Audio CD review:
Kataklysm - Temple of Knowledge

Kataklysm - Temple of Knowledge

Band: Kataklysm Title: Temple of Knowledge Rating: Release Date: 17 December, 2002 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Unholy Signature 2: Beckoning of the Xul 3: Point of Evanescence 4: Fathers from the Suns 5: Enhanced by the Lore 6: In Parallel Horizons 7: Awakener 8: Maelstrom 2010 9: Exode of Evils 10: Odysee [*]

Customer Reviews Very good music but what the hell! Maurizio is soooo much better. I love Kataklysm's music, but what the hell is with the lead singer!? He dosen't know how to keep a beat. And don't diss on my review if you disagree, I have a right to my opinion. . The perfect synthesis of melody and brutality My favorite type of death metal is that which combines melody with brutality. This is my favorite album of all time. Temple of Knowledge does this better than anything I've ever heard. One thing that makes this album so special are the song structures. The songs just seem to flow flawlessly from riff to riff. There's not one riff on the whole album that seems pointless or out of place. Every piece to every song makes perfect sense. The riffs are very melodic and memorable. The drumming is tight and speedy with enough blast beats to satisfy any death head. The drumming is creative enough that even though he's constantly blasting, it never sounds bland or boring. Then there are the vocals. WOW!!! This is the best vocal performance I have ever heard on a death metal album. Sylvain Houde shows a good range of low growls and high pitched shrieks. What really makes the vocals stand out are the patterns and phrasing. They are totally unique. Sylvain sings in a pattern different from the rest of the music, but it still works. Also, the lyrics on this album are very unique and creative. This album is a masterpiece. I recommend it to any fan of extreme music. . . You can see a complete list of all Kataklysm discography, or go back to the Kataklysm tabs