Well, a compilation CD featuringHELLAVENGER`s both demos was out not a long time ago, and lo and behold, we can enjoy their debut full-length album in the cassette tape version now. That’s excellent news, sinceThe Primordial Fireis a solid dose of Devilishness, lock stock and barrel.

The album starts with a quite atmospheric introduction….and then bestialThe Forbidden Shrinelooms up out of the darkest abyss. What an extraordinary typhoon of untamed aggression and fury…full of hellish atmosphere, no doubt. This music is much more “black metal” than their demo stuff is, that’s for sure. It`s certainly more relentless; yet, stillHELLAVENGERhas plenty of old-school characteristics in their orchestrations, you can find them in their songs, and this old school atmosphere is, in my view, just amazing.

Gleam of a Dark Summoningis another bestial storm, even a bit more old-school`ish than the previous song. Just listen carefully to this cut and focus on the ending part. Truly unique! I do like the idea of intros put before actual songs. This definitely beefs up this album`s dark atmosphere. For instance, the intro toGleam of a Dark Summoningsounds like some sort of funeral march. One of its initial, slower riffs remind me ofHOLY DEATH`sTriumph of Deathalbum. Awesome!

Solos are noticeable too. And very good on this album, no doubt about it.

You can hear how much the band has progressed in this regard. I am fully aware of how much time, energy and effortHELLAVENGERhas allocated in this song. The second part of the track is much speedier, with some awesome, very old-schoolBULLDOZERinfluences transferred right intoHELLAVENGER`s riffage

. This does fit the music perfectly. Man, this music is so barbaric, so primordially energetic. Plenty of action here, on this album. Yup,The Primordial Fireoozes plenty of bestiality which you`ll like for sure. Interestingly, when I listened to this album for the first time, I don’t know why but it seemed much “cleaner.” True, it had plenty of black metal energy, but appeared less “filthy.”

Therefore, I decided to blast this stuff on better equipment and I felt the difference right away.

This stuff reeks of putrefaction, the stench of bottomless hell…the sound is just as filthy as it should be; go ahead and add some unique solos and destructive riffs andvoila- you got killer stuff.Consecration of Doomis side A`s last song and you won’t take a breather here, no way.

This stuff is hellishly fast. Ok, let’s see what the B side has to offer. Right off the bat, we get a nice blow of a panzer fist right into between our eyes.Sempiternal Terrorwill make you sink unconsciously in the puddle of your own blood, dude. I’m not joking.

This is a relentless attack of malicious energy which knocks down everyone and everything; a truly barbaric assault mixed with untamed fury.

One of this album`s most powerful songs.Curses from Beyond the Graveis another old-school piece of “raw meat.” And I would say this album`s best song.Hellavenger`s vocals are just suffused with darkness and they mess with your mind really good. Total fucking devastation. No hope, the doom is near. Man,

I will tell you this: after this dose of devilishness you can be sure your soul will be engulfed in the darkness - all the light and hope will be extinguished forever. 666!!!

NecronosferatuS