The Encyclopedia of Dutch Black Metal

	Hatred demo cd 2001 1: Carpe Noctem 2: Creation of Thine (I Am) 3: Maligne
	The Art of Malice demo mcd 2002 1: In Obedience 2: Grave Harvesting 3: Undisclosed Terror 4: Where No Words of Man Are Spoken 5: Horny Christian Slut 6: Pray Day 7: Ich Gehe Durch
	Black Scenery Avatar mcd 2004 / mcd 2006 label: SARS / Merciless Records (re-release) 1: The Eldritch Circle 2: The Storm Which Lies Ahead 3: Guidance 4: The Ghostly Hour 5: Dimensions 6: Black Scenery Avatar
	Promo 2007 promo cd 2007 label: SARS 1: Christ Null and Void 2: Soul Funeral
	Monument of Brimstone cd 2008 / cd 2009 label: SARS / Spikefarm Records (re-release) 1: Wearing You 2: Painters of Uncreation 3: Christ Null and Void 4: Soul Funeral 5: The Slanderer 6: My Death Grotesque 7: Fire, Deliverance 8: ...Through the Voices of the Dead Finally there is a new release by Israthoum to enjoy - I admit it: my old band, so not entirely objective here - and it sounds both new and pleasantly familiar. It is good to see that the band still has its own unique recognisable sound, that it’s still well-inspired and creative, and true to the Satanic side of black metal. Eight tracks of high quality black metal, that combines sharp melodies with solid black metal guitar chords, and the occasional keyboards for atmospheric addition. Like heard on the last cd Black Scenery Avatar, the keys are not placed at the centre as a lead instrument, but hover in the background, doing much more for the music than you might expect. Nice to know is that next to the grim voice of lead singer Israth, there is this guest appearance of Kvohst, the talented singer of <Code> and superhero vocalist on Dødheimsgard’s Supervillain Outcast. Also appearing as guest guitarist is Martin of Rotterdam based death metal band Abode Of The Blessed and mediteranean clan of Melechesh. Just buy it, and you won’t be disappointed! REVIEW BLACK ART MAGAZINE #10 2009.
	Promo 2010 demo cd 2010 1: The Presence, the Baying 2: Procession of Demented 3: Eradication Psalm 4: A Birthmark of Unexistence Having been in and around this band for many years, I have a good view on its general development. Despite the excellent track record with solid demo's and albums like The Art of Malice, Black Scenery Avatar, and Monument of Brimstone, the band has had its unfair share of bad luck. Merciless Records disappeared due to financial problems; so after BSA the band promoted itself towards a deal with Spikefarm Records. However, the commercial drive of that label's backing company destroyed Spikefarm, leaving the band yet again without a label. So, here I am with another promo cd. So it's back to core business... With every Israthoum release the keyboards have disappeared little by little, and on this promo we are left with four sharp and aggressive tracks with little to no synths. Imagine a blend of present Dodheimsgard dynamics and early Dodheimsgard atmosphere, and you have an idea what this band is all about now. Even though the production of this release is not the best, it is only a promo. The previous albums has already shown that the band knows how to produce a high quality trademark sound. So if you're running a label that wants to sign a quality band, don't hesitate. REVIEWED JANUARY 2011.