Impious is the third full-length album by the German black metal project Non Est Deus, which was released on March 4, 2022 via the labels Avantgarde Music and Noisebringer Records.
“`About the Album
“Impious” (which translates as “Impious”) constitutes a manifesto against religious fanaticism. According to its creator, the problem isn’t religion itself, but those who use it to impose their need for power in the name of God.
- Creator: Behind the project is the multi-instrumentalist Noise, who is also the brain behind the acts Kanonenfieber and Leiþa.
- Musical Style: This is melodic Black Metal that combines aggression with rhythmic passages (groove) and atmospheric details.
- Tracklist: The record consists of 8 tracks:
- Save Us
- Burn It Down
- Fuck Your God
- Hexenwahn
- Flagellation
- Christraping Polka
- Celebrate the Selfdestruct
- The Ascension
Reviews and Reception
Critics have pointed out the outstanding production and the “crystalline” but dark guitar sound.
- Angry Metal Guy rated the album 3.5/5, praising the musical flow but criticizing the “clichéd” spoken word parts.
- On Encyclopaedia Metallum, the reception was warmer (rating 95%), with references to the clever use of samples, such as the sound of burning wood or whipping.
