Mezzerschmitt - Weltherrschaft
Season-Of-Mist SOM061 14th October 2002
By Russell Garwood
Three-piece black metal group Mezzerschmitt hail from Norway, and take great pains to point out they are not a political band, they just use Nazi imagery to provoke. This, of course, makes it OK. . Titled "World Reign Observance" in the USA, this album will be released on the 14th of October through Season-Of-Mist. The band comprises "Herr Schmitt" on vocals, bass and guitars, "Hauptman Hammer" on drums, and "Oberleutnant LS" playing keyboards. Musically the band play run of the mill black metal with occasional effects, samples and industrial elements.
The drums are triggered but well performed, driving the fast-paced music and precise guitars. Under this the prominent bass is well performed and fits in with the music, but does nothing to augment it. There are sporadic samples and sound effects which work well, and Herr Schmitts vocals are lower than the archetypal black metal screech, almost spoken or whispered at times. Standouts on this four track EP are opener Feuer Zauben for its memorable guitar work, and Die Nacht Hat Augen which has excellent drums and uses silence, discords and sound effects to create a chilling atmosphere.
Overall, ignoring the bands means of provocation, this is a good release. The music is extreme but holds your interest, and the production is excellent all the instruments are clear, audible and well balanced. Mezzerschmitts music will appeal to all fans of black metal as long as they dont mind Nazi imagery and subject matter, but if youre after something slightly out of the ordinary this is one to avoid.
Season-Of-Mist SOM061 14th October 2002
By Russell Garwood
Three-piece black metal group Mezzerschmitt hail from Norway, and take great pains to point out they are not a political band, they just use Nazi imagery to provoke. This, of course, makes it OK. . Titled "World Reign Observance" in the USA, this album will be released on the 14th of October through Season-Of-Mist. The band comprises "Herr Schmitt" on vocals, bass and guitars, "Hauptman Hammer" on drums, and "Oberleutnant LS" playing keyboards. Musically the band play run of the mill black metal with occasional effects, samples and industrial elements.
The drums are triggered but well performed, driving the fast-paced music and precise guitars. Under this the prominent bass is well performed and fits in with the music, but does nothing to augment it. There are sporadic samples and sound effects which work well, and Herr Schmitts vocals are lower than the archetypal black metal screech, almost spoken or whispered at times. Standouts on this four track EP are opener Feuer Zauben for its memorable guitar work, and Die Nacht Hat Augen which has excellent drums and uses silence, discords and sound effects to create a chilling atmosphere.
Overall, ignoring the bands means of provocation, this is a good release. The music is extreme but holds your interest, and the production is excellent all the instruments are clear, audible and well balanced. Mezzerschmitts music will appeal to all fans of black metal as long as they dont mind Nazi imagery and subject matter, but if youre after something slightly out of the ordinary this is one to avoid.
