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Advantages: Amazing presentation, captivating Black Metal from start to finish, unique sound.
Disadvantages: None

Snazzy packaging,emblazoned with occult signs and satanic imigary aside, this is one truly melodic master-piece. Recorded with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and with special guest vocals on two of its tracks by Immortal\'s Abbath, this album stands out among Dimmu\'s other releases as a satisfying slice of Black Metal. Consisting of twelve tracks, \'Death Cult Armageddon\' will enthrall you with its dark, empowering lyrics. Shagrath\'s (Lead ...
...There may be other bands out there who try to sound like Dimmu, but there are none who have matched their ingenuity and understanding of the musical composition that is, Black Metal. Track list: 1.Allegiance 2.Progenies of The Great Apocalypse 3.Lepers Among Us 4.Vredesbyrd 5.For The World To Dictate Our Death 6.Blood Hunger Doctrine 7.Allehelgens Dod I helveds Rike 8.Cataclysm Children 9.Eradication instincts Defined 10.Unorthodox Manifesto ... Read review

Advantages: Exellent album extremely well packaged.
Disadvantages: Some may not like the vocal style

...Nowadays that's all changed. In Sorte Diaboli has a truly bombastic sound. The production is fantastic, and the musicianship is technically stunning. It's all a bit like Wagner goes metal, and it's stunning. This album is a bit of a rarity these days, as it's a concept album. The story is set in the middle ages about a man who tries to follow the new religion sweeping through Europe (Christianity), but has a lapse of faith due to what he sees as ...
...he will be tried and in all probability burned at the stake as a heritic. The songs tell his story, from the lapse of faith to his eventual execution, the final track ending with the sounds of flames. The album is consistently good, with no single track falling below par. There is a strong orchestral sound and you feel that this album would sound stunning live if the keyboards were replace with an actual orchestra. The packaging for the limited ... Read review

Advantages: Great musicianship, classic songs, clear production
Disadvantages: Some weak tracks

"Enthrone Darkness Triumphant" is yet another fantastic album from Symphonic Metal masters, Dimmu Borgir. I found this album to be highly enjoyable and bursting with talent and originality. The band clearly demonstrate that they are masters of their craft, with the majority of the songs here being laced with catchy guitar hooks, beautiful keyboard passages and empowered blast beat drumming, all tightly and flawlessly executed. This album supplies ...
...the form of the tracks 'Mourning Palace" "In Death's Embrace" and "Master Of Disharmony" There are, of course, a few duds to be found here, in particular "Relinquishment of Spirit and Flesh" The production on this album is excellent, providing some of the raw energy necessary for the execution of this style whilst maintaining clarity of sound. Each instrument is distinct and clearly audible yet the band fuse seamlessly together into a single musical ... Read review

Advantages: Catchy melodies
Disadvantages: --

Pornograffiti is one of extremes defining albums the musicmanship that went in to the album is amazong, the Cd fratures the Guitar stylings of Nuno Bettencourt who some consider to be on of the greates guitar player of the modern day, the Cd if filled with amazing 80s content catchy riffs and melodies that are the defining features of Extreme but incorporating them in a fun fasion, the Album is good from start to finnish a good listen for anyone ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing Riffs, Solos, and Drums, and awesome vocals.
Disadvantages: None

...only be described as awesome, Avenged Sevenfold storm the metal stage again with their fourth album, Avenged Sevenfold. Featuring some truly amazing songs, my personal favorites included Scream , Afterlife, and Almost Easy. I usually go for music that makes my heart pound in my chest as I listen to it because it's that good. This is one of those albums you'll be revisiting over and over again. Of course, It does depend on your tastes though, after ...
...you should look somewhere else, but if you are interested, do not hesitate in purchasing this album, and prepare to ears for some magic music! Also, the Vocals are the most original I've heard in a while, this guy's voice is really memorable. ... Read review