Belphegor are musicians of consumate skill. Not unique in their genre by any means, but they just fucking GET what this music is supposed to do to the listener, or any other poor unfortunate who wanders into the room. It’s purpose is to terrify.

These guys understand cruelty, darkness, blasphemy. There is almost a hideous, mocking humour at work. They employ incredible timing changes and a range of intensity beyond that’s just beyond the understanding of practically every other band I can think of. They also capture a dischordant sound that somehow manages to make some sort of inhuman musical sense- AND with greater accomplishment than bands who aim for a similar target, such as Hate Eternal.

Put it this way: after hearing Pestapokalypse VI, I found BGZ a bit of a let down. And it’s still a damn fine effort.

At least that’s my opinion. To which everyone is entitled.