Hate Profile Opus I: the Khaos Hatefile
Cruz del Sur Music cruz XVI December 20th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
Metal bands have an affinity for the word hate. Type the word in the search field at Metal-Archives.com, providing that their server is actually working of course, and see what you come up with. One of the results will be Hate Profile, whose debut Opus I: the Khaos Hatefile is a stunning piece of black metal. Whats more impressive is the fact that Amon 418 (Hortus Animae, Opposite Sides, ex-Baratro) was in charge of everything here sans the drumming, which was performed by session musician GroM (Hortus Animae, Ancient).
To find faults on Opus I: the Khaos Hatefile youre gonna have to be a nitpicker, because while this record certainly isnt immaculate, it hits the mark like a skilled archer. First of all, the disc is about forty-five minutes long and those minutes are divided evenly more or less amongst nine tracks. Second, the production hovers above satisfactory. Its not exceptional or notable in any special way, but it succeeds at being both approachable and capable of relaying the aggression that pervades much of this album. Third, and finally, the music is great. Hate Profile arent exploring uncharted territory in the name of black metal this is not fully original in other words though this disc proves lethal in numerous respects. The blending of malevolent riffing, sinister vocalizing, and nimble drumming will undoubtedly coax some of you to the dark side, and rightfully so. Chapter 4: The Day My Feathers Fell is the first real manifestation of brilliance, in my opinion, as the evil fluttering keyboards, audible bass lines, and trance-inducing riffs are then joined by calculated spit-soaked growls, propelling the tune to exemplary status. Working the same way is Chapter 6.66: The Khaos Hatefile, because it lifts the traits of Chapter 4: The Day My Feathers Fell. However, the carnival-esque synthesizers which appear intermittently add flavor to the recipe, and when Hate Profile transition into the other main segment of the song, I pick up on distinct Enslaved vibes. Chapter 7: Recall to Nothing isnt too different from the previously-mentioned, and I think Amon 418 & GroM reach their collective prime during the mid-pace numbers.
Though the lyrics are esoteric, and cater to a specific audience, the music of Opus I: the Khaos Hatefile is anything but. In the same breath, nonetheless, I will say that this debut isnt groundbreaking. However, it is a quintessential take on modern-day black metal that manages to avoid pretentiousness and elitism.
8/10
Official Hate Profile Website
Official Cruz del Sur Music Website
Cruz del Sur Music cruz XVI December 20th, 2005
By Jason Jordan
Metal bands have an affinity for the word hate. Type the word in the search field at Metal-Archives.com, providing that their server is actually working of course, and see what you come up with. One of the results will be Hate Profile, whose debut Opus I: the Khaos Hatefile is a stunning piece of black metal. Whats more impressive is the fact that Amon 418 (Hortus Animae, Opposite Sides, ex-Baratro) was in charge of everything here sans the drumming, which was performed by session musician GroM (Hortus Animae, Ancient).
To find faults on Opus I: the Khaos Hatefile youre gonna have to be a nitpicker, because while this record certainly isnt immaculate, it hits the mark like a skilled archer. First of all, the disc is about forty-five minutes long and those minutes are divided evenly more or less amongst nine tracks. Second, the production hovers above satisfactory. Its not exceptional or notable in any special way, but it succeeds at being both approachable and capable of relaying the aggression that pervades much of this album. Third, and finally, the music is great. Hate Profile arent exploring uncharted territory in the name of black metal this is not fully original in other words though this disc proves lethal in numerous respects. The blending of malevolent riffing, sinister vocalizing, and nimble drumming will undoubtedly coax some of you to the dark side, and rightfully so. Chapter 4: The Day My Feathers Fell is the first real manifestation of brilliance, in my opinion, as the evil fluttering keyboards, audible bass lines, and trance-inducing riffs are then joined by calculated spit-soaked growls, propelling the tune to exemplary status. Working the same way is Chapter 6.66: The Khaos Hatefile, because it lifts the traits of Chapter 4: The Day My Feathers Fell. However, the carnival-esque synthesizers which appear intermittently add flavor to the recipe, and when Hate Profile transition into the other main segment of the song, I pick up on distinct Enslaved vibes. Chapter 7: Recall to Nothing isnt too different from the previously-mentioned, and I think Amon 418 & GroM reach their collective prime during the mid-pace numbers.
Though the lyrics are esoteric, and cater to a specific audience, the music of Opus I: the Khaos Hatefile is anything but. In the same breath, nonetheless, I will say that this debut isnt groundbreaking. However, it is a quintessential take on modern-day black metal that manages to avoid pretentiousness and elitism.
8/10
Official Hate Profile Website
Official Cruz del Sur Music Website
