Top Bar
Musique Machine Logo Home ButtonReviews ButtonArticles ButtonBand Specials ButtonAbout Us Button
SearchGo Down
Search for  
With search mode in section(s)
And sort the results by
show articles written by  
 Review archive:  # a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Obscure Anachronism - Metanoia [World Terror Committee - 2011]

Obscure Anachronism are an Austrian black metal band, and "Metanoia" is their second full length. As they mention in the booklet, "Metanoia" is inspired by Greek philosophic concepts, mainly focusing of letting material things behind and annihilating the perception of oneself. It sounds like stuff legendary harsh noise wall artist Vomir would be into, and it's certainly an interesting thematic - which can't be said for the vast majority of metal albums out there.

First track "Ahamkara Defeated" starts with primitive drumming and rumbling, chanting Indian-sounding vocals. I guess you can't go wrong with that! After a minute of excellent introduction, the song switches to dissonant yet traditional black metal. Vocals are intelligible for once, and very well implemented in the mass of noise. Lyrics are seemingly inspired by the Aghori, Indian ascetics that feast on corpses and live in complete filth.

Second track "Gaze Beyond" indulges in more simple and jarring guitar structures, paired by aggressive and un-harmonious vocals and a powerful rhythmic section. The rest of the album follows the same trail, with the occasional and very welcome resurgence of tribal drumming, creepy synth and chanting vocals.

The use of vocals, the quality of sound and the bizarre riffs reminded me of experimental black metal acts like Deathspell Omega, but Obscure Anachronism somehow manage to feel more "traditional". The will to experiment, explore and go beyond the black metal matter is definitely there, but the Austrians wear their roots on their skin. I must say that I liked this feeling of old and new. "Metanoia" managed to keep my attention up and made me long for more. In conclusion: keep an eye on this band!

Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5Rating: 4 out of 5

Nicola Vinciguerra
Latest Reviews

Obscure Anachronism - Metanoia
Obscure Anachronism are an Austrian black metal band, and "Metanoia" is their second full length. As they mention in the booklet, "Metanoia" is inspired by G...
110725   Alternative TV - Direct Actio...
110725   Theme - Meditations on Space,...
110725   Pitchshifter - Peel Sessions...
100725   John Scott - Symptoms OST
100725   Torsofuck - Feasting On Carve...
100725   Dachra - Dachra(VOD)
100725   Transmission - Transmission( ...
100725   Up! - Up!( Blu Ray)
100725   Jack The Ripper - Jack The Ri...
090725   A Day At The Beach - A Day A...
Latest Articles

Matthew Holmes - Of razor-sharp t...
It’s fair to say the Sharksploitation genre is often tried, tested, and to be honest, tired. Fear Below is a 2025 Australian film that tries to do some...
180625   Matthew Holmes - Of razor-sha...
280525   The Residents - Visits From T...
090525   Ennaytch - Of walls, abused ...
150425   Dead, Dead Swans interview - ...
110325   Sebastian Tomb - Walls of unb...
040225   Alien Sex Fiend - Possessed B...
231224   Best Of 2024 - Music, Sound &...
191224   Splintered - Somewhere Betwee...
031224   Shane Ryan-Reid - Coerced and...
221024   Whore’s Breath - life’s h...
Go Up
(c) Musique Machine 2001 -2025. Twenty four years of true independence!! Mail Us at questions=at=musiquemachine=dot=comBottom