This is just solid, ugly black metal through and through. Unlike some of Akenhaten's other output, there is hardly any melody to be found here. Just cold, dissonant, harsh tremolo riffing.
Mostly fast black metal with some slower sections, but always monotonous, dark riffing. The percussion follows along with the repetitive nature, and is certainly serviceable. The vocal performance is excellent, par usual for this man. Songs are difficult to distinguish from one another, which is actually a positive given that this album should be listened to all the way through in one sitting. The new release is a beautiful digibook, with Akenhaten's message and interesting pics, but no printed lyrics. Metalheads that eat up melody should stay far away. But those who are looking for a grim experience will find much to enjoy.
Deluxe Digibook with silver print. Written December 1996, Nurnberg, Germany under a cold ancient night's sky. Recorded March 1997.