Greece is quite the influential hotbed for black metal. Whether it?s the progressive stylings of Zemial, the symphonic bludgeoning of Septicflesh, or Rotting Christ?s epic songcraft, Greece has churned out some pretty incredible music over the last few decades. After one album and a few splits, Kult of Taurus arrives with Adversarial Paths: The Sinister Essence, hoping to join their brethren in the pits of Hades, and they have gloriously succeeded in their path to unholy greatness? Well played, writhing and nauseous music is what you can expect here. Black Metal of this variety is refreshing, in the face of all the bands 'kicking the dead horse' of BURZUM / DARKTHRONE worship. A definite gem in the rough for Black Metal fans.