This is one of my favorite metal CDs. Released in 1996, Eternally Haunt is an interesting amalgam of metal styles: traditional thrash, death metal, elements of black metal, and a touch of hair metal round out the sound. The vocals are equally interesting, going from death metal growls to hair metal shrieks in about 0.4 seconds (I got the same effect when a couch was dropped on my foot). . .
Admittedly, I had a few questions, as well as doubts, about Possession at first, especially with the use of an upside-down cross in the second "O" in the logo. After reading several interviews with the band, though, any doubt about them or their intentions were put to rest. (not to go into detail here, but do get a chance to read the "Satanism- Pure Lies" article elsewhere on this site)
Eternally Haunt starts off with a sound clip from the Toronto Blessing, titled "Opening A Doorway Into The Occult", then rips systematically into "Beyond The Grave". Personal faves from here include "Beyond The Grave", "Sounds Of Sorrow", "Legion", "Shades Of Death", "Possessed" and "Rebirth". This is definitely for fans of Venom, Slayer and Vengeance Rising. . .
8/10
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Critical Mass #0Reviewed by Tom EdmondsonSend your family off on vacation before cranking this extreme album. The beginning of this CD will literally scare the Hell out of them. The art work, which is really well done, depicts a tattered angel knocking on a door (much like a famous picture of Jesus). On the back a demonic creature is depicted conducting some sort of occultic ritual. At first glance someone may mistake this for a satanic…Salt #26Reviewed by BooPossession's first release on Metal Merchant Records, Eternally Haunt, has finally revealed the incredible talent these guys have. From beginning to end the intensity is riveting, with lots of time and key changes to keep it interesting. Those of you who have heard Possession in the past will notice some familiar tracks. Not to worry there is plenty of new stuff and the previously released…
