Black, The: Alongside Death

Inverted cross on a black background; sounds like my type of thing! Alongside Death from the trio called The Black was part of Pulverized's batch received recently, and this was another good surprise.

This album is not the label's usual fast and vicious Black Metal, even if this disc also makes use of that weapon here and there. The general feel of this Black Metal CD is melodic, and the slightly raw production gives it a certain old school vibe. Even if this album starts off as a ferocious beast in the first couple tracks, a better style starts to unveil starting from "A Contrast Written in Ashes". On this track, some ambient passage precedes the distorted arpeggios and the moderate pace. More arpeggios and crushing riffs follow on "Dead Seed"; one of the best compositions on this album. This crunchy madness is continuing its devastating work throughout the album. "Death Throes" is the best work to be heard on Alongside Death . "The Wrath From Beneath" appears out of place though; being an ambient/electronics instrumental.

All and all, Alongside Death is a pretty safe investment for a Black Metal fan.

Track listing:
1 - On the Descent to Hell
2 - Death Crown
3 - A Contract Written in Ashes
4 - Dead Seeds
5 - Fleshless
6 - Death Throes
7 - The Wrath From Beneath
8 - Alongside Death

Added: September 15th 2009
Reviewer: Denis Brunelle
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Related Link: Pulverized Records
Hits: 2046
Language: english

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