Border of Misty Times

I find it interesting that a band from Perm (a city in the middle of Russia) was able to get such good production on an album. Of course, most Eastern European bands play extraoridinarily well, so that's not an issue.
I've only heard two of Grenouer's albums; this one and the follow-up, Gravehead, which is a bit more progressive, but still really good. On here they're playing a very original style of death metal that at times reminds me of Loudblast or Death, but with more brutality. Even though a few moments get slightly melodic, most of this album is meant for pure mayhem.
Highlights...well, pretty much the whole album. "Faces of Death" has some powerful riffing, chugging along until it breaks off into faster speeds. "Songster of Humanity's Dawn" has an interesting section for a chorus that slows things down a bit, but returns to faster things pretty quick. "A Memorable Fancy" is slower, slightly melodic, but after some chick screams after the second verse, it gets totally crazy. Lovely, and very well crafted.
The rhythm section is exceptional. Drumming is tight and powerful, a real maelstrom of violence. The guitars play some pretty interesting riffs, and a good example of this is the change in the first two riffs from "Ahriman's Heart." He can play some interesting solos as well, the best of which being the end solo on "A Memorable Fancy."
Gotta love the vocals on this. If you think Lord Worm from Cryptopsy is demented, you'll find this guy Lord Worm look like James Hetfield on St. Anger. He's got a good range, from death grunts to an absolutely hysterical scream, which he uses quite often but especially well on "Faces of Death."
I think I'm going to have to go listen to this one right now, since I've written about it.