Lucifer's Hammer : Reviews

Dark Horizon (IN) states:
"Yes, they are still around, and now more brutal then ever. Lucifers Hammer return with this, their best release to date. This is fucking great doom with hints of death and black metal. They also cover the classic Bathory song, Enter the Eternal Fire, doing the song much justice. The vocals of Todd Cushman have never been stronger. This is a release that should not be missed..."
 

Metal Rules, Spring '98, says:
"The Mists of Time runs the gamut of shitheavy, crazy and ethereal, spooky and sinister. This is a real professional affair, everywhere from the packaging to the sound quality. Keyboards are essential to the Lucifer's Hammer sound, and create a real threatening feel. They are the King Diamond of pure, black, mystical graveyard metal. The musicianship is top notch..."
 

Portrait of Defiance states:
"A very professional looking and sounding CD independently released by the band.. I like the keyboards a lot, and the band does a great job live also. Another good black metal band for the U.S..."
 

Worm Gear, 1997, says:
"...The Mist of Time is the most powerful, atmospheric and black and doom laced work of their career, and I'll be damned if this isin't considered one of the top 20 conteders for best metal release of 1997... Lucifer's Hammer have an incredible gift for creating dark moods and lengthy, well structured songs, and it shouldn't be long before labels begin to take notice..."
 

The Milwaukee Metalfest 1997 Program says (edited) about Lucifer's Hammer:
"<LH> is definetly no stranger to the Milwaukee Moneyfest. Believe it or not, Lucifer's Hammer has been around ten years - a Decade of Doom! With many line-up changes, they have changed through the years. They have just completed work on their new epic CD of Black Gothic Doom, The Mists of Time. The release will debut at Moneyfest."
 

Blasphemando Zine (Chile), states:
"Interesting production '96 has released Lucifer's Hammer, which contain intros + 3 tracks of gloomy doomed death/black on both sides of the tape "Hymns to the Moon" ($^). If you need a hit of the Lucifer's Hammer - contact <contact - Andy>.
 

Sloth Zine, #4, Spring '98, says:
..."Lucifer's Hammer, has been playing heavy metal for a decade. That right there, is commendable. What you get from such an experienced act, is knowledgeable songwriting and solid musicinship. The band takes influence from Bathory, and at the core plays black metal, but there's much more. The American touch Lucifer's Hammer brings on The Mists of Time is sure to please anybody who yearns music to be cut from a different mould..."
 

Jackal Disaster II, Spring '98 states:
(Hymns to the Moon) After the chanting of the priests comes full on black doom mayhem as we are welcomed to "The Entrance to Gehenna". "The Dark Tower of Mordor" is an excellent occult pagan hymn of evil with some keyboards to add to the dark atmosphere,until we journey to "The Garden of Solitude Beyond". All three tracks are just fantastic, and remind me a little of Imprecation but are slower and doomier. This tape is completely pro-done with a cool purple cover, inlay, and lyrics. A Band to watch for..."
 

Ailleacht Na Dorcha, Iceland, says:
"A wonderful release from Lucifer's Hammer, The Mists of Time. They hve a bit of background in the black metal scene, but this is more doom orientated. Black/doom sums it up very well, black ins[ired music and vocals and overall feel, and they too have a guesting female singer. The music is a combination of guitars and strong keyboards which work together to create an excellent dark atmosphere. A very atmospheric album full of invention... an album of highly original doom/death, worth supporting.."
 

Chaotic Chronicles, April 1994, statess:
(on Lucifer's Hammer: The Burning Church)
"On this, their second official release, Lucifer's Hammer stir up four of the most sorrow-filled prophecies of despair ever recorded. An impressive performance by drummer John Caldwell along with the driving bass work of Andy Smith hold the rythym down well, alternating between ultra fast blast beats and thick mid tempo grooves. Vocalist Todd Cushman has a powerful and original tone to his vocals - a feature unique in death metal. Guitarist Sean Peters' grinding black riffing and tremolo acrobatics give each cut a purely evil personality. With the release of The Burning Church, Lucifer's Hammer have proven that they are one of the darkest death metal bands today."
 

Chaotic Chronicles, April 1994, says:
(on Lucifer's Hammer: Mind Rape Compilation Appearance)
"The egg has hatched! (One of) America's most talented underground bands (is) featured here. Fans of the old style black metal acts such as Bathory, will get into the mysterious track "The Entrance to Gehenna" from Michigan's Lucifer's Hammer. Don't hesitate to grab this killer fucking (comp)..."
 

Some zine (unknown), states:
"This CD was handed to me.. by Metal Mom.. Importantly, though, is the actual recording on the disc. Lucifer's Hammer can best be described as a cross between old Bathory, and Vital Remains. The abundant metallic atmosphere and sense of foreboding are only interrupted by keyboard interludes... The band's core music is rich in feeling and emotion.. Fans of the above named bands will not be disappointed."