Old Throne’s Lvcifer: A Raw Black Metal Beast from the Depths of Mexico
Alright, buckle up. If you’re into that grimy, frostbitten black metal sound but with a fiery twist straight outta Mexico, then Old Throne’s Lvcifer might just be your next obsession. Released in 2009 under No Christ Records, this album doesn’t mess around—it’s unapologetically raw, chaotic, and dripping with Satanic vibes. And honestly? It’s kinda perfect.
First off, let’s talk about “The Omen Satanas.” This track hits like a hammer to the skull right from the get-go. The riffs are razor-sharp, like someone took a chainsaw to your eardrums in the best way possible. The vocals? Pure venom—guttural screams that feel like they’re summoning something ancient and evil. What sticks with me is how relentless it feels; there’s no breathing room, no chill moments. Just pure sonic warfare. You can practically smell the sulfur while listening. It’s not polished or clean by any stretch, but that’s what makes it so damn memorable. Feels like a ritual gone wrong (in the best way).
Then there’s “Skeletal War,” which is basically an auditory punch in the face. The drumming here is INSANE—blast beats for days, like machine gun fire on overdrive. There’s this one riff midway through that twists and turns like a snake slithering through hellfire. It’s catchy as hell, even though it shouldn’t be. Like, I found myself humming it later, which is weird because I’m pretty sure humming black metal isn’t normal behavior. But hey, rules are meant to be broken, right?
Now, don’t get me wrong—the whole album slaps hard. Tracks like “Entrance With At Demon” and “Inferno” keep the chaos rolling without missing a beat. Each song feels like its own little apocalypse, drenched in lo-fi production that somehow adds to the charm. It’s ugly, messy, and gloriously unhinged—all the things good black metal should be.
But here’s the kicker: Lvcifer isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. Instead, it grabs that wheel, sets it on fire, and drives it straight into the abyss. Old Throne didn’t need to do anything fancy—they just went full throttle with their vision, and it works. Listening to this record feels like stepping into another dimension where everything is slightly off-kilter and utterly captivating.
And you know what? As much as I love the music itself, part of me wonders if these guys were just having fun pushing boundaries. Like, did they sit around cracking beers and saying, “Let’s make something so extreme it scares people?” Because mission accomplished, dudes. Mission freakin’ accomplished.
So yeah, if you’re looking for something that’ll rip your soul apart and stitch it back together again, give Lvcifer a spin. Just maybe light some candles first—or, y’know, whatever floats your demonic boat.
