Bestial Mockery

The Profile

Bestial Mockery is a Swedish black metal band formed in 1995, known for a raw, old-school black/thrash assault and a prolific run of releases that include Christcrushing Hammerchainsaw, Gospel of the Insane, Slaying the Life, and Evoke the Desecrator. They were active until 2011 and reformed in 2017.

Country: Sweden; Genres: black metal, black/thrash metal; Active years: 1995–2011, 2017–present.

A caustic review dismisses Bestial Mockery’s Gospel of the Insane as formulaic Swedish black metal dressed up as old-school black/thrash. The critic slams predictable riffs, filtered vocals, relentless blast-beats, and a plastic, reverberated production. The piece contrasts them unfavorably with 80s forebears and applauds underground alternatives. Final verdict: 1/5.