I Moloch [LP] ('Metallic Effect' Vinyl)

Shrine Of Denial - I Moloch [LP] ('Metallic Effect' Vinyl)

Like their label and country mates Serpent of Old, Shrine of Denial are blending styles and forging their own sound, and channelling it through narrative, superbly thought out structures that despite the twists and turns remain memorable. Perhaps it is a Turkish trait to have the songs this meticulously written, and to achieve that Shrine of Denial have used elements of both death and black metal in varying degrees, often blurring the boundaries between the two in the process. The result is exhilarating, as the band effortlessly switches from the faster blasting parts to the slower melodic hooks and then quickly accelerates back into their high-speed mode, using whatever stylistic liberties available. It is an engaging, intense and stirring album that doesn't go beyond what is necessary or appropriate; despite the vagaries, it remains cohesive and impactful throughout. For what it does, 'I, Moloch' is one of the strongest albums not only to come out of that region in recent times but in the blackened death metal style as a whole.

TRACKLIST
1. Climbing Through Nothingness 04:31
2. A Sanctuary In The Depths Of The Realms 04:15
3. I, Moloch 03:36
4. Pillars Of Ice 04:18
5. The Mesmer 03:58
6. Oneiros 03:41
7. Headless Idol 02:54
8. Temple of the Corpse Misuser 03:43