Hell – The Age of Nefarious
Nuclear Blast Records – 2013
Muthas, we’re back with a tasty treat of diabolical
deliciousness straight outta Hell! Well actually, it’s a new, four track, mini-LP from the band Hell. The Age of Nefarious features one new track
from their second full length Curse &
Chapter, and three live tracks from the Bloodstock 2013 festival.
The new cut “The Age of Nefarious” blasts your ears with
rifftacular guitars, theatrical vocals and occult lyrics. Once again, Hell sounds like a combination of NWOBHM and Mercyful Fate – so no radical changes from 2011’s Human Remains. The song title and chorus are a spoof on The 5th Dimension’s “Age of
Aquarius,” and lyrically, it skewers the hypocrisy of Christianity. It’s an excellent track and a great preview
of Curse & Chapter. Check it out below:
The other three songs are all live from Bloodstock 2013 – “On
Earth As It Is In Hell,” “Blasphemy And The Master,” and “The Oppressors.” These live cuts sound superb and are a good
indicator that Hell delivers in a
live setting with no problems. “The
Oppressors” kicks much ass in particular and will cause you to revisit Human Remains.
The Age of Nefarious
is offered as a digital download from the usual suspects as well as a 10”
mini-LP in various colors. The cool
thing about the vinyl is that the A-side is 45 rpm, and the B-side, with the live
songs, is in 33 rpm! Now that’s some
vinyl weirdness for ya.
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The Bottom Line: Hell
has returned with a ripping lead-off single that will please fans of the NWOBHM, Mercyful Fate and music
that doesn’t suck. Get it and buy Curse & Chapter ASAP. Your immortal soul
will thank you.
As always, MAKE MINE METAL!
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