Style: Black (harsh vocals)
Review by: Sam
Country: Greece
Release date: 09-11-2018
NOTE: This album was originally included in the November 2018 issue of The Progressive Subway
There’s one thing we all dread in life, and that’s the question: “What music do you listen to?”. While the question itself is not bad, and could certainly spark an interesting conversation, you’re already shivering about the reaction you know will inevitably come when you painstakingly say “I listen to metal”. Yes, you know which one I’m talking about. The: “Oh so you like screamo shit?” response. REEEEE goes in your mind, but you’ve learned to just ignore it at this point in your life so you act like you don’t care. However, deep down you’re already conjuring up an essay of how wrong the person is. “First of all, screamo is a punk thing (and sounds god awful indeed if you ask me), and second of all, there is plenty of metal with clean vocals. Not everything is black and/or death metal. UGH”
Well, not here. This band is almost exactly everything that goes through the mind of such a person when the dreaded words of “I listen to metal” echo in their skulls. From the first note you’re bombarded with insane black metal shrieks, huge riffs and blast beats. Even the band name just screams EVIL. And with lyrics like “Satan light my way through the darkness” you’ve successfully perpetuated the horrifying stereotype of a metalhead. And finally now that all the weak plebs have left the hall, it’s time to delve into the music.
This album sounds massive as hell. There are some nice symphonic touches, but mostly it’s thanks to the amazing sound of the guitars. If I had to describe, it sounds like a dramatic wall of doom coming your way in the armageddon. The guitars fill the soundscape, but at the same time you can clearly hear every detail of their playing. The drums also sound full and pounding, almost like you’re in a cave, but then with the clarity of good studio production. They clearly nailed the production aspect.
Now on about the music. If you’re into black metal, this is probably nothing you haven’t heard before. However, it’s executed damn well. Good riffs, properly Satanic vocals, menacing guitar solos and haunting acoustic passages. Lucifer’s Child make for a very enjoyable black metal act. It’s not very progressive, but, honestly, it’s not necessary when you sound as epic as this. If you’re in the mood for some riffy, balls to the walls black metal, give this a spin. You won’t regret it.
Recommended tracks: The Order, Through Fire We Burn, Siste Farvel
Recommended for fans of: Emperor, Mgla, (early) Enslaved, The Antichrist Imperium
Final verdict: 6.66 8/10
Related links: Bandcamp | Spotify | Official Website | Facebook | Metal-Archives page
Label: Agonia Records – Bandcamp | Website | Facebook
Lucifer’s Child is:
– Marios Dupont (vocals)
– George Emmanuel (guitars)
– Nick Vell (drums)
– Stathis Riddis (bass)
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