Release Year: 2013
Artist Origin: GRE
Style: authentic epic grandiose black metal
in one of their most culminating releases [2010] Greek black metal gods strengthen all those peculiar features introduced on few previous impressive disks, drawing heavily from their country's rich ancient cultural heritage, effectively translating it into the universal language of furious metal - distinct sound and intricate riffing become transformed by traditional female lamenting choirs and ancient reed pipes, as well as folklorist melodies and rhythms, turning into something remarkably fresh and truly fascinating; it also features a stunning guest performance by Alan A. Nemtheanga [Primordial] and no less amazing contribution by Greek-American diva, the extreme Diamanda Galas on a special Orders from the Dead composition