Aenaon / Satanochio "A Parallel Zoetrope" vinyl 7"EP

A co-release by Floga Records / Orkestral Promenade Productions (OPP-06).

The starting point of this split is black metal and if we can have a free translation of the title, we are expecting to two different manifestations of the specific sound.

Greece's Aenaon (recently signed to Code 666) and Bulgaria's Satanochio, both playing original eccletic black metal, black 7" vinyl with inner sleeve including lyrics

AENAON continue from where they were left with “Phenomenon” ep and they still have modern trends. “I, Tyrant” is in a more epic rather than dark or evil emotion. The use of keyboards is discreet but essential for the band’s sound, and as well with the addition of some extra clean vocals is the fact that makes the difference and boosts the song. As far as synthesis is concerned having in mind the background of the group it’s obvious that Aenaon draw their influence from the “intelligent” black metal scene. Guitar technique refers to Emperor & Zyklon-B, while the groove to not so old Satyricon. The combination is admittedly interesting and the band is eager for more things.
The Romanian Satanochio on the other hand, who are more “rotten” as far as the sound is concerned & and more savage in their playing, present a more traditional song, without much experimentation (besides some dissonant riffs) and completely based in traditional metal instruments, which they make use of. Actually they do very good work with the bass. They have a rhythm but in a more thrash way, which the atmosphere they are creating is evocative and that is because they have a nice singer whose screams sound demonic and full of despair. Crimson Grim is a song that made me look for more information about the group, which proved to be very active.
Two roads which lead to the same black destination, therefore there is no reason to mention who is at an advantage and who isn’t, just choose according to your taste.
All in all we are talking about a remarkable 7’ vinyl with two very interesting participations.

his is a short split (one song per band) between Romania’s Satanochio and Greece’s Aenaon. The Satanochio song is pretty decent, if a bit messy, mostly because of the vocals that alternate between black metal rasps and clean vocals. The atmosphere resembles that of Cradle of Filth, though the music itself is more in your face and even has a bit of a black ‘n’ roll-ish vibe at times. The song is pretty diverse, maybe a bit too much for its own good. Aenaon’s song is heavier and more of a black/death affair, less "pretty" than what Satanochio offer on the other side. These guys also mix vocal styles, this time between a death-ish growl and an annoying screechy style that almost ruins the song. I mean, seriously, what the hell? Crunchy guitars save the day on this one and overall this is a more straightforward song than what their split buddies did. Not great but decent, so if you’re into splits and can get it cheap, it’s an interesting listen.

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