Mysticum - In the Streams of Inferno
Full Moon Productions, 1996
Lord Pale:
Evil Industrial themed blackmetal with keyboard drums. A true cult release originally to be released on Euronymus' Death Like Silence Productions before his death. The drumming pounds the base beat of all the music and is the most prominent in the mix. Fuzzy guitars scream along in the background along with eerie keyboards. The singer's snat is reminiscent of early Ihsahn's and is distinctive and original. Occasional samples are used in 'Industries of Inferno' and 'The Rest', grating factory noises and spoken quotes respectively. The whole package from the single leaf insert to the minimalist band info and sickly looking industrial cover art, support the mystery and feel the band produce. This won't interest alot of people, but I took to it instantly.
Favourite Tracks - Where the Raven Flies, The Rest, Crypt of Fear
Rating - 8/10 |
