«Vore’s (now known as Imperator) fifth full length, and 10th since the band’s inception under the name Nocturnal Toxin & Carnage.
An absolutely massive recording, like most albums by Vore. Over 90 minutes of Black Metal madness, infused with Noise elements, and even closing in with two Noise tracks and a cover of Stéphanie of Monaco’s track, «Ouragan», which is basically a slowed down version of the song but definitely fits the depravity of this work.
Here you can hear Tza-Xaaguum (also know for Vfanhthore and running Cónclave Curatorial) at full potential, blending the unique riffing style that balances old school Black Metal, with macabre passages akin to its mexican brethren, and some hints of Death Metal and Grindcore as well, but always mixed in a fashion that remains pure to Black Metal. Brimming with sexual negativism and depravity, Éléphant is truly a bleak listen, while being a very interesting one.
The artist’s great and unique songwriting keeps the album interesting until the end, even leaving some of the best tracks to the second half such as «Atavismes du crépuscule (phénomène obsessif)» and «Le Cavalier de la Mort (partie 1)» . With every instrument being as important as the other, from the ominous keyboards in the second part, to the absolutely stellar bass that always refuses to follow the riffs, Vore remains an underrated force in the underground. One man bands with this level of prolificity in all the facets of the music are rare.
A band that is sure to be appreciated by fans of Auld Ridge, Albionic Hermeticism or Ynkleudherhenavogyon.«
IMPERATORIA TENEBRIS PRAVITA 