Musique Machine Reviews

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Sturm – Le Prix du Sang et des Larmes

Le Prix du Sang et des Larmes is French band Sturm’s debut album. I have no idea how many members there are to this band, or who plays what, etc. due to the fact that there was no information provided with the promo CD. A search of the internet failed to elucidate the picture, because all that the label and band websites had to offer were scant information. Perhaps the band are trying to perpetuate an aura of mystery.

Mayhem – Ordo Ad Chao
Ordo Ad Chao sees Mayhem with singer Attila Csihar back on board trying to recreate an atmosphere akin to De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas with modern experimental touches and grim cinematic air. So does it soar to heights of De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas ?- sadly not- the key word above anything here is atmosphere- which is as deep as the night, but sadly more often than not it seems they’ve forgotten to write memorable tunes or song structures to support the atmosphere.