Extol
Burial
Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern
This band, featured on the Northern Lights comp., have recently added guitarist Ole Børud (ex-Schaliach), and are one downright heavy band. The usual lightning speed is added to a variety conscious unblack vocal, and the two come together with decent production to bang your head inside and out. The title track, "Home Journey," has some great grooves, and even a medieval flute interlude. For info, write: David Husvik, Bjerkelundveien 99, 1340 Bekkestua, Norway
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HM Magazine #73Reviewed by Doug Van PeltOne of the most talked-about bands in Christian metal today, rightfully so, is Extol. True metal power with amazing musical skill is presented here in sonic balance. While some of the drum sounds lack fullness, the churning guitars and wicked-sounding vocals fill things out a bit. Just as Believer demanded respect for its ability to maintain such technical brilliance at supersonic speeds, so…More from Extol
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