Coven (Detroit)

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 6:57 pm

Coven: Worship new gods LP

I'm playing this one over and over and over again...what a musical mountain. The atmosphere here is one of the most haunting things I ever heard. They create an equel sinister landscape of surrealistic content like the mighty Brocas Helm. The feeling you get while listening to this album is POWER. It's like you're transfered back to ancient Rome and fighting demonic gladiators in an enormous arena, while all mortals are worshipping their new god, YOU.

For me this record is definitely 10/10.

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omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 7:07 pm

I totally agree with you. This album is a masterpiece, a must of US metal together with LEGEND, BROCAS HELM, MANILLA ROAD.
It has such an unique atmosphere, it's sometimes epic, sometimes gloomy and sometimes evil.

Post by **DaN** » Wed Dec 27, 2006 9:06 pm

What can I ad that hasn't been said already? One of the greatest underground releases from the US ever. I actually got in contact w/ the drummer and sent him a long list of Q's for an interview, but he seems even lazier than me, so no answers yet

Has anyone got a good rip of their 2nd album fron '91? I think it was only released on tape and is supposed to be more goth influenced, but I'd still really like to hear it.

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 12:04 am

I would love to hear that one as well. Maybe the drummer can sent it along with the answers

Post by **DaN** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 12:07 am

The Sentinel wrote:I would love to hear that one as well. Maybe the drummer can sent it along with the answers

That was the idea, yes. Time for a reminder e-mail me thinks..

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Thu Dec 28, 2006 6:03 pm

DaN wrote:
Has anyone got a good rip of their 2nd album fron '91? I think it was only released on tape and is supposed to be more goth influenced, but I'd still really like to hear it.

Does someone knows the title of that 2nd album ?

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:35 pm

Great doomy power metal album! A tune like "Riddle of steel" slays both musically and lyricly! The goth influences can not go unnoticed. Amazing artwork as well. Sadly, no info about their 2nd release.

BloodOfChrist · Post by **BloodOfChrist** » Thu Feb 01, 2007 10:08 pm

The second album was actually a 1991 demo tape called "Ragnarok". It was released when the band was called Coven 13, and its very different then "Worship New Gods" (and frankly I dont like it nearly as much).

silverchame03 · Post by **silverchame03** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 12:44 am

Coven was great

ATHEIST · Post by **ATHEIST** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:27 pm

silverchame03 wrote:Coven was great

yeah great band, very underrated

MEXDefenderOfSteel · Post by **MEXDefenderOfSteel** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:47 pm

just reading the review, makes me wonder about a complete obcure heavy metal night playing tha album over and over again....already in my wantlist

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 2:22 pm

Holy crap. I didn't noticed the interview until now. Great work Dan. I'm looking forward to a re-release of the Coven 13 tape

Post by **DaN** » Mon Jan 26, 2009 4:00 pm

The Sentinel wrote:Holy crap. I didn't noticed the interview until now. Great work Dan. I'm looking forward to a re-release of the Coven 13 tape

Cheers! Though I wouldn't hold my breath about a "Ragarok" reissue. The band didn't seem to keen on the idea and I can hardly blame them. A very disappointing recording on all fronts.

...but both LP- and CD-reissues of "Worship New Gods" are in making, on 2 different labels. More details as papers are signed and masters are on their way to the factories. (I don't wanna "hex" these important events...)

The Sentinel · Post by **The Sentinel** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:10 pm

That's great news about the reissue of Worship New Gods; one of the best albums ever made imo.

MEXDefenderOfSteel · Post by **MEXDefenderOfSteel** » Tue Jan 27, 2009 7:36 pm

The Sentinel wrote:That's great news about the reissue of Worship New Gods; one of the best albums ever made imo.

i was waiting for some good news like this!...sad news my want-list is getting bigger, and my pocket smaller