Yep, this is definitely black metal—there's no mistaking it. You’ve got your blood-curdling vocals, your high-speed blast beats, and those fast, tremolo-picked riffs that are practically a hallmark of the genre. The lyrics? Full of torture, hell, and all the grim, satanic imagery you'd expect. So, what do we have here? Pretty standard, generic black metal, honestly. It’s a blend of low-fi production and tired, overused soundscapes, and there’s nothing about it that feels fresh or exciting.
To be fair, the vocals are actually decent—well-executed for this style of music. They’re raw and menacing, and the mix gives them the right level of prominence. But unfortunately, that’s where the positive notes stop. The rest of the music feels like it’s just ticking boxes, going through the motions. The blast beats, while an essential element of black metal, are completely predictable here, and they quickly become monotonous. The guitars, meanwhile, are overwhelmingly distorted and chaotic to the point of being disjointed, losing all sense of cohesion or impact.
Every now and then, there’s a hint of groove or something that could almost resemble a catchy riff, but it’s all buried under layers of messy playing and overproduction. It’s frustrating—there’s potential, but it’s smothered by the sheer wall of noise. At its core, this kind of hyper-fast black metal, despite its intensity, ends up feeling oddly boring. It’s as if you’re just racing to get through a song rather than experiencing it. The worst part? This kind of sound has been done before, and frankly, it’s been done better elsewhere. There's nothing here that stands out or warrants a deeper listen.
RATING: 4/10
NOTIABLE TRACKS:
Desecrate -Sacrifice-Conquer