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Metal Mayhem (uk) |
| "Pestapokalypse VI" furthers
this notion, with the benchmark evil of "Seyn Todt In Schwartz"
and the dirging "Angel Of Retribution", featuring a riff
with a slowed-down Morbid Angel feel that's well-complimented by the
trademark, sneering growling of Helmuth. The former 4 string annihilator
Barth adds a lot of weight to tracks such as the mighty-sounding "Chants
For The Devil", where the riffing of Helmuth takes on a darkly
regal feel.
Although this album is not necessarily a large progression from "Goatreich: Fleshcult", it further serves to underline the strengths of Belphegor, delivering chaotic yet intensely musical songwriting while balancing that expert sound creation with a deep sense of brutality. "Pest Teufel Apokalypse" is potently bludgeoning, attacking the senses right from the start, then finishing the deed with a stream-of-consciousness onslaught of crippling blasts and frenzied fretwork. In no way is "Pestapokalypse VI" disappointing. Instead, Belphegor has delivered exactly what fans expected from this release. Hails are in order. Rating: 8.5/10 - Erin Fox / Metal Mayhem UK |
