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 'Penetralia is a milestone of Swedish death metal, it has heavily influenced death/black and does not contain fillers, what more could you want??'

 'It is practically impossible to stand still during this song, as it manages to deliver really strong emotions, involving the listener in an incredible way!! FANTASTIC!'

This review honors Hypocrisy's 1992 album Penetralia as a milestone in Swedish death metal. It highlights the album's powerful songs, unique blend of black and death metal elements, and its influence on the genre. The reviewer praises standout tracks like 'Left to Rot' and the title track, noting the high quality throughout with no fillers. The contribution of Masse Broberg on vocals is also discussed, linking him to his later work with Dark Funeral. Overall, Penetralia is recommended for extreme metal fans. Dive into the intense world of Hypocrisy's Penetralia and experience a cornerstone of Swedish death metal today!

 It attempts to be original, even if it succeeds only partially, but the quality is there and it shows!

 If instead of Abbath’s gravelly voice and the very black-inspired guitars there had been an ordinary Timo Kotipelto... it would have been a power song without problems!

This review examines Abbath's album 'Between Two Worlds,' highlighting its epic black metal sound with power metal influences. While some tracks feel derivative of Abbath's past with Immortal, the album features strong moments of originality. Vocals are distinctive but at times overdone, and though the album is engaging, it doesn’t fully reach its potential. Discover the epic sounds and unique blend of metal styles in Abbath's 'Between Two Worlds'—listen now and decide for yourself!

 "The song starts as expected, blasting away and very melodic; but then something changes... very, very beautiful!"

 "It had been a long time since I’ve heard a black album sound this way, which mixes so many influences that it even becomes original."

The review praises Behemoth's 1996 album Grom for its unique blend of black metal with melodic and atmospheric sections. Highlighting standout tracks like "The Dark Forest" and "Spellcraft And Heathendom," the reviewer admires the band's early ability to mix diverse influences and create original sounds. Despite the band’s later dismissal of this phase, the album is considered a must-listen for die-hard black metal fans and newcomers alike. Overall, it’s a compelling exploration of Behemoth's black metal origins. Explore Behemoth's black metal roots on Grom and experience a classic album blending melody and intensity!