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Chalk up another victory for Australia. This 4
piece black / war metal assault unit have written a rich and satisfying album
in "The Graven Sign". While I can pick out parts that remind me of fellow
Aussies D666 in the riffing of "Scourge Of God", and others that might be
likened to any one of their countrymen's bands, Urgrund possess a sound all
their own overall. It's as powerful and full-bodied as a pint of your
favorite Irish ale. The tempos vary from the classic war metal blast to
"Heathen Dionysian"'s rigid and somewhat militant feel. "Besieged Cities"
would get my vote for the best cut on this album, with a tractor-beam appeal
encompassing both brutality and melody. As per the Australian norm, the lyrics
are concise yet abyssic in their depth; a paradoxical objectiveness borrowing
from great minds such as Aristotle and famed Aussie rebel Edward Kelly. Lead
guitarist Bolthorn and fellow 6-string slayer Fiendsickness share the written
and spoken lyrical duties, while the bass is handled by Scurvy and drums by
Thoth Amon. Urgrund retains enough of their scene's traits to remain a part
of it, but have also developed a unique and crushing authenticity. FAVORITE
TRACKS: "Besieged Cities", "On Stones Marked
Black".
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1. Eordseraef (A Reckoning) 2. |
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Crusaders And Destroyers 3. Scourge Of God 4. Black Death |
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5. War Elite 6. Besieged Cities 7. Oskereien / Wildes |
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Hunt 8. On Stones Marked Black 9. Heathen Dionysian |
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