  song interesting. This is a re-release of their debut and so far only demo, with some extra songs. Perhaps, with due time, Seclusion will find its own sound and unique way of composing songs without sounding repetitive and flat.

Contact: www.myspace.com/seclusionuk

 

Seges Findere “Dessemitize” CD

Elegy Records.

Even if the previous review of their “proclamation...” album wasn’t very promising, I’d say that this band is much better than that mentioned album. And the change begun when their previous album “Genocidal Offensive” was released. This band has managed to mix an interesting aesthetic, offensive and brutal to the core coctail which works pretty well. And even with this album which features only one member, I would say that Strigoi has refined his style in creating minimalistic and very brutal kind of War / death metal with the occasional interlude / intros which help to increase the desired atmosphere and demolition which this album shows without any kind of compromises.

This time, the band’s lyrics aren’t focused upon historical matters and war events, but their hatred for semitic totalitarism and Islamic expressions are also present:, as well as a revisionist song regarding the so called “holocaust”.

And, as usual, the aesthetics have been chosen carefully this time as well, give this album a try for a huge dose of brutality and hatred. 

 

Seges Findere “Hateful Wargasm” CD

Elegy Records

Ok, after the previous conceptual album here we have another one, this time lyrically varied although they do share a common ground: conflict and warfare, and for some reason the texts weren’t printed on the booklet...strange as the lyrics are a very important  element of this band!

The music shows a little bit of progression when it comes to the playing, even though the songs still remain primitive and minimal. But the powerful production boosts the very violent nature of this band and this album, which flows intensely and very fast as the songs are particulary short now, with the exception of the last track SchwarzeSonne Desolation: A doomy 11 min track which gives a sense of desolation and nothingness after the whole violent sonic attack has ceased...

Good album, short perhaps, but effective.

 

 

Seges Findere “Warmastered by Deathkorps” LP / CD

Neue Aesthetik prod.

And this is the new instalment of the Brazillian war metal commando, after 2 years of being released their previous album “Hateful Wargasm”. And let me tell you, this is something good and have beneficed the band from almost every point of view. Seges Findere have been pretty prolific during the years 2010-12. Three albums out, but since their “Genocidal Offensive”, no album has achieved the same level. The follow up albums were brutal, intense, but they lacked certain elements which “Genocidal…” had. Now, as they took a couple of years in order to arrange and release this album, the band have attained the same level of intensity and variation. The songs have been well thought, well structured, and basically well done and they keep your attention all the way through the whole album.

As for the song titles, well yes I guess what you can expect, and perhaps that’s the reason why the German label didn’t print this time the lyrics, and that’s understandable as they could “offend” their “politically correct” status quo. Hypocrites.

 

 

Seges Findere / Charles Manson split CD / LP

Behold Barbarity / Neue Aesthetic

Ok, from time to time I came across some strange splits and collaborations, and without doubt this is one of them. At first I thought that there were a band actually called Charles Manson. My mistake of course. How in hell could I realize that in fact it was Charles Manson himself together with a War Metal band!

As a matter of fact, after listening this album, I do understand at least partially its purpose: yes, I know that Seges Findere should have wanted to do something unique by covering Charles Manson’ s songs, but actually enclosing a few C.M songs into the album to make it look as a proper split it’s unnecessary. To me, Charles Manson’s music has always been a rarity, nothing more, but completely un appealing. Therefore, adding these randomly picked songs (which I think they were chosen for their acceptable sound quality is un necessary. At least they should have chosen the original covered by Seges Findere, and check out the actual differences but this is not the case.

At least the lyrics have been included. AS for S. Findere’s rendition, they do sound strange, catchy and even punky, with those growling vocals as a bonus. I’d say I’ve enjoyed quite a lot Seges Findere’s side, and that’s the only reason why I’m interested in this.

