Goatfukk - Procession Of Forked Tongues

'Procession Of Forked Tongues' is the debut EP from Portugal based Punk Black Metal outlet Goatfukk. From the way the riffs are constructed with their somewhat fuzzy, raw tones and mix of fast speed with rather catchy rhythms, one can definitely see some Nattefrost and Darkthrone influences mixed in here. The result is a bit typical- as fans might expect- from groups who try to enmulate either band. For one, the guitars are generally louder than everything else in their raw churning, and almost every track either seems like it sequences into the next or starts out with a raw squeal of distortion. The vocals, thankfully, have a bit more of a rasp than the standard shriek so that makes them more tolerable and distinguishable from the rest of the music. A track like "Black Candles Burn" is a perfect example of the standard Goatfukk formula: starts out fast, but eases mostly into a midpaced and somewhat repetitive track that is definitely thrashy and has a few good hooks within it. The downside is the hooks lose their grip when almost every track on the album sounds the same. "XIV Crosses" has a little bit more pace than the others, but overall the same fashion of rhythms are included. The one track that really stands out is "We Are The Spear" for its nearly Doom Metal based closing halfway through the track, which might not seem like much but when compared to the rest of the album it sticks out completely. This switch from churning, furious riffs to haunting, slow riffs will appease the more avant-garde fans without uspetting the hardcore kvlt Black Metal ones. Overall, fans of the late 90s Black Metal will find this the most appealing with its rather Black n' Roll tones, but those who prefer the cold and grim side of the genre may also find its lo-fi attitude something to mosh about.

  1. Black Candles Burn
  2. XIV Crosses
  3. Your God That Never Was
  4. Drunk, Slut, 666
  5. Nocturnal Guidance
  6. We Are The Spear
  7. Enter The Gates (cover Wolfpack)

 


Reviewer: Colin McNamara
Jul 14, 2012
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