Album Review: Nine Centuries

Wellington Metallers Bulletbelt are back and bring with them, their third full length release, Nine Centuries.

Bulletbelt are no strangers to the Wellington Metal scene and have been kicking around for years, with a lot of respect within their genre.

Nine Centuries is a visceral assault to the senses, and true to form, a reflection of their hardworking ethos while still maintaining their ferocious, innovative metal sound.

Vocalist, Jolene Tempest is an unstoppable force in vocal style. Her brutal, guttural screams are rich, and emanate not only from her throat, but also from her heart. The band’s passion for what they do is ever present and are always a step ahead, crossing those boundaries between Black Metal/Thrash.

Stand out tracks Orpheus and Hypatia are darkly delicious in their changes of tempo and delivery.

From start to end, Nine Centuries is another testament to Bulletbelt as musicians and collaborators, and an intense journey that simply leaves you feeling one or both things; to destroy or be destroyed. If you’re new, come along for the ride and open your ears to Bulletbelt and Nine Centuries, you might just be surprised.

_{Review written by Kerry Monaghan}