 

 

Seges Findere “Mortal Grinder” LP / CD

Neue Aesthetic / Behold Barbarity

Seges Findere is a band that, being as prolific as only they can be, do also care in presenting a renewed album every time they release one. In such a way, Mortal Grinder differs substantially from their previous “Warmastered…” in the sense that this time the songs are shorter, more violent and hateful, I bet that Strigoi has been listening to a huge amount of RAC before composing this. So, In such a way, here they present nothing less than 22 violent and fast tracks, which they can be felt more like a punch in the stomach rather than a meditative listening experience. The primitivism still there, but I do think that this album, comes, destroys everything and simply disappears.

I’d wish that both labels involved would have had the chance to print the lyrics, by judging some of the song titles, I would be very interesting in reading them without doubt. And this time, due to the nature of the album, the band didn’t spend a single moment in including intros of any kind, just 22 fast bullets which are meant to destroy everything in their path.

Act fast as the vinyl is very limited.

 

 

Sepulcro “Vengeance” CD

Vigga Records.

Anyone familiar with the local Peruvian scene from the 80’s, surely should know about this band. They were pretty active during the 80’s but only managed to release 2 demos which were very well known and appreciated by the locals as an emblematic thrash metal band with a strong sense of melody and at the same time a distinct sound. These 2 demos have been re-released as compilations on CD a couple of times more than 15 years after being originally released. Well, the band re-united once again during 2013, and they continue playing from time to time.

The point is that they never managed to release a proper debut album, until now. Yes, the band re-united and composed a handful of tracks and entered the recording studio. The result is this cd. “Vengeance” not only features a bunch of new tracks but also new renditions of some of their most classic songs from the 80’s, and they do a damn good job, although I’m not totally convinced with the modern productions used for the old tracks; perhaps I was just too accustomed to the sound of their demos, who knows? Anyway, this is a testament of a band which decided to finish what they had started more than 30 years ago. And they deliver.

 

 

 

Shaarimoth “Current 11” LP / CD

World Terror Comitee prod.

It is interesting how a band can be viewed by delving into their last output first and then, after having a notion of their work, then listen to their previous album to see how and where everything started. This was the case with Shaarimoth. I had initiate my journey through their realms by listening first to their evolved manifestation that is “Temple of Adversarial Fire”. As I said in my previous review, they have evolved from their initial perspective of studying the Sumerian Pantheon. And so, after listening to this record again, it is obvious to note their development. Current 11 is a good album of Death Metal influenced by the heavier Morbid Angel and their take on Sumerian splendor, or I’d rather say, Sumerian pantheon and their relationship with men. In such a sense, they have taken a step further than Morbid Angel. Current 11 is an underrated record which deserves more attention because sets the foundation of something greater. It is an interesting start and a unique way of establishing their “Ritual conception” of death metal. I won’t delve into the album track by track, as I never do that. These collection of elements which consists of ritual elements should be taken and experienced in its entirety and under a proper condition. Carnal records released this originally on cd during 2005 but in 2019 World Terror Comitee re-released it on vinyl for all to enjoy. Now listen to it and experience the ritual approach that Death Metal can offer.

 

 

Shaarimoth “Temple of Adversarial Fire” LP/CD

World Terror Comitee prod

More than ten years have passed since Norwegian death metal act Shaarimoth released their debut and so far only album, which was an specific death metal album focused upon the splendor of the Sumerian Pantheon. “Currents 11” was an ok album for what it was and what it offered to their listeners. But with this album, “Temple of Adversarial Fire”, they have mutated into something else and became something which parted ways from their original approach. The Sumerian Pantheon has been broadened into an immersive study of other Ancient Pantheons, which, in some way, do offer a broader vision and liberation of the Self exposed through different perspectives.

Even the music, have mutated into an interesting experimental perspective where diverse sources can easily be found, I do certainly note and perceive an inclusion of current Abigor as an obvious influence for this album and the fact that Thomas T. participates not only as a guest but as a producer adds to the whole atmosphere and overall sound. Experimental greatness is mixed with conservative death metal approach which serves as a boost for their ritualistic means and that is the objective of the album: “this is ritual, not music”. “Temple of the adversarial fire” serves, as a mean of musical journey and together with the aesthetics presented, as a very interesting and individualistic approach to ritualistic death metal.

