Band: Sortilège
Release: Sortilège (EP)
Genre: Heavy Metal
Country: France
Year: 1983
Label: Rave-On Records
Review

“Amazone” starts off with a bang, where the slow melody is transformed into a full-out heavy metal anthem. “Progeniture” may seem like a typical metal song, but if you continue to listen to it, we see a wide range of drum fills, the usage of twin guitars and it showcases Christian Augustin’s amazing vocal range. “Gladiateur” is a the weakest song on the album, but still very much enjoyable, a few hooks here and there. “Sortilège” is where a true masterpiece is present, as it is considered to be a global metal hymn within the underground scene, and it’s safe to say why, I mean, listen to that chorus! “Bourreau” finishes the EP quite well indeed, with the use of that riff heard after the intro, which then blisters into a high-tempo metal attack. This process repeats for most of the song, overlapping Augustin’s angelic voice. It seems almost impossible for any metal fan to hate this album!
Rating: 95%
Lineup
Stephane Dumont: Guitars
Christian Augustin: Vocals
Didier Demajean: Guitars
Bob Snake: Drums
Daniel Lapp: Bass