Antichrist (Antichrist - Gorgoroth)

Member Name: Frankingsteins

Product:	Antichrist - Gorgoroth
Date:	10/07/08 (16 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Great incorporation of subtle melody.

Disadvantages: Shorter still.

'Antichrist' is more or less the same release as its predecessor 'Pentagram,' but boasts improved production values and melody, while forfeiting a substantial tracklist: there are only six songs lasting for twenty-five minutes in total, and the worthlessly short introduction 'En Stram Lukt av Kristent Blod' takes longer to read out loud than it does to transpire.

The classic black metal atmosphere pervades this album, led by Infernus' changeable riffs that vary from harsh, repeating crunches to lighter tremolo-plucking melodic frenzies. This album is consistently strong, the only song that feels a little lacking being the overly simple and repetitive 'Possessed (By Satan),' and it also scores points for sounding convincingly evil, even if it pales in comparison to the sheer hellish sound of its successor.

'Sorg' is slow and doomy throughout, making for an interesting finale, and there's creative use of chanting vocals in a couple of songs to enhance the wicked atmosphere.

1. En Stram Lukt av Kristent Blod
2. Bergtrollets Hevn
3. Gorgoroth
4. Possessed (By Satan)
5. Heavens Fall
6. Sorg

Summary: Gorgoroth's second album (1996).