*Because of the fact that I have sold most of my very sought-after first press records, I've decided to re-upload some of my favorites (or at least more notable) albums that I still have from when I first started uploading vinyl to this site. I decided to leave the original uploads as they are, for memories. These are some of the records that I still have, but uploaded album by album, for more intricate and detailed shots.*
This is without a shadow-of-a-doubt what I would call the best hidden gem to have ever come out in black metal. This album is SOOOOOO underrated that it hurts! It is right up there with the likes of corner-stone albums such as Darkthrone and Mayhem classics. Not only can it compete, it can defeat!
I believe this is the best symphonic black metal album to have ever grazed the earth. The drums are very oddly yet very well played, and this has some of the most beautiful riffs I have ever heard. And obviously the vocals are some of the best ever, if not the best. This was Pest's prime year and his vocals never sounded more demonic, inhuman, and... divine. I both hate the fact that this band has virtually received no recognition, and love it too because it makes this that much more of a treasure. One of my top five favorite albums!
DON'T let the incredibly stupid-looking cover fool you, this album is witchcraft REBORN.
LifeOfDeath on
Cool! I have the CD version and I prefer it's artwork over this one :D And you are right, this album is fucking amazing!
LaUlvenDrepe on
Yes, I have the CD as well and I have to agree with you. They should have gone with that cover! Haha.
pan_in_ithyphal... on
Thats pretty much one of the greatest albums in the entire black metal genre... like top 10.
LaUlvenDrepe on
I don't know why but I'm not getting emails when someone comments on my stuff, but anyway... thanks. I must agree, this album is just beastly.