Melechesh - The Epigenesis
The Black Metal parts of this album, which comprise the vast majority of it, are amazing; filled with the memorably weird riffs and rhythms for which Melechesh is known. Few bands can match the Mesopotamian masters when it comes to originality, and true to form, the first half of this is absolutely stunning. And then comes “When Halos of Candles Collide,” which admittedly arrives after more than 34 minutes of total ass-kickery. I have no idea what type of equipment is even being used on this track, which is zero Metal and all Middle Eastern Folk instrumental, but I’d guess traditional instruments, maybe an oud. It might have been less tedious to sit though had it been shorter, but five minutes and 40 seconds was sonic torture. Melechesh is right back to being awesome by the next song, though, and doesn’t let up the attack until the penultimate cut, “The Greater Chain of Being,” which is another Folk instrumental, perhaps slightly more interesting than the first. The epic-length (12:18) title track finishes off the album, which is over 72 minutes long, so even skipping the two mood-killers I couldn’t get into, we’re still left with about an hour of intense, unique Black Metal.
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