Hecatomb - Empire Of No Emperor

Review by Mirjam Adolphi

Empire of No Emperor, the latest album from Hecatomb, is a thunderous and unrelenting onslaught of black metal fury. From the opening track "The Plague of God" to the closing moments of "The Last Breath of the Dying Sun," the band delivers a blistering display of raw aggression and technical precision.

The guitar work is particularly impressive, with intricate riffs and blistering solos that weave in and out of the relentless blast beats and double bass drumming. The vocals, too, are a standout feature of the album, with a range of guttural growls and shrieks that perfectly complement the ferocity of the music.

Despite the unrelenting intensity of the album, there are moments of atmospheric beauty that provide a welcome respite from the chaos. The haunting piano interlude in "The Blackened Sun" and the melancholic acoustic guitar in "The Last Breath of the Dying Sun" are particularly effective in this regard.

Summary by Mirjam Adolphi

Empire of No Emperor is a stunning achievement for Hecatomb, and a must-listen for fans of black metal. It is a testament to the band's skill and dedication to the genre, and a powerful statement of their place at the forefront of the modern black metal scene.