"Satanic Royalty" showcases a raw, unrefined production style that epitomizes the blackened speed metal genre. The album features a relentless barrage of distorted guitars, driving bass lines, and frenetic drumming, creating a wall of sound that is both aggressive and immersive. Tracks like "You Can't Stop Steel" and "Violence on Violence" maintain a high tempo, infusing the record with an unyielding energy that propels the listener forward. The textures range from gritty and abrasive to moments of melodic chaos, particularly in "Lust Filth and Sleaze." The overall aesthetic is dark and rebellious, with a distinctive lo-fi quality that enhances the album's sinister themes, making it a standout in its field.

Album: Satanic Royalty by Midnight (2011)
Record Label: Metal Blade Records GmbH
Format: Album

Artist Background: A metal band from Cleveland, OH that formed in 2003. Originally started as a one man band of Jamie Walters(uses the moniker Athenar), though since then Bob Zeiger(uses the moniker Count Zigar) has joined on drums. As of 2012, Shaun Venek has became the guitarist for live shows but not an official member. Their sound is a combination of speed metal, punk and black metal and can be described as a mixture of Motörhead, Venom, early Discharge and early Bathory. Many label the band as black n roll. Part of the Cleveland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Metal movement.

Music Scene: Part of the Cleveland, USA music scene. Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Metal movement.

Tags: 2010s, Album, Metal Blade Records GmbH

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


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