satanists combine funky, abrasive beats with sadistic imagery to create a feral and performance art experience on this the band's 1993 debut. Listeners who enjoy the musical exploits of will no doubt appreciate the mechanized violence that announces this offshoot's unholy musical intentions. While they're not necessarily , tunes like and solicit all the black ritualistic imagery needed to inspire the most affected goth club dancefloor. All the references to the prince of darkness might turn a few folks off, but a literal, humorless translation of probably isn't exactly what intended. A powerful and interesting release, this first effort is considered by many fans to be the group's best. ~ Vincent Jeffries