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The Satyricon return after almost four years since the best seller "Volcano", and it is a truly sensational come-back. Of course, the detractors of the band's new direction will certainly disagree, but personally, I consider this "Now, Diabolical" the natural continuation of the previous masterpiece elevated to the utmost power. The dance opens with the title track featuring a truly engaging black-trash riff, supported by Sigurd's infernal voice, a true trademark of the Norwegians. The groove intensifies further in the following "K. I. N. G.", where Satyricon blend typically rock-like riffs with the fury and power of black. The reference to "Fuel for Hatred" is inevitable, but thanks to the better production, the power is tripled.
"The Pentagram Burns" is one of the tracks most comparable to early nineties Norwegian black, with devastating intermediate riffs where we find the classic malignant outbursts typical of Darkthrone (and certainly the Oslo combo plays an important role in the melodies of this work). The fourth track proves to be very original in the initial notes and develops into a devastating progression where Kjetil "Frost" showcases his usual enviable technique behind the drums, and the guitars paint truly apocalyptic atmospheres. "The rite of our cross" and "That darkness shall be eternal" don't stray far from the formula of their latest works, masterfully blending the evocative force of black with a lethal impact closely reminiscent of the evolved thrash of Celtic Frost and typically death riffs. Truly gloomy orchestrations and acoustic parts generating icy atmospheres and a sense of deep solitude. It is precisely solitude, hatred, and raging sadness that dominate the last two chapters of this masterpiece: in fact, "Delirium" and especially "To the mountains" slow down the pace, the riffs become catacombal and envelop the listener in an icy embrace where melancholic litanies reign, supported by an incredibly malignant vocal delivery.
Ultimately, "Now, Diabolical" represents the perfect evolution of a band that has been able to alter themselves with consistency while maintaining the impact and coldness typical of black. A must-have!
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
01 Now, Diabolical (05:30)
The chase is on
Reverie dies
Stand up be counted
This world that we hold
Will never kneel
Fuck you - you can never win
You never had
Our persistence
It's an honor never bestowed upon you
We're wide - awake
All senses alert
We'll brush you off
Like dirt on our skin
A lifetime under devil wings
Has forged a shield of unpenetrable strength
'Cause they want
'Cause they need
'Cause they are
Made to be
Now, Diabolical
Countless nights of ferocious anger
And grinding teeth
The jaw is clenched
The spark is lit
The target locked
We want you dead
Your head on our plate
You wanted war
And war you will get
You sorry man - you never knew and you (were) never prepared
We cannot
We will not
We never have been affected by you
We will always fight
We will never rest
We will not mourn
Those who got lost
We entered this world and thought nothing
Of no one or anything
This world that we hold
Came to us with our lives
You always thought
You never knew
You never grasped our existence
A shallow mind in an empty shell - no good to this world
Both feet on the ground
Firmly positioned
Our boiling blood is pumping
Damn you all for being so small
You cannot kill
What you cannot see
03 The Pentagram Burns (05:38)
Hellbent and raw
Armed to the core
Walks with the wind
Determined and strong
Inherit his laws
Adopt and obey
Rise my friend - march to war
Time is up - shadows dance
Fight my friend - tyrants pull
Time is up - burn the world
Driven by sin
Let the scavengers loose
Power from hell
Siege and advance
Silence the foe
Fire and smoke
From the slumber arise
Triumphant Beast of forgotten times
The Pentagram Burns
and the clock strikes the hour
The Final Hour
05 The Rite of Our Cross (05:45)
Freedom, urge, faith - and deeper he falls
Hatred, rage, fear - the stronger denial
Anger, heat, lust - the higher he climbs
Slave - the shackles are off
Act - Do it your way
Horns - the abyss ascends
Now gather the earth
It's the coming of the Dark Lord
All tribes unite
This is the rite of our cross
Viewing, judging, killing - A formula known
Fading, paling, rotting - A story too old
Wielding, might, just - Now throw me the fight
Glowing, thriving, winning - The truth will be told
07 Delirium (05:38)
A bitter blow - A darkened maze
Can take you down
A fearless man - A shattered spirit
Will immerse in misery
Come see it - Come feel it
It is here
Come see it - Come feel it
It's alive
Delirium - Out of bounds
Delirium - Dying inside
Delirium - Left to wither
Delirium - Infernal Majesty
Count me in
(Let's) ride the storm
(And) fend them off
Set Me Free
A source of light - A tower call
Can lead the way
A scent of blood - A lust for life
Will take you home
A broken mind - A Fiery soul
Will stand the pain
A tightened fist - A will divine
Can break the chain
Come see it - Come feel it
It is here
Come see it - Come feel it
It's alive
Delirium - Out of bounds
Delirium - Dying inside
Delirium - Left to wither
Delirium - Infernal Majesty
Count me in
(Let's) ride the storm
(And) fend them off
Set Me Free
08 To the Mountains (08:25)
I Lost Touch With me
I was And Still Am Fire
Ignite! To the Mountains
Live Breath Sense Move
I know It pains me too
Ignite! To the Mountains
Lies, deceit
Fright, escape
Caught, burdened
Gone, trapped
Get up, on your feet
Give me, your very self
It's time to Rise!
Persist Progress
Chin up
And Ignite!
To the Mountains
Cast the light - deadly trail
I see it now
Sky is lit - opens up
I want my share
Lift me up - carry me
I need you now
Heal the wounds - bloody deep
I have to stop
Ignite! To the Mountains
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