Baphomet's Throne Zine

Monday May 31 2004, by :Vragh:

Pest - 2002 - Blasphemy Is My Throne

This is the first official release from this promising Swedish Black Metal band, not to be confused with the Finnish or German band with the same name. This is in-your-face Black Metal as it should be, cold and aggressive. Presented here are six tracks, of which the last two are taken from their last demo. Influences are mainly classic Darkthrone and Satyricon, but they also have a nice extra edge of their own in their sound. This is necro Black Metal and could very well have been released in the mid 1990ies.

The music is mid-paced to fast, and the production is harsh, as it should be. The vocals are slightly reminiscent of Nocturno Cultos on Under a Funeral Moon, but they sound distinctly as Pest, no better way to describe it. Yet another really good Swedish Black Metal album in the new wave of Black Metal. Standout tracks are "Blasphemy is my Throne" and "Along the Path of the Fallen".

The vinylversions of most of Pest's albums differ from the CD versions, and this album is no exception; the vinylrecording of this album is actually even harsher than the CD version. Pure hatred! Both versions of this album are limited, 300 on vinyl and 500 on CD. Act fast before they are sold out. You have been warned!

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