Highlights of this album include:

1)Killer production. One of the best sounding death metal albums I have heard in a long time.

2)Their song writing is more focused.

3)Experimenting more with melodies. Check out THE RENAISSANCE. Great balance of melody and brutality

Overall an outstanding return to form. Definately one of the years best for me.


Yessss!   June 2, 2000
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

All of dissopointed fans of the past, take note. This album brings back memories from the old days. The drumming is simply amazing, very fast and tight. Vocals are good, though do not compare to Slylvain Houdes' style, (but who does?) This is deffinitely worth a listen, not Temple of Knowledge Kataklysm, but blows Victoms away.


simply amazing   May 18, 2000
dimitri (canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Katkalysm have returned......everyone shall watch their feeble backs, bacause, Katkalysm punishes in a way that only sledge hammers can. Easily their best release, Katkalysm always amaze me. Their musical craftmanship is an artform rather than run of the mill deathmetal, lyrically they are unmatched. Watch out people KATKALYSM are back!


Rip roaring Death metal.   September 16, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful

This album clicked with me the very first time I listened to it. All the aspects of this band just gel together. I don't want to drag this review on and on, so I'm just gonna summarize why this is is a great album and a great band:

1.) The production. It's very clean and crisp sounding which is perfect for the style of music being played.

2.) The lyrics. They're intelligent and well thought out.

3.) The lead vocals. The background vocals are way to high pitched which bears a disturbing resemblance to Dani Filth's vocals, but these vocals are perfect. They're low, but not too low.

4.) The musicianship. It's fairly technical, but they don't try to show off. They're humble and that's an aspect I've always admired in Metal bands.

Overall, this is a great extreme band and I just might pick up more of their releases. Definetly recommended.


Not bad.   July 14, 2000
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

I got sick of this after repeated listens, but still pretty quality.

The vocals could be better though. Much better.