Comments on: Anaal Nathrakh – Passion

By: Brandon Duncan

Brandon Duncan — Thu, 26 May 2011 00:18:51 +0000

This is probably one of the most frightening things I’ve ever heard.

By: Cynicgods

Cynicgods — Wed, 18 May 2011 14:12:00 +0000

Rainer’s always been one of my favorite black metal vocalists. Rivalled in the deranged department only by Arioch/Mortuus and Nattramn (V.I.T.R.I.O.L.’s more unbridled aggression than insanity). Always liked the ‘Thrakh and his presence is just icing on the cake. I’m buying this.

By: Gaia

Gaia — Mon, 16 May 2011 16:14:49 +0000

Great write up. Completely agree with production woes and the lack of that flagship track. Overall it is a very cool record, but I would probably which for Constellation… more than Passion.

By: Blackwater Park

Blackwater Park — Mon, 16 May 2011 07:22:03 +0000

Yep, great album!!!

By: Nick Taxidermy

Nick Taxidermy — Sun, 15 May 2011 15:56:47 +0000

oddly enough, this new Axis record is all the better for cleaner production. it really invites you into something horrendous. the vocal delivery is absolutely unhinged.

By: Dimaension X

Dimaension X — Sat, 14 May 2011 13:21:24 +0000

How does this compare to the new album by that other British Industial Black Metal duo, Axis of Perdition? I read that their new one is similar in cleaning up their production so everything is clearer, but in turn, that kind of defeats the atmosphere of what we expect from these two bands – a dirty grimy filthy dip into a pool of evil muck.

Then again, a decent clean production lets the instruments shine. Nothing like “bad” production to ruin an otherwise good bunch of songs, either.

By: shaden

shaden — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:59:17 +0000

eschaton is their best by far,followed very closely by the first 2.they should up up the industrial abit more. now wheres the new axis of perdition review to accompany this one?

By: Andy Synn

Andy Synn — Fri, 13 May 2011 16:01:17 +0000

I really like the added focus on artificial/industrial elements, as you said, the “glitchy” parts and big, mechanical riffs.

I also agree that “Tod Huetet Uebel” grew on me too. Massive shcok when I first heard it, but it’s so unhinged it actually becomes very compelling.

Still, I think “Paragon…” through “Ashes…” are the best songs.

By: Gabaghoul

Gabaghoul — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:46:12 +0000

Love this album – they brought back the epic seething melody that made Domine so awe-inspiring, and which I was missing from the last few. Production is definitely a far cry from Codex but it doesn’t bother me; I’m all about songwriting first, and they delivered here. Great writeup!

By: Nick Taxidermy

Nick Taxidermy — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:32:47 +0000

you like Eschaton more than this? wow.

um, I agree on the production bit, though. I just like their productions more when it sounds like battery-acid drenched rusty nails in the eyes of the best that ends the world. not that the record is in any way bad, it actually has some of their best songwriting to date. I just wish the production was uglier.