Review by JD on March 29, 2011.

Being impressed is getting harder to come by these days for me. I always look for those golden bands that really do knock my socks off, but that sort of reaction comes around fewer and fewer times now. Greece’s Septic Flesh has impressed me on a few occasions - now with hearing their 2008 release "Communion"... I find myself smiling.

Under the heading of Atmospheric Death Metal Septic Flesh is a perfect band for just such a term. With unmistakeable quality of having such a brutal sound that is infused with such a huge amounts of pure talent and a mound of energy as well this Greeks will not be ignored or looked over. Reminding me sort of Cradle Of Filth but having the explosive dynamic of Cannibal Corpse - the band certainly has the might.

Songs like the ruthless riffing of 'Anubis' to the all out aggression fuelled of 'We, The Gods' showcase so very clear the massive amounts of that talent that Septic Flesh sports. This band is progressive as any out there, but they are fortified with this ceratin power that not many matches. They are pure musicians playing some of the most gigantic sounding Death Metal.

I always say that talent cannot be ever ignored, no matter what the medium is. Septic Flesh is a band that clearly makes that point so obvious, yet still gets overlooked. With Style, Aggression, Speed, Heavy and 100% Attitude, these guys are a metal fans ultimate dream, and the world needs to get septic, and enjoy the flesh.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 8.5
Atmosphere: 9
Production: 8
Originality:8
Overall: 8.5

Rating: 8.4 out of 10

Review by JD on April 28, 2010.

I have been not completely liking the newer formats of Black Metal that has been released lately. It seems almost, boring and not too original... but then a band comes along that not only has a very clearly Old School vibe, but adding in this sort of feel of freshness to the music that makes me excited as hell. Austria’s Ewig Frost (Eternal Frost translated into English) is just that sort of band.

Mixing the classic sound of metal, with the punk aspect... they are really paying homology to the originators of the genre (Venom, Bathory and ect). Clawing guitars and heavy bass and drums (F, bass, D on drums) stoke the hellish fires to a new level of pure metallic blasphemy, while the growling and spitting guttural vocals of frontman (N, guitars and vocs) spout the clear message of the Dark Lord better than any have heard.
As EPs go, this is one that is the exception to my rule. I hate EPs because it teases us... but like on occasion, I love the tease. The Ep is short, but it is nasty brutal music that is bundled up and put out there for the world to take heed... this is a perfect example that power and strength and intelligence do come in smaller packages.

It is a privilege to hear Ewig Frost can do the Old School thing, yet manage to make the music they have so fresh and scare many Christians in the process. I love this band so much that it is a total pleasure to review a band like this. This particular release has completely restored my (Blackened) faith in the state of BM, and rejuvenated the genre as well. Me thinks I will press play again, and enjoy!!

Categorical Rating Breakdown　

Musicianship: 9
Atmosphere: 9
Production: 9
Originality: 9
Overall: 9

Rating: 9.0 out of 10