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    Heaven's Metal #52/Tefilla
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    Tefilla

    Captivation

    (1994)

    Reviewed by Doug Van Pelt

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    Label independentHeaven's Metal #52March/April 1995
    death metalprogressive metalthrash metal

    Here's some heavy tuneage with plenty of progressive thrash riffs a la Believer, yet not backed up by a supertight rhythm section. The band excels at creating moods with its long intros and heavy keyboard sounds, juxtaposed with growling howling vocals. The band plays out an intense drama with the epic "The Judge On Litostrotos," about a selfish businessman standing before God and stating his case. There's even some female opera-type choruses that give this that eerie classical vibe a la Paramaecium and Believer.

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