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BLACK
CRUCIFIXION
'Hope Of Retaliation'
(Soulseller Records)
Far from being the most prolific band in existence, yet a hugely
respected one into the depths of underground metal, Black
Crucifixion seem to perfectly understand and acknowledge the
status they have earned during the band's 20 plus years journey. By
the time of recording and releasing 'Hope Of Retaliation' in 2011 the
band had had more than enough experience, technical skill and musical
scope, which in turn were cleverly used in showcasing an up-to-date,
mature, version of the band. Deep into its core this is still a black
metal band, make no mistake about it, but even back in the days when
dinosaurs ruled the earth Black Crucifixion have never been of
the codified, generic, ilk, much less nowadays. Everything is in
near-perfect balance here - the heavy, memorable guitar riffs with
their massive tone, the prominent bass lines, the hammering, busy,
drum patterns and Forn's distinctive commanding vocals, which will
mostly be echoing in your head long after the disc is over - this is high
quality metal right there, mateys. The band is not afraid of throwing
a curve ball here and there for the listener but it's never overdone
or kitschy sounding, just intense songs having a cold, icy,
atmosphere about them that become dangerously addictive after couple
of spins. Fuck it, I'm not even gonna start bitching for this not
being a 'proper' new album, the band's decision of featuring four new
songs alongside live versions of five tracks from their previous
releases somehow makes sense - showing the bond between 'now' and
'then', and a promise for what lies ahead for Black Crucifixion.
Current news is that new recording is underway. Yes, please! [8,5]
(Vladimir Petrov)
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