Let it be known that the content I received from
this promo copy was more or less stated as a very unique blend of metal
with no correlation to any band except perhaps, Arcturus. Alas! I think
this sounds of "Aspera Hiems Sinfonia"!! The missing album between
that and La Masquerade Infernale is this very disc!! I do agree that Quadrivium
is extremely unique with diversities in both metallic and symphonic sounds
& song structures. The band was founded by main composer / songwriter,
Erlend Antonsen and also lead vocalist, Lars Jensen back in 2005. They have
since added bassist, Svein-Ivar Sarassen into the mix for this and future
releases. They have also added the vocal assistance of Bjornar Erevik Nilsen
as guest to create a wider spectrum of possibilities. His vocals remind
me of a nice cross of Trickster Garm (Arcturus/Ulver/Head Control System)
and Thomas Helm (Noekk/Empyrium). Adversus is a very keyboard driven album
that is to be the first of three parts in a trilogy of sorts. It contains
9 tracks and roughly, 40 minutes of Avantgarde-style black metal. By "avantgarde",
I mean: heavy as fuck, symphonic, fast, melodic and experimental to the
point of craziness or progressive. This is something for fans of Arcturus,
Mirrorthrone, Radigost and pretty much any dark metal influenced with loads
of keyboards!! A must for the aforementioned. Favorite track: "Into
The Void".
Rating: 88
Reviewed By: Thomas Mitchell |
