Audio CD review:
Satyricon - Rebel Extravaganza

Satyricon - Rebel Extravaganza

Band: Satyricon Title: Rebel Extravaganza Rating: Release Date: 19 October, 1999 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Tied In Bronze Chains 2: Filthgrinder 3: Rhapsody In Filth 4: Havoc Vulture 5: Prime Evil Renaissance 6: Supersonic Journey 7: End Of Journey 8: A Moment Of Clarity 9: Down South Up North 10: The Scorn Torrent

Customer Reviews Great Norwegian Blackmetal Rebel is a lot rawer sounding, faster, and doesn't get repetitiveafter numerous listens. This album is a change of pace from the duo known as Satyricon. When I first bought it, I was amazed by the great muscianship of Satyr and Frost. These guys know how to play their instruments. A worthy purchase. Experimental dark metal This album is far different from any of Satyricon's previous releases. I have to admit that it took a couple listens for me to get use to Rebel Extraganza. The conceptual themes of past albums "Shadowthrone", and "Dark Medeval Times" are no longer present. Rebel is much more stripped down sound while maintaining a dynamic sound that sets Saytricon apart from it's Black Metal predecessors. My favorite songs would have to be "Havok Vultures"( w/ a cameo from Ferniz or DarkThrone), "Prime Evil Renaissance", and the blast beat rythms of "Supersonic Journey". Rebel also includes a couple of subtle interludes in between songs, allowing you to rest before your senses get pummeled again with Satyricon's brand of Dark Metal. Most fans either hate or love this album. This albums an aquired taste. I myself listen to it with a sense of awe, as one may listen to symphony or orchestra music. Does it rock? Hell yeah! A must have for open minded metal fanatics. Experimental dark metal This album is far different from any of Satyricon's previous releases. I have to admit that it took a couple listens for me to get use to Rebel Extraganza. The conceptual themes of past albums "Shadowthrone", and "Dark Medeval Times" are no longer present. Rebel is much more stripped down while maintaining a dynamic sound that sets Saytricon apart from it's Black Metal contemporaries. My favorite songs would have to be "Havok Vultures"( w/ a cameo from Ferniz or DarkThrone), "Prime Evil Renaissance", and the blast beat rythms of "Supersonic Journey". Rebel also includes a couple of subtle interludes in between songs, allowing you to rest before your senses get pummeled again with Satyricon's brand of Dark Metal. Most fans either hate or love this album. This albums an aquired taste. I myself listen to it with a sense of awe, as one may listen to symphony or orchestra music. Does it rock? Hell yeah! A must have for open minded metal fanatics. . You can see a complete list of all Satyricon discography, or go back to the Satyricon tabs