Limbonic Art
"Ad Noctum"/"Dynasty of Death "
(2002 Candlelight Records) 

First off, this wasn't something you could find here in the U.S. domestically and Candlelight was graceful for making this original 1999 release a reality for us over here. I'm one to usually hound the Norwegian Black Metal scene but these guys are the real deal. Evil, dark with a symphonic ominous atmosphere accompanying bombastic drums and shrieks from hell. Just downright wicked but what amazes me the most is how this band is creative and writes lengthy songs to express their eerieness. This CD racks in a whopping 76 minutes. If you missed this the first time around, I'd hop on the phone with your credit card and snatch a copy before you strike out for the second time. Fans of Mayhem, Marduk, Samael and Ancient will dig this one but they are to their own as far as identity. www.candlelightrecords.co.uk

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