AMZ - September/October, 1999 - Fu Manchu
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Vol 3 Number 9

September/October, 1999

 

       

 
 
Artist: God Dethroned
Title: "Bloody Blasphemy"
Label: Metal Blade
Reviewed by: Vinnie Apicella
Rating:
 

Stars

 

Ever wonder what it would be like to take a headlong dive into the pits of Hell? Well, wonder no more. Just follow "God Dethroned's" lead and you'll be there in no time - and let the Angels sing. There are few bands that desecrate the name of Jesus more than this Dutch Diabolos and even fewer that can match the power and fury with which they deliver their inflammatory message. Taking up where they're impressive "Grand Grimoire" left off a couple years earlier, "Bloody Blasphemy" finds their infernal views and unsettled mood for creating dark, decrepit dirges amidst a barrage of thunderous blasts and holistic fury wholly (or "unholy"?) intact, at times even more determined, particularly where "Boiling Blood" is concerned.

Where we were left before "Under A Silver Moon," we're now abandoned to a decidedly gloomier plight "Under The Golden Wings Of Death," where the end most certainly is near. "Soul Capture 1562" offers a brief glimpse to the surface where a ray of light peaks through, offering a milder interlude from the ensuing chaos. only to be brought forth that much stronger at its conclusion - one that will mercilessly bring you to your knees.

"Do You Believe In Jesus?" For God's sake don't answer "yes"!

 
 
 
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