Is it possible for a trio from Karlsruhe, Germany
to create what it takes four to six Scandianvians in bands like Dimmu Borgir?
The answer to that question is a resounding YES! On these eight songs over
forty-six minutes of dark atmospheric black metal you find the answer to
the question I just posed and much more. Much of this reminds me of Dimmu
Borgir, Old Man’s Child and Dissection, more of the sooner than the
latter. The combination of guitars, keys and drums from time to time will
make you think you are listening to Dimmu. Sure this can be damn close their
style, but surprisingly and pleasingly so. There is a pretty vibrant feel
throughout the album most due to the up-tempo style they use. Keys play
an important roll in their music adding mystical dynamics like in many black
metal bands theses days. And the demonic vocals round out this band well,
making this a complete effort. Production is admirable too; Mika Jussila
did the mastering at well-known Finnvox Studios in Helsinki. I found myself
getting into many of their blackened songs easily, so just because these
guys aren’t on a big metal label don’t think they are not worth
checking out. Which brings me to a question…why the hell aren’t
they! “The Final Resurrection” is impressive, mostly because
it’s the first album for Lyfthrasyr.
This is something I’d expect to hear from a band signed to Century
Media, Nuclear Blast or Candlelight, not just getting distributed by one
of them (Century Media). In my opinion this has many of the elements that
made bands like Dimmu Borgir known and their music likeable. I can’t
wait for future efforts! Nice job!
Rating: 88
Reviewed By: Jeffrey D. Adkins |
