Now it’s time to dig into Christus Hypercubus, the latest album from Switzerland’s MESSIAH. Admittedly, I previously knew nothing about this band (originally formed in 1984), but this album spoke to me, and with each listen I knew it was a good one. Don’t believe me? Take a listen to “Centipede Bite” or the title track!
Varied guitar melodies show their faces on tracks like “Once Upon a Time — Nothing” and the immediate follow-up “Speedsucker Romance,” barely giving you time to get your bearings before holding your head high!
“Centipede Bite” is a full-on attack on the senses, which is A-OK with this guy! Meanwhile, “Soul Observatory” just rocks, and “Acid Bath” is a tune that makes you wanna break stuff.
The album ends with “The Venus Baroness I” and “The Venus Baroness II.” Both tracks work well together as a perfect conclusion to wrap up this sonic journey. Again, I didn’t know these guys before, but love them now. Christus Hypercubus is out now on High Roller Records. So go get yours on your favorite format!
STANDOUT TRACKS: “Centipede Bite,” “Acid Bath,” “Soul Observatory”
—THE MAESTRO
Album Details:
Tracklisting
- Sikhote Alin
- Christus Hypercubus
- Once Upon A Time — Nothing
- Speed Sucker Romance
- Centipede Bite
- Please Do Not Disturb — (While I’m Dying)
- Soul Observatory
- Acid Fish
- The Venus Baroness I
- The Venus Baroness II
Lineup:
MARCUS SEEBACH — Vocals
R.B. BRÖGI — Guitars, Harmonies, and Spoken Words
V.O. PULVER — Guitars
PATRICK HERSCHE — Bass
STEVE KARRER — Drums
Release Date: March 1, 2024
