NOCTUM - THE SEANCE
STORMSPELL RECORDS
Metal To Infinity
As I
have told in the Darkblack review Stormspell Records released also another album
from a more traditional Heavy Metal band. These releases are scheduled between
the typical packages of the label. Next to Darkblack this label also gave Noctum
from Sweden a fair chance to show the world what they’re up to. Just as
Darkblack’s release Noctum goes back to the roots of Heavy Metal.
As a
matter of fact Noctum goes even further than Darblack did and they found their
inspiration obviously in the Seventies Rock scène. Fans of the very old and
obscure Heavy/Doom Metal should really try this one out. The music of Noctum is
perfect to get into the typical mood of this era, will give the older fans a
chance to re-live those days. I suppose several flashbacks will make part of
them… Noctum stays far away from a modern production and the result is an
album with that typical ‘old’ sound. This kind of music is actually quite
popular nowadays and more and more labels are releasing this kind of albums. For
the youngsters amongst us it is the perfect reason to dig further into the
history of Heavy Metal… This kind of Metal will probably never be worldwide
popular again but don’t on the other hand we shouldn’t underestimate the
Doom Metal scène!
“The
Seance” is an album I really enjoyed and it’s no coincidence I have
purchased some old Black Sabbath albums the last months, neither is it a
coincidence that my reviews about this kind of albums were rather positive. Not
that I listen every day to this kind of music but I have these moments… This
record contains eight songs with the atmosphere you can expect from this kind of
music. Fans of the ancient Black Sabbath, Pentagram, Trouble etc. shouldn’t
hesitate. The vocals are in vein of what Ozzy did in those days, the guitar
solos are emotional and as a matter of fact pretty seducing. Also the drum
sessions are so typical for this kind of music. I’ve heard several good
written songs and especially “Lucifers Way” was a track I’ve enjoyed a
lot.
Add a
cool front cover and you’ll have no reasons to doubt. This CD is limited to
500 and I’ve noticed only a few are available, so be quick! Order this goodie
at http://www.stormspell.com .
My Points: 80 / 100 (Review by Officer Nice)