I probably play this Darkthrone record the least out of all of them, not because I dislike it but simply put, the band have a startling discography, so much evil to hear. 'Plaguewielder' brings Motorhead and a more traditional black metal sound to mind, 'Weakling Avenger' with its gargled opening and black rock 'n' roll guitars although 'Raining Murder' truly exudes evil, a grim echo of the days or yore when Darkthrone and their pitch black album covers spooked an unsuspecting metal audience. Although there are only six tracks on offer, they all weigh in at over five minutes, and Darkthrone fans will once again find much to savour in this mid-tempo gloom they've fashioned as their own.
True gods of the unholy, and whether you like it or not, true metal also.
8/10
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