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SARGEIST
"DISCIPLES OF THE HEINOUS PATH"
2005 (DEAD 069)
TRACKLIST:
1. Black Treasures of Melancholy
2. Remains of an Unholy Past
3. Cursed Blaze of Rituals
4. Disciple of the Heinous Path
5. Heretic Iron Will
6. Echoes From a Morbid Night
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“Sure, lead screamer Torog sounds like he’s having the skin stripped right off his body, and, sure, the whole thing is a bit monochromatic, but Sargeist has honed its black art into a personalized approximation of evil that, taken in its entirety, certainly packs a major-league wallop for the more adventurous ears out there” – Hit Parader
"This filthy recording, with its overt blasphemy and oppressively grim tone, drags black metal back underground where it belongs” – Revolver
"Easily, one of the mightiest black metal observations of the year" – Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles
“Altogether more desolate and desperate [than Satanic Black Devotion]. The sense of dread and despair is palpable here, the riffs drawing the listener ever downward in a suicidal spiral. Truly depressing and harrowing, there are few bands that can evoke such an emotional response to their music. Sargeist have taken a large step here in solidifying their role as champions of a Finnish BM scene that is deservedly garnering ever increasing attention and accolades” – Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles [8.5/10 rating]
“Catastrophic yet catatonic, Disciple of the Heinous Path surges forward like a blackened bayonet while clutching you in tones of merciless, iniquity. Excellent, putrid black metal – one fucking sure-shot release for all bound to this unholy passion” – Metal Maniacs
“The music is a series of flesh-scorching black metal backdrafts that occasionally veer dangerously into the chalice-hoisting histrionics of full-on war metal-especially on the merciless album opener ‘Black Treasures of Melancholy’ and triumphant closer ‘Echoes from a Morbid Night’ - but all to deliberate effect. Highly satisfying at almost every turn, Disciple of
the Heinous Path is yet another decisive tract of black metal supremacy from the Satanic Northwest compound of Moribund Records, a label that has broken off more than its fair share of unstoppable releases in the past two years” – Decibel [8/10 rating]
“More controlled and deliberate in its delivery. Perhaps this reflects HORNA mainman Shatraug’s ability to let his chosen mood alter the resultant music, and what manifests is material a tad slower at times, yet decidedly heavier, and immediately catchier in a slight nod to thrash. Really quite perfect for any ritual to abolish organized religion here, as Sargeist continue their imperiled bishop style of cult black metal…No profound surprises here, just true to form…Don’t hesitate, you’ve been summoned” – Explicitly Intense
“A good example of well-written, old school, Norwegian-inspired black metal that just happens to be played by Finns. Morbid guitar melodies and primitive riff tones abound, and a natural drum sound, Torog's strained croak-vocals, and a fog-covered aura combine for a compelling experience…Don't be fooled into thinking that the most convincing forms of primal black metal savagery are simple to create, a mere matter of recording a live session on a jam box and pressing a few hundred CDRs. The creation of fear through a sound mix that is of sufficient quality to ensure clarity, yet still trampled and dirt-caked, is what SARGEIST has captured on Disciple of the Heinous Path…Those seeking a vintage sounding and effectively arranged album of grimness would do well to take a chance on Disciple of the Heinous Path” – Blabbermouth.net
“Reeks of old-school black metal similar to the likes of GORGOROTH, CARPATHIAN FOREST, and HORNA. If it’s grim you want, it’s grim you get…something majestic about it that transcends the black metal foundation and moves even the most impious of hearts…Fans of old-school black metal will find their calling on Disciple of the Heinous Path. It just doesn’t get any more nihilistic and twisted that this” – SOD [“666 F**king skulls!!!”]
“Have created a rancid beast. The riffing of Shatraug is unstoppable, unmatched and unforgettable. Every track is a hook, a slicing serrated chasm of cancerous melody…complete barrage of repulsive melodies and sickening rasping, and relentless Christ hating. It certainly does not get much better than this” – Deadtide.com
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