Banned now in G.A.S., so FUCK OFF POLITICALLY CORRECTNESS! 2025 Reprint, same as 2018 but without the red tray.
Remixed with anger from the original recording with 1 bonus track.
Ad hominem is one of the better black metal bands that currently exist in the European underground black metal scene. Having made a name for themselves with albums such as Dictator and Climax of Hatred, I can plainly say that Antihiteist, although it might not be as monumental as the previous couple of releases, is still a solid, hard-hitting foray into mid-tempo black metal with a very strong use of rock n' roll and thrash metal thematics.
The guitar work on this album is simply amazing. The riffs have a leave no prisoner alive feel which truly does emulate a warzone, at least on a mental level. Each song blends into the next one seamlessly and the intro to this album was simply fitting. Most bands ruin their chances at releasing a good intro song, with most bands simply releasing either a minute of ambient tracks, or an inconsequential conversation from some obscure film. The intro prepares the listener for the oncoming barrage of nuclear bombs in the form of aggressive and groovy black metal riffs. By releasing this full-length album, Ad Hominem have proved to the entire black metal scene that black metal can indeed be mixed with less extreme forms of music like straight-up rock n' roll if you have a clear vision of what you want to achieve and have a good imagination.
Satyricon have been trying this formula of black n' roll for two decades, yet they have not managed to impress me with their attempt at the same level Ad Hominem have been doing for the past nine years I've been listening to them. The title-track, "Go Ebola!" and "Impaled Muhammed" are definitely me favourite tracks on this album. This is mostly because the riffs these songs contain are extremely memorable, from the frantic-thrash inspired introductory riff on "Antitheist" to the more straightforward vitriol contained within the notes of "Impaled Muhammed". "Compulsive Extermination" is a track which stands out from the rest of the songs on this album. The aforementioned song is probably the most varied song on this album and it blends perfectly into the instrumental track which itself, serves as a bridge to the second part of the album, which contains the same type of songs present on the first part of the album, relentlessly spiteful black n' roll done right.
The production on this album is simply stellar. The drums sound extremely organic and each cymbal and tom which can be heard on this album, is mixed to perfection. The bass can be heard without requiring too much hassle and extra-focus. The vocalist is a god-damned beast and has a very reassuring vibe to it, as if the vocalist is truly in control of all the chaos emanating from this full-length release. As for subject matter and lyrical-approach taken by this band, I can't really speak too highly about since I disagree with the totalitarian ideas expounded by this band, however, that does not mean that Ad Hominem doesn't have anything good or effective to say, it just means they truly stand by what they believe in and are not willing to come to any sort of compromise with their enemies.
Sample:
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