Described a true ode to the Death of humanity, nothing less than an absolute cataclysm is expected of Frances Diablation. Fortunately, Par Le Feu, their second release, is a chaotic cacophony of extreme symphonic metal.
Par Le Feu is a supreme record for those with extreme ideals and scant regard for the sensibilities of the majority. With a sound born in the ninety’s roots of black metal, this is a record where everything threatens to teeter over the edge into the abyss. the pure vitriol on this record has the briefest moments of respite. Diablation is an underground collection of worthy individuals with extreme pasts. The duality of vocalists Vicomte Vampyr Arkames (Seth) and Hyde is a marked progression over that of their debut Allégeance.
It is now consumed with the credo to be all-consuming with their onslaught.
Yet this is also symphonic black metal where the arrangements are full of bombast and power. Special mention must also go to drummer VNA, Par Le Feu is blessed with an insane amount of speed and his work on’’ Vox Diaboli’’ deserves special mention, where speed and power meet the rousing keyboards.
Yet at times, it is also utterly primal black metal as on the varied pace assault that is ‘’ Testament de l’humanité’’
The reaping is at hand, and with little respite from the ominous intro ‘’Inferi Ostium’’ to the pulsing heartbeat that is epic closer ‘’Mort, marche avec moi’’ Diablation is the epitome of extreme symphonic black metal that celebrates the original pioneers whilst also adding their own brand of violent undertones. It is raw, powerful and utterly relentless.
Diablation: Facebook
Release Year: 2023
Label: Personal Records
Category: Album
Country: France
Reviewed by Sparky
