Tidfall - Instinct Gate
Nuclear Blast, 2001
7.5/10
Vincent Eldefors
The
Norwegian black metal band Tidfall was formed as early as 1992 but it
wasn't until last year that they released their first album "Circular
Supremacy". Some of you probably think something like "just another Norwegian
black metal band that sounds the same as everyone else". This album does
have similarities to several other Norwegian acts - the melodies sometimes
sound a little like the last Old Man's Child album and there is also a
Dimmu Borgir feeling hanging over the album thanks to the great synth
works from Aftaneldr. The vocals are however more death metal sounding
and quite good. Even though there is nothing ground-breaking or completely
unique about the music of Tidfall their music is wonderfully intense,
violent, furious and above all creative and well-performed. Now that several
of the bands from the black metal explosion in the late 90's are beginning
to retire or change style we need to see some new bright stars rising
and Tidfall might very well be one of them. Tidfall brings out the best
of Norwegian black metal and they do it real well.
Song listing:
1. Children Of Man
2. The Empire Of The Pleasures Of Flesh
3. My Wrathful Eyes
4. Prophecy Horizon
5. Mind Raper
6. The Key To The Instinct Gate
7. For What The Flesh Holds
8. Domination Complete
Playing time: 42.09
Song listing:
1. Children Of Man
2. The Empire Of The Pleasures Of Flesh
3. My Wrathful Eyes
4. Prophecy Horizon
5. Mind Raper
6. The Key To The Instinct Gate
7. For What The Flesh Holds
8. Domination Complete
Playing time: 42.09
