Finnish Black Metal veterans, Archgoat, is simply one of those hyped bands that’s been receiving constant praises ever since they’ve “returned”. While I don’t hear any groundbreaking effort in the previous “Whore of Bethlehem”, I am still interested checking this one out - only to be left disappointed again. It is obvious that I am not hearing anything more with this follow up…

The Light Devouring Darkness is an album that’s been in the list of people who just can’t get enough in giving Archgoat a dozen of praises here and there. What is so disappointing this time around is that Archgoat tried to incorporate punk influence in this album. Beats me, that’s just doesn’t work! They can’t even top “Whore of Bethlehem” with this one and “Whore of Bethlehem” just can’t top “Angelcunt” either. It’s just getting worst and worst it seems. So if anyone is left disappointed with “Whore of Bethlehem”, chances are that you might be digging this one or you might be left disappointed once again and forget this band.

Short and boring songs that all you wanted to happen next is to skip it until you’re done with the album. It’s just not there. I prefer “Whore of Bethlehem”, that one sounded heavy, sinister and just fucking catchy! This one simply hammers everything in and out that bores the shit out of me. Something impressive if you’ve been listening to such bands like Xasthur or Nortt.

TRACKLIST
01. Intro: 3rd Invocation
02. Apotheosis of Lucifer
03. Tribulation of the King of Worms
04. Goat and the Moon
05. Sodomator of the Doomed Venus
06. The Light-Devouring Darkness
07. Blessed in Beast’s Blood
08. Worms Born of Martyrdom
09. Fornicated Messiah
10. The Dawn of the Antichrist

Time Span 29:57
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Band: www.archgoat.com
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ARCHGOAT - The Light Devouring Darkness : 4/10