Definitely an apocalyptic debut!
"March For Glory" is an exceedingly epic, dramatic, and militaristic release that infuses a WWII / Eastern Front chaos into its kaleidoscope of neoclassical martial and post-industrial sounds. Released on Rage in Eden, formally known as War Office Propaganda, Poland’s major label for some of the best Industrial, Ambient and Neo-classical acts from all over the world, my high hopes for this record were not met with disappointment. The album begins with ominous winds supported by a minimal selection of dissonant string orchestra that fades into the slow rhythm of loud and yet distant drums - a final and faint heartbeat of life before the war pulse of death, dust, and steel emerge.
The mixture of classically trained strings, machine gun salvo and pounding percussion create an aural assault that is the perfect complimentary soundtrack to the war images taken from the Eastern Front that adorn the albums inlay and artwork. The neoclassical orchestrations on the record are equal to and perhaps even surpass contemporary purveyors in the genre, and the segments of dark ambient / martial milieu are among the finest I have ever heard. Truly, the chaotic ambiance on "March For Glory" invokes an ambiance that feels as if I am actually living the pages of Anthony Beevor's Stalingrad. It is for those who lose themselves in history books, war-documentations and collected medals.
For those who possess the ability stare and lose themselves in the narration of a picture of any soldier for hours, wondering what became of them and their lives - this is your album. It is for those who want to see, feel and live certain moments in history, although standing safely on the edge of the portrait. "March For Glory" is a brilliant release and a masterpiece debut.
I always forget just how awesome this record is. I'll have to listen to it more often.
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