Abigor - Leytmotif Luzifer - The 7 Temptations Of Man review
| Band: | Abigor |
| Album: | Leytmotif Luzifer - The 7 Temptations Of Man |
| Style: | Black metal |
| Release date: | July 2014 |
01. Ego
02. Stasis
03. Akrasia
04. Indulgence
05. Neglect
06. Compos Mentis
07. Excessus
When Abigor got back together in 2006, many people were really happy, the happiness quickly turning to dismay when they released Fractal Possession in 2007. This album was a vast departure from the atmospheric black metal sound that they were known for, which they have abandoned for a more clinical and avant-garde form of black metal. 2010 brought about even more despair as Abigor seemed set on exploring this style of music. So let it be said that 2014 is finally a return to form for Abigor! Sort of.
You see, what Abigor did with Leytmotif Luzifer is combine their two distinct sounds into one beast, a mixture of the earlier, traditional black metal atmosphere that you can find in albums such as Quintessence, and the more clinical and unpredictable black metal riffing that you would find in Fractal Possession and Time Is the Sulphur. Now to some purists this might still be a terrible thing to behold, but for one who enjoys both styles that Abigor has gifted us, this album is just another in a long list of successes.
But does this mixture work? Abso-fucking-lutely. This album is a whirlwind, taking you to an occult ritual with a demon towering over all, only to have the flesh slough off to reveal the inner workings of a vile machine. Songs such as "Stasis" and "Neglect" really show off the power of this combination, as the music pounds you in the way that only black metal could, with the sexy clinical tremolo picking in the forefront and occult monks' chants in the background. This album is a wild ride from the first second to the last.
If you are just getting into Abigor, this is a perfect place to start. If you used to love the band but hated the reunion albums for being 'un-Abigor' - depending on the depth of the penetration - try pulling that stick out of your ass and you might find it within yourself to enjoy this. This is not the best of Abigor, but this album proves that they are someone to remain excited about. And who knows, they might release an even bigger monster in the future.
To the devil, the father of all.
Guest review disclaimer:
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
This is a guest review, which means it does not necessarily represent the point of view of the MS Staff.
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| Ilham Giant robot Posts: 5161 From: Canada  |
I don't think I managed to catch the name of the band you are reviewing. 
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| AnGina-- Dark Phoenix Posts: 3555 From: Slovenia  |
I found Silenius's vocal work to be a very strong point of this album. It is a nice amalgam of old Abigor in a more trendsetting way; with better production and close attention to details - musically speaking. But Silenius's versatile vocal work is a cherry on the top and I find it quite surprising so few reviews even mention that aspect (not that I've read many though, but those which I did put more emphasis on the fact Abigor is back than anything else.) Anyways, very smooth tempo passages, very nice ambient; very vile at times and on the other hands extraoridnarily serene. As I never was much of an Abigor fan (were more background music for me), this one surely got my attention in the BM department of 2014. My top choice is Indulgence. Good review though, we find our agreement here Fearmeister. 
---- You think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it. Molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was a man. But it was nothing to me but blinding.
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| Maco Pvt Funderground Posts: 3593  |
So you really did a review. Interesting. Edit: This is my 666th post. I'm so kvlt
---- Crackhead Megadeth reigns supreme.
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