Black September - The Sermon Of Vengeance

Review by Ben Ross

The Sermon of Vengeance, the fourth studio album by black metal band Black September, is a brutal and unrelenting assault on the senses. With its crushing riffs, thunderous drums, and venomous vocals, the album is a masterclass in extreme metal.

From the opening track, "The Forbidden Gates Beyond," the band sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song's slow, menacing intro builds to a frenzied blast of black metal fury, with vocalist MC Frantic spitting out lyrics of hatred and despair.

Throughout the album, Black September showcases their mastery of the genre, seamlessly blending elements of death metal, thrash, and black metal into a cohesive and ferocious whole. Tracks like "Into the Darkness," "The Serpent's Claw," and "The Vile Ascendancy" are prime examples of the band's ability to create dark, atmospheric music that still packs a punch.

One of the standout tracks on the album is "Beyond the Wall of Desolation," which features guest vocals from Nergal of Behemoth. The song is a crushing, mid-tempo epic that showcases both Frantic and Nergal's vocal prowess.

Summary by Ben Ross

The Sermon of Vengeance is a must-listen for fans of extreme metal. Black September have crafted an album that is both brutal and beautiful, a true masterpiece of the genre.