 

 

Signs of the Evil “Black Throne of Blood” CD

Infernal Arts prod.

After reviewing their debut demo a years ago, this local black metal band releases at last their awaited debut album, as they told me this has been in preparation for a long time now. As a matter of fact this debut album could have been named a mini album because in fact there are just 6 songs including intro and outro, and yes, I’m starting to think that the choice of recording just 6 tracks has been on purpose without doubt…

Well, to the point: I remember that their previous demo consisted in a raw kind of black metal. I don’t know exactly if the production has something to do with that fact, but here the band’s sound is very melodic and intricate but at the same time aggressive, this of course complemented with the fact that this recording has a very clear sounding production, where in fact every instrument is clearly heard. Signs of the Evil’s perspective of being melodic is bizarrely complemented by their extremely raw and primitive lyrical approach. As a matter of fact, Id didn’t even imagine that this album could sound this way, In a positive way of course.

The band has also added to this short album a couple of unexpected tracks including the acoustic cover of Bathory “Man of Iron”.

Contact: lordbelcifer@gmail.com

 

 

Sons of Crom “Riddle of Steel” LP / CD

Debemur Morti productions

A new band using the Hyperborean realm of Robert E. Howard as a lyrical concept and the music of Bathory as a primary musical influence is always welcome in my book.

Sons of Crom is a new band coming from Finland, a duo to be more precise. Yhey had released a 2 songs promo-.demo some time ago and now Debemur Morti signed them for their debut album.

Riddle of Steel is a good album, it tries to sound evocative, bombastic, dramatic and lyrically epic by melting elements from Howard’s literature and the Epic side of Bathory. (although they could have used Northern mythology instead as it’s basically the same thing, remember that Howard’s Hyborian age consists of already established historical realms and religions).

Even if the song structures may not be as prolific as Bathory’s, the music reaches its purpose, and they even dare to contribute with their own inspiration and new elements. Check out f.ex the folkish oriented “Cimmerian dance”.

Riddle of Steel is an album to be listened to as a whole; even the singer tries to sound similar to Quorthon and they even try to re-create choruses, at least in a smaller scale than Bathory. I would even say that the biggest influence for this album is “Blood on Ice”.

All in all, if you do like the epic side of Bathory and Howard’s literature, then there is not excuse for not purchasing this album.

 

 

Sons of Crom “The Black Tower” CD/LP

Nordvis Produktion.

I do have a problem with this album. Not that I don’t like it, because I do. But Sons of Crom have taken a different turn since the release of their debut, which was basically a Nordic Black Metal album with hints of the Viking Era from Bathory, they tried hard to reach its grandeur, but even if they couldn’t, the result was favorable. At least they had that balance between Black Metal and the Epic sounding Viking Bathory style. With this album, they have focused into polishing those epic and melodic elements, but wiping away the Black Metal , which is almost non existent in this album, with the exception of the first track after the intro. The rest of the album is focused upon modern sounding heavy Metal with touches of Bathory “Nordland” period. And I think that this is the weakest point of this album. It just sounds “too modern” and polished to my ears. They have even included a violinist as a session member to give that extra touch of Emotion and depth, and I’d say it works, but the original sound of Sons of Crom is gone, at least with this album. Also, the lyrics are more oriented towards the romantic side of Nordic Paganism and not the combative nature of Robert E Howard’s writings. I remember when Bathory did the same thing  a long time ago, but Sons of Crom are not Bathory unfortunately. The album, just as it is, it is good as it reaches the intended goal of matching the emotion of the lyrics with the music itself, but I was expecting something in the vein of the first album, even if it was more polished and “tamed”, but this is basically a heavy metal album with lots of choruses and arrangements reassembling Bathory's Nordland although being unable to reach that level.

 

Spearhead “Pacifism is Cowardice” LP/CD

Invictus productions.

