Cult of Fire is a black metal band from Czech. This is their second album to date, and the title translates to "Ascetic Meditation of Death". The Czech Republic has a history of producing some really odd black metal bands. Such as Masters Hammer, Root, etc. Cult of Fire continues this tradition, crafting some of the most interesting and unique black metal I have ever heard. The band fuses traditional black metal song writing, with Middle Eastern melodies and instruments. Heavy use of keyboards, and what I believe to be sitar. The music has an occult, ritualistic atmosphere, but not one that you would typically expected from a black metal record. There is something special about Cult of Fire. The production is clear and is perfect for what the band is trying to achieve. Every instrument, every note, every key shines through. If I could choose one word to describe this album, it would be Majestic. The music is actually beautiful. The riffs are full of emotion, the keys compliment the music well and are not overbearing, and the vocals soar over the instrumentation like a narrator. Damn near PERFECT album. The artwork and packing of the LP is also stunning. 10/10, two thumbs up, do yourself a favor and buy this damn record.
Released by Iron Bonehead Production on LP and Cassette. CD version released by Necroshine Records.
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