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Omision - In the Shadow of the Cross

In the Shadow of the Cross

Band
TypeAlbum (Studio full-length)
Released
GenresDeath Metal, Thrash Metal
LabelsChaos Records
Length40:10
Reviews :  1
Comments :  0
Total votes :  1
Rating :  70 / 100
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Track listing (Songs)

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1.In the Shadow of the Cross5:29-0
2.Your God3:10-0
3.Won't Be Saved4:22-0
4.Assault in the Vatican4:16-0
5.Beyond the Burning Gates2:57-0
6.Pray3:52-0
7.No Idols4:21-0
8.Fallen Angels1:52-0
9.Seeking the Holy Throne2:56-0
10.The Downfall4:19-0
11.For Those Far Away2:35-0

In the Shadow of the Cross Reviews

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Reviewer :  level 2   70/100
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Being formed back in 1993, and the hiatus in 1997 before restarting in 2000, Omision joins the number of bands that have been formed a long way back, yet are only releasing materials only recently. Among the ranks of the members are Robert Lizarraga, one time member of Incantation, and Joel Marquez, ex-member of Sadistic Intent. It is therefore interesting to hear how this album, having been brewing for at least 10 years, will turn out to be.

The music on the album is solid death/thrash metal, filled with crushing guitar riffs, with an extremely distorted tone, backed by a solid rhythm section. The guitar solos that are unleashed by guitarist Roberto are also constantly face-ripping, reminiscent of thrash legends such as Slayer and Possessed. The drums take an intense punishing, with drummer Joel constantly hitting the skins relentlessly, complete with a crisp production, making the beats feel as if a punch in the face. The primitive tribal beats on Pray bring in a early Sepultura feel, adding a different dimension in the music as well. His play on the cymbals on the intro of Fallen Angels display his ability to control the strength in the drumming, yet on the same track the beats that he utilises feel punkish (the cymbal-snare combination), adding yet another interesting aspect to the music.

The dark atmosphere provided throughout the album are reminiscent of bands such as Incantation. The acoustic guitar at the background on tracks such as Assault in the Vatican add t
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