Cardinal Sin

The Profile

Cardinal Sin is a Swedish black/melodic death metal band formed by former Dissection guitarist John Zwetsloot. The group released the EP Spiteful Intents in 1996 with Magnus "Devo" Andersson and Jocke "Af Gravf" Göthberg (both from Marduk). No further releases followed.

Formed by John Zwetsloot (ex-Dissection). Lineup on Spiteful Intents included Magnus "Devo" Andersson and Jocke "Af Gravf" Göthberg of Marduk. Style blends black metal and melodic death metal with occasional thrash touches. The band has not released material after Spiteful Intents.

A focused look at Cardinal Sin’s lone EP, Spiteful Intents, led by ex-Dissection guitarist John Zwetsloot with members of Marduk. The review praises its Dissection-like blend of black and melodic death metal with a thrash edge. Recommended for those seeking a spiritual follow-up to Storm of the Light’s Bane, while noting the absence of further releases.