fourth full-length album [2011] by notorious and much respected Scandinavian black metal horde was finalized in six years since the previous recording, revealing quite a significant move in their creative output towards creepier, depressive and esoteric realms when atmosphere is concerned, while fast and furious outbursts with black'n roll spirit remind the listener where they are coming from; rudimentary, rough, expressive and straightforward nine tracker gains momentum with every next spin also due to genius Nox vocals' and infectious guitar work by John Doe, together with Joakim Karlsson collectively spreading the message of darkness, evil, and hate, with tension constantly lingering between oppressive anxiety and furious momentum, giving the music a distinctive, volatile and menacing dynamism - dare not to miss this recent French gatefold sleeve double silver vinyl edition with pro-printed inner sleeves, limited to 350 units
