Goat Holocaust - Satan Jugend (Infernus Rex, 2006)

Boasting cult figures Christophe Szpajdel and Chris Moyen, taking charge of logo and cover artwork respectively, the proverbial saying “Never judge a book by its cover” finds a direct and unfortunate validation on this release. Shamelessly generic at times, Goat Holocaust’s “Satan Jugend” faithfully gyrates its un-inspired riffs at a nearly stroboscopic rate, bluntly leading the listener into a light-headed daze. There are a few interesting moments on this album but unfortunately its weak and bland dynamics fail to convince. That blackened scuzz of yore is put into ill usage here and it enervates the overall outcome more than anything else. However on a more positive note, the duo behind the band are seemingly aware of the main elements that’d otherwise constitute a quality black metal album, the problem is that they are left adrift without direction and of course the lifeless percussion present on this album isn’t helping much either. It just goes to say that without a chef behind the kitchen bench, eggs, cheese and ham wont make themselves into an omelette, let alone a good one. Better luck next time.

(originally written for Tartarean Desire - 2006-06-24)

Boasting cult figures Christophe Szpajdel and Chris Moyen, taking charge of logo and cover artwork respectively, the proverbial saying “Never judge a book by its cover” finds a direct and unfortunate validation on this release. Shamelessly generic at times, Goat Holocaust’s “Satan Jugend” faithfully gyrates its un-inspired riffs at a nearly stroboscopic rate, bluntly leading the listener into a light-headed daze. There are a few interesting moments on this album but unfortunately its weak and bland dynamics fail to convince. That blackened scuzz of yore is put into ill usage here and it enervates the overall outcome more than anything else. However on a more positive note, the duo behind the band are seemingly aware of the main elements that’d otherwise constitute a quality black metal album, the problem is that they are left adrift without direction and of course the lifeless percussion present on this album isn’t helping much either. It just goes to say that without a chef behind the kitchen bench, eggs, cheese and ham wont make themselves into an omelette, let alone a good one. Better luck next time. - See more at: http://www.tartareandesire.com/reviews/Goat_Holocaust/Satan_Jugend/3436/#sthash.gtGWG3i9.dpuf