Nebelwerfer - The Aeon Of Filth
This release by the Russian duo comprising Nebelwerfer, which apparently is derived from a series of German World War II weapons, was out during 2012 but has found its way to review headquarters somewhat later than its release time. Added to that this is the bands second full length of traditional no frill black metal ferocity that has comparisons to Marduk ladened twice and thrice throughout its structure. Also the choice of cover tune tagged on the end of this album indicates how this band sounds, namely an Urgehal cover of 'Goatcraft Torment'.
The obligatory shock and awe samples used are predictable but enjoyable as the album gets underway by battering you to oblivion with 'Allhellsatan'. Referencing Marduk is very easy and in itself is predictable and this is where this album falls down despite the obvious playing ability and skilled song writing on display. Why have Nebelwerfer when you can have something more vintage and authentic with the likes of Marduk but also Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, old Watain, Tsjuder, etc etc. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this album whatsoever with top quality riffs assailing the listener like rainclouds dropping nails from above on 'Rape' and 'The Great Planet Killer'. The use of tempo changes and double bass is very good, it adds depth and character but obviously it adds that melodious factor so that the whole album doesn't come across as "Panzer Division Marduk" part two. The guitar sound is pernicious enough to strip your skin off and the vocals are caustically executed and equivalent to gargling on razor blades.
If I'd heard this about ten years ago I would have been writing far more favourably but with the standards in black metal being so high and competition as fierce as a battlefield then this is one of those albums where you've heard a lot of similar material from other far more high profile bands but having said that if you want more war like black metal in your collection then look no further than Nebelwefer from Russia.
The obligatory shock and awe samples used are predictable but enjoyable as the album gets underway by battering you to oblivion with 'Allhellsatan'. Referencing Marduk is very easy and in itself is predictable and this is where this album falls down despite the obvious playing ability and skilled song writing on display. Why have Nebelwerfer when you can have something more vintage and authentic with the likes of Marduk but also Gorgoroth, Dark Funeral, old Watain, Tsjuder, etc etc. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this album whatsoever with top quality riffs assailing the listener like rainclouds dropping nails from above on 'Rape' and 'The Great Planet Killer'. The use of tempo changes and double bass is very good, it adds depth and character but obviously it adds that melodious factor so that the whole album doesn't come across as "Panzer Division Marduk" part two. The guitar sound is pernicious enough to strip your skin off and the vocals are caustically executed and equivalent to gargling on razor blades.
If I'd heard this about ten years ago I would have been writing far more favourably but with the standards in black metal being so high and competition as fierce as a battlefield then this is one of those albums where you've heard a lot of similar material from other far more high profile bands but having said that if you want more war like black metal in your collection then look no further than Nebelwefer from Russia.
- AllHellSatan
- The Last Breath Of This Day
- Rape
- Never Stop The Madness!
- Death Victory
- The Great Planet Killer
- The Aura Of Misery
- As This Beautiful Cancer Grows
- Goatcraft Torment (cover Urgehal)
Label: http://www.assault-crew.net
Reviewer: twansibon
Feb 10, 2014
Feb 10, 2014
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