Let’s see, I’ve been following this English based Death Metal band for a while, as a matter of fact since the release of their second album where they consolidated their sound and particular conceptual approach. They were good enough. At first, they looked more like a watered down version of Angel Corpse but keeping their adrenaline and testosterone intact, although without the complicated soloing performed by Mr. Palubicki. Anyway, as time went by, the band developed their lyrical concept and musical performance which was exemplified by their album “Theomachia”. Sadly, the band ceased to exist, at least for a while.

Seven years later this new album is at last completed, and it seem to be that this band sounds more concise, tight and mature than ever. At last there are some really interesting soloing here and there and the song’s structures are more complex and well, very well done.

With this particular album, the band achieved what they seem to timidly grasp at previous albums. The lyrics, which are discussed in the interview (check out issue 11), even if they’re focused into different aspects of civilization in time and interpretation, share a common understanding of human psyche and status quo where only conflict reflects any symptom of evolution while peace means stagnation.

I’d suggest you to check out this band, and more specifically this album which would be a great introduction to Spearhead’s music.

 

SS “Southamerican Slaughter” CD

Necronausea records.

I had the pleasure to be informed regularly about the news regarding this release. It took a while to be out but finally it’s here. SS, despite of their name, is not a national socialist band. In fact, like my other bands from the 80’s, they took nazi regalia as a part of their image but just to shock their Venezuelan society. That was something common during the 80’s. In fact, this band is one of the pioneering thrash metal from Venezuela.

However, they only have released 2 official demo tapes during 1987 and 1988.

The interesting fact about them is that they were formed as a heavy metal oriented band, which released 2 demos during 1985 and 1986. However, when the burst of thrash metal erupted in the USA and Europe, they decided to play thrash metal instead. And they did it pretty well. In fact much better than their heavy metal era. Tight musicianship, good riffing , great solos and of course, social lyrics which were kind of common between the thrash metal back then.

This release compiles everything. Their thrash metal era and their heavy metal oriented era. Additionally, they have included as well a live recording from 1998 where the band play 2 brand new tracks.

Contact: necronausea.records.peru@gmail.com

 

 

Stalingrado “Demos 2011/2017”CD

Necronausea records.

Ah, old school thrash metal coming from Venezuela. It is interesting to note that this is the first thrash metal band from South American which is directly influenced by war itself, tragedies and dictatorships. Something like a thrash version of holocaust, if that’s the right comparison.

So far, they have recorded just 2 demos, both of them included here. The band members have been playing since 2006 so they’re not amateurish in any way, and both demos prove that they are able to compose and play tight thrash metal influenced by Slayer, Onslaught, Destruction, Violent Force, Sodom, Mutilator, Pentagram (Chile), and do it pretty well, actually. The vocals are a bit weak but anyway they deliver. They sing in Spanish and it is interesting to feel the war like atmosphere of the songs enhanced by those intros. As the Venezuelan crisis is evident, they have been forced to stop at least temporally, but these two demos remain as proof that good thrash metal can be played even in adversity.

 

 

 

Steve Broy “2016” CD-R

Sel released

And this one came really fast, and wasn’t expected of course. “2016” is a new addition to the bunch of solo albums released by Steve Broy, AKA Heathen Scum, bassist of the Mentors.

On this album, like on the previous ones, Steve plays not only bass but also guitars and takes care of the vocal duties. But he is not alone, as some others musicians and personal friends contribute with the drumming, piano and some other instruments.

Being a solo album , Steve has free room for experimentation and therefore he is not restricted at all when composing and arranging tracks. Here, his love for melodic music is more than evident, as some of the tracks are beautifully arranged and executed. Heck, he even has included a track sung entirely in Spanish (well, at least he tried!!)

I have enjoyed this album, and I think that it is better than the previous one that I have listened so far, called “masterpiece”. This one also comes packaged as a gatefold cardboard sleeve, and it is also a cd-r…but well, all of his previous solo albums are…

Contact: sbroy@aol.com

 

 

Stygian Temple “In the Sign of the Five angles” CD/LP

Sol Records / Sinister Flame (LP)

Ok, so this is an album which passed unnoticed and was originally released via Sol Records on CD. Later on, it was “re-discovered” and refurbished by Sinister Flame recs and released it on vinyl, with different artwork, and I can understand why the label has chosen to do it so.

