Samael – Hegemony

[schema type=”review” name=”Samael – Hegemony” description=”Label: Napalm Records” author=”Sabine van Gameren” pubdate=”2017-10-13″ ]The world around Samael has been quiet for the past years. But this year they are breaking the silence and come with a brand new release called “Hegemony”. It is available now.

“Lux Mundi” was quite some years ago, but with a new album in our hands perhaps they surprise us again. Yet, the album does not stray too far from your expectations. The band stays with what they have done before. Maybe the most close to the “Passage” album it is. The aggressive touch is there, maybe they did take it up one notch but if you ask whether this is shockingly different: no. Yet, who waited long enough for it may be satisfied. The Swiss guys have layered up thick and created a massive sound, something that drags you into the release. One thing that speaks against this release is that there could have been a bit more variation in the songs. It is a lot of the same and it takes quite a while before you get surprised with some change in the template.

Altogether this “Hegemony” is a nice one for those who awaited it long time. It is a nice album. If it brings something new to your collection: no, the band really did not stray too far and even within the album you will get the feeling you have heard it before. That is a bit disappointing, but furthermore it is nice enough.

Line up:
Vorph – Vocals, Guitars
Xy – Keyboards, Programming
Makro – Guitars
Drop – Bass

01. Hegemony 02. Samael 03. Angel Of Wrath 04. Rite Of Renewal 05. Red Planet 06. Black Supremacy 07. Murder Or Suicide 08. This World 09. Against All Enemies 10. Land Of The Living 11. Dictate Of Transparency 12. Helter Skelter 13. Storm Of Fire [bonus]

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