Domus Mundi

EDITORS' Top 10 Releases of 1999

"The new project from Martin of Pungent Stench, this is epic sweeping black metal featuring Russian monk chants, ethnic instruments and other thrilling noise. By and large the BEST METAL ALBUM OF 1999!" - Ken Morton

SOUNDS OF DEATH Magazine, Issue 14 - 9/10 skulls:

"The debut CD from former songwritter/guitarist/vocalist Martin Schirenc of Pungent Stench fame, Hollenthon retains most of the sick vocal stylings of the aforementioned band while backing them with some of the most epic musical compositions ever conceived for a Black Metal album. A unique combination of Death/Black/Heavy Metal with strong classical overtones, "Domus Mundi" is a soundtrack-quality recording with layer upon layer of chilling efects and harsh rhythms. Paying no mind whatesoever to trends, Hollenthon has created a unique musical style of epic, horrific metal that is many years ahead of its time." - Dave Horn

ILL LITERATURE Magazine, Issue 18:

"Wow! This is such an amazing debut, I don't even know where to begin. Their record label describes them as innovative ethnic black metal. Huh? I don't know what they were smoking, but I can assure you that this is certainly not black metal, at least according to my definition. Their varied style is more of a blackened-folk, dark metal type, if you can swallow all of that. The music in its entirety is quite a listening experience, to say the least; it really has the capacity to really f*** with your mood, challenging endurance levels of tranquility and rage. You'll hear everything from violins to blast beats, chanting vocals to bass solos. Knowing where the root of such weidness originated puts everything into perspective: it's none other than that charming fellow Martin Schirenc of the legandary Pungent Stench. This band have potential written all over them. If your not a simpleton or a barbarian, Hollenthon is definitely worth investigating. Fans of epic metal should especially take note." - Jonathan Bresler