December 07, 2003
Akercocke: Choronzon
CD, Earache 2003
Track list: Praise the Name of Satan - Prince of the North - Leviathan - Enraptured by Evil - Choronzon - Valley of the Crucified - Bathykolpian Avatar - Upon Coriaceous Wings - Scapegoat - Son of the Morning - Becoming the Adversary - Goddess Flesh
Akercocke was a bit of a surprise. I had never heard of the band before I read a review of Choronzon and bought the album. Turns out I've missed a lot! Akercocke plays vicious black or death metal, with a satanic theme. The vocal range is wide, from high-pitched screaming to low death metal grumble, with occasional clear vocals. There's energy and aggression. Simply great. ****
Category: Black/Death metalA fucking kick ass album but not as good as goat of mendes.
Posted by: Thomas on January 8, 2004 11:22 AMFor me, "Choronzon" is the best album of the year 2003. Every song is amazing, and the instrumentals are just freaky. Their earlier albums "Rape of the Bastard Nazarene" and "The Goat of Mendes" are killers as well, but this is maybe their best release to date. Recommended!
Posted by: Vegeir on January 16, 2004 02:15 AM