USURPER - Threshold Of The Usurper Digi-CD

Chicago's Usurper are the first U.S. band to sign to the U.S. black metal label Necropolis Records. And what a wise decision that was on the part of Necropolis, Usurper are one of North America's best black/dark metal bands. I remember these guys from their brilliant Visions From The Gods ('94 promo tape) and I must say they are still a great band. They do have a few similarities to Celtic Frost, but on the most part these guys are very original. This Mini-CD features two tracks that were recorded during the recording sessions for their debut album Diabolosis (on Head Not Found Records), and two newer tracks from January '96. A very nice cover of Mercyful Fate's Black Funeral, is also included, which kick's major ass! What makes Usurper original is that they mix things up a bit.