Orcustus

This is an anticipated self-titled release (to me at least...) by the Norwegian outfit, but only Taipan & Dirge Rep remain to be the surviving line-up. The expectations are high considering the remaining drifting members are formidable individuals of Gorgoroth & Carpathian Forest. There was no disappointment in terms of intensity & the genre manifestation, however, the music is predictable in some selections but that's only because we are familiar to the musicians' delivery styles as heard in their other bands.