Album review: Glorification - Against All Adversity - A Hymn of Demonic Victory (2017)

 

Glorification - Against All Adversity - A Hymn of Demonic Victory

Asunción / Paraguay

Deathrash Armageddon

2012 was the year that gave birth to a band that will never be forgotten (At least on this side of the hemisphere.) Glorification from Paraguay began its fight against Christianity in that year and up until now have done nothing but release high calibre, blasphemous black/death metal! Squashing our eardrums with heavy artillery! Spitting its truths against all fronts!

As soon as the album begins, one might think that the band is about to use a clip from some ‘80s movie, but in reality, it is a mind-boggling composition that kicks off the impure ceremony.

Sharpen your ritual daggers because it's time to summon the Glorification beast...

Melody is incinerated by the atrocious shock of fury that bears the title, "Poder ancestral descendiente de los abismos" (In English: Ancestral power descended from the abyss). A short but forceful assault (with a more than fitting name) gives rise to the beast himself! The following song "Spreading the Vomit of Misery and Scorn" features keyboards that will give you goosebumps. It is an indescribable feeling. While this particular style doesn't quite resemble it, it reminds me a bit of how the keyboards are used on Entombed's Left Hand Path. Maybe because of the type of sound used, I don't know. I will say this though, you will not get tired of listening to this album. As is common in this type of extreme music, the atmosphere is uncompromising – like a great avalanche! The third song is a bit more black than death, and the truth is that I’m amazed at the talent these guys display at crafting sick riffs. They are not only witty and catchy, but also sharp and direct to the jugular. They also manage to incorporate some keyboard parts, with harmonies that remind me of Immortal. The singer is a true beast that switch from growls to deafening screams. We must also recognize the amazing drum performance. I was fascinated by the overall sound, especially the cymbals, which sounds like swords clashing. This is true black/death dedicated to the war against Christianity and the cause they stand for! (Catacombs Walker)

EP REVIEW: Nocturnal Damnation - Nuclear Massacre of Goatkommando (2020)

 

Nocturnal Damnation - Nuclear Massacre of Goatkommando (2020)

South Korea / Thailand 

Inhuman Assault Productions (Tape) / Deathrash Armageddon (CD) 

If it's blasphemous, militant, and brutal War Metal you seek, then you need to check out Nocturnal Damnation's latest EP, “Nuclear Massacre of Goatkommando,” as soon as possible. The EP is inaugurated with an intro featuring samples of war that sets the tone before all hell breaks loose. The songs vary in pace from mid to fast, but occasionally breaks down to more mid-paced territory to add heavier dynamics. The music is supported by a beefy production and underlined by a strong rhythm section laced with occasional leads. The guitars plot along nicely with everything else while the drums are always battering you into oblivion and offering various tempos. The barbarous growls are perfectly layered over the array of sonic violence and gives the whole thing a verily menacing atmosphere. Nocturnal Damnation stands out in the sense that they put emphasis on structure and making the songs sound cohesive as a whole. The lyrics are your typical lines about war and armageddon, so if you're looking for something poetic, then look elsewhere. All in all, definitely check them out if you're a fan of bands like Wargoat, Witchrist, Zygoatsis, etc. This EP will pulverize you from start to finish. (HT)