BLASFEMIA Ancient Occult Wisdom CD

From the scorched and unholy lands of the Chilean underground comes a monumental display of darkness. Blasfemia delivered a definitive strike in 2015 with Ancient Occult Wisdom, released via the cult-driven Hell Productions. This CD is a mandatory acquisition for those who worship at the altar of Blackened Death Metal, blending the savage, primitive energy of South America with a sophisticated, atmospheric depth. The ritual begins with the ominous Intro (Empire in Decadence), setting a tone of architectural ruin before exploding into The Misanthrope Path. Immediately, Blasfemia establishes a sound characterized by cavernous vocals, lightning-fast tremolo picking, and a relentless percussive assault. The band excels at balancing high-velocity violence with more expansive, eerie passages; tracks like Tied to the Cosmic Breath and the title track, Ancient Occult Wisdom, showcase a band that understands the spiritual and occult power of the genre. A major highlight of this release is the band’s masterful rendition of the classic The Somberlain (originally by Dissection), a tribute that perfectly bridges the gap between the Swedish melodic black metal school and the raw ferocity of the Andes. Following a second atmospheric interlude, Intro (Invoking Darkness), the album plunges back into chaos with the ritualistic Insorcism Act and the devastating Antichrist Assault. The journey reaches its final, blasphemous conclusion with the nihilistic weight of Without Churches. This CD is a mandatory acquisition for fans of Dissection, Sarcófago, Morbid Angel, and Watain. If you seek an album that combines the technical precision of modern extreme metal with the raw, unpolished spirit of the Chilean underground, Ancient Occult Wisdom is an essential and haunting addition to your collection.