Regarding the band photo, I would say that INFESTUM want to come across modern and also the new album’s sound is clear and transparent. Despite of this appearance the Belarus musicians manage to interlace much of the old Black Metal spirit on Ta Natas, Thereby the four dark guys wearing sunglasses vary speed in convenient manner, some parts are made for training your neck curls. In nearly every song INFESTUM throttle tempo to avoid the danger of continuous mania. In the end pleasing tracks appear, but no sensational compositions. The instrumental aspect knows to please, but I blame the lead vocals for the just average overall view. The voice is alienated by exceeding effects, so that after the second song the performance steps on my nerves more and more. Despite that I have to admit that INFESTUM are able to write parts reminding of mighty Emperor. Sometimes the band catches the atmosphere of this Norwegian masters. Consequently some nice passages stay in my mind, the musicians care for alternation and riff through ten good songs. I Iike the whipping guitar chords like in the sheer exploding On Wings bribing with flowing measure changes. Unfortunately the voice supercharged by effects narrows my joy in listening anew. In addition I want to mention the unobtrusive keyboard positively clinging too gentle from time to time. Over and above I have to give some credit to the four-piece for the ability to play really without losing control at all. Despite that fact the slower parts have a more powerful effect contrasting the fast as an arrow element.
Actually there is nothing to complain about concerning Ta Natas; the hymns are missing and I hope that next time INFESTUM will trust their singer’s natural timbre without spicing it up far too artificially. Besides the exaggerated modern use of the drums should be partly diminished, then the guys will get more appreciation from my side.