OK...I'm officially bought! This is by far, the
most outstanding performance by the Zyklon
tribe in their existence! Probably the strongest effort by Trym and Samoth
since 1999's "IX Equilibrium" album. The first track, In Hindsight,
is the death metal equivalent to "Curse You All Men!". There isn't
any one best song. Anything Emperor-ish like "In Hindsight" and
"Subversive Faith" to super-heavy / catchy songs like "Ways
of the World" and "Wretched" is the only logical explanation
behind this cemented wall of metal. Those brutal blast beats set the immediate
impact setting forth the pace for the albums' entirety. The aggression doesn't
end with Trym, inwards lies the creative rhythmatic thrash-laden patterns
of Samoth and Destructhor. Then we have the versatile voices of Secthdaemon
(speaking voice, screaming, black shrieking, guttural death vox), which
is accompanied by some mega-fast bass lines. Of course, then there are solos,
hints of industrial-ized sampling, excellent pacing, flawlessness in production
and astonishing (...and a bit different) album artwork. 10 tracks are included
with 45 minutes of relentless brutality. "Disintegrate" is blatantly
and accurately titled, as you will find out through the opening track. Words
are hard-pressed for such an album, but let me try anyways: "For all
other death metal bands, this is a kick to the fucking skull"!!!!!
Wake up, follow Zyklon or be "disintegrated".….
Rating: 98
Reviewed By: Thomas Mitchell |
