There was never any idea to stay within the confines that black metal has become. This was liberation. It is probably the most 'black metal' record I've done in almost ten years.
This record encompasses another autobiographical gallery of a life misspent, a negative existence. At its core, it is probably the most miserable and anger-fueled thing I've ever put to tape.
Review
...their most powerful release in years, if not their most powerful release in their long history. Despite this being a challenging and trying listen, it is well worth your time to let the miserable hatred wash over your ears. Nearly two decades into the black metal game and Krieg seem to have found their happy place. It just so happens that Krieg's happy place is aphotic, piteous and wretched. - Metal Observer 5/5