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Ramat-Hasharon, Israel |
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Black Metal |
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Last update/review:
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September 12, 2007
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Bishop Of Hexen
Bishop Of Hexen formed in 1994 in Israel, and on the strength
of a 1995 demo, released their debut album,
Archives Of An Enchanted Philosophy, in 1997.
The style here is best described as atmospheric, symphonic
black metal, with clear nods to the old school but not simply
following a trend.
Keyboards are clearly the dominant instrument here, with
guitars relegated to a supporting role, both in terms of
the music played and how the instruments are produced and mixed.
Lyrically, there is a lot going on, judging from the song titles
(apparently this is a concept album, based on a concept written
and devised by the band itself), and the compositions are rich.
On the down side, the vocals are too screechy and one-dimensional
(save the occasional spoken intro),
and as they are rather high in the mix, they don't seem to add much.
The production in general is not the strong suit here, though of course
that's nothing new in black metal.
Since the release of Archives half of the band has left, with
the drummer and keyboardist the surviving members.
A promo CD, Unveil The Curtain Of Sanity, was released in 2004,
and with the signing of a new record deal in 2005, the will
release a new album in 2006.
Current Members
Lord Koder
vocals
Ariel E.
guitars
Seelenfolter
bass
Dimrost
keyboards
Prof. Van Helsing
drums
Former Members/Guests
Balzamon
vocals
Lord Velkaarn
guitars
Discography
Archives Of An Enchanted Philosophy
1997
Hammerheart
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- Crossing the Borders Between Light & Darkness
- The Surreal Touch Between Steel & Flesh
- Lure My Spelled Emotions
- Wading Through Sensuous Journeys
- When a Witch Becomes a Pale Bride
- Diaries of Primeval Tragedies
- To Begin the Quest Towards the Noble Dark Cause
- The Fascinating Installment of Triumph
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Balzamon
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Lord Velkaarn
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Dimrost
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Prof. Van Helsing
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The Nightmarish Compositions
2006
CCP
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- Unveil The Curtain Of Sanity
- Eyes Gaze To A Future Foreseen
- A Serpentine Crave
- Sleeping By Nightmares
- Self Loathing Orchestration
- Spiritual Soul Sunset
- The Somber Grounds Of Truth
- Stride The Corridors Of One's Mind
- Velvet Demise
- Dreaming...Damentia
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Lord Koder
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Ariel E.
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Seelenfolter
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Dimrost
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Prof. Van Helsing
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