OFERMOD / BLACK ALTAR / ACHERONTAS – Drakonian Elitism 3 Way split
Odium Records
Here we have a three way split EP with a variety of blackened noise from various places. First up is OFERMOD from Sweden who are a two piece act that's been around for a long time. They started out in the late 90's but have been active throughout the 2000s. Their contribution here is four tracks but their first is an intro. Musically it's in the 90's blackened death realm.
Next up is Poland's BLACK ALTAR and are the sole reason I wanted to check this release out. I've been a fan of BLACK ALTAR since getting their second album, Death Fanaticism, back in 2008. Their contribution here consists of four cuts and the last one an outro. BLACK ALTAR are just pure fuckin BM that refuse to leave the 1990s and for good reason. They do black metal so well and their sound is always harsh yet beautiful as well as diabolical.
Finally there's ACHERONTAS who hail from Greece and have been around for a long time as well. Only two cuts by them on this release. Musically this band performs an epic ceremonial style of black metal. It's definitely in the realm of the traditional Greek BM sound with vocals that come across more as being preached from a podium. At least that's on their first track "Intra Psyche". Their second track contribution is an eight minute long ambient electronica track with chanting.
Personally I think it's a bummer way to end a decent release. If you're a fan of any of these bands then yeah this is a collectible gem. Of course BLACK ALTAR is my favorite act on here, nuff said.
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