Madness Of Felony by Sulmus: A Blackened Journey Through Chaos
Alright, let me just say this straight up—Madness Of Felony is one of those albums that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go. Released in 2016 by Netherlands-based Sulmus under Versekvlt Studios, it’s raw, unfiltered black metal with a rock edge that hits like an icy fist to the face. It's not perfect, but damn if it ain’t memorable.
First off, gotta talk about “Schaduw Legioenen Pt. 1.” This track kicks in like a storm rolling over some desolate Dutch moor at midnight. The guitars are jagged, almost feral, while the drums hammer away like they’re trying to break through something ancient buried deep underground. What sticks with me is how it builds—not all at once, but slow and menacing, like shadows creeping closer without you even noticing until they swallow everything whole. By the time Pt. 2 rolls around later on the album, it feels less like a continuation and more like the aftermath of whatever chaos happened earlier. Like stepping into a battlefield after the war’s done. Haunting stuff.
Then there’s “The Black Army,” which honestly might be my favorite cut here. There’s this relentless energy to it, like a cavalry charge fueled by pure rage and desperation. The vocals are spit out with such venom, you can practically feel the heat from them burning your ears. And yet, weirdly enough, there’s this groove hidden beneath all the chaos—a sneaky little headbanger moment that makes you wanna punch the air or smash a beer bottle against the wall (don’t actually do that, though). It’s angry, sure, but also kinda fun in its own twisted way.
Now, don’t get me wrong—this isn’t an album for everyone. If you’re looking for polished production or radio-friendly hooks, you’re barking up the wrong corpse-painted tree. But if you dig music that sounds like it was recorded in a freezing dungeon somewhere, lit only by flickering torchlight, then Madness Of Felony will scratch that itch real good.
Here’s the thing, though—I couldn’t help but laugh when I realized the second half of the album had another intro tucked in there. Like, dude, we already got one! Did Sulmus forget they’d already set the mood, or was this some kind of meta move? Either way, it works because it keeps you guessing. Just when you think you’ve got this album figured out, it throws another curveball.
So yeah, Madness Of Felony. Not gonna lie, listening to it felt like being caught in a snowstorm where every flake stings like razorblades. But sometimes, pain can be beautiful, right? Or maybe I’m just losing my mind. Who knows? All I know is, if black metal’s your jam, this one deserves a spin… preferably alone, late at night, with headphones cranked loud enough to drown out reality.
