"I know of no other compilation so precise in its circulation and wild in it`s promotion than the "Black Tears of Death" series. These are also the only two reasons why at present I have in my hands its 6th volume. Most compilation series last just for a few volumes but this Italian one (released under the self - named label) seems that will last till its 666th birthday! However it was not until vol. 5 that it was released on cd versions (well made cdr to be precise) as in the past it was only available for the underground tape maniacs. The latest volume consists of brilliant acts from which 80% (as usual) are Italian like HANDFUL OF HATE, SATANEL, DEATH DIES, ASTRAY (incredible marriage between LIMBONIC ART and ARCTURUS!) and THRONED and the rest from mainly underground Singaporean and Russian acts. The cd keeps a perfect balance between worthy but unknown bands and famous underground bands who already have released some respectable albums. The selection of the songs was very wise in my opinion, thus making the flow of the cd smoother than ever! Just plug it in and let yourself drown in the depths of the underground! It would be nice though if it would also be out on a limited tape version, for the ones that long for the old days!" Rating: 8,5 / 10
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"Hmm… I don't know whom would you consider me to be, after getting acquainted with the below-cited lines, but the fact is, ROSSOMAHAAR (whose stuff actually I shouldn't review, since my name may be found among others in a lineup it has at the moment…) with "The Forlorn Existence Of Soul Divine" strikes as the most impressive band off this comp CD; moreover, ROSSOMAHAAR definitely is the most skilled combo, at least if comparing it to other acts featured on "Black Tears Of Death"… Too bad, but it seems like Daniele (the mastermind Black Tears) can't boast with having a good taste in music… At least, Finland's ASTRAY, Singapore's DOXOMEDON, ENETH and BERGFOLK (both from Italy) are the only ones I can hardly mark out… Anyway, I wouldn't consider them outstanding in the same time… Well, maybe SEED OF HATE is not bad as well… So you see? In fact, nothing to praise. And finally, I couldn't really expect that HANDFUL OF HATE and THRONED (I liked their former works (a CD by HANDFUL OF HATE and MCD by THRONED)) would offer the newest works of theirs in the shape of such a worthless crap…" (Herr Stalhammar) Rating: 3,5 / 6
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