There are too many black metal bands out there nowadays
(like for the true metal style … and the whole metal scene
actually) and unfortunately for the fans, very few have
talent out there. Of course, not everyone is able to write
black metal hymn like Immortal, Emperor, Dimmu
Borgir or Dark Throne.
Talent is something you have … but it also comes naturally
like magic when the right musicians are together. Somehow
even the musicians cannot explain how it arrives … well
this is what magic is all about.
Here unfortunately the big problem comes from the production.
I am sure this guys have not digested their direct influence
(Dimmu Borgir, Emperor) and their very few "new ideas"
are totally spoiled by the production. I highly suggest
you guys next time to hire a producer … and if that was
the case on this one, to change for another one because
your sound seems to come from so far away (and over the
hills ;-) ).
Trying to sound futurist sometimes, trying to play an innovative
black metal, trying … trying… trying. Unless you are a mega
fan of black metal who buys everything and unless the production
changes dramatically, I highly suggest to invest your money
in the next Emperor ….