Stygian Temple are a German black metal band which drink from the waters of traditional black metal in the vein of old Dark Funeral, Mayhem’s DMDS, and I’d dare to say some Dissections and bands alike. Do they play something original? Perhaps not, but they have taken advantage of an already established sound and inject them with new blood and new enthusiasm. The result is seven tracks filled with boldness, and fanaticism that only bands which play with such a conviction can achieve. Is it daring to say that their lyrics are infused with the scent of Orthodox BM and devil worship? Perhaps. and therefore it is understandable that the Sinister Flame has taken away those goats, pentagrams and symbolism not akin to their vision of traditional Satanism. And that’s fine. This fact doesn’t diminish one bit their original intent and scented in the Devil’s incense.

 

 

Svolder “Desecration of the 5 Holy Pillars” lp/ CD

Iron Bonehead / Totenkopf propaganda.

I just came across this band which I didn’t have a clue about, and I found out that this 1st full length had been released on cd format by Totenkopf propaganda and on LP by Iron Bonehead.

I do understand that this Canadian act want to show their big G.B.K’s influences, not only music wise but also in the way of writing lyrics.

Svolder don not mock Judaism like G.B.K, but have focued on Islam as a target for their lyrics. These are well researched and are written in a corrosive and venomous way, very much like G.B.K.

As for the music itself, and obvious influence can be heard as well, even if Svolder’s song structure is perhaps even more complex, although tedious to listen to sometimes and lacking the natural flow and catchiness of G.B.K.

I don’t want to state that Svolder is a copy cat band, it is just that they’re heavily influenced by GBK and Arghoslent, but without achieving the same level. Anyway, an interesting band without doubt.

 

 

Svolder “The Devil’s Mercenaries” CD

Lower Silesian Stronhold records

Ah, I remember when their first album was innocently released via Iron Bonehead records. It seems that this material was too incendiary for such a label, therefore another vinyl version seems unlikely to happen, at least through that label.

Anyway, they are back, after a 4 way split released by Darker than Black records. And what do we have here? The Devil’s Mercenaries is a logical step forward in the process of development for this band. The songs sound soother, more relaxed, smarter and with an identity of their own. Yes, I know they have been compared too much with Grand Belial’s Key, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Not many can take closer influences from that band and still sound fresh and intelligent. That’s how I see this album from the musical perspective. Lyrically, they have moved on, from a belligerent scorn and mockery of Islam, to a thematic more suitable to the current turbulent times that Europe is facing nowadays. The problematic about massive immigration, with a background of a politically financed and carefully planned agenda. Of course this is linked to Islamism as well.

Does this sound familiar? Surely is. Even if this album has been planned to denounce this facts and generate a state of awakening, I’d say that their lyrics don’t possess the sharpness over present in GBK. I think that this band should continue. Not only because they are proficient in what they do, but because their lyrical perspective is needed, more than ever.

 

 

Summoning “Old mornings Dawn” 2LP / CD

Napalm Records

Ok as probably you know this, Summoning lately was very quiet and silently doing things. And after a few years, they have released a new album. Well yes, I think that I shouldn’t need to describe what you already know how it is going to sound, but still. Summoning hasn’t changed basically. They’re still doing the same kind of music and folowing the same concept we all know about and like.

Old mornings Dawn is just a continuation of that. This album is perhaps more focused upon playing actual guitars and using keyboards and synths as a background, as well as the addition of spoken vocals (male and female) which complement the songs nicely.

If you’re familiar with this project then there wouldn’t be any reason of why you shouldn’t purchase this album: the music is still original, medieval, the melodies are catchy and the epic choirs are still there. Ah yes, and the double LP does contain 2 bonus tracks recorded during the “Oath Bound” sessions.