As I was none too impressed with Destroyer 666's live
performance at Wacken, I initially greeted the CD material with scepticism.
It isn't often that I'm caught off guard like this, but I have to admit
that Phoenix Rising was quite a nice surprise. No...actually, I
take that back. It fucking ruled. A glorious blend of old school thrash
and black metal. I preferred not to compare it to bands from either genre,
as I was too busy headbanging to think of any. "I Am The Wargod (Ode To
The Battle Slain)" is an anthem for true metal if ever I heard one. So
metal that it hurts, with some delightfully evil vocals to boot.
"Lone Wolf Winter" also ranks as one of the best tracks
on the album. It's also nice to hear all the members of the band having
a chance to display their individual skills. What can I say? Phoenix
Rising has the attitude, the aggression, and it just gives the listener
that special kind of rush. Mark my words, albums like this are few and
far between.
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