Review by Lynxie on April 17, 2022.

Now, this band has popped up on my recommendation list for quite a few times now, but I hadn't bothered to check them out until this release. Mainly because this was released on the same date as Dreamtale's latest album and I find the Finnish masters' release a bit of a disappointment. And bloody hell, by contrast this made "Everlasting Flame" sound even worse even though the two were, stylistically speaking, fundamentally different. And knowing my taste? Of course this one suits me far better.

Though Trick Or Treat started originally as a Helloween tribute band, and despite the fact that they'd never totally thrown off that influence ( I mean, which Europower managed that anyways?), this opus is definitely as enjoyable as it can get, and, of course, verily old school. The typical orchestral intros worked well to start that Halloween vibe by repeating the classic rhyme "trick or treat, trick or treat, give me something good to eat''. Then the title track jumped on with all the double bass drumming, fast trilling guitar riffs, highly infectious and upbeat chorus you can ask for in the genre. This might as well be released back in the 90s.The resemblance ran all the way from Helloween to Freedom Call. I mean, just listen to that little groovy verse as well as the over-the-top chorus in 'Crazy'. If you don't want to sing along I suggest you try another genre. Now, one of my favorite tracks on the LP is definitely 'Escape From Reality'. When the riff starts with quite the 'Eagles Fly Free' energy followed by shredding solo, I knew I was gonna love this one. The banging rhythm doesn't disappoint either. Generally I'm here for the speed, but the mid-paced rockers 'Peter Pan Syndrome (Keep Alive)' and 'April' actually sound quite... touching. Of course, Conti's voice is part of the reason why those two worked for me, but I like the whole swing feeling of the song too. Also, nothing can bring the album round to a nicer end than a bloody 11-min epic with all the energy of a simpler and more vocal-dominant Gamma Ray.

If you prefer Italian symphonic power along the line of Rhapsody then I wouldn't recommend this to you, but if you like the more simple and catchy yet also heavier German side of the genre, then try this by all means. And obviously, I'll stick with the old school stuff and call this a masterpiece.

Highlights: 'Creepy Symphony', 'Crazy', 'Escape From Reality', 'Falling Over The Rainbow', 'The Power Of Grayskull'

Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Review by JD on August 22, 2010.

Melodic Black Metal is somewhat of troubled sort of thing when it all comes down to it. It is either done right and it agrees with your darkened souls or it is so bad that you want to run away screaming and vanish into oblivion of a bottomless abyss. Finnish act The Wargasm now boldly enters the Melodic Black Metal arena to stand and be counted. Let us see if we let them live or if they can be left to die in that arena.

With six members in the group, it seems that the band is going for that big sound that Black Metal needs in it’s infernal heart. They succeeded and then some to bring the darkness out and I hear a very slight influence of Viking Metal at moments, which only adds to the power this band has. It seems to melt together, and bring the dark majesty of it all flow out effortlessly.

Strong song structures and impressive lyrics makes "Holocaust Internalium" one effective album, one that every good Christian will explode into hellfire and consumed by it on just listening to it. I would pick the best tracks to tell you about, but there are so many that I will just have to let you readers pick it up the CD and hear it for yourselves.

The Wargasm is one in a million band, showing that BM is a genre that is always been underestimated even in the world of metal. With power and passion like this, more mainstream bands needs to take a page from them the band is the real deal.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

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

Rating: 8.8 out of 10