Athenaeum Of Sin Reviews

From the very first moment, the play button is engaged, the listener is immersed in a realm of shadowy and intense soundscapes, where each note serves as a ritualistic offering to both the ears and the spirit.

As the listener embarks their journey with the opening piece, Orkdal 1977, and the remaining seven pieces. This powerful fusion of raw energy and sinister force conjures a tempest of dark fury, unleashing a chaotic storm that thrashes through the very fabric of your being. The experience is a visceral journey, drawing you into a maelstrom of blackened sound that grips the soul with its relentless intensity. As the music swells and crashes like waves of madness, it invites you to surrender to the chaos, allowing the primal energy to envelop you in its wild embrace.

In under thirty minutes, this collection of eight tracks delivers (again) a raw and sinister energy. Bringing together a primal sense of malevolence and a tempest of dark fury by merging the fierce aggression and intensity of thrash metal with the shadowy, haunting, frigid atmosphere of black metal. Hate Angel, also offers the listener with a lyrical theme, that delves into the themes of the macabre and the occult, crafting an experience that is both dark and compelling.

Extinction Ritual presents a unique artistic expression characterized by its forbidden fruit of art devilmanship and composition, both lyrical and musical. This comprises a forbidden fruit of art devilmanship of twin guitar work with a merciless onslaught of razor-sharp riffs and solos. The aggressive nature of the instrumentation is further enhanced by a robust drumming performance that propels the music forward. The vocal, devilmanship provides and delivers this fierce and penetrating force, that cuts through the instrumental layers and lyrics, adding another dimension to the already intense auditory experience.

Throughout the album, listeners will encounter a blend of catchy yet raw moments, complemented by pounding beats that resonate deeply within the music composition. At the same time, the music draws the listener into its dark atmosphere, which is meticulously captured in a recording that balances modern clarity with an old-school richness. This careful production ensures that the raw energy of the tracks is preserved, allowing the listener to fully appreciate the depth and complexity of the sound.

Hate Angel and their inaugural album Extinction Ritual are sure to incite vigorous headbanging and enthusiastic fist-pumping from the moment the first note resonates. Their aggressive sound immerses listeners in a dense musical atmosphere that is difficult to escape. For those who appreciate music that is unrefined, profane, extreme, dark, and malevolence, and old-school with the 90s Norwegian (additionally, from the frigid clutches of Oslo) Black metal atmosphere — Extinction Ritual is an essential addition to their collection.