To contrast this, the two instrumental tracks are drenched in an odd Mediterranean atmosphere that seems at odds with the spirit of Black Metal.
Also present are the two tracks from the Black Moon promo, "Black Moon's Blood" and "Force of Desecration", in the exact same form and are the most straightforward songs on here. This is most evident on "Spirits from the Depths of the Earth", which is one of the highlights of the album. The vocals are another positive addition to the overall sound, possessing hints of a shredded throat that gives a rather tormented and impassioned feeling. This mixture may be a bit off-putting to some, who either want one style or another, but Agatus actually pulls this off very well. Some of the keyboard parts are so strangely upbeat that they severely distract from the vibe being created by the guitar riffs. Despite such clear inspiration for many of the guitar riffs, the percussion and synth are both very Greek in execution, with the former being quite prevalent. In fact, there appears to be a strong Burzum influence, even during the more mid-paced sections. It is built upon a solid foundation of epic Metal riffs, pounding double-bass and cold tremolo melodies, many of which would not be out of place on one of the classic Norwegian albums. Musically, this includes a lot of the same techniques utilized by their Hellenic peers, yet the band also shows a healthy does of inspiration from the northern regions of Europe.
Somehow forgotten among the more popular bands, like Rotting Christ, Varathron and Necromantia, the debut record from Agatus is just as worthy of exploration. is a good offering of Hellenic Black Metal, with a decent amount of northern influences. Released on Hypervorea Records in the autumn of 1994, this L.P. After releasing the A Night of Dark Ages and Black Moon demos, Agatus released their first full-length album, Dawn of Martyrdom.
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