Nocturnal Rites - Afterlife (2000/Century Media)
Rating - 8.2

Hellenium--RealAudio

The band brings a new vocalist into the fold for this offering, and he's a bit "rougher" around the edges than the last singer (though similar in overall style). However, this does not end up being a really major alteration. Of bigger impact is the band's distortion sound, which is now both sharper and darker, with more edged riff-and-note work than before. A good power metal sound.
Numerous tracks stand out, including the solid cuts "Wake Up Dead," "Hell and Back," "Sacrifice," and "Hellenium," with its evil riding.
Other notables include "Genetic Distortion Sequence," "Temple of the Dead," and the oft-nasty "The Sign".

TRACK LIST: Afterlife/Wake Up Dead/The Sinner's Cross/Hell and Back/The Sign/The Devil's Child/Genetic Distortion Sequence/Sacrifice/Temple of the Dead/Hellenium

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