These are the cream of the crop when it comes to extreme metal bands and with this album it really is the most accessible to date. This is NOT to be seen as a bad thing as it still has the horrific anger and agony but the general production and melodies on this album are all the more apparent and it just makes for a much better listen. It’s probably the first album that is almost ALL “head bang” friendly which probably comes from the fact that they have had a fair few years to hone their skills whilst playing live and Mick and Dave definitely know what works. And I particularly LOVE the almost never ending blood curdling scream at the end of ‘Forging Towards the Sunset’

They have been very busy of late considering that they are a Trans-Atlantic band and work with other projects but after a massive string of European live dates and more to come (see below for the London date) it’s great to see that 2 of ANAAL NATHRAKH’s strongest albums have come in quick successions of the last 2 years. Let’s hope for another in 2013!

And remember folks…. Its Pronounced AN – ARL, NATH – RARK