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Into The Mouth Of Eternity starts off with a haunting melody, before progressing into a blistering assault, in classic Satan style, fans will know they are off to a great start. Cruel Magic has an interesting little beginning, the riff is played out on the forefront, before progressing into blistering melodies, Brian Ross is on form. The Doomsday Clock begins frenetically, with the acoustic guitar shifting and changing tones, it picks up speed and becomes an absolute shred fest. Legions Hellbound moves, shimmers and shakes with energy and abandon. Ophidian is dark, slow, and rampant, bringing together a whole host of interesting divergences.

My Prophetic Soul barrells into the listener’s ear drums, displaying groove, energy and anger, all at once, it is classic NWOBHM. Death Kneel For A King moves, slithering down the track, producing some fine guitar work. Who Among Us is slower, hauntingly so, producing something that allows Brian Ross’ beautiful voice to shine through. Ghosts Of Mononagh is a pure riff filled song, filled with grit and brutal force. Mortality starts off slowly, moving through the tide, shifting and clanging before picking up speed and grit a brilliant finish for this epic album.

Cruel Magic is out on 7th September via Metal Blade Records.