LUCIFUGUM Vector33 CD

Revisit one of the most chaotic and high-velocity landmarks of the Ukrainian underground. Originally unleashed in 2005, Vector33 by the legendary Lucifugum represents a turning point in the band’s evolution, and this 2012 remastered edition via Propaganda is a mandatory acquisition for those who crave Symphonic Blackened Speed Metal delivered with a savage, elitist edge. The assault begins with the sprawling, seven-minute Силой слепого сечения, immediately establishing a sound that is both grand and claustrophobic. Lucifugum excels at a very specific, frantic energy; tracks like Брезги плебсожизни and Кистью червистрайсти showcase a band that has masterfully blended chaotic, high-speed blast beats with haunting, cold keyboard layers that act as a backdrop to Stabahe’s venomous, barking vocal delivery. The 2012 remastering process has sharpened the sonic knives, allowing the intricate guitar work and the relentless rhythmic attack of tracks like Молитвонь to strike with even more surgical precision. As the record moves through the dark, ritualistic energy of Проклятье чёрного начала, the band’s unwavering ideological stance becomes clear. The journey concludes with the definitive manifesto: Black Metal Must Be...!!!, a track that serves as a mission statement for the band’s entire career. The production remains raw and organic, yet the remastering provides a clarity that highlights the sophisticated arrangements hidden beneath the surface of their auditory violence. This CD is a mandatory acquisition for fans of Nokturnal Mortum (Goat Horns era), Emperor (early), Graveland, and Dub Buk. If you seek an album that captures the true, unhinged spirit of mid-2000s Eastern European black metal—fast, melodic, and completely lightless—Vector33 is an essential and remastered artifact for your collection.