Sect - Doomsday
Unfortunately I missed out on Sect’s 2008 debut, WWIII, so I’ll probably have to pay a small fortune on eBay to own it. But after experiencing the moody, intense Russian Black Metal of Doomsday, I’ll do whatever is necessary to track it down. The excellent production of this album lets the songs’ black light shine, and the balance between melancholy and vehemence is expertly maintained. There is a decided edge to the sound even in the less-extreme moments, but some assholes somewhere may say that this recording is too polished and should be more raw. I, on the other hand, appreciate being able to actually hear the complexities in these many-layered, yet still memorable, compositions. The vox of the singer, who is known only as D., are tortured and tormented wails that compliment the music perfectly. There are also scarce female vocals, such as in the beginning of the 10+ minute, album-closing masterpiece, “The Revelation,” that only add to the evil atmosphere, and secure Sect’s unique identity. 2011 is shaping up to be a fucking amazing year for Black Metal!
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