Got mine on Tuesday funnily enough, because the Postman knew i would place some voodoo curse on his family if he didn't. I happen to be number 40 in the limited edition pressing!
My short review should be taken with a slight pinch of salt because I'm probably not the best person to ask in regards to music critique but anyway.So yeah i got round to listening to it today, at precisely the same time that I've gotten back to the drawing board seeing how I've been running around the place all week. There i was scribbling away on my next comic page and I think within 3 minutes in listening a sly grin formed across my face knowing that the money spent with my bone dry debit card was well worth it.
The Gods among Men sections was the clear highlight for me, and although its getting release now I'm slightly unhappy that you didn't continue with this album to create a full studio album in the same vein as the others. Because it is a corka i thought.
Conquered Realms and Ancient Prophecy was cool. I think i remember hearing Leon broke into the Thrash genre, and i could hear it a little on this one. With Plagued Lands I often shy away from Metal of Rock tracks that go on for 12 odd minutes, but the dark tone managed to keep itself interesting on that track.
For the track Gods among Men, wow is all i can say. Frankly I'm tempted to either make a legit music vid of that track or at least jump up and down like a whiny brat demanding Mithras play that track when they next do a show.
In comparison the other demos were of less priority. I mean i listen to Mithras albums monthly if not weekly so you know i clearly like those tracks (i actually reckon Transcendence is under rated) and yet there wasn't as much sparkle to hear older versions. Then again it gets more interesting to compare them to the current tracks, to acknowledge the backgrounds to when they were initially recorded.
On that note the notes inside makes for an interesting read and whilst i don't think i can repeat what's mentioned, its nice to see you guys keeping good company in the studios and that you were stomping the balls of Indie Emos in the neighborhood.
All i will probably say is and I've kept schtum about it for a while. Just an observation in that I've read a few Mithras reviews in which whether the critic is pro or negative they often compare Mithras to Morbid Angel, something Leon even feels flattered with. I'm probably the only berk who disagrees and thinks Mithras has an independent style from other death metal bands. Which i mean as a complement mind. Still i could feel the influence on the early tracks.
But overall its a recommendable goodun and Kudos to Leon and the gang. You've made my Easter.