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By Mike Porciello
Norwegian
black metalists Emporer bring fire to us mortals, on this 2001 conceptual
masterpiece. Comprised of three multi skilled instrumentalists, this was a
force to be reckoned with. With technical prowess, and playing on
an entirely different level than most bands of nocturne, the
work of the virtuosic Emporer should easily stand the test of
time. This is one crazy, sick album!! Operatic, melodic, and heavy as
hell, this stands alone in the fight to the top.
Vocalist, keyboardist, and bassist Ihsahn gets the celebration started
with an eerie, dirge-like organ intro, on "The
Eruption", which soon segue ways to an all out layered, power
chord mayhem, double bass gallop, and vocals running the gamut from growl,
to soprano. These guys have talent way beyond belief. By the fourth
song, "The Prophet", the band is forging full steam ahead into
the netherworld of invincibility. Guitar shred work, from both
Ihsahn, and Samoth, bass work all over the fret board, and fast
as lightning fills and playing by drummer Trym Torson, comprise this
metallic tale of the mythical creature who stole fire from Zeus, and gave
it to mankind. On "Thorns On My Grave", drummer Torson hammers
out blast beats like a human jackhammer. There's death metal, and
black metal, closely related to one another, and then there's Emporer.
Prometheus is an album that you'll play repeatedly, put
away for a while, and wear it out again. You may find yourself comparing
it to other masterpieces. They play with a passion and rage, not heard of
in a long time. Long live Emporer.
www.emporerhorde.com
www.candlelightrecords.co.uk
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