Order of Apollyon, 'Word,' 'Never' -- New Songs
Posted on Mar 18th 2010 8:00PM by Jon Wiederhorn
Comments
Wearing shirts by Hellhammer and other essential extreme metal bands, and featuring deviant black metal producer BST on vocals (ex-Aborted, Aosoth) along with former members of Aborted (drummer Daniel Wilding), Cradle of Filth (guitarist James McIlroy) and Akercocke (bassist Peter Benjamin), the guys in Order of Apollyon sure seem like children of the black. Even when they describe the band on their MySpace as "a musical covenant," adding, "the message is profoundly religious and adheres to strict paramilitary imagery while the music draws from elements of the ambient martial scene," you can imagine an aesthetic similar to that of Swedish black metal pioneers Marduk.
However, investigate further into the manifesto of the cryptic U.K.-based band, and it becomes unclear whether these guys were sent to steal souls or save them.
"The cult of Apollyon is set on disseminating the message of our God, the Supreme Being," the band said. "It will drive the masses to accept the indubitable domination of the Holy Spirit and to repent their sins before the impending Judgment. The disloyal scum shall writhe in eternal suffering, while a chosen elite shall bathe in glory and rapture. Unconditional devotion is the key."
After listening to the two songs they've posted on their MySpace, 'Word' and 'Never,' we're as unclear as ever about their mission, but the songs do rip.
The band will unleash its full wrath with the release of its first album later on April 26 in Europe and later this Spring in North America. The record features guest appearances by members of Keep of Kalessin and Ataeus.
All the AOL Music info you want to know
Birdman Welcomes Paris Hilton to Cash…
The BoomboxJason Merritt | Bryan Bedder, Getty Images Some hungry rappers are probably angry…
Toby Keith Returns to Help Family,…
The BootRick Diamond, Getty Images Toby Keith had just flown from Oklahoma to Nashville…
Kenny Chesney Joins Music and Memory…
The BootKevork Djansezian, Getty Images Kenny Chesney has joined a campaign to supply…
Taylor Swift Dominates at 2013 Billboard Music Awards
Tim McGraw's 'Superstar Summer Night' Special to Air May 19
Carrie Underwood 'Goats' Hunter Hayes With Blown Away Tour Prank
Beyonce Releases New Anthem, 'Grown Woman'
Blake Shelton Will Return for Season 5 of 'The Voice'
PHOTOS: This Is The Best Response To Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries We've Seen Yet
Tim McGraw Stops Atlanta Show to Help Ailing Fan
PHOTOS: Tornado Aftermath Leaves Trail Of Destruction
Jennifer Hudson Performs 'Inseparable' With 'American Idol' Winner Candice Glover
Who Won 'DWTS'?
Toby Keith Says His Hometown of Moore, Oklahoma 'Will Perservere' After Deadly Tornado
Rescuers Continue Search For Tornado Survivors
Kellie Pickler Named 'Dancing With the Stars' Champion
Wolf Blitzer's Embarrassing Moment With Tornado Survivor
Miguel and Fan Are 'Okay' After Crazy Kick at 2013 Billboard Music Awards
WATCH: Mom's Emotional Reunion With Son After Tornado
Grossed Out Student Finds "Worm" In His McMuffin
JODI ARIAS WANTS LIFE
Tornadoes Strike Oklahoma
White Father Allegedly Suspected Of Kidnapping Biracial Daughters
CBS Reporter's Grave Allegations
15 Incredible Cat Photobombs
Singer Sues McDonald's, Claims Chicken Sandwich Incident Ruined Her Voice
Oklahoma Senators Face Difficult Options On Disaster Relief
PHOTOS: Tornado Devastates Moore, Oklahoma
WATCH: Tornado Victim Finds Dog During CBS Interview
Mila Kunis And Ashton Kutcher Put Their Romance On Display
Justin Bieber BOOED While Accepting Award
CBS Pulls 'Mike & Molly' Tornado-Set Finale
Taylor Swift Makes Her Best Face Yet ...
OUCH: Singer Jumps, Lands On Fan's Neck
PORK BELLY: OJ Can't Get Enough Beans
Guess Who?
