To my amazement, Ad Hominem has remained completely underrated, perhaps criminally underrated. His location I would think would have people checking them out especially now that the French scene is gaining a lot of the recognition that it deserves. With bands like Deathspell Omega, Antaeus, Amesoeurs, Glorior Belli, Merrimack, certain bands of the LLN, among others, it's almost a no-brainer to check out a French Black Metal band. Despite having Anti-Semitic lyrics, Ad Hominem is misanthropic to the furthest possible extent. His interviews dispel all rumors in regards to it, not to mention his own symbols rather than exalting the "very cool" Nazi/Pagan symbols.
With an industrial touch in many aspects depending on what album, it definitely gives the listener a refreshing listen. Shifting riffs, groovy drumming, and shredded vocals enhance the experience in a number of ways. The latest release, "Dictator: A Monument of Glory", embraces chants heavily while giving the drums a much more authentic feel. While Climax of Hatred is standard Black Metal of high caliber, ". . . For A New World" covers the vocals in a thin layer of distortion.
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