RETURN TO THE SABBAT

First of all, I'm going to think about this album as of 1969, or trying to think in terms and facts (and music) of this era, because even this was released in 1998, it means not much to me. Because this thing is old, so old, reminds me (first tracks) Troya - Point of Eruption a lot in matter of atmosphere and sound In Ancient Days, I really expected to hear their singer singing these lyrics. Also, there are satanist lyrics ? Another normal thing to me, it can't change anything and I would be foolish if it could. It's simply their way of doing things.

So, this should be their chronologically first release, demo version ? Doesn't sound much like that, more like good release. There one funny thing, in last track (connection with their next album) Sacrifice with Jethro Tull like flute. And very organic organ. And tracks are catchy, blending melody which I expect here (after hearing so many Heavy Prog bands), few their own things (like saxophone, bass guitar and vocals work). Atmosphere is one of the things I like a lot when listening prog and I'm sure this has it. They made it using power, instead of tricks and peaceful negotiation with listener, but that's doesn't matter, I like it. Nowadays, you can have death/extreme metal and it's the way of power now, but back then, this was one of the hardest music genres that could be.

5(-), impressive "debut", if I may call it that way. Devil isn't so boring buddy, is he ?