Saidan
Jigoku: Spiraling Chasms of Blackst Hell


4.5
superb

Review

by Ryan P STAFF
October 15th, 2023 | 61 replies


Release Date: 2021 | Tracklist

Review Summary: The masters of punk infused black metal start off with a bang!

I don't know what it is about black metal with punk infused into it, but it tickles my fancy like you couldn't believe. The attitude of punk inspired riffs with the coldness of black metal is something that is a natural combination honestly. The two scenes are kind of similar in style, just not necessarily the actual sound of the music. Well let me just say, Saidan is at the very top of the list when it comes to punky black metal.

Jigoku: Spiraling Chasms of Blackest Hell is the debut from these Americans hailing from Tennessee and they couldn't have started off with a bigger bang. This album is pure fury and raw black metal with some of the catchiest riffs you'll ever have the pleasure of hearing. The chill of normal black metal type riffs are present at all times but these riffs are fun and full of rhythm reminiscent of a damn Dead Kennedy's album. There's plenty of melody in the riffage and the rather raw production adds a nice "buzz saw" effect a la Nattens Madrigal. The vocals are absolutely piercing and straight up vile as if Satan is vomiting in your ear drums.

Saidan has released 2 albums so far and they are both essential modern black metal albums. I mean, who doesn't love a black metal album chock full of vitriol, attitude and ***ing RIFFS? I can't think of anyone except maybe Tundra or InvaderBryan. With that being said, do yourselves a favor, grab yourself a beer, sit back and enjoy the darkness.



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Hawks
Staff Reviewer
October 15th 2023


115244 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Had to do a quick write up for this. Band is so amazing. m///

zaruyache
October 15th 2023


28604 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

their melodies are really reminiscent to me of Leech's Ten Black Hymns demo too. I asked if he'd been influenced by it tho and he said no ;__;

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
October 15th 2023


115244 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Dude yes I forgot all about that demo it slayz.

zaruyache
October 15th 2023


28604 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

one of my all-time favs, which is why this is good too. we'll never get more leech but at least saidan guy is.

bellovddd
October 15th 2023


7696 Comments


punk black metal. i am in

NightOnDrunkMountain
Emeritus
October 15th 2023


1064 Comments


That record was the bomb. Thanks for reminding me, will spin again

kevbogz
October 15th 2023


6688 Comments


i never wanna live in a sput world w/o hawks in it ever again

Havey
October 15th 2023


12320 Comments


bm october goes hard

JohnnyoftheWell
October 15th 2023


64287 Comments


Onryo II was such a good dumb fun record, will check this at some point

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
October 15th 2023


115244 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Thanks bros!! Yeah band is absolutely amazing. m///

Zac124
October 15th 2023


4001 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

This absolutely slaps! I need to find more black meal like this.

MoM
October 15th 2023


5994 Comments


β€œ punk infused black metal”

πŸ‘€ i love this kind of thing

Egarran
October 15th 2023


36858 Comments


Onryu II is so good.

Band description should be updated though, it has the unfortunate former bandcamp address saidanusbm.

Now it's just boring old saidan.bandcamp.com

zaruyache
October 15th 2023


28604 Comments

Album Rating: 3.5 | Sound Off

fix'd the link just for u bb

MoM
October 15th 2023


5994 Comments


β€œ Band description should be updated though, it has the unfortunate former bandcamp address saidanusbm.”

RIP to said anus bowel movement

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
October 15th 2023


115244 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Glad everyone digz! M///

Egarran
October 16th 2023


36858 Comments


Thanks zar luv.

I can't really get into this but I would very much like a new one.

kalkwiese
October 16th 2023


11038 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Excited to jam this and Onryo I \m/

Hawks
Staff Reviewer
October 16th 2023


115244 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

Both slay so ahrd.

TheTripP
October 16th 2023


4914 Comments


tis' the season for black metal!



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