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The new age of Black Metal

Ken | Youngsville, LA USA | 11/16/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There seems to be a new movement in Black Metal, and I think it's new sound is being spearheaded by the likes of Satyricon and a few others. A number of bands typically associated with this genre have decided to break the mold and "throw caution to the wind" by sonically moving forward into the new millenium rather than stagnating by recording the same necro-sounding album over and over again. The notable few to so this successfully are Emperor (with "IX Equilibrium"), Mayhem ("Grand Declaration Of War"), Tormentor ("Recipe Ferrum"), and Satyricon's "Rebel Extravaganza". By all means, this is a good thing! You want sheer speed? It's here. You want cold, bleak, and dark guitar work? Again, it's here. You want misanthropic lyrics? Yep. But if you also want progression and intelligence, listen to this CD... along with the others I mentioned. This release stretches the label of Black Metal to the point that I'm cautious to even use that tag. This is intelligent & sophisticated art. You'll know that this is the trademark Satyricon writing and craftsmanship when you hear it, but Satyr and Frost have created the unimaginable - a new brutal edge in Black Metal. There are very few times that you can use the words "fresh" and "original" when describing Black Metal, but they fit perfect here."

Experimental dark metal

jake smith | Anywhere but here. | 03/12/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have to admit that it took a couple listens for me to get use to Rebel Extraganza. This album is far different from any of Satyricon's previous releases. The conceptual themes of past albums "Shadowthrone", and "Dark Medeval Times" are no longer present. Rebel is much more stripped down sound while maintaining a dynamic sound that sets Saytricon apart from it's Black Metal predecessors. My favorite songs would have to be "Havok Vultures"( w/ a cameo from Ferniz or DarkThrone), "Prime Evil Renaissance", and the blast beat rythms of "Supersonic Journey". Rebel also includes a couple of subtle interludes in between songs, allowing you to rest before your senses get pummeled again with Satyricon's brand of Dark Metal. Most fans either hate or love this album. This albums an aquired taste.I myself listen to it with a sense of awe, as one may listen to symphony or orchestra music. Does it rock? Hell yeah! A must have for open minded metal fanatics."

Fast Supreme Black Metal Lives!

Yohan Loud | Long Island, NY | 05/30/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album just rocks. This might be their most uncommercial album ever. This stuff is heavy and fast and very creative. Everyone got scared that they would go Industrial on this album, but that was not the case. Fans of the older material might still wish for the keyboards and the mideval themes, but the lyrics here are quite thought provoking. The last track is a little ambient and has some 80's metal vocals thrown in. Satyr's vocals are awesome and has thrown in some distorted vocals in for good measure. Frost's drumming is superb here. I wouldn't recommend this album to someone who hasn't listened to Black Metal yet. Try Shadowthrone first, then Nemisis, and then try this one. This album remains true to the vain of early 90's metal like Mayhem, Darkthrone, and Immortal. If you like fast Black Metal without the Goth, then you should get this."