𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 — 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀 (1998)

intothewellsabyss
Jun 15, 2023
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𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐘𝐏𝐓𝐒 - 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐔𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐊 & 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐀𝐋…

On this day (June 15) in 1998, Soulburn released their debut full-length studio album Feeding on Angels via Century Media Records.

Background:

Originally Soulburn emerged after a first demise of Dutch Death Metal band Asphyx in the mid-90s, when founding members Eric Daniels (guitars) and Bob Bagchus (drums) looked for a separate outlet to unleash their mutual obsession with Bathory and Venom. After a demo, Soulburn released the cult favorite “Feeding On Angels” debut via Century Media Records in 1998, which featured Wannes Gubbels (Pentacle) on vocals and bass. Following its release, Soulburn were (momentarily) put to rest when Asphyx returned with On the Wings of Inferno in 2000 with the same line-up. 16 years after their debut album, Soulburn resurfaced with their new line-up featuring the core of Eric Daniels (guitars) and Bob Bagchus (drums), teaming with

Twan van Geel (Legion of the Damned) as vocalist/bassist and Remco Kreft (Nailgun Massacre) as the bands second guitarist.

(Bob Bagchus - Drums)

Overview:

If you were an Asphyx fan like me, you were probably as disappointed as I was when the band originally called it a day. But, all was not lost, as Soulburn would arise from the ashes of Asphyx, delivering their blistering debut release “Feeding On Angels”.

(Eric Daniels - Guitars)

Now, I am not going to say something cheesy like “if you're a fan of Asphyx… blah, blah, blah… But, I will say that it has some of the classic Asphyx sound, albeit with a touch of Black Metal rolled into the mix. The core of the album has that trademarked Death-Doom aesthetic, although many of the tracks like “Hellish Entrapment” have a Blackened feel. While songs like “Hymn of the Forsaken” have a slower groove, more reminiscent of Asphyx. So, whether you are fan of Asphyx or not, you should definitely give “Feeding On Angels” a listen. And, if you don’t check it out… well, you suck! Haha, just kidding! Seriously, go check this album out. You won’t be disappointed! — E.N. Wells

(Wannes Gubbels - Vocals, Bass)

Noteworthy:

The album was originally released in Europe only, all copies found in the US were imports.

Links to Artists, Albums, and Music Videos:

Click this link to listen to “”Feeding On Angels”” via Spotify: Feeding on Angels (Reissue) https://open.spotify.com/album/1oU5za0qnEgFAmvhwY6Eib

Click this link to follow Soulburn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSoulburn

Note: The reviews shared here are for historical reference. The views and opinions expressed within are not always supported (in full or in part) by Into the Wells. — E.N. Wells