Aenaon – Cendres et Sang (2011)

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After delivering two impressive EP’s: Phenomenon and A Parallel Zoetrope, Aenaon finally signed with Code666 to release their debut full-length “Cendres et Sang”. In this very impressive freshman release, the band makes use of their superior ability in crafting interesting and unique sounding Black Metal songs and deliver 10 tracks of majestic music that many veteran bands wish they would have in them.

Since the Jazzy opener “Kafkaesque”, you know you are in for a treat and a very unique album. This intro nicely blends with the second track “Suncord” and when the riffing starts we are immediately reminded of bands like Farsot and similar creative-Black Metal acts. The melodic aspect of the band’s sound is what makes them so special, particularly in the intricate passages crafted in the middle of this track that feature a hefty Jazz influence.

Moving into more aggressive blast-beat induced Black Metal, “Psychonautic Odyssey” delivers a heavier song that is equally dynamic and fresh sounding as the first two tracks. Most album goes back and forth between excellent aggressive sections and superbly crafted ‘weird’/Avant-garde sections like the trippy passages near the end of “Grand Narcotic Harvest” and “Once Finite”. With each song being very diverse in nature, it is very interesting to actually listen to the band’s peculiar elements be consistent through the release in a very subtle manner giving them a great sense of identity.

Our favorite track of this release comes with the name of “Black Nerve”. In this song the band combines excellent guitar work with experimental passages and Jazz influences taking things to a whole new level of awesomeness. We would love to hear more like this from the band in the future since it reminded us of a less crazy version of Ephel Duath. The closing track again exposes more of the brilliant Jazzy influences with some awesome female vocals contrasted by some very brutal sections.

Overall, we think that Aenaon is a very good band that deserves more attention and that their sound has unlimited potential. With a very diverse body of songs, “Cendres et Sang” is one of the best releases we have heard in quite a while so be sure to get yourself a copy of this release and start enjoying it.

Band: Aenaon Album: Cendres et Sang
Label: Code666

Release: June 13th, 2011

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Genre: Black Metal

Country: Greece

Rating: 90/100
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