Avernus – “…Of the Fallen”
This is quite different from the AVERNUS “Sadness” demo, so if you are expecting the exact same sound, forget it. But keep an open mind, although different from past recordings, this is an excellent CD! As a comparison, I’d say this sounds like a cross between The Prophetess, and the songs from the “Sadness” demo. But you’d really have to hear it for yourself. Rick McCoy sings rather than growls the lyrics, and has a very fine voice I might add. There are also lovely female accompanying vocals, plenty of synth, and the excellence in lyrics and music that I have come to expect from AVERNUS. Oh yeah, and the CD and cover slip design are neato too! All in all, I’d totally recommend this to anyone with an ear for gothic sounds. This is already one of my favorites for 97, check it out!