Good choice for novices
Jeffrey B. Jackson (antiquary@postm | San Francisco, Calif. | 11/19/1999
(3 out of 5 stars)
"After stumbling acorss Cradle of Filth, I became a metal fanatic. I bought this CD because I wanted learn about the different bands, and I was not disappointed. While many of the songs didn't do it for me, there were several tracks that are among my favorites today, especially Hecate Enthroned's "Spell of the Winter Forest". They are now one of my favorite bands, as well as Emperor ("Thus Spake..." is excellent), Lord Belial, Diabolical Masquerade, Enslaved and Old Man's Child. If you already know about these bands then this CD is not for you. But if you are just starting out I do recommend the entire Blackend series."