Eibon La Furies
The Immoral Compass
12 Track Album
Code 666 Records
Released 2nd September 2013
Eibon La Furies
- Lincolnshire
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/eibonlafuries
Discography:
Something
Wicked This Way Comes Demo 2006
Yours Truly...
Eibon la Furies ... from Hell EP 2007
The New Golden
Dawn Single 2009
The Blood of the
Realm Full-length 2010
The Immoral Compass Full-length 2013
Genre: Avant-garde
Black Metal/Dark Rock/Cinematic ambiance
Biography:
Eibon La Furies formed back in 2006 in
Lincolnshire as a singular project by Lord Eibon. Described as Avant-garde black metal with the
occult/spiritual thrown in – this sounds right up my street!
Their
promotional material was sent to me back in September but I was unable to
review it then due to personal issues and now feel “partly” ready to continue.
The band have
really gone to town on their promotional package and it comes in A5 book form
with the disc enclosed, something quite unique in its own right.
Eibon La Furies started work on this epic album
back in 2012 the same year they recruited Neil Purdy on Lead Guitar.
The band is
inspired by -”The shadows in humanity” so the inside cover has us believe and
goes on to say, The Immoral Compass preaches that whatever our choices, moral,
immoral, or amoral, they should be bold.
“The balance of greatness can be tipped either way” As black as this
sounds Eibon La Furies is indeed a
force turning negative into positivity and just what I need in my life to stop
me from sinking to the depths as like the band I seek to regain control and do
not plan on being drowned by a cascading crush!
The Compass
Awakes
The sinister
strings ambiently flow to a resounding drum beat that quickly gains a steady
rhythm – this however is just the beginning and a nice little filler track to
pave the way on what is to come.
Immoral Compass
to the World
The gravelly
whispers flow to a crisp guitar and sonic bass hook whilst the drums hold that
forceful rhythm together. This is not your usual black metal and like it says
on the tin is avant-garde with all the trimmings. Good tempos surround a
blackening vocal with rock stamped all over it and I would say quite an epic
track.
Astronomy in
Absences
The chilling
ambient presence of a haunting keyboard fills the air with sinister undertones
as the track unfolds. It is deliberate and steadily works its way forward morphing
into a blackening vocal growl. The guitar sounds harsh and foreboding suddenly
turning into a mesmeric array of fast strings that deliciously wrap themselves
around the aural, giving the listener a lot of food for thought. It is neither
one thing, nor another, so adding that surprise element.
Imperial
Jackal's Head
More ambient
sinister leanings that once again turn into a rhythmic array of strings with a
resounding chug effect, adding spice to the track. Vocally evil and damming, spitting forth
venom in a blackened haze with superb effects. The guitar takes on a mind
blowing savage attack of strings whilst the keyboards add a sprinkling of
haunting melody.
Flames 1918
A superb
opening of opulent keyboards and a slow demonic edgy vocal. Whilst the drums
take on a marching beat. Powerfully haunting and has you gripped as each track
unfolds its eerie but surprisingly uplifting tones thanks to a deftly played
keyboard.
An Enigma in
Space and Time
A beautiful
cascading stringed opening to this track with solid sporadic beats as it edges
slowly to its conclusion. An unusual track that boasts a euphoric stance of
fast and fiery fret work that comes from nowhere. It will no doubt leave you wondering
what will happen next. The harmonies present themselves with a resounding burst
of pulsating energy.
Eibon La Furies
Who Watches the
Watchers?
Eerie Raven
calls turn into a bludgeoning blast beat but yet the tempo is slow and
unyielding. The now familiar tones of rippling gravelled demonic growling begins
and displays their blackened tones to an unending haunting presence of crisp,
clean strings. If this doesn’t send a chill down your spine then nothing will!
Conjure Me
Superb rhythmic
guitar chugs out to some shrill harmonies that give depth to the other added
and cleverly produced effects. The chill has now turned to inflamed ravaging as
the track builds to its conclusion of evil whispers and solid drum beats that
offer no hiding place for the weary or faint of heart. Superb track!
Ascending
Through Darkness
Again eerily
haunting with clever use of sound effects that work well within the tempos and
darkened edge of utter blackness. The harmonies offer a glimpse in the
background as the drums swell and the vocals come into play once more offering
their ever damming presence of evil.
The Vanguard;
You can almost
see the men standing in a cave with the flames flickering, dancing on the aged
walls of time. The guitars work extremely well with the drums adding more
intensity to an already intense track.
The End of
Everything
Hardened and
evil the sound of this track is like a predator stalking its prey. Vocally Lord
Eibon growls out some severe lyrics to a doom laden ambiance, whilst the
strings offer some light to the proceedings and simply lick the ears as they
play out.
The Compass
Remains
A beautiful end
to what has been an intense and magical listen. The icy strings glide
effortlessly around an unyielding tempo of darkness.
To Sum up:
One intense
album from start to finish with glimpses of haunting melodies and evil demonic
vocal prowess that works extremely well within its surroundings. Beautiful keyboard
arrangements and strong bass hooks with solid beats that feasts on occasional
rhythms, this is a very unique listen.
It is not an
album that you can listen to willy nilly – it must be savoured and digested in
a way that rewards the listener. The ambient fluctuations and the superb sound
effects melt into sheer perfection as track after track holds something new and
ignites the listener to feed off its findings.
The doom laden
feel along with the eerie ambiance is quite astonishing and no doubt fans will
already have picked out a favourite track or three to play again – For me
personally, my highlights have to be ‘Immoral Compass to the World’ ‘Conjure me’
and ‘the Vanguard’ as they hold certain irresistible imagery, although no doubt,
I shall find others that grow on me as I listen again to the album.
The energy this
album sums up is mighty powerful and adds menace to its contagious
mystique. Eibon La Furies have certainly paved the way with this 12 track of
uncompromising, inventive and passionate booty that for me, has been a good
haul!
9½/10
Track List:
The Compass Awakes
Immoral Compass to the World
Astronomy in Absences
Imperial Jackal's Head
Flames 1918
An Enigma in Space and Time
Who Watches the Watchers?
Conjure Me
Ascending Through Darkness
The Vanguard;
The End of Everything
The Compass Remains
Members:
Paul D Sims – (Lord Eibon) – Vocals/Guitar/Keyboard
Jamie Batt – (Battalion) – Drums and Percussion
Matt Cook – (The Furious Host) – Bass
Neil Purdy – Lead Guitar
