Eschaton - 2006 - Causa Fortior

Out of Greece comes this Black Metal horde with their first fullength album. We are presented with six tracks of mid-paced to fast and slightly melodic and depressive Black Metal. The music and sound has changed quite a bit since the demo from 2004, but this is still very good. This reminds me somewhat of Taake, for some reason, as well as the music presented on the 1349 mini cd. Some parts earlier Marduk are also present.

The vocals are rather reminiscent of the vocals by Garm on the first Borknagar album, if a bit more guttural, with parts Chuck Schuldiner of Death.

The soundquality here is slightly muffled and a bit chaotic, and there's more bass in their sound now than on their demo. The sound reminds me of the 1349 mcd mentioned earlier, as well as of that specific sound many of the Eastern European bands have. Very nice.

Standout tracks are "Glorious Crusade", "Transfigured Visions" and "Steel Glowing in Darkness".

Saturday October 21 2006, by :Vragh:

Eschaton - 2004 - Summon the Manifestation

Out of Greece comes this Black Metal horde with a demo of four tracks, including an intro. These are some serioulsy good Black Metal tracks, reminding me of the early days of the scene. There is a distinct Nordic, even Swedish feel to the music.

Musically they remind me a bit of Sorhin and Thornium, being mid-paced to fast and slightly towards the repetitive and melodic side of Black Metal, with the vocals reminiscent of those of Thornium.

The soundquality here is really sharp, and you can clearly make out the different instruments in the mix. I am definitely looking forward to hearing more from this band.

Standout tracks are "Scepticism of Blasphemy" and "Misty Fog Covers the Forest".

Monday May 9 2005, by :Vragh: