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.
