After a split release a few years ago Spiculum Iratus returns in 2009 with their debut recording titled 'Summa Anti-Theologica.' On this album the band has been joined by vocalist Os Miserum whom has made appearances with Xasthur and Chaos Moon as well as being the mastermind behind the ambient/industrial band Nostalgia. Spiculum Iratus' music is generally very chaotic, fast, and raw in its execution, but it still has a very dark, atmospheric, creepy, and occult like characteristic to it, which makes it stand out from other black metal bands within this style. There are also some calmer ambient sections, samples, and even some cleaner sounding guitar harmonies present too. The vocals definitely stand out as they sound like deep venomous cries from a demon within the very bowels of hell itself. There's quite a bit of an echo effect placed on them, but they manage to sound very original and hellish as they are screamed out. There isn't any single song that truly stands out, but at thirty five minutes the whole thing proves to be an exciting and fresh sounding release within the USBM underground that is definitely not one to be missed.
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