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Deathspell Omega - Fas -- Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum
The Anja Offensive – July 17, 2007
By Ryan Starr
There are very few words that can accurately describe a band like Deathspell Omega. Unnatural is probably the best word to use, but that doesn’t even begin to describe the pure emotion in this latest release Fas -- Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum. From the start you’re taken to a cursed place where the lines separating reality and the insanity are blurred. The listener is given the opportunity to explore this musical purgatory and experience emotions of pain, sorrow, and rage that few people can truly understand and appreciate.
How did they accomplish this? The answer is simple: crushing guitars, a boatload of reverb, and pure human emotion. Musically, this album seems to break free of all boundaries, frequently leaving time and structure behind. Riffs often seem random, like they are playing whatever they feel at the time. But in reality it really isn’t random at all. Just because the path isn’t clear doesn’t mean there isn’t a plan. Hidden behind the blasting drums and frenzied melodies there are patterns just like any song. But you have to dig through the insanity to find it, just like you would dig through the mind of a psychopath to find their true nature as a human. In essence this album paints the picture of an individual struggling with their life. On the surface you see nothing but madness, but as you dig deeper you discover their true nature.
Fas -- Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum is a phenomenal album that takes everything we know about the world and turns it upside down, leaving us to pick up the pieces. Those of us who can sort through it will be rewarded with an amazing musical experience. For those who can’t, well… sorry.
Official Anja Offensive Website
The Anja Offensive – July 17, 2007
By Ryan Starr
There are very few words that can accurately describe a band like Deathspell Omega. Unnatural is probably the best word to use, but that doesn’t even begin to describe the pure emotion in this latest release Fas -- Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum. From the start you’re taken to a cursed place where the lines separating reality and the insanity are blurred. The listener is given the opportunity to explore this musical purgatory and experience emotions of pain, sorrow, and rage that few people can truly understand and appreciate.
How did they accomplish this? The answer is simple: crushing guitars, a boatload of reverb, and pure human emotion. Musically, this album seems to break free of all boundaries, frequently leaving time and structure behind. Riffs often seem random, like they are playing whatever they feel at the time. But in reality it really isn’t random at all. Just because the path isn’t clear doesn’t mean there isn’t a plan. Hidden behind the blasting drums and frenzied melodies there are patterns just like any song. But you have to dig through the insanity to find it, just like you would dig through the mind of a psychopath to find their true nature as a human. In essence this album paints the picture of an individual struggling with their life. On the surface you see nothing but madness, but as you dig deeper you discover their true nature.
Fas -- Ite, Maledicti, In Ignem Aeternum is a phenomenal album that takes everything we know about the world and turns it upside down, leaving us to pick up the pieces. Those of us who can sort through it will be rewarded with an amazing musical experience. For those who can’t, well… sorry.
Official Anja Offensive Website
