| Sputnikmusic |
Graveworm’s first few albums displayed a band that excelled in combining black metal with gothic melodies and tones. Instead of improving on those strengths, though, the band started a move towards riff-oriented songs that placed speed and aggression over atmosphere. This emphasis lead to the loss of most the gothic elements with only simple synth parts left to remind of the band’s past. These new riff-centric albums weren’t necessarily bad, but they did suffer from a lack of dynamics and a general feeling of redundancy throughout. In addition, their new direction alienated a lot of the fans that enjoyed the somber atmospheres and powerful melodies. After listening to Diabolical Figures, it seems that the band might be attempting to win back those disenchanted few while not alienating current fans in the process....full text |
| Miscarearock |
| Graveworm este/ era una din trupele importante de Melodic Black/Gothic Metal; Si-au facut aparent un obicei sa scoata albume odata la 2 ani si dupa 2 fie 3 albume bune, la inceputuri au inceput sa scoata productii din ce in ce mai slabe culminand cu albumul in cauza. Nu spun ca e un album prost dar e un album mediocru. Inteleg sa faci ceva experimental si sa nu iasa chiar atat de bine sau macar sa faci ceva, o muzica proasta cum atatea alte exemple avem de la multe trupe consacrate dar sa scoti un album atat de mediocru despre care nu poti spune nimica concret decat ca e un album tipic de gothic metal la fel ca sute altele e total gresit. Dupa cateva ascultari in care am incercat sa prind macar o idee mai rasarita am renuntat; Poate o sa placa fanilor inraiti dar daca ar fi un album oarecare al unei trupe oarecare ar trece neobservat;...full text |
| Metalstorm |
| 01. Vengeance Is Sworn 02. Circus Of The Damned 03. Diabolic Figures 04. Hell's Creation 05. Forlorn Hope 06. Architects Of Hate 07. New Disorder 08. Message In A Bottle 09. Ignoreance Of Gods 10. The Reckoning...full text |
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Graveworm’s first few albums displayed a band that excelled in combining black metal with gothic melodies and tones. Instead of improving on those strengths, though, the band started a move towards riff-oriented songs that placed speed and aggression over atmosphere. This emphasis lead to the loss of most the gothic elements with only simple synth parts left to remind of the band’s past. These new riff-centric albums weren’t necessarily bad, but they did suffer from a lack of dynamics and a general feeling of redundancy throughout. In addition, their new direction alienated a lot of the fans that enjoyed the somber atmospheres and powerful melodies. After listening to Diabolical Figures, it seems that the band might be attempting to win back those disenchanted few while not alienating current fans in the process.