This split CD is already 2 years old, but nevertheless the music is worth a review (despite there’s only one song from each band on the album), so here we go: The Basques, as well as the Austrians should be well-known in the Black Metal underground. Both bands consist only of 2 members (okay, DAEMONLORD have a drum computer, so they are three, if you want). The CD starts with KEY OF MYTHRAS (the solo project of ex-Sanguis front man Werner Hochleitner alias Duncan who is supported by his ex-band mate Svart on drums once again) and their song So Let It Be Done, a catchy (yet varying) piece of hate that’s very old school but as well shows elements of Dark Metal and Thrash (okay, Thrash elements ARE old school…). The listener gets 7 minutes of very well done stuff that should satisfy every fan of that style. With The Sharpened Edge of Ignorance, the best track I ever heard from DAEMONLORD, it still gets more raw. If we forget about the drum computer for a moment, I’d say: That’s exactly how Black Metal should be! An extremely catchy leading riff (and some more riffs that crawl directly into your ear and remain there), bestial screams and a dark, dark atmosphere. Long live the Basque Country! I’m absolutely looking forward to the new DAEMONLORD album (their third fulltime recording, besides a lot of demos, EP’s and split singles) I don’t know if there are some units left of Bonded By Hatred (it’s limited to 500 pieces), but if yes, you should definitely try to get one!