Just one year after the release of "Dark Requiems And Unsilent Massacre," the Brits had already managed to fire the keyboardist and vocalist, wash off the corpse paint, and remove all the bandoliers and other dangling accessories. The microphone position was taken by Dean, from whom you shouldn't expect Filth-style screams. The new growler's grim voice is closer to death metal growling. The music itself shows noticeable shifts toward death metal as well.
The keyboards have stepped back somewhat, becoming more of a background instrument, which means the symphonic element in HECATE ENTHRONED's music has diminished. Atmospheric elements have been relegated to separate short tracks. Exalted In Depravity is interesting with its use of samples — a kind of techno/ambient touch. This album is considered the best in the band's discography. Hmm, not without reason!