As the french black metal scene is way too often associated with lame trendy bands like Deathspell Omega or Antaeus, the anticipated return of Diamatregon is something more than appreciated. And damn, it’s been a long wait since “Blasphemy For Satan” came out seven years ago! “Crossroad” (an open homage to Britney Spears) is your typical Diamatregon: sick, raw, fucked-up and vicious. But between these two releases, the band members explored new occult and psychedelic territories with both Aluk Todolo and Gunslingers which brought new influences to their music. So the notable difference here is that this album is even more sick, raw, fucked-up and vicious!!! Blame it on the unconventional drum-parts, the much better work on vocals and some riffing that brings you back circa 1993, when churches were still on fire. Diamatregon manages to mix the most traditional aspects of BM with some nasty fuzzy drone moods, hypnotic and minimal garage tones. But even if things get slower here and there, “Crossroad” always keeps this harsh edge all the way. And through some structures that might sound simple at first emerge a dangerously dark texture that will sneak mercilessly into your mind… Plus the artwork is really great, totally D.I.Y style and punk as fuck.
So don’t believe what the promo line says: there’s no blues at all in this album. Just furious, chaotic & devastating black metal with huge chunks of weirdness… Just awesome.
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