The Order of the Solar Temple - Order of the Solar Temple (I, Voidhanger Records)
The next album in the countdown for 2014 is the self-titled debut album from the Canadian occult rockers, the Order of the Solar Temple. There is not a lot of information on the band other than the fact the lead singer is Matt Emery, member of the Canadian underground doom metal scene. Other than that, the album was released by a small record company (link to buy the album is here). The album is certainly unique in that it certainly evokes the mix of 70's cult rock/metal in ways that very few contemporary bands can. The vibe of the band is very reminiscent of Blue Oyster Cult, something that the band freely admits by including a cover from them in this release. Additionally, the vocals are high pitched with many falsettos and elements from early Mercyful Fate releases, culminating in an excellent and uncompromising release that was a hidden gem for every fan of true rock and metal music.
92/100
Below is an audio clip from this release (as the band did not release any video promo material).
The next album in the countdown for 2014 is the self-titled debut album from the Canadian occult rockers, the Order of the Solar Temple. There is not a lot of information on the band other than the fact the lead singer is Matt Emery, member of the Canadian underground doom metal scene. Other than that, the album was released by a small record company (link to buy the album is here). The album is certainly unique in that it certainly evokes the mix of 70's cult rock/metal in ways that very few contemporary bands can. The vibe of the band is very reminiscent of Blue Oyster Cult, something that the band freely admits by including a cover from them in this release. Additionally, the vocals are high pitched with many falsettos and elements from early Mercyful Fate releases, culminating in an excellent and uncompromising release that was a hidden gem for every fan of true rock and metal music.92/100
Below is an audio clip from this release (as the band did not release any video promo material).
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