Here we have brutal, blasting black metal but with a death metal edge to it. There are plenty of ripping black metal riffs, but a few classic death metal riffs on top of a bit of thrash, too. It's as much Morbid Angel as it is Marduk. The drums are programmed, but they're done so well that you may not even notice it unless you're looking for it. The riffs are total precision, tight and taut, stretched over the drums to perfection. They're precise in the same way that a band like Annihilator is precise - there is technical ability here. I don't like the low vocals so much (they seem forced), and I'd like to see a more powerful vocal being used on those parts. However, by contrast, the high vocals have power and conviction, and are intense. They have excellent song titles, including "Hexfire Monolith," "Ritual Blades in the Temple of Rot," and "Infernal Cyclonic Apocalypse." Those are vivid and evocative titles. We even get a Summon cover to end the album, and it fits perfectly into their style. This is highly recommended for those of you that want your black metal fast and heavy, because this band delivers both with no compromise.
