This got them into a legal mess, its documentation here is the band's sublime way of telling the authorities they simply don't give a hoot...Tell you what took place: Gorgoroth's date in Krakow saw the employment of 4 naked models, hooded & knotted to 4 crosses respectively. The authorities saw this as erotica extravaganza, not to mention sheer blasphemy, so the band had to bear the legal brunt.
If you have access to this footage, you'd realize, even after only the opening number, visual sexual gratification is a remote occurrence; it's more tormenting than stimulating, seeing a quartet of restrained individuals tied to wooden poles throughout the set. The blasphemous elements here are, of course, expected- it's a darn black metal act for goodness sake, not some pious superstar making an atheistic renouncement. Those 4 people were paid individuals, mind you, not some geek kidnapped & made to perform at gun-point.
Moving on to the music, the materials here are a tight performance by the band, who would've guessed there was a storm brewing over the ownership of the 'Gorgoroth' legalities following the strained relationship between frontman Ghaal & guitarist Infernus- the ommission of Infernus on the cover is implication itself. We also witness how a strict vegetarian, in his true black metal philosophy, is able to front a sacriligious delivery but Ghaal is one stiff performer. He didn't swirl his locks or beckoned & gestured to the masses; it's lacklustre showmanship, there's no hiding this. A close scrutiny of the instrument wielding/ pounding chaps prove their great musicianship, especially drummer Kvitrafn, pity his departure (to date, Mayhem's Hellhammer is bashing skins for the band). Also, Gibson (Les Paul & Flying V employed here) continue to be a potent tone generator for this music genre, it's undeniable.
This is a great documentation for fans of the music, other distractions aside. But not if you're easily offended, whatever the reasons may be.
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