MASTER OF BLASPHEMY - Bloodred Realm
Kvlt und Kaos Productions
And the gates of Hell were opened and a thing was released which erupted out of the German nation. And black metal fans rejoiced by saying "well it's about fuckin time". Ah yeah since I'm a huge fan of German BM bands like ENDSTILLE, KATHARSIS, NAGELFAR, THE RUINS OF BEVERAST and MOONBLOOD then yes it's about time for some great German black fuckin metal.
I mean over the years there's been a few decent BM bands out of Germany but they tend to show homage and influences towards either Norway or Sweden. Now I'm not saying MASTER OF BLASPHEMY are perfect as far as BM heritage goes but this their debut is one of the best BM releases from a German band that I've heard in a while.
I mean when you listen to a song like "Flame of Frenzy" or "Cult of Black Light" you think they're demons surrounding your house. Hey forget about that whole atmosphere shit. If I've got demons trying to break into the house then I've got the shotgun waiting for em. So yes this, the band's full length debut is a stand out to say the least. MASTER OF BLASPHEMY is a two piece act consisting of Atrox who performs all of the instruments and the vocals are performed by Apostat.
Musically the way I look at this is imagine KATHARSIS and MOONBLOOD were parents and had children who combined the influences to meat in the middle. I'm talking not a lot of atmosphere and subtle on the brutality. Plus it's not overly influenced by foreign sources. Well OK I'll toss in maybe MARDUK. But as everyone knows Germany's ENDSTILLE was their nation's MARDUK.
I like the sound throughout this full length. Each cut has a twisted riff style that captures the listener into various modes. Atrox is an amazing musician and song writer. Sure it's black metal and you're gonna hear some familiar touches throughout Bloodred Realm. But if you're a fan then it's like a moth drawn to a flame. Or like bats flying over my neighbor's house tonight going after the mosquitoes.
As far as the vocals go Apostat gives a quality performance. Once again he sounds like someone I know in another band(s). He mixes up the harsh screams with sinister vomit spilling guttural hate. You get the feeling that he means what he's singing. Also he knows how to enhance his position vocally while Atrox is providing an amazing catchy riff structure.
All in all this debut album by Germany's MASTER OF BLASPHEMY is a standout. I mean it's a quality listen. It holds the listener, makes for repeated listens in a sitting and of course ends in sick psychotic as well as horror-esque way. In an era when we have great black metal, crappy still wanna-be hipster black metal and the OK stuff. I think this is one of the best releases you should get your hands on in 2024.
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