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Those Who Have Risen

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Acheron is one of the few Black-Death Metal bands that are TRUE SATANISTS. Rev. Vincent Crowley has never used Satanic imagery simply to sell records, unlike other bands. Acheron's music has always been real and even atmospheric in a way. Acheron's first few albums were mostly dealing with topics such as Black Masses, Demonic Posession, and the like. I always sort of imagined Acheron's music as sort of the soundtrack to "The Satanic Bible". But now we have this latest release from them entitled "Those who have Risen" which was inspired by the teachings of the Temple of the Vampire. There also seems to be some similarity between "Risen's" lyrics and the "Necronomicon" book. Now the music. This album has everything that one could expect from Acheron, but with improvement in song structure and sound. Keyboards are used in almost every song, adding to the powerful melodies already being laid down by guitars, drums, bass, etc. This is most definitely one of the most original albums that I've ever heard. This album also features guest appearances by George Fisher(Cannibal Corpse) and David Vincent(ex-Morbid Angel, currently in Genitorturers). An interesting note is that Rev. Vincent Crowley, aside from already being a priest in the Church of Satan, is an initiate in the priesthood of Ur. All in all, this is probably Acheron's best work to date. If you like original, intelligent MUSIC, then you should give this album a chance. Rege Satanas!

This album is like no others. I don't really care for any of Acheron's past music, but this is much different than anything they have done in the past. Acheron's sound is usually just straight forward slow grinding Death Metal with nothing special to add to the genre. TWHR is a very dark, melodic and evil album with lot's of slower haunting passages and has at least three different Metal genre's all in one. Vincent has a deep and understandable vocal sound that only he can make. It's one of those albums that kicks you in the groin right from the get go and keeps growing on you with every listen. The music played here is just very Serene Death Metal with a touch of Black Metal. The drums being played on TWHR are incredible. This album is all about Vampirism and blood being the LIFEFORCE. It's awesome!

"True vampirism is beyond the Hollywood aesthetics that filmmakers like to portray. In reality, it is an ancient form of magick and manipulation that predates all known religions. Yes, vampires do exist! So sacrifice your lifeforce unto us as you listen to our musical conjuration. You know you must!"
~ The Rev. Vincent Crowley {Maylos} XXXII A.S.

Rex Diabolos Church's "Satan III" masterpiece graces the cover of this magnificent musickal opus, icrca XXXIII Anno Satanas, spawned of sanguinous contemplation. There are liner notes included herein, elucidating some of the basic principles & philosophies of The Temple of The Vampire, including The Dayside, Nightside, & Twilight perception / states of being. This is the premise of "Those Who Have Risen", & being that I Am a fantom of Vampire lore Myself, as well as a member of both organizations involved in this project, I was extremely pleasantly delighted also to discover that one of My favorite groups is integrating this theme.

The musick is comprised of soundscapes which descend into Hell with the heavist grinds of the guitars, & unto a simultaneous ascencion to the thunderous black clouds with the strains of mighty string & organ materializations, leaving one in various stages of euphoria. Of special note, the introductory opus entitled "Nosferatu Prelude" which is quite haunting, & perfectly integratable into one's rituals & vampiric persuits. Inside, a vampire's rictus greets you with extended fangs {HP Gilmore?}, & a dark beauty grasps a ceremonial dagger - she also poses within the CD booklet with Rev. Vincent Crowley {Maylos}. Overall, a splendid manifestation from The Abyss of Nightmares, conjured powerfully by Satan's minstrels.

For those who have never listened to Acheron, this is definitely the CD to start out with. So far, this is their best album. The keyboards blend in with the guitars flawlessly, and are a great accent rather than drowning everything out. If you have already listened to this album, check out the backwards talking on track 99. For those who don't have a computer with a program like Sound Recorder, he is saying: "No God, no Heaven or Hell, just the reality of Life and Death. Sacrifice your Lifeforce to, we, the Kindred. Hail Tiamat! Tiamat is Satan! Satan is Tiamat! Hail Satan!" Buy this now!

This is truly a brilliant album from Acheron. Many people think Acheron sold out after Lex Talionis, but I feel they have progressed greatly. It still bothers me that this band gets no respect. I have been a fan since 1992. This album shows a very different side of the band. Rather than a straight forward "Satan" album, you get a dark melodic creepy album of amazingly crafted songs. When this album came out in 1998 it was lost in the shuffle with a [bad] label, no promotion and no touring. The album begins with the usual Acheron into found on albums past, but to my pleasant surprise gone were the intros to EVERY song. The first song kicks in w/incredible double bass from Nile/Angelcorpse drummer Tony Laureano. The album takes you through a dark journey on songs like "Hekal Tiamat" and "Lifeforce" which features George Fisher from Cannibal Corpse. Then on to my favorite Acheron song of all time "Final Harvest" w/an amazing guitar solo in the neo-classical vein of Yngwie, on this track features the infamous David Vincent of Morbid Angel/Terrorizer fame lending his clean vocals. The musicianship on this album is incredible. All the songs are catchy with a more mature lyrical base. If you are a fan of Goth/Black/Death Metal than this is a must have for any fan. It is almost criminal how underrated this album is! This CD will be well worth your money!

This is freakin' awesomE. Intro by Peter Gilmore oF Church of Satan. Draconis Blackthorne was righT about this. Melodic keyboards. Reveals rituals of The Temple of the VampirE. Kind of Like a Sarolta DeFaltay BooK: Takes you into outer Frickin' (Draconis rockS..)space. Frick' mans go Buy thiS..(Love..) VaneS.