Thorns had a couple demos in the 90's and then went on an extended hiatus after Ruch was convicted and sentenced to 8 years in prison for being involved in the murder of Mayhem guitarist, Euronymous. (Supposedly, Ruch rode in the car with Varg Vikernes on the night he murdered the late guitar player.)
Black and almost thrashy guitar riffing.. The guitar performances are flawless, showing that there is good reason why Euronymous considered Ruch as a live guitarist for Mayhem at one time.. The arrangements are well put together..complete with industrial samples and synths which really add to the atmosphere.. and then there is the super technical drumwork (courtesy of the legendary Hellhammer).. Which you cant say enough about.. The triggered sound of the drums definitely add to the mechanistic sound that Thorns has achieved...The vocals are done very well.. as Aldrahn (of Dodheimsgard) and Satyr (of Satryricon, also the producer here) share vocal duties.. switching off from song to song..
This is a very brutal and dark album.. a must own for any black metal addict, such as myself... This album has been a big influence and inspiration in my guitar playing and songwriting..I can't wait for the next album, which should be out this year or next..
01. Existence
02. World Playground Deceit
03. Shifting Channels
04. Stellar Master Elite
05. Underneath The Universe pt. I
06. Underneath The Universe pt. II
07. Interface To God
08. Vortex
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