I'm not usually into black metal... but this is kicking my fucking ass... It seems so much heavier than a lot of black metal I've heard... and the vocals are really tolerable... something I usually have a problem with in general with black metal. (inb4 I get flamed for liking shitty black metal )
I still haven't managed to stay interested/awake through all of it, and I tried three times. Too polished, weak vocals and annoying Opeth-esque songwriting sections ruined it for me.
This album is absolutely amazing! I haven't heard any other TMDC albums but that is definitely gripping stuff. To be honest The Cruel Hunters song on this album is brutal as fuck, it doesn't leave you any room to fucking breathe. Generally the whole album is merciless and it has a perfect ending too. These guys know how to play brutally.