REVIEW: THE BEAST - FIXED BY THE DEVIL

 

THE BEAST - FIXED BY THE DEVIL (Painkiller Recs., 2002)

Produced By: Nornagest

Tracks: 1- Enter, 2- Fixed By the Devil, 3- Black Ritual, 4- Devil Pig, 5- Satanic Dominion, 6- Leave

Cover Art by Chris Moyen

Here we have this band that is a side project from Enthroned member Nornagest. This black metal beast is joined by Headfukker on drums (that has been replaced by Levithmong) in order to create this MCD of primitive black metal in its rawest form. The sound of this recording reminded me of early Beherit or early Mayhem (demos) where the drums are in the background and the guitars are in the front with a raw sound. The vocals are guttural and typical of early days black metal. Everything here is designed to give the listener the rawest type possible of black metal and with an old european feeling that fits really well this band. Maybe with a little bit better sound the results can be more effective. This album includes a cover of "Devil Pig" from classical band Von. Black metal lovers will like this one, specially those who loved Beherit, old Immortal and early Mayhem.

Favorite tracks: "Black Ritual" and "Satanic Dominion"

Contact: www.painkiller-records.com