Abdullah still knows how to lay down somber dirges, so fans of their earlier sound will enjoy tracks like �Seven Doors� or �With Guilt.� They branch even further past their metal influences and inject some Discharge-style hardcore.

Dragonauta's share an equal affinity for classic doom and classic metal, but this five-piece�s execution is decidedly different than Abdullah�s. There�s more of a Venom/Slayer attitude to the doom. The live tracks have more of a prog feel to them, to the point where I thought it was another band altogether. Both bands are expanding their sound, incorporating a wider range of influences.

This CD is a good milestone release for Abdullah and Dragonauta and is worth checking out if you want to see how doom�s evolving in this day and age.

Abdullah's songs continue in the bleak, dark vein of their previous releases. Tracks like "Seven Doors" and "With Guilt" are traditional doom classics. The vocals are melodic, yet strong enough to sustain the plodding groove.

Forget the psychedelic and progressive passages of Dragonauta's last release Luciferatu. This time they go more downtuned and step a little harder on the gas pedal. Although they turned a little more heavy on this one, the outstanding instrumentation is still there.

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