Krisiun - The Great Execution

Krisiun
The Great Execution
2011 Century Media Records
This was a nice way to wrap up 2011. The mighty Krisiun threw this grenade at us just before the end of the year, when record labels usually wind their operations down before starting anew in the coming year. Make no mistake, this album is no mere bone tossed at us to sate our metal appetites for the short-term. This is Krisiun at the top of their game (or at least the current top ... they may well not have reached their peak). I've heard others say that this band of brothers has really stepped up their songwriting for this album, and I'd have to agree. If you're concerned about the "flamenco" parts you may have heard about, don't be. At least for me, they sound like the usual flourishes that Moyses Kolesne is already known for. This is also one of Krisiun's longest albums, so you get a whole lot of metal for your buck. Between Krisiun and Vader in 2011, a lot of the damage done to the hearts and minds of the death metal community by Morbid Angel's failed abortion has been undone. Our faith is restored, and one of our fallen idols has now been replaced by some of the demigods of the scene.