Album Review

Behemoth - Evangelion

The latest effort from Polish blackened death masters Behemoth is one that has garnered a great deal of attention. Behemoth is one of those bands that have risen from the depths of the black metal underground and have risen to death metal mainstream popularity. Their previous two records have ushered them into the lime light and provided them the opportunity to play countless shows all over the world. However, for as many fans they have gained, many of their original fans have strayed as Behemoth's sound has evolved. This may be the album to get their core audience back. Their sound on the previous two albums, Demigod and The Apostasy, while extremely aggressive and dense, did become stagnant through repeated listens. The speed and combative was impressive but became less interesting as all songs were similar. On this album Behemoth vary that sound. On "He Who Breeds Pestilience," the song travels from that signature song to slower tempos that allow the listener to catch their breath. The song ends with the drums being completely in the forefront and brings the listener down from the wild ride they just experienced. "Ov Fire and the Void" is the lead single and has an almost doom-like quality while still containing the blackened death assault. While still assaulting the listener with unrelenting brutality Evangelion has the ability to take the audience to new levels. This album is one that will bring the old fans and the new ones together. Make sure you see them when they come through and destroy your town.