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Scourge of Malice

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I stumbled onto this band by accident, u know how it's set up here u type in a band takes u to there page then recommends 5 other bands similiar that u might like that's how I stumbled onto this band , and god i wish i stumbled onto them a few years ago, this Cd is a Diamond in the rough of this type or any type of metal, its heavy, it switches from singing or growling,lol whatever u like to call it and go seamlessly into just instramental's at just right parts, i just getting into black metal kinda new to it i think it's the last realm of metal i havn't listened to yet, not cause the genre stinks because i've been listening to the wrong bands, in the last 2 weeks i found these guys and another (Symphonic Black Metal) band called Dark Fortress and both of these bands play amazing music, i've been iffy about delving into the black metal genre but after listening to this cd and some of Dark Fortress's Cd's i hope i didn't set my standard's to high and hopefully it's not all down hill after these 2 bands, but thanx to these to band's, blackmetal might have a life in my cd bookcase yet. that's all just go and get this and u will love every second of it as i have and these other reviewers have.

Graveworm is highly overlooked for somereason. I guess you could call them symphonic/gothic death metal.
The production on this album is exceptionally good, you can tell they spend a lot of effort on this, even the booklet is fancied up.
The 2 things that stand out the most in this album are the vocals which are precisely executed, I've never heard someone doing death growls that are in key, except for on this cd. Also the vocalist has amazing sustinence. The other thing that stands out are the synth arrangements, beautifully done. This band doesnt skimp, they use real violins and other classical instruments on occasion along with the sythesizer.
The songs arn't the fastest you will hear but they contain amazing power.
All in all this is one of the best metal cds I own.

I don't even know where to begin with this album... This is easily another one of those albums that deserves about 6,000 stars out of 5. I enjoy every song just about as much as I enjoy listening to Stratovarius and Nightwish (my 2 favorite bands). The CD starts with an atmospheric intro that is about a minute and a half long, then kicks off into songs mostly over 6 minutes long. At the beginning of the second song, you'll hear keyboards as if it was another intro, then some hardcore growling. One of the most exciting parts about this CD is that there are black metal growls AND death metal grunts! Hearing both makes you think that you are listening to doom metal, like Tristania. Graveworm even uses violins in this album! The 3rd track on the album is one of my favorite black metal songs of all time. I can't help but get into it every time I listen to it. However, I can't say that it is the sole reason I listen to the album. I look forward to every song one at a time. The 4th song (5th track) is instrumental and is some sort of dedication. The first 3 or so minutes of it are all acoustic guitars. Track 7 is the longest song on the album. Actually, it is a cover of the Iron Maiden song - Fear of the Dark. Track 9 is another little instrumental thing that leads wonderfully into the closing track. The beginning to the last song is extremely brutal, but yet still beautiful.

I don't know how Graveworm does it. This album, to me, ranks up there with Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Emperor's material. Every song on Scourge of Malice is so incredibly atmospheric, and you'll love it no matter what mood you're in. I still cannot get over the DOMINATING keyboards that are all over this album. The important thing to remember is that the keys don't hog space. You'll only hear them while the other instruments still stand out. No one sound EVER drowns the other sounds out - even the extreme vocalist. The bass sound in some of the songs almost sounds as if it was of lower quality, but it really isn't. It quite honestly fits in better than a normal bass sound would. Earlier I mentioned violins... they fill the last minute and a half or so of the opening song, kind of like the way The Sins of thy Beloved uses violins when it's not during a solo. To some degree, the heavier parts of this album remind me of Agathodaimon. I can also tell you that I would recommend Graveworm to someone who likes softer metal. Actually, I would recommend Graveworm to everybody! This is my favorite black metal album (I have about 25) and I just can't help but love it. Again, any fan of beautiful music (or someone looking for all the Iron Maiden covers they can get their hands on) should at least give this album a try. Easily an album that deserves 5 stars. Till next time.

This is the best album GRAVEWORM HAS EVER RELEASED!!!!
The best keyboard work i have ever heard!!!!
Symphonic Black Metal At ITS BEST!!!
and..... NO FURTHUR COMMENTS!!!!!
TO ALL METAL HEADS: IF YOU DONT HAVE THIS ALBUM BUY IT NOW!!!!

there is no justice in this world!you can imagine,the last review was 2004 and here in 2007,i am apealing to metal community to listen to this and discover what you have been missing.why is this band not being talked about?it has not left my set since november last year.i no longer buy cds by majority reviews,great melodic metal/black/death gems i enjoy thesedays are reviewed by between 7 - 20 reviewers.karma,amon amarth,insomium etc.give scourge of malice a listen and you will be caught in the web!!!

...not to forget the cover of Iron Maiden's "Fear of the Dark"!! With a cello!!! And growl!! One of the best covers ever made! Beautiful album.

The band reminded me of a really nice mix between Naglfar, Amorphis ("Tales..." era), Cradle Of Filth and Crematory. The good thing is: all these elements are not just thrown in, the way many young bands do it. It seems like Graveworm had done their homework and picked the best from all the above-mentioned bands. Highly recommended not only to Black Metal maniacs, but to everyone who's into quality Heavy metal.

Although this album is not currently known to have inspired other artists, I would still be comfortable saying it is one of the milestones in Black Metal music. As most tracks are good, you will have a hard time choosing your favorite one, which will be made up for by the good time you will have listening to the album. While most other albums are not _at_all_ worth the price you pay for them, this one, along with only a few others, is _barely_.