Here, I've compiled a list of why you should try your darnedest to find this CD:
1) It's death metal from Norway, where they know what death metal tastes like.
2) It's really well-played death metal, at that. Not only does the sound pretty much crush your esophagus as the thick guitars and drums churn out the speakers, the vocals are the best I've heard this side of the Atlantic. They don't sound forced, just a natural growl.
3) It's a collector's item. There's at least three alternate covers to this CD alone, and from what I've heard, all three are harder to find than the Dial-The-Truth staff at Cornerstone.
4) Did I mention that it's really, really good, quality death metal?
Now go. Acquire this CD post-haste.
9/10
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