The release of Inquisition's fourth full-length black metal album marks a return to, or perhaps journey to for the first time, an incredibly dark form of black metal. Those familiar with the earlier black metal work of this band will recall the sort of anthemic style, songs that come off more as songs of unholy victories than of death and depression. The band claims that this album is "metal 1000%", and they are telling the truth. Nefarious Dismal Orations is Inquisition's heaviest album yet. The production is a subtle change, with less bite in the treble range of the guitars, louder vocals which also appear more and more in the midrange rather than exclusively low-midrange/bass, and a denser but clearer mix of sounds. The drumming is typical Inquisition brilliance, with an overwhelming bass drum pulse and steady, methodical cymbal work. This is definitely a very special album with a unique feel of its own, not just another Darkthrone/Burzum/Mayhem clone. Definitely check this out, I encourage you, and be open minded about its quirkiness and distinctiveness. Killer!