Hecate Enthroned The Corpse Of A Titan, A Lament Long Buried Review
Hecate Enthroned
The Corpse Of A Titan, A Lament Long Buried
M-Theory Audio
2026
Hecate Enthroned has been lurking in the shadows of the UK Extreme Metal scene for over thirty years now, and while they've never quite reached the commercial heights of some of their peers, they've consistently delivered the goods. "The Corpse of a Titan, A Lament Long Buried" does nothing to change that reputation, in fact, it strengthens it.
Anyone familiar with the band's classic material will feel right at home here. The album is packed with the kind of grandiose Black Metal that helped put Hecate Enthroned on the map in the first place. Massive riffs, sinister melodies, orchestral flourishes, and plenty of aggression all collide to create something that feels both nostalgic and fresh at the same time. The production is excellent as well, giving the album a crisp, powerful sound without sacrificing any of the darkness that the music requires.
Lyrically centered around ancient British myths and legends, the album carries a sense of grandeur that perfectly complements the music. More importantly, the songs themselves are memorable. That's something a lot of modern symphonic and melodic Black Metal bands seem to forget, but Hecate Enthroned hasn't.
Fans of early Cradle of Filth and the classic era of Dimmu Borgir are going to have an absolute field day with this one. "The Corpse of a Titan, A Lament Long Buried" is a triumphant return from one of the UK's most enduring Extreme Metal acts. Raise your horns, drop to your knees in the name of Satan, and enjoy the ride.
Standouts – “The Arcane Golem”, “A Gallery Of Rotting Portraits” and “The Boreal Monastery”.