Tracklist:
01. Yabssor Born/Blood of My Blood
02. Vengeance Absolute
03. War
04. Annihilate Or Serve
Release: 2001
Limit 1000
Label: Dark Horizon
Style: Chaotic black war metal
Here's a warning
right now: I've seen reviews that have ranged from rating this as unstructured
crap without any variation whatsoever (they're deaf morons, I'd say one
of the guys who reviewed this didn't like Bathory because of their "musical
incompetence".how the fuck this tard ever got his greasy hands on this cult
release is beyond me) to full praise of its insanity and relentless attack.
Whether or not you'll like this depends on if you can handle the chaotic,
extreme, but well-structured mess that Revenge bleeds through their instruments.
In other words, if you need conventional structures and a Marduk production
to get your kicks, stay away from this release. If Conqueror and Beherit get
your adrenaline running, then by all means hunt this disc down, as it is more
than worth whatever you'll end up paying.
The first thing
I noticed was how much more VIOLENT, lethal, and messy things got since the
War Cult Supremacy album (if you found that too extreme, dont even bother
with this), which was already a chaotic WAR Metal masterpiece in itself.
I suppose this must be the sort of stuff Förster was hinting at when he said
the newer Conqueror material was going to be 10 times the ferocity of their
debut. If you know anything of James Read's projects, you should know what
to expect in the drum department. Only thing is, this is FAR more varied (!)
than anything he's done in Conqueror or Axis Of Advance, not to mention about
ten light years faster (!!!). The drum beats range from your average, tried-and-true
bass-snare-hihat hyperblasts (no triggers here motherfuckers) to some immensely
interesting 16th note militaristic patterns which are extremely catchy and
emphasize the war atmosphere PERFECTLY, to say the least. If you're not banging
your fist violently on the nearest object when listening to these songs, something
is amiss. Oh, and to say that the drumming is all out blasting without variation
is absolutely retarded. There are plenty of rhythmic variations and tempo
changes. Fuck these deaf cretins; go listen to some Dork Funeral if this is
too much for you to handle.
The guitars
are razor sharp and completely feral (remember those whacked-out pick scrapes
that were all over songs like Infinite Majesty? therere even more of those
on here) though they are often hid underneath the drum and vocal attacks
(and consequently sound like a low buzz of a nuclear reactor about 90% of
the time) except for the shrill and furious and seemingly random solos, which
I think completely destroy Slayer's in precision, speed, and in their frenetic
nature. Truly cult stuff indeed. The ballsy distorted bass is also quite easily
heard and lends a rather muddy sound sometimes, especially at the beginning
of Vengeance Absolute. Fuck! I love that intro!!!
The vocals
*will* take some getting used to, even if you have a violently sick mind like
I do. Again, if you've heard Conqueror, you can expect more of Read's trademark
ANGRY muffled rasps; however, this time around he utilizes vocal effects to
a much greater extent. Sometimes it'll range from a muddy, low, sick growl
(no, not at all like the laughable burping in Grindcore - this actually sounds
EVIL) that sometimes reminds me of Nuclear Holocausto to a shrill robotic
tone that sounds utterly creepy. All in all these are the most original vocals
I've heard EVER, not to mention the SICKEST that have ever been laid onto
disc. True aural decimation indeed (sorry, I had to use that).
Oh, if you
thought Bathory's original "War" kicked ass, just *wait* till you hear THIS
version. Total destruction and chaos is all I have to say! Words cannot really
describe just how fucking killer this CD is. It's quite short (only 16:34)
but it's more than extreme and diverse enough to have found a permanent spot
in my playlist. Worship this attack on the human race or go away.
- Reviewed
by Decimator
Tracklist:
1. Blood Division
2. Superion Revenge
Release 2002
Format 7 inch
Limit 1000
Label War Hammer
Style: Chaotic black war metal
Tracklist:
1. Decimation Antichrist
2. Blood of My Blood
3. Heathen Hammer
4. Blood Division
5. Annihilate or Serve
6. Attack the Enslaver
7. Altar of Triumph
8. Genocide Conquest
Release January 6 2003
Format CD, LP, PIC LP,
limited ed pic LP Limit 500 (LP)
Label Osmose
Style: Chaotic black war metal
Tracklist:
1. Arkhon Infaustus: The Toddler And The Priest
2. Revenge : Deathless Will
Release October 28 2003
Format 7 inch vinyl
Limit 500
Label Osmose
Style: Chaotic black war metal
Tracklist:
1. Destiny Mastery
2. Traitor Crucifixion
3. Blood Annihilation
4. Atrocity March
5. Hate Oath
6. Victory Revenge
7. Iron Intolerance
8. Doom Order
Release October, 2004
Format CD
Limit LP (500)
Label Osmose
Style: Chaotic black war metal