In which members of ROTTING CHRIST, EMPEROR and ELECTRIC WIZARD as HEXBANE revive the days when black metal was dangerous, standing opposed to all except itself. ‘From Hell’ spits vitriol, tremolo picking shanks in the guts while drums of disgust and Sheol-born bass hold aloft a shattered screech. There’s no nowadays here whatsoever, no pissing about to get to the point. “From Hell we ride, ascending darkness.” Fuck yeah, they do. Following, ‘Nefarious Spells’ is a rigid ‘n’ frigid blast of icy storm, the more menacing for the measured and intentional pacing, reveling in the damage it’s causing. Wish the third wave never happened? Behold HEXBANE, crank From Hell, and wait like slavish dogs for the hopefully coming full length.
Review By: Lord Randall
HEXBANE
From Hell [EP]
The Circle Music / Hell’s Fire Records