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Old Man's Child: Galder.
Personnel: Eric Peterson (guitar).
Recording information: Studio Fredman, Gothenburg, Sweden (2005).
Photographer: Katja Piolka.
Never quite able to compete with the heaviest hitters of Norwegian black metal (Emperor, Darkthrone, Mayhem, Enslaved), Old Man's Child appeared headed to the also-ran scrap heap when main man Galder decided to join his more successful rivals, Dimmu Borgir, in 2001. But, ironically, it's almost as if accepting second fiddle status was exactly what the multi-instrumentalist needed to ensure that post-Dimmu Old Man's Child records -- of which 2005's Vermin is the second -- would rank among their best works to date. Not earth-shattering or revolutionary, Vermin is nonetheless sturdy, entertaining, and "civilized" Scandinavian black metal featuring semi-symphonic highlights like "Enslaved and Condemned," "The Plague of Sorrow," and "The Flames of Deceit," executed with the clinical precision that OMC fans have come to expect. The very nature of this controlled attack means that some of the genre's more extreme savagery is inevitably forfeited during the delivery, but occasional offerings such as "War of Fidelity" (with its machine-gun riffing) and "Lord of Command (Bringer of Hate)" still manage episodes of near loss of control now and then. Yet it's probably Galder's talents at conjuring endless sinister melodies -- not his competent but less than unique vocal growls, not his admirable but equally sub-Dimmu orchestrating abilities -- that supply Vermin's most frequent distinguishing moments. That and the rotating quasi-folk melody threaded through the rather unusual "Twilight Damnation," which precedes the industrial outro ".As Evil Descends," wrap up a solid, unspectacular, but above-average Old Man's Child album. ~ Eduardo Rivadavia Old Man's Child Vermin Songs Vermin Music Review Average Rating: (3.8 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Consistant
Old Man's Child has always been one of my favorite Black Metal projects for many reasons. Galder has always had the ability to write great riffs and saturate them with haunting keyboards. OMC has always possessed quality song writing abilities, no matter who was in the band. With 'Vermin' OMC doesn't break any new ground, but rather offers more high quality Black Metal. Galder's melodies are as infernal as always, and the production is top notch. Some how though, this album doesn't seem as immediate as some of the better albums from the OMC back catalogue. I can't say this is the best OMC album, but even the worst OMC album is better than %99 of the crap that you seen on the shelves these days, calling itself Black Metal. I even prefer OMC to several of the latest releases from great Dimmu Borgir, with that said, any Dimmu Borgir fan would be truely missing out, if they were not to seek out several releases from OMC. Black Metal in general, is starting to get a bit stale, and there doesn't seem to be anyone doing anything differant with it. Hopefully with the return of the mighty Emperor, the scene with once again get a swift shot to the ol' nads.
Submitted by chevdaddy1 (Gwinn, MI) 
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this cd is pretty dope. i like drums that go fast then slow for parts and this cd is a good example of that being executed nicely. i was unaware galder is pretty much the entirity of old mans child until i bought this cd. the guitars are thrashy in parts. i didnt hear any killer solos really but still worthy overall of a 4 for sure.
Submitted by GGG (Van City, B.C.)
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The above reviews are ok, but really this is a tight album. It is slower than his previous two efforts, but the guitar is superb. The new drummer is very talented as well, with a very innovative style of playing. If you buy this record you won't regret...unless you are one of the garage sounding Darkthrone wannabe listeners.
Submitted by bloackmoon (Alabama - USA)
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 old mans child
well for the first guy who says old mans child is better than dimmu borgir
well yea its more heavier and that but with dimmu borgir i can understand the singer shagrath but galder is in dimmu borgir yes hes the second electric guitarist and one of the back up singers so to mok dimmu borgir is to say old mans child isnt that great either
Submitted by sean_l_666 (New Zealand)
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Great
Really great black metal, don't listen to the first guy! He obviously hasn't listened to Black Metal before, no offense to him by all means. But this is very great material.
Submitted by Blah (Fayettville, NC)
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Recording information: Studio Studio Nphagen.
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Testament: Chuck Billy (vocals); Eric Peterson (guitar, background vocals); James Murphy (guitar); Greg Christian (bass).
Additional personnel: John Tempesta (drums); Damien Gallegos (background vocals).
Engineers include: Bill Kennedy, John "Geetus" Aguto, Ken Walden.
Recorded at A&M Studios, Hollywood, California and Studio D, Sausalito, California.
Personnel: James Murphy (vocals, guitar); Chuck Billy, Del James, Mike Rosen (vocals); Eric Peterson (guitar, background vocals); Terrance V. McCullough (guitar); John Tempesta (drums).
Audio Mixer: Michael Wagener.
Recording information: A&M Studios, Hollywood, CA; Garge Studios; Studio D, Sausalito, CA.
Illustrator: Dave McKean.
Photographers: Michael Miller ; Dave McKean.
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Photographer: Norman Seeff.
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