Christ Agony

 Today in 2008 Christ Agony released the album Condemnation

Morąg (early), Olsztyn (later),Poland Melodic Black Metal

Status:Active

Years active:1990-2005, 2005-2007 (as Union), 2007-present

Christ Agony is one of Poland's cult underground extreme metal bands, having formed in 1990 by guitarist/vocalist Cezar. Cezar has been the one mainstay in the band, the lineups frequently changing over the years. Reviewed here are two mid-period albums, 1995's Moonlight Act III and its successor, Darkside, released in 1997. The band is broadly in the black metal camp, though their style isn't quite the traditional black metal style, instead borrowing more from traditional metal riffing, with an epic, drawn-out songwriting style. Moonlight is the more conventional of the two albums, as Darkside is much more experimental, with industrial touches, a more somber, melancholic feel (in places), and some clean singing. On the strength of these two albums, Christ Agony hasn't quite reached must-hear status, but their somewhat original style is commendable, and that alone makes them an interesting listen.

Razorbleed Records

Cezar Vocals, Guitars

Reyash Bass, Vocals (backing)

Icanraz Drums

Guest/Session

U. Reck Keyboards

Rav Xela Intros on "Tzelem H Chiva" & "Avich H Meletz"

1. Devil's Invocation 06:06

2. Psalm ov Livia Khao'tsu 04:48

3. Condemnation Pt.I 04:17

4. Temptation ov Lost 06:13

5. MarchManifesto 05:30

6. BloodSeedNation 04:30

7. Condemnation Pt.II 04:15

8. Cult Domination 05:38

9. The LeviThan'Suite 12:13

10. Purgatory Beast 02:20

55:50

Cezar dedicated album in memory of His Mother Elizabeth 1945 - 2007.

Comes in a slipcase.

Recording information:

Recorded at Studio X Olsztyn 18-24.04 & 11-14.07.2008.