This is the band's first "concept
album", and the title is Latin
for "In Direct Contact With
Satan". The concept is about
a priest that starts to doubt his
faith, then takes sides with the
Antichrist. The lyrics are well
thought out, and I wouldn't consider
them extremely offensive.
The music is awesome, especially
the guitars. Hellhammer is brilliant
on drums as usual. Each track, I
really worship! This is one band
from Norway that is highly talented
and has sold numerous copies since
the album's original release in
April 2007. Mustis on synthesizer
does a great job. However, this
album focuses more on guitar, drums
and vocals than the group's previous
releases. Great vocals by Shagrath
and clean vox by I.C.S Vortex.
“In Sorte Diaboli”
is almost as good as Dimmu Borgir's
1997 album "Enthrone Darkness
Triumphant". That is still
my favorite although "In Sorte
Diaboli" is up there, too!
The production is awesome thanks
to Fredrik Nordstrom and Patrick
J. Sten. This release will not disappoint!
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