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Aphazel, band leader and main composer of
Ancient, seems to be a rather restless soul since he has been living in
Norway, then USA and now finally in Italy where he found the beautiful yet
Deadly Kristin. Ancient is one of those black metal bands powered by thick
atmospheric keyboard layers, an evil atmosphere and a seductive female voice.
This works out fairly well here and there but unfortunately most of the songs
on this album leave behind them nothing but a sad trace of indifference that
is hard to ignore. The bestial screams from Aphazel's throat don't exactly
do much to change the impression and neither do the destructive hammering from
Krigse. There are a few shining glimpses of joy where you briefly feel like
you will finally be saved from the boredom like the nice keyboards on the
first couple of tracks (they quickly grow old...) and the fine rhythm section
on "Cosmic Exile". This doesn't last long though and the only great track
on the album is the groovy "I, Madman" which brings to mind the Black
Sabbath classic "Iron Man". The relocation to Italy was not a very bright
career move because the production is not what must be expected from a Metal
Blade release. The vocals and keyboards sound good, the drums are ok but the
guitar sound is far from satisfying. This album is not really bad, just not
worth buying unless you're dying to get that one good
song.
| Tracklist |
1. Cast Into The Unfathomed |
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Abyss 2. Born In Flames 3. The Battle Of The Ancient Warriors |
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4. A Woeful Summoning 5. Cosmic Exile 6. Spiritual |
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Supremacy 7. The Heritage 8. I, Madman 9. From Behind |
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Comes The Sword 10. The Halls Of Eternity 11. Arrival |
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