Aenaon / Satanochio – A Parallel Zoetrope (2010)

All the way from Greece recently we got a very nice 7” split from Aenaon and Romanian Satanochio. In this short but sweet split we get to listen to another brilliant track from Aenaon and a different but equally intense song by Satanochio. Featuring one track per side, this 7” split is very nicely packaged and ready to become a collector’s item for fans of either band since it’s limited to 500 copies.

Starting off on the Aenaon side, we get a Black Metal anthem with influences from Zyklon and other more experimental bands like Dodheimsgard and Ihshan. Aenaon since their mCD “Phenomenon” has immediately grabbed our attention and with “I, Tyrant” they show that they are masters at creating powerful riffs, interesting vocal melodies and blasting drum patterns that deserve the attention of any ‘refined’ Black Metal fan.

On the other side we get Satanochio’s “Crimson Grim” a track that is very well crafted but lacks a bit in the production aspect. However, this track is very brutal in nature and showcases the band’s ability to create Black Metal songs. The drumming is very intense and the bass guitar pounds away through the duration of this track. The riffing is fairly standard and the solo’s are very well crafted, but the screams take a bit of getting used to them, but if you know the band’s previous work, you will be surely satisfied.

In general, “A Parallel Zoetrope” is a very good split and shows both bands at their best. We do hope that Aenaon keeps releasing stuff like this in the future and that they find the appropriate label to showcase their abilities to the world. In the case of Satanochio, we found this band to also have quality elements that will surely get them more noticed in the future. If you are a collector of interesting 7” releases, “A Parallel Zoetrope” should not be missing from your collection.

Release: 2010

Country: Greece / Romania