death metal and black metal | Austin, TX | 03/13/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"A roaring onslaught of streaming sound, this album moves away from the choppy, explosive riffing which emphasized guitar as percussion instrument. Instead, texture and shape are emphasized in highly relativistic phrases which narrate the development of themes like a classical pop piece. Unholy bass-heavy vocals merge with detuned distorted guitar and deathlike prowling bass, creating a peristaltic wash of sonic attack that is irresitably violent and well-composed. Of the many early death metal releases, this one stands the test of time."
One of the most brutal death metal albums of the early 90's.
Armando L. Martinez III | 05/15/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have been a long time Incantation fan (even owning the Entrantment Of Evil demo from way back in the day), but this album helped put this band on the forefront because it had the conviction to ensure this band longevity. The music is barbarically heavy and continually alternates from fast to slow and vice versa. Craig Pillard's voice is inhuman!! This whole album just kicks ass from start to finish, all they to do now is finally play Immortal Cessation when I see them live next month."
Unsurpassed, indisputable, neck breaking death metal
Armando L. Martinez III | 10/15/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is by far the best death metal album... Yes, Nile is great, Immolation is a little fake but good, and Entombed and other Swedish kids are also big. But this is complex, heavy and grinding. I love the drums on this one, not bullet speed, but constantly crossing over and using every single instrument he has. Pillard's voice is excellent, and fits perfectly. Great solos, suffocating riffs.You'll have a lot of neck pain at the end. Nothing else."
Brings a smile to my face...
Digestin_fecess | Hell | 08/18/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"...Whenever i listing to an album by incantation it just makes me smile because it is so damn good. If you love old school deathmetal then its a must you own and support incantation because they been in the scene for quite a while now and still making amazing music and i don't they think they'll stop any time soon. Onward to golgotha, is in my opinion incantation's best album todate and prolly one of the best deathmetal albums yet... With the perfect production and lirycs as well as very orginal i might add. For old school deathmetal fans out there! Recommended!!"
No secret here
Jonathan B. Adam | New Jersey | 11/05/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What's to say about this album? Quintessential death metal, often imitated but not in the right way. Songs pivot twisted and upsidedown melodies rather than on beats like normal death metal. This should've been a helluva lot more of an inspiration to modern death metal than the junk so easily come across would have you believe."