Search - God Dethroned :: Into the Lungs of Hell (Bonus CD)

All around decent black metal

Matt Stoessel | Tolland, CT USA | 09/25/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This CD is rather amazing. Even though there are no keyboards, at least the way Kovenant fans know them:), you will be rather amazed with what this band can do. First and foremost, this CD is 8 tracks and falls under the 40 minute mark. Next: the title track (CD's opener) is absolutely amazing - one of my favorite non-keyboard songs. It will draw you in for sure. Also, the singer (grunter, growler, screamer, whatever...) isn't too extreme. You should enjoy it. One of the main things to talk about is the bonus disc. It is longer than the regular album! There are also 8 tracks, but it contains some live stuff... oh shoot... it's 6 and 2, but I don't know how many of which - concert or studio. I think 6 live songs and 2 studio songs. Sounds right. There are 2 video clips (hope ya know how ta watch 'em!). I've only watched one of them, and jeez... it is about as fast as I think a computer can go. The song itself is pretty good. No, I haven't wacthed the second one. God Dethroned's blastbeats are something to listen to. They are really are treat to the ears. The last song particular has great blastbeats, where the title track has none. I know this isn't one of my better reviews, but it should be enough to say "go out and get this album". When I think of more to add to this, I'll do so. Just a few minutes ago, I edited a review I wrote in July, so I do do it. We'll see. Do check out my other reviews (not much other black metal yet - mostly melodic and power) and say if they are helpful to you or not, please. All in all, this is a CD that most fans of metal doom through, mabye even power metal, should enjoy. It's the slightest bit repiticious - you're not getting Elements Part I, here - but again, it is still very enjoyable... except when you have your relatives around, which somehow is always when I listen to this CD. Coincidential, huh? Enjoy."

The new Gods

Matt Stoessel | 05/03/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"God Dethroned have evolved. On this new album, they are embracing more contemporary issues. In the past, lyrics have revolved around predictable anti-Christian themes. There is still some of that, but now the new Gods get Dethroned: the Gods of Terror. The secret cabal of criminals that run the world are given a blast-beat of due vehemence. Production-wise this is, by far, the cleanest and purest of their efforts. For the fans of very early GD this may be a little too polished, but for those who appreciate precise, thoughtful, yet still viscious metal, it is for you."