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Ov Hell - The Underworld Regime

Published May 14 2010


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=Staff's pick

Devil's Harlot*
Post Modern Sadist
Invoker*
Perpetual Night
Ghosting
Acts Of Sin
Krigsatte Faner
Hill Norge*


Genre Black Metal
Shagrath
Vocals
Tracks 8
Ice Dale
Guitar
Runningtime 38 Min.
Teloch
Guitar
Label ndie Recordings
King
Bass
Release 08 February 2010
Frost
Drums
Country Norway
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Keyboard
Similar artists Dimmu Borgir

Ov Hell is a new "super group" consisting of members from the black metal elite out of Norway. You may think what you want about that kind of description, but what can you say when the members are Shagrath (Dimmu Borgir), King (Gorgoroth, I), and the session members Ice Dale (Enslaved, I), Frost (Satyricon, 1349), Teloch (1349).

The music is modern norwegian black metal, spit on by many, loved by just as many. Having Shagrath on vocals you can not avoid it being compared to Dimmu Borgir, since the man has very characteristic vocals. It is indeed similar musically, albeit not as symphonic and orchestral. It is more naked and raw, but with a relatively clear production. Most likely very untrue in some camps but that is how I like my black metal.

There are a heap of great riffs and even distinct and harmonic melodies to be found, and sometimes they take it down to a more groovy and normal metal level and at those moments the brilliant one-off band I comes to mind, as well as Immortal.

A well executed album with some great highlights, but also a bit too many filler parts. It is enjoyable for the moment but the album passes by too quickly and does not leave many lasting impressions. Bits and pieces work very well but it feels a bit too unfocused. Well worth to check out, but I am hoping for a more solid effort next time.

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Vocals
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Summary



5,5 chalices of 10 - Tommy


Related links:

www.ovhell.com
www.myspace.com/ovhell