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Bondage Goat Zombie (Bonus Dvd)

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I found Belphegor's newest album Bondage Goat Zombie to be thoroughly refreshing and excellently executed. This isn't to say that their previous releases haven't been good. It's just that this album is surprisingly good. With this album, Belphegor have embraced a more epic sound to go along with their already punishing black/death metal. Incorporating melody and patience into the music, they have achieved a more varied range of expression instead of playing pure, punishing speed all the time. The most noticeable examples are the more structured nature of the songs (some even follow a verse-chorus format) and the epic sounding choruses. Belphegor achieves this by holding the chords longer during the chorus than during the rest of the song (sometimes up to eight beats per chord). This lengthens the chorus sections and allows melodies to be played over chords. It also reinforces the verse-chorus feel, which in turn add cohesion to the songs.

With the exception of Sexdictator Lucifer (a mid-paced song and easily the weakest of the bunch), the songs follow this pattern - Justine: Soaked In Blood, Shred For Satan, and the title track being the standouts. Honestly, I could never really have foreseen that I would be recommending a Belphegor album for reasons such as these, but I am. This is an excellent example of black metal that is epic without losing any of its power.

This was the first Belphegor album I purchased, although I am familiar with some of their older stuff. Upon the first listen, this album quickly became the one that would be stuck in my cd player. The one thing I did notice is how catchy the songs actually are, coming across as melodic, with memorable vocal patterns and riffing. In fact, I often find myself humming the solo to Justine: Soaked in Blood. The subject matter will probably come across as "odd" to some people, but what would you expect with a title such as Bondage Goat Zombie. If you are into black and death metal, then you will most likely enjoy Belphegors "Supreme Black/Death Metal Art." Its worth a listen or two

Belphegor's newest album is much better than I expected it would be. I liked their mix of death/black metal sounds in the past, but I was always partial to the "blacker" side of things. I think that this album has a more prominent black metal sound which is great because I love the vocals of Helmuth and the justice that he gives said styles.

Great vocals, great drum work, great guitars - what else do you need? Old fans will find something new and welcomed while new fans will buy more from their discography.

...that can really combine crushing brutality with "bang your head and shake your fist" epic melody. I personally know of no band that is heavier and more brutal than Belphegor that doesn't also degrade into utter noise. These guys hold together a consistently demonic groove that keeps you firmly in place and under their spell while at the same time severely punishing you with some of the most brutal death/black chops you could imagine. And you're loving every minute of it.

This release is their most mature to date. As a long time Belphegor fan, I really like the direction in which this band seems to be headed - and that is to be the absolutely most evil, yet epic sounding band on the planet. Belphegor competes in this very narrow field with masters like Yyrkoon, Myrkskog, and Zyklon. With "Bondage Goat Zombie," Belphegor has just raised the bar for the others to aspire to.

"Bondage Goat Zombie" isn't Belphegor's best work, and after the last two great Releases "Lucifer INcestus" & Pestapolkypse VI" I was expected more of the same, but Bondage is a bit more watered Down. The First Two Tracks are pretty much the best songs on here which is the title track and the incredable "Stigma Diabolicum" Ammageddons Raid, the Third track, is pretty good, but I would have cut it down a bit, as some of it drags until the final 30seconds, where all hell breaks lose with a great melodic guitar arrangement, and "speed" drumming the band is known for. The next two tracks I could do without, "Justine:Soaked in Blood" & the horrid Sexidictor Lucifer (Think Rammestein)seem like just a rehersal jam, sounds like they pieced it together in a few minutes. Ball get rolling again with Shred for Sathan & The Chronicles of Crime, which are OK, still they seemed a bit dragged out, more the Chronicles then Shred (Shred less then four min in length)The Final two tracks "The Sukkubus Lustrate" is basically just a chant, and "Der Rutenmarschm" are throw aways. It was like the band was just trying to fill an album. Slow (which I dont have a problem with) dull & boring, and why waste time on these slop songs, when the band has much more to offer then some songs thats seem like they would be better performed by Cradle of Filth (new COF)IF you want some sick "Slow" Belphegor check out Blutstrum Eroitika on Pestapolkyspe VI!...Overall not a great "complete" effort for Belphegor, I would only say its a bit above average, from a band who is much better then some of the slop on Bondage Goat Zombie. Still, there are still some tracks here worth checking out

Belphegor just keep on improving! Since their album Lucifer incestus, and up till this,there has been nothing but incredible and melodic death/black metal masterpieces, I can not compare them to anyone, these guys hold a unique style that is simply addictive!This album has some songs that just take me away to some dark place from where I dont wish to return, especially the second track "I am sin/Veneratio diaboli"..! It doesnt get any more unholy and melodic than this.Its a must.

After their last record, Bondage Goat Zombie, I certified myself as a true fan of this band, but this is a downgrade from that release, and the one before that as well. This album doesn't suck but it seems rushed. The songwriting isn't quite as solid as before, but I will not give up on this band...they kick ass. I can at least say this for them; they are more brutal than ever with this record. Very fast, lot's of blast beats, good production.

Let me start off by saying that I love Belphegor. I was really excited to get this cd..... and was let down. They really don't captivate the listener as much as their other albums(Lucifer Incestus, Goatreich-Fleshcult, Bondage Goat Zombie). The music isn't bad, but the songs on Hexenwahn seem a little redundant. There are really no songs on this album that jump out at you. The riffs and song structures are nothing new and nothing that great. I would recommend their other albums. Hopefully the next Belphegor album will be better.

There seems to be some glitch w/the reviews here, as the reviews before mine are for Bondage Goat Zombie. Anyway the band just released that album a little over a yr ago and now they are back w/another full length. Walpurgis Rites: Hexenwahn see the band continuing the trend of blending death/black metal w/the same crisp production as the last 2 cd's. The cd blasts out the starting gates w/the title track and it's an amazingly brutal track. Next up is the I am Sin song which clocks in over 7min. This is a great song w/a killer riff, melodies and solos. Than comes hail the new flesh. This song is another face kicker and the last 10 seconds is like one of the best most pounding endings of any song I've heard in a while. They have a video for the song der geistertreiber. The video is ridiculously cheesy and bad, but funny. The song itself is a departure for the band and sees them playing a song more suited for a Rammstein cd, w/industrial and bass lines throughout, quite a good song though. Missing here are the chanting/droning vocals that Helmuth incorporates throughout his releases, and I really miss those parts, they were killer and creepy. I find this cd great, but I was expecting more, especially after last yr's amazing Bondage Goat Zombie. I think the band came back a little too quick w/this release and should have spent another yr crafting this. But all in all I have been listening to this alot, due to the fact that it is such a strong release and supremely brutal, I just think it was maybe a little rushed. The cd cover is very creepy and the lyrics are the same perverse and blasphemous kind that the band is known for. All in all this is a solid 4.5 for me and may make my top 10 list this year.

This album pretty picks up where "Goastreich Fleishcult" and "Pestapocalypse" left off, although with some ocassional new ideas here and there. Blazing speed, crushing riffs, and Helmuth's unholy sounding vocals are still prominent on this release. If you like Belphegor's previous offerings, then you won't be dissappointed.