Normally at Teufel’s Tomb you see a lot of negative reviews, but lately I’ve been getting a few really good records. Kult ov Azazel’s Triumph Of Fire is definitely one of them. I first heard of them by browsing about mp3.com, I grabbed a few of their tunes and was very impressed. When I was perusing a local record store and saw this album I knew I just had to give it a listen. This album does not disappoint. Black metal from the United States has really shown that it can hold up with it’s European counterparts, and a band like this shows that the US may be really upping the ante in quality. At times reminiscent of Angelcorpse and newer Immortal, this band from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida really show off that they know how to use speed to their advantage. Shrieks of terror explode as you are disemboweled by an attack of vicious black metal. One thing that really shines on this album, however, is how tight and together the sound is. Triumph Of Fire is really well produced and thankfully contains a really great drum sound. I am so sick of bands using shitty sounding triggers which fuck up the entire feel of the album, there is no fucking up here what so ever. The title track and "To The Cold Beyond" are songs that stick out in my mind. Play this album at maximum volume for a greater experience. Here is a band I really hope to hear more from in the future.

Written By: Destro