With this Austrian bands already more than competent legacy it may be a little unfair to say that it has taken near on 14 years to create such a stunning album as the band have finally unleashed upon a frankly unsuspecting world. Sure the bands previous efforts have been of a high standard and given them the credibility to continue for so long, but it isn't until now that the potential that was always threatened has come of age.

Without a shadow of any doubt ' Pestapokalypse VI', will propel this band into the higher reaches of the Black Metal league tables as it is quite simply littered from beginning to end with blasphemous tales of depravation that are set to a brutal, yet melodic some would say almost symphonic orchestration of guitars, bas and relentless drumming. Yes for sure the old Morbid Angel influence is still on show for all to see, but its taken a turn and been added a twist that shows that this is a band who know what they want out of their music.

Frighteningly some of the tracks are almost catchy in an uncommercial way with the like of 'Angel Of Retribution' coming across with an almost doom laden feel to it, although without slowing down to such a pace that it becomes monotonous. Following on we have the symphonic Black Metal holocaust that is 'Chants For The Devil 1533', which in itself is a sure fire classic track. The same title can be given to the murderous tones of ' Bluhtsturm Erotika', that sounds like it should have been on Slayers 'Reign In Blood' epic.

In reviewing an album as good as this it is sometimes difficult to sound sincere with all the superlatives that continually spring to mind, but the truth of the matter is that this is one of those albums that you really cannot stop raving about, playing at volume and simply basking in its divine Black/Death glory.

Review by Matt S. / Beyond All Remorse Fanzine (uk)