After the infernal blaze of „Antimoshiach“, Salpsan returns with „The Third Temple„—an album that shows maturity without surrendering an ounce of the raw, unholy fury that made Spite a force in the Black Metal underground. „The Third Temple“ stands as a testament to Salpsan’s unwavering vision, solidifying and refining his venomous sound to new, blasphemous heights.
Salpsan hasn’t lost his edge; if anything, he’s honed it. The production hits the perfect balance: clean enough to highlight each twisted detail, yet gritty enough to maintain that dark, oppressive atmosphere. The entire album seethes with blasphemous energy, a relentless assault on both ears and soul, dragging the listener into a profound darkness where sacred symbols and historical events are torn apart, twisted, and reborn in vicious mockery.
„The Third Temple“ stands out not just for its refined sound but for its concept, which delves even deeper into the anti-religious fervor that SPITE followers crave. Salpsan conjures a universe where myth and history merge in vile, sacrilegious unity, each track a sermon that distorts and desecrates established symbols. His lyrical narrative is more blasphemous and complex than ever, weaving a dense tapestry of themes that feel like an assault on all holy institutions.
Clocking in at an epic length, the album’s duration feels like a ritual in itself, a grim procession that pulls the listener into the abyss. Yet, for all its length, there isn’t a single wasted moment—each riff, each vocal snarl serves to drive home the atmosphere of controlled chaos. Salpsan’s musicianship is masterful, with drums that crush like iron chains, guitars that slice with a venomous clarity, and bass lines that carve deep wounds into the mix. His vocals remain among the most ferocious in the genre, a rabid, unyielding assault that keeps the listener chained to each word.
„The Third Temple“ isn’t just an album; it’s a sonic and conceptual descent into darkness, proving once again that Spite stands alone in its relentless pursuit of the profane. If „Antimoshiach“ was a glimpse into Salpsan’s contempt for the sacred, „The Third Temple“ is his fully realized blasphemous vision.
Label: Invictus Productions / 2024