ASHES TO ASHES - CARDINAL VII (DVS Recs., 2002)
Produced By: Michael Stenberg and Björn Luna
Tracks: 1- New World Obscure, 2- Embraced in Black, 3- Among Mortals, 4- Truth on Scaffold, 5- Iben, 6- Dualism, 7- Sic transit Gloria mundi, 8- Ravenous Unleashed, 9- Behind Closed Eyes, 10- Cardinal VII, 11- Iben pt. II
Cover Art by B.Torbo
Recorded at Earattack
We reviewed the previous album from this darker than hell band from Norway some issues ago. Here we have their new album and I have to say that if that album was really good, this is even better. The band sounds heavier this time but without forgetting the melodies and keyboards passages that are essential to their sound. Here we have multiple heavy guitar riffs supporting the melodies and being the basis for Kenneth Brastad´s amazing vocals. Kenneth´s voice gives a lot of power and atmosphere to the songs as also do the choruses that give darker than hell melodies to them. The arrangements of the compositions here are amazing (this time the choruses sound more ethereal, deeper and more powerful). There are heavy keyboards passages and the band uses also cello in some parts. A must for every metal lover
Favorite tracks: One of the albums of the month
Contact: www.atoa.net or www.dvsrecords.com
