Onwards To The Spectral Defile - Cirith Gorgor Reviews
Newest Review: ... ferocity of their traditional black metal approach, these songs sound a little different to most bands out there, and ... more
... superior to those who they may have been imitating all along.
One of the interesting aspects of Cirith Gorgor is that the rasping vocals of frontman Nimroth can actually be understood for the most part, which is great if you're into the whole Tolkien/fantasy/anti-Christian thing that they are, and still pleasantly atmospheric if you're not. The guitar riffs of Astaroth Daemonum and Asmoday are suitably catchy, but it's their lead work that really stands out, occasionally reminiscent of melodic death metal bands such as A...more
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by - written on 10/06/08 (Very useful, 16 readings)
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Holland's Cirith Gorgor seem to be one of the more overlooked black metal bands, at least in comparison to the big Norwegian names that metal reviewers like me throw around all over the place, and it's a shame because they're certainly one of the more interesting acts. With a strong focus on melody that is never allowed to interfere with the sheer ferocity of their traditional black metal approach, these songs sound a little different to most bands out there, and superior to those who they may have been imitating all along. One of the interesting aspects of Cirith Gorgor is that the rasping vocals of frontman Nimroth can actually be understood for the most ... Read the complete review
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