Saturday, April 14, 2012

Pact - The Dragon Lineage of Satan

The past week has been a desert for good new releases, but I do have this; the best Black Metal release I've heard in months.  Pact might qualify as "mysterious guy" Black Metal, as their names and hometown aren't known, but there's nothing really mysterious about their music.  The Dragon Lineage of Satan is honest, Nordic-influenced, but still very American-sounding Black Metal.  There's no "flashy" musicianship, trendy Post-Rock tendencies, or right-wing politics to be found.  Middle of the road?  Maybe, but progressive and eclectic elements often  don't work with Black Metal, so I have no problem with a band like Pact who just do it the olde tyme way.  Thanks to Raze Hell of  Dower of Refuse for this.  If not for him, this rip wouldn't be floating around cyberspace.

  if you're from my generation, this cover might remind you of this

i also found a music video, but i'm not sure if it's the same band

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