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Genre: Black Metal
Label: Panzerfaust Productions

Blooddawn’s war on religion continues in The Enlightenment, and it seems the supply line may have gotten to Paul and Donn since Funeral for a Despised Icon. A tighter, brighter sound lies underneath this monster, and it’s gotten a lot bigger too.
It also seems Blooddawn may have made themselves a bit of a sound change. It’s still evil black metal, but sounds less like Marduk and Bloodthrone, and more like Blooddawn. They’re coming into their own now, and I’m happy as hell about this.
Some experimenting in the vocal department is present, and it helps to net this album a win. I like it, and fans of older Blooddawn should too.
8 out of 10.

Genre: Black Metal
Label: Panzerfaust Productions

Opening with the title track, which is in itself a total drone masterpiece, Blooddawn’s Funeral for a Despised Icon is an old school styled UKMB album in the veins of Marduk (whom Blooddawn cover), Darkthrone, Bloodthrone, etc.
There’s nothing really new or groundbreaking here, but that doesn’t stop the CD from being really good.
The production is a little dirty, the sound a little muddy, and the mastering a little quiet. It’s best played loud to hear everything in it’s vile, evil glory. And when it’s loud, it’s great.
Donn’s vocal on “Redeemer”, on of my favorite tracks, are just tortured and full of antichristian vitriol. Love it.
Lord Afflictis did vocals on the Marduk cover (“Panzer Division Marduk”) and he fucking nails it.
Blooddawn have something here that I think any black metal fan should like – speed, anger, and sweet riffs.
7 out of 10.