Summon the Beast

The Abyss is an amazing band that just never got the attention they deserved. Maybe people couldn't take them too seriously since people were used Hypocrisy and didn't enjoy the band trying black metal for a change. In any case, this is an album you should definitely check out if you're of black metal or Peter Tagtgrens' work. Check out this album.

There are many good points about this album, but we also have lows as well. The singing on this album isn't anything too special. It isn't awful, but it's somewhat bland and boring and just seems to be more of your typical, same old black metal vocals. The guitar work throughout most of the album is executed well with excellent riffing and tremendous speed.

Alright, time for the bass work. This is what stands out more than anything. The bass work on this album is fucking amazing, being fast-paced with several awesome solos and is just pure, ass-kicking bass lines, contributed by Peter.

The drums (which are also done by Peter) are kinda repetitive at times, but are still good. Like the guitar and bass work, you have awesome, fast-paced drumming with decent fills. The last thing I have to say about this album is that it's too damn short. It's only 29 minutes which kills my rating for this album slightly because I wish there was more to enjoy.

Pros: awesome guitar work, astounding bass work, and pretty good drum work.
Cons: typical, stale vocals and album length.