Distractive Killusions – the third issue for Polish Symphonic Black Metal band VESANIA around frontman Orion, best known as the bassist for Behemoth. With this new album they raise the bar high for their musical peers. They define new borders in brutal but technically filed and perfectly played Black Metal combined with symphonic but discreet keys and soundtrack-like samples.

Those going to compare VESANIA with Dimmu Borgir are choosing the easy way instead of really listening to the music - nevertheless I am sure each Dimmu-Fan would like this record as well... VESANIA is placed in the same genre and it is simply impossible to invent music itself completely new in my opinion. They are in fact using similar stylistics, but the sound created is a completely different one! And by no means I would not call them a copy of the Norwegians. Founded back in 1997, the debut album Firefrost Arcanum (2003) was still sounding rough and reminding on Black Metal of the 90s (e.g. Emperor). It was followed by God The Lux (2005) on which the band was brilliant in modern and technical sophisticated Black Metal. Distractive Killusions as the latest issue of the Polish guys, also available as limited digi-pack-version including two bonus tracks, is continually increasing the musical progress of the band. Keyboards were always included in VESANIA's music, but never pushy. While the keys of the former records were sometimes dabbling alongside, it is really audible that the guys have gotten more experience during the last two years. The production is very complex and by that the band creates a knotless and clear sound which seems close to sterile in places. VESANIA became mature and they really do not have to be afraid of being compared with any big names in their genre. Constant good work, an incredible speed and brutal footwork is done by drummer Daray, who also sways the sticks for Vader. The vocals are fatter and sound more sonorous. They range between voluminous Death Metal grunts, aggressively moaning and painful Black Metal screechiness, and an insane laughter in the opening track Narrenshyff. The accustomed fat guitar riffs are sometimes staccato-like, sometimes melodic and sometimes they are snorting out their displeasure in minatorial deep tones. You probably will discover some new outstanding, melodic and very soulful solos in the compositions as in Rage Of Reason - by the way a song that will touch every metal head by heart for sure, even if he is not a huge fan of Black Metal.

Already with listening to third title Infinity Horizon it becomes clear very quickly that the guys of VESANIA do not want to take any prisoners by Distractive Killusions – they came to kill! Slowest song of this album is named Hell Is For Children. Slowly from behind it creeps into your ears and is creating a special gloomy atmosphere, which is always causing goose bumps every time I listen to it. Not to mention these perfectly fitting samples, worth being part of a soundtrack made in Hollywood, which you can find everywhere on this record - WOW! The penultimate piece on this record Aesthesis is my absolute favorite. It is simply a blast to cannonade your ears: pure, brutal and with immense pressure on blast beats VESANIA bid farewell. The last ticking of the clocks belonging to Distractive Cryscendo - kind of an outro to this album - the guys leave the listener curious for what they will offer on next release...
Distractive Killusions – an absolute must-have for everyone who likes brutal music packaged in perfectly played, sophisticated and artful arrangements – simply TOP!