Uniquely, Volcano designates the first album from one of black metal's elite to be released on a major label (Capitol in Europe; Cradle of Filth's Damnation and a Day would be released several months later on Sony) -- not that Satyricon altered their method of attack much on this, their fifth full-length. In fact, there's little room for compromise within the hoary depths of the genre, unless the tempered use of blastbeats, solid production values, and occasional streamlined song struc...   [ read more ]

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Satyricon celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2002 with the ten-song Ten Horns - Ten Diadems retrospective, compiling tracks from its four full-length releases and three EPs, as well as a cut from forthcoming 2003 platter, Volcano. So while Norwegian black metal diehards will already possess most of Satyricon's output, Ten Horns - Ten Diadems is still a worthy addition to one's extreme metal collection: three crusty oldies ("Dominions of Satyricon," "Night of Divine Power," and {...   [ read more ]

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A Meat Beat Manifesto album is a special thing, since it usually manages to encompass the styles of other acts while still having a distinct voice of its own. Satyricon features the sample-trippy goofiness of the Orb, the sharp, rock-flavored house of the Chemical Brothers, the streamlined trance of Orbital, and the well-oiled angst of Nine Inch Nails, and that's just for starters. Long-term frontman Jack Dangers truly has a producer's ear, which gives his blend of dance music...   [ read more ]

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