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A genre-defining classic

ixion75 | 03/25/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If the galaxies of Black Sabbath's "Into the Void" and Celtic Frost's "Dawn of Megiddo" collided, the aftermath would be something like Winter's early 1990's recording _Into Darkness_. From its haunting, black and white sleeve image to the bleak strains of opening intro "Oppression Freedom," this is without doubt one of the finest doom metal albums ever. The guitars here produce the heaviest, low-end, de-tuned sounds you may ever hear. The solos, when they appear, are Iommi-like, screeching, fuzzy, and two-channelled, so as to merely be heard over the black din of the rhythm section. This is one platter that must be heard to be believed. It has quality playing, quality lyrics (supposedly about the abuse of earth's natural resources) and searing, atmospheric, melodic performances. Slow, intense, and powerful, _Into Darkness_ will always be at the top of some of the finest sludge ever perpetrated; a fact which is proved by the Nuclear Blast re-release of this important title over a decade since its recording. The digipak includes the "Eternal Frost" EP which contains 5 additional tracks including the ambient/noise experiment "Manifestations I," created entirely with guitar. Though this NY trio broke up shortly after the album's release, the doom-encrusted chords and apocalyptic message they committed to tape remain. Recommended."

FROM AN OLD METAL-HEAD

T. Hardin | seaside,oregon | 11/16/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"This will not appeal to a great portion of the "metal crowd".As much as I appreciate this band,the simple truth is that it's one of those "gotta be in the right mood"to even consider giving a spin.Celtic Frost?Yes,the vocals are clearly influenced by Mr. Warrior,but otherwise(besides the heaviness)little to point towards Frost.No,this is slow-mo crossover(definite Hardcore lyrics),albeit with a lean more towards the Metal side.This is,though,somewhat ahead of it's time in regards to the current Drone subgenre - those acclimated to the likes of SunnO)),Khanate,and the like should add a star to the above rating...."

This version is OOP now I take it??

INFESTER | Not Germany circa 1930's! | 01/15/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well..this has now gone into COMPLETE OBSCURITY!!!!



THIS IS THE BEST DOOM ALBUM EVER MADE!!!!! NOTHING CAN TOUCH IT..TIME HAS SHOWN ME THIS!!!!! AFTER YEAR's..YEAR's!!!! THIS STILL GIVE's ME THE WILLIE's!!!



When this world is burning down.. I hope to have this the player at the moment!!!



This band also had such INSIGHT..listen to those lyric's HOME SLICE!!!



WINTER..BEST BAND EVER!!!!! THEY GET THE INFESTER NOG VOMIT AWARD!!!



''DEAFENING SCREAMS.......AHHHHHHHHHHHHH''"