Seth – La Morsure du Christ

Releasedate: 07-05-2021
Label: Season of Mist
 

Seth is Franch Black metal formation that is formed in 1995. The band is currently releasing their new album “La Morsure du Christ”.

Looking at the tracklist is giving even the people with a limited knowledge of the French language an idea of what this album is about. “Métal Noir”, “Ex-Cathédrale”, “Le Triomphe de Lucifer”, indicate the band is not too keen on religion to say the least. A burning Notre Dame on the cover is also hinting in that direction obviously.

The lineup of the band has not been the most stable one but it seems like they have gathered in a group that suit together well. Where the lyrics and the themes are key for the experience of this release, the instrumental surroundings are suitable for the atmosphere and brought skillfully.
The atmosphere the band sets is quite melodic and give space for the lyrics to tell the story. As French is not my native language and since I don’t speak it daily, which I assume counts for most of you, I here and there consulted with a colleague who studied French as a language and uses it daily and that lead to a better understanding than I had at first, so it is recommendable to look into them deeper for the full experience.

The songs are all connected to eachother, the album therefore is best listened as a whole. If you are looking for a highlight on this release I would look at “Le Triomphe de Lucifer”. It is a well-balanced track that summarizes the album, the way the songs are structured and how the melodics are embedded within the devilish sounds surrounding it.

Seth has made themselves quite a name with their debut album and it seems like this release is returning towards that a bit. Whether you prefer the classic or this new release is a matter of taste, but we can safely say this one is up to par with it. An album that is worth to invest a bit more time in, to listen with care and gather the whole experience.

Line up:

• Heimoth – Guitar
• Alsvid – Drums
• Saint Vincent – Vocals
• Drakhian – Guitar
• Esx Vnr – Bass
• Pierre Le Pape – Keys

1. La Morsure du Christ
2. Métal Noir
3. Sacrifice de Sang
4. Ex-Cathédrale
5. Hymne au Vampire (Acte III)
6. Les Océans du Vide
7. Le Triomphe de Lucifer

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