MORS IN TABULA - 2004

MORS IN TABULA
2004
Independent Release
Industrial Metal
8/10





Here, Mors In Tabula offers four blackened industrial metal tracks that move further into the electronic realm than most bands of this nature. These four tracks are culled from the band’s "Blemish" CD and coupled with some excellent artwork that befits the project perfectly.

If you were thinking of a cross between "The Land Of Rape And Honey" era Ministry and a smattering of Dimmu, you’d be close to the mark on this one. "Bloodpath" combines crisp guitar bursts with hyper-electro vocals to form a very original sound.

It’s as if the band took a hundred cool samples or pieces of songs to make one really cool sounding track. It is rigid in a good way and the production highlights the several effects utilized in the composition. "MK Ultra" offers much of the same fare to a fine result.

The music is very cold and mechanical in style, but the various effects and intricate arrangement make it compelling nonetheless. "Eye Of The Abyss" is a standout track with plenty of special effects and cool tempo changes, accented by ringing bells and haunting noises. The song lapses into a form of dark techno before returning to the grinding metal riffs.

"Noctifer" kicks off with a buzzing military cadence and warps into some tripped out cyber black vox that are a great effect. Eerie choirs, spectrum jumping guitars and strange effects combine to make for a hell of a great listen. 

A good introduction to a band with a lot of potential.

Written By: Shovelhead