Anguish - Through The Archdemon's Head

Through The Archdemon's Head album cover
7 | 20 votes |
Band
Anguish
Style
Doom metal
Release date
14 February 2012
Owners
14 have it
1 wants it
Tracklist
01. (Intro) Through The Archdemons Head
02. Book Of Fox
03. When The Ancients Dare To Walk
04. Dawn Of Doom
05. Lair Of The Gods
06. Illusive Damnation
07. The Veil
08. Morbid Castle
Staff review by
Doc G.
Rating:
8.2
Rating:
8.2
Yes. Totally awesome. Old school traditional doom metal with a personality of its own? Hell yes. Despite being somewhat derivative, Anguish managed to have found themselves an incredibly distinct sound.

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published 12.02.2012 | Comments ( 9 )
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Candlemass Adoration
Mar 27, 2012
Totally unashamed Candlemass worship, right down to the guitar tone, only with a Cronos-alike on vocals. Just shield your eyes when looking at that album artwork *shivers*

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Endorsed by: Daniell, Doc G., X-Ray Rod, Marcel Hubregtse, wormdrink414, GT
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12.02.2012 - 23:53

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Checked a couple of the songs on youtube, pretty good stuff indeed. Looking forward to.
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26.03.2012 - 21:05
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Don't really think the black metal vocals goes so well with the music but it doesn't really matter when the music is this good. Surprised at the low-ish score.

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Actually I'm starting to like the vocals. Very Cronos.
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04.04.2012 - 04:18
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Added to my checking list.
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18.12.2012 - 02:42
Rating: 9
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7.4? You've gotta be kidding me..
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18.12.2012 - 07:23
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Written by R'Vannith on 18.12.2012 at 02:42

7.4? You've gotta be kidding me..

I would say that is quite fair seeing that 7.4 denotes something between good and very good. I would personally rate it a 7
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18.12.2012 - 15:03
Rating: 9
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Written by Marcel Hubregtse on 18.12.2012 at 07:23

Written by R'Vannith on 18.12.2012 at 02:42

7.4? You've gotta be kidding me..

I would say that is quite fair seeing that 7.4 denotes something between good and very good. I would personally rate it a 7

My 9 is probably a bit hefty but I'd happily give it an 8 at least. Unoriginal it may be but it's pretty consistent and delivers what it promises. Mind you it isn't something I would return to at regular intervals, only when I'm in the mood for some Candlemass style doom which isn't.. well Candlemass.
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18.12.2012 - 15:11
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Yeah the 7.4 (which could be round up to a 7.5) is spot on. I really like this record but if I were to review it I'd give it 7.5.
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18.12.2012 - 23:11
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Written by [user id=4365] on 18.12.2012 at 15:11
Yeah the 7.4 (which could be round up to a 7.5) is spot on. I really like this record but if I were to review it I'd give it 7.5.

We REALLY need the 0.5 votes, uh?
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18.12.2012 - 23:26
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Written by X-Ray Rod on 18.12.2012 at 23:11

We REALLY need the 0.5 votes, uh?

Personally I'd love that.
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19.12.2012 - 01:45
Rating: 8

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That's pretty much where I'm sitting at, too. Like their sound, like their style, but the riffs and songwriting in general aren't that interesting. I wouldn't say it's boring, but it's pretty heavy listening. Not a lot of variation or high points to spice it up.

I guess it's the riffs, really. That's what music like this lives and dies by. They're alright, but I don't think there's a single one here that makes me go "A-ha, that's memorably and clever but still recognizably doom!" Nonetheless, more than just a good album for me. At the lower end of 3,5/5.
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08.06.2015 - 21:34
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Actually great, feels like same music all the time but new songs, lyrics, twist, good doom metal from Sweden
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