Reinkaos

Dissection | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 16, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: The End Records
• ASIN: B000F9T6K6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #37,945 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #77 in Music > World Music > Europe > Scandinavia > Sweden

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I can't wait for the singer to get out of prison so this band can release more albums!

Product Description

DISSECTION, the legendary Swedish underground metal pioneers triumphantly return to the metal scene on May 16th, 2006 with the release of `REINKAOS', and album regarded by the band as a work of Sonic Black Magic. The ritualistic and black magical work on `REINKAOS,'which has taken 11 years to conduct as well as 11 months in the recording studio, has in the long hard road to manifestation been steadily accompanied with constant struggle, internal and external turbulence. Through all that has happened occult practice, murder sentences, scandals, Satanic crimes, media boycott and censorship, violence, death and chaos finally `REINKAOS'is ready to be unleashed! We have invested our souls in this album, gone through fire and brimstone to make everything work , says singer and guitarist Jon N”dtveidt. Black Horizon Music (via The End Records in North America) will also re-release extended versions of the band's back catalogue including the classics `The Somberlain'(1993) and `Storm of the Light's Bane' (1995). A documentary film about DISSECTION, the legendary Swedish underground metal pioneers triumphantly return to the metal scene on May 16th, 2006 with the release of `REINKAOS', and album regarded by the band as a work of Sonic Black Magic. The ritualistic and black magical work on `REINKAOS,'which has taken 11 years to conduct as well as 11 months in the recording studio, has in the long hard road to manifestation been steadily accompanied with constant struggle, internal and external turbulence. Through all that has happened - occult practice, murder sentences, scandals, Satanic crimes, media boycott and censorship, violence, death and chaos - finally `REINKAOS'is ready to be unleashed! "We have invested our souls in this album, gone through fire and brimstone to make everything work", says singer and guitarist Jon N”dtveidt. Black Horizon Music (via The End Records in North America) will also re-release extended versions of the band's back catalogue including the classics `The Somberlain'(1993) and `Storm of the Light's Bane' (1995). A documentary film about Dissection is currently in the making.

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Comeback of Different Sorts., August 7, 2006

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p_drl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reinkaos (Audio CD)

To say the least, there are still shockwaves running through the metal community about this album. But honestly, it's not like we weren't given a heads-up. The "Maha Kali" release gave us a big hint as to which direction Jon was headed in with his songwriting.

Not surprisingly though, people freaked when this album came out. Those expecting a second "Storm of the Light's Bane" were treated to something radically different. Dissection now play a very dark and sinister type of melodic death metal, but nothing close to In Flames, as some have stated. (Though I will say, a few riffs from this album would have fit perfectly on their 1998 album Whoracle.) There are no blastbeats or 8-minute "epics." The sound here is more streamlined, and most of the songs rely more on solid guitar-oriented songwriting and a sinister atmosphere than the black metal norm.

I will say that this album is definitely easier to get into on a musical level than previous Dissection albums. "Starless Aeon" and "God of Forbidden Light" are straight-up catchy, and "Xeper I Set" will grab some unexpecting listeners with its thrashy demeanor. Jon's vocals seem more restrained here, but seem to work within the context of the music. The drumming is simplistic and fitting, but never becomes stale or boring. Production overall is pretty good, even if it's a bit too sterile and digital. The guitar tone is crisp and the leads, solos, and harmonies cut through the mix when they need to.

My favorite thing about "Reinakos" would have to be the lyrics. Jon's long-time affiliation with the MLO comes through here, with invocations in other tongues to the gods of chaos and other things such as anti-cosmic philosophy. It may come off as pretentious at first, but soon you'll find yourself chanting "Dies Irae, Dies Illa, Solvet Cosmos Infavilla!" sooner than you think.

Even if this album sounds a bit dated, it is a solid comeback for one of extreme metal's most signifigant bands.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Who cares if it's a departure, it's an excellent METAL album!, March 9, 2007

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Triumph - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reinkaos (Audio CD)

A well crafted, well executed, well produced, and all around excellent album. This is NOT the Dissection of yore, nor should it be expected to be. To say that a man should serve 7 years in prison and emerge unchanged would be folly, and the music is as much of a reflection of that as anything. The biggest departure of this album from the previous albums has got to be the sound quality. Absolutely top notch, and it gives the recording a whole new sheen. I'd imagine that if this were recorded in a similar style as Storm, then you would see entirely different opinions in the reviews. Favorite tracks of the album are the title track "Reinkaos", the epilogue "Maha Kali," and "Beyond the Horizon," but they are all quality tracks without a one to be skipped over. If you like old Dissection, you may or may not like this album. But if you like METAL, then you will most likely enjoy this recording for its own merits.

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Different but excellent, May 23, 2006

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Bodom J (Bethpage, TN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reinkaos (Audio CD)

after two amazing black metal albums, dissection singer/guitarplayer/mastermind goes to jail for murder because he is, quite frankly, an idiot of the highest order. Though I believe someone is up above, i'm not religious so I could care less about his satanic views, they mean nothing to me. What I do like is the top notch music and vocals. Obviously, prison changed this dude's musical views. So he takes dissection from a black metal band to a melodic death metal band thingy. The result is spectatcular to say the least. I can see why fans would be dissapointed as it's just a total depature from their original sound but I think it's just as good as their other stuff. The melodies on this album, the music itself, it's epic beyond belief. The guitar solos are amazing and the vocals, while not as harsh as their older stuff, are clear and precise. The production adds to the sound, this album sounds IMMENSE. The drumming is outstanding as well.