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Everyone knows the story: young Oystein "Euronymous" Aarseth was stabbed to death by his friend and peer Varg Vickernes after a dispute that to this day is unclear. Euronymous? band at the time, the ultra-cult Mayhem, dissolved and the name became synonymous with Black Metal.
Sadly Maniac, Hellhammer, Necrobutcher and newcomer Blasphemer were not content to leave this legacy as it was. Instead they reformed Mayhem in an attempt to recapture the glory of the past - and the money of the fans?
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| Rating: 9 |
Underrated and misunderstood. What Maniac and Co. did here was explore a different aspect of the "War" concept, accompanied by Blasphemer's signature riffing and Hellhammer's legendary drumming ability. Instead of a nonstop blastfest, like many "War" albums are, this release explores the tension, hate, and even silence that accompany conflict. Some of the more 'out there' ideas could have used more thought ( To Daimonion II could have been shorter, I agree) but for the most part credit has to be given to the band for taking a risk like this. Sell out? Hardly, this is their least accessible album, in my opinion of course.
Listen to it, give it a chance, and then give it 5 more. It's weird, which is good because otherwise it just wouldn't work as well as it does.
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Written by Got Mayhem? on 20.05.2010 at 23:36
Underrated and misunderstood. What Maniac and Co. did here was explore a different aspect of the "War" concept, accompanied by Blasphemer's signature riffing and Hellhammer's legendary drumming ability. Instead of a nonstop blastfest, like many "War" albums are, this release explores the tension, hate, and even silence that accompany conflict. Some of the more 'out there' ideas could have used more thought ( To Daimonion II could have been shorter, I agree) but for the most part credit has to be given to the band for taking a risk like this. Sell out? Hardly, this is their least accessible album, in my opinion of course.
Listen to it, give it a chance, and then give it 5 more. It's weird, which is good because otherwise it just wouldn't work as well as it does.
Totally agreed. I actually find this album to be a masterpiece. A totally daring piece of art.
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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 20.05.2010 at 23:45
Written by Got Mayhem? on 20.05.2010 at 23:36
Underrated and misunderstood. What Maniac and Co. did here was explore a different aspect of the "War" concept, accompanied by Blasphemer's signature riffing and Hellhammer's legendary drumming ability. Instead of a nonstop blastfest, like many "War" albums are, this release explores the tension, hate, and even silence that accompany conflict. Some of the more 'out there' ideas could have used more thought ( To Daimonion II could have been shorter, I agree) but for the most part credit has to be given to the band for taking a risk like this. Sell out? Hardly, this is their least accessible album, in my opinion of course.
Listen to it, give it a chance, and then give it 5 more. It's weird, which is good because otherwise it just wouldn't work as well as it does.
Totally agreed. I actually find this album to be a masterpiece. A totally daring piece of art.
Trust purists to bash experimentation. I think I like Ordo Ad Chao even more than this one. It'll be interesting to see how Mayhem manage without Blasphemer. Euro's Mayhem had a very distinct guitar style to it and Blasphemer was just as distinct, if not more. If I had to guess I would say that a 3rd incarnation of Mayhem is due to show up in the coming years.
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| Rating: 9 |
I think it's something that all Mayhem albums have in common, being unique in their time... But some people do not understand Mayhem albums since Wolf's Liar Abyss. But no problem if majority of people don't understand it. Blasphemer was a unique guitarist and unique composer. I still hope that whenever Mayhem decide to work on a new album, Blasphemer return to the band. However as far as Atilla is in the band I'm sure if it's going to be a new album, it'll satisfy me (not acting like a fanboy, but by experience it's been proved for me that Atilla's entire discography are my favorites.. Well not Burial Chamber Trio and Gravetemple to be honest but the rest are my personal favorites..
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 Aebsi - 08.02.2011 at 05:41
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Wow it's REALLY hard to get into this album, hopefully with time it grows on me
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I was speechless after listening to this album the first time. Second time around, same reaction. Fucking legendary.
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JD - 05.12.2011 at 20:50
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Good album, but it would have been better without the electronic shizle.
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