LORD BELIAL “Rapture” /Slipcase CD/

The ninth full-length studio album by cult Swedish Black Metal band.
The first album of the band after 14 years of hiatus!
Having a glimpse at the gloomy demoniacal artwork done by Mike Hrubovcak, the listener cannot expect too friendly and positive music on this album. It was produced by Andy LaRoque, and he did a very good job with this. On "Rapture", you can find a cold but not too sterile production which creates a very nice Black Metal atmosphere in it.
Musically, it is as if the Swedish trio hasn't been away for 14 years. They haven't changed anything in their style and perform these harsh yet melodic sounds they did on their previous albums still. Some acoustic parts (like in "Rapture of Belial") enlighten the dark tracks a bit and create this very certain atmosphere the guys have always were able to create.
The album is very varied, which doesn't mean that it is somewhat random. All the tracks fit perfectly into this frame Lord Belial created with "Rapture". They did a fantastic job with this album and, fortunately for us, did not change the slightest thing in their compositions. All tracks are full of energy and hatred and want to be explored. Even Thomas´ voice sounds as fresh and sinister as it did in the past. 
If you liked Lord Belial in the past, be assured that you won't be disappointed by "Rapture". Here you can find all the trademarks they used in the past, and you won't be surprised in any negative way.
No fun, no core, no mosh, no trends!
CD includes 12-page booklet and is housed in nice slipcase.
Hammerheart Records, 2022 (HHR 2022-19). Made in Netherlands. First press.


Tracklist:

1. Legion 3:30
2. On A Throne Of Souls 5:21
3. Rapture Of Belial 6:23
4. Destruction 3:49
5. Belie All Gods 5:05
1. Evil Incarnate 4:45
2. Lux Luciferi 5:27
3. Infinite Darkness And Death 6:40
4. Alpha And Omega 4:27
5. Lamentations 4:26

Total playing time: 49:53 min.


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