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ALHuman
the Rave Stage. Yes, it's earlier than what we had hoped for so PLEASE show up
early and support one of the US leading black metal bands!! You can hear audio
samples from their cd "For Salvation" at www.bloodsoaked.simplenet.com or
www.lostdisciple.com. Here are some of the latest reviews from some of the
leading zines in the world!!!
The American black metal conquest continues with the latest offering from
Noctuary. Noctuary is [sic] controlled and all the tasteful rhythms/solos
cascade into a powerful listen. Dissonent chords also lie at the center of
Noctuary's solid style, and even though this disc ocasionally nails us to the
wall with blazing speed as on the title track, "Forever Shrouded Within This
World", and the great, "The once Forgotten Past",a mid paced plod cruises
along as foundation to reveal a strong appreciation for melodic harmonies.
Blistering cries of agony and unrelenting audio punishment...these are the
traits that fill this bands black sails with the searing winds of hell. Raw
yet memorable...Noctuary rises to stand amongst the elite class of warriors in
the ever growing US black metal scene. Succumb to the mayhem or die in pain!!
- Marty/Worm Gear #8
While the advertised description of Noctuary sounds interesting, it's
nothing as awesome as the music itself! While the band is playing trendless
black/death metal, they do a fair amount of slowing down and letting the music
breathe and letting the imagination flow. All of which makes for a worthy
listening experiance. The packaging too is top notch with full lyrics, photos,
and credits. Pick this up and discover that the US has many bands but
only a hand full as deserving as Noctuary! - Jeff/Midwest Metal #20
9/12 - Pavel/Thrash'em All (Poland)
Lost Disciple's premiere black metal band hits its mark with Noctuary's
approach to US black metal. It's no wonder why Noctuary are so well respected
as the opener "Funeral Ceremony" displayes an excellent approach towards
melodic and cold black metal. The songwriting is above par as most other US
black metal bands I've heard try to emulate that Norwegian sound a little too
mch with mediocre results. With songs that can be differentiated,
acidic screams and a decent production, Noctuary is worthy to be considered
among the top American black metal elite. - Steve Wasylyk / Unrestrained! #7
(Canada)
The beauty of US back metal is that there's no singular, cohesive sound or
style. the best AMerican bands are making original black hybrids, taking the
primeval violence in many different directions at once...so when Noctuary's
debut album For Salvation came in the mail it was "Great! Another stick on the
fire..." Noctuary's particular brand of sonic darkness combines the blast drums
and fast chord strumming of standard black with melodic
elements of '80's heavy metal. But where most every band scavanged Iron Maiden
riffs or tried to copy the counterpoint style in Maiden's guitar/bass
arrangements. Noctuary is working a slightly different heavy metal angle.
Instead of trying to complexify the harmonies, Noctuary keeps it simple and
puts emphasis on the slow, emotional tunes which relate more to early Megadeth
and Metallica ballads. Between straightforward back blast parts, Van Fossen
fills the out the basic structures of the songs with hanging, forlorn leads and
decorative riff patterns... Van Fosen's vocals are semi-sung screaming; they
have a harsh, ripped - throat quality but follow the tune of the music. Like
his guitar, Van Fossen's vocals have a grim , depresive aspect to them. There's
an obvious anti-christian bent to Noctuary's lyrics, about how its "Kingdom is
a wasted lie," but Van Fosen keeps his phrases pretty
abstract. Spider/Metal Maniacs June 99 (excerpts from her article in the Brash
Report section)
NOCTUARY is a American melodic/chaotic Black Metal band from California and
consisting of 3 members. I want to start this reveiw by saying that the US BM
"scene" has been seeing a rise in the past 3-4 years now where bands are
emerging from everywhere it seems. Some honestly suck, but many are very grim,
brutal, and display that pure Black Metal essence. I think that right now the
US also has the most blasphemous bands around and most US bands
maintain as individuals, no two really sounding the same.......And with this is
where NOCTUARY come in! NOCTUARY is a band that has created maybe the best
flawless Black Metal style because they use influences that range from 80's
style Metal (Iron Maiden etc...), Both older and modern Black Metal, and even
some touches of Death Metal to create what I consider a fucking excellent
album....."For Salvation..." DO NOT attempt to play this cd on some
piece of shit K-Mart stereo or $55 diskman! Find the best lazer cd player and
at least 350 watt receiver with equalizer, 15 inch speakers and turn the volume
up to Kill Christ level and enjoy the pure brutality and excellent musicianship
to the fullest!!!! This cd contains 11 tracks, all of which are killer and
every track seems to out do the previous! Killer vocals and well laid song
structures adorn this whole album. In my opinion the best tracks
are "Sorrow In Winter Darkness", The Once Forgotten Past", Lost In Illusions",
Black Bleeding Soul", "Cast Into The Brooding Shadow", and the last track
"Journey To The Lost Kingdom", which after it is done a short pause takes
effect and then comes a completely trancing outro with acoustic guitar and
chants. And when the cd's all done your left thirsting for a second listen!
......Bottom Line: ......NOCTUARY is a must have for your cd collection,
HAIL NOCTUARY!!!!! And HAIL LOST DISCIPLE for signing such a great band!!!!
-Kevin (Realms of Darkness)
4/5 -Renegade Rock (Brasil)
8 1/2 skulls - SOD (forthcoming issue)
ALHUMAN
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