When it comes to German Satanic black metal say no more than the name CHAOS INVOCATION. In 2009 they graced us with a triumphantly evil first album In Bloodline With The Snake. A release that sent brave souls running for the hills. Once again CHAOS INVOCATION have risen out of their darkened tombs to bring forth their second full length Black Mirror Hours. Previous drummer AD has exited the band and since been replaced by one only known as T. For only having two releases to their credit CHAOS INVOCATION knows exactly what their sound is all about and is quite serious in the matter the portray it. Unforgiving, full assault Satanic black metal!

From the beginning of Delirium Worship And Total Abandon its already clear that this album is going to take you to the edge of blackened sanity. CHAOS INVOCATION made sure they made their mark last album with their own unique sound and sure enough it is very recognizable as we dive into Black Mirror Hours. The aggressive yet melodic guitar sounds of A call to mind a Watain/Dissection sound. However, presented in their own unique style, but this gives you an idea of what your getting into. The vocals of M are just phenomenal. It sounds as if he really poured his black heart and quivering soul out. Screams from the pit of Lucifer’s lair. Moans and groans spewed like vomit from demons. M’s vocal delivery intensity surpasses even that of Erik from Watain. That’s saying quite a lot. Passionate vocalists are quite hard to encounter these days. Just listen to the song Beyond Coming and you’ll know what I mean. In a few rare parts on the album there is a small amount of clean singing, however this doesn’t change the dramatic effect of the vocals in any way. As far as drumming goes, you would never know that T was new in the mix. It’s as if he’s always been in the band. Incredible drumming techniques are brought forth to fit the chaos and aggression of the music. CHAOS INVOCATION certainly has the upper hand of Satan on their side when it comes to songwriting. The lyrics just exude evil and all things otherworldly. Astral projection also enters into the subject matter adding more chilling diversity to the lyrics. As far as arranging goes, CHAOS INVOCATION knows exactly what the fuck they are doing. Sounding as if they have done this many times before, it is a bit shocking knowing this is only their second known release. They are that damn good! Production is perfect, although I cannot really hear the bass in the mix, it doesn’t really matter as the guitar and vocals seem to capture all the attention. Black Mirror Hours is horrifically perfect and would no doubt make Satan proud.