Artist: AVERSE SEFIRA
Title: Tetragrammatical Astygmata
Year of Release: 2005
Label: The AJNA Offensive
Format: Double 10" MLP
Another commentary that needs to be prefaced with some thoughts regarding the exquisite packaging of this record. Double 10" splatter vinyl (Transparent Red/Black) complete with matt gatefold cover and gloss, double sided, full colour inserts. The art is excellent, despite not being one of my more favoured styles - animation, and visually, this is a most impressive release.
Musically, this is a fierce and commanding offering, though at times the sheer speed of it all makes it a little repetitive and de rigeur where BM is concerned. It's fast in the vein of bands like Antaeus, and like the French horde, they manage to contain, or better said, unleash a vast and corrosive atmosphere despite that speed.
The first half of this record is pretty much unbridled intensity, while the 3rd or 'Death' side allows a little more of that atmosphere the band are clearly capable of injecting, to come through.
This record has a somewhat unconventional sound, though it's not as far removed as say Katharsis or a band of that ilk who I think are managing to push boundaries, even if by virtue of their raw and filthy sound. If you haven't heard 'VVorld VVithout End', I insist you change that now. Truly one of the most mezmerising and punishing BM releases of recent times.
'Tetragrammatical Astygmata' definitely has something worthy to offer, though for me personally, I truly wonder how many more fast BM records I need to own. And when I do wnat to listen to that style, Axis Of Advance and Revenge, like Katharsis are adding enough colour and distinction that it provides for a more unique listening experience. 'Tetragrammatical Astygmata' is no reinvention of the wheel, but I'm sure it will command a few more listens.
This record is available from The AJNA Offensive
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