First Black Pope
"Advent"
(Alter Arts)
www.firstblackpope.com



First Black Pope rise from the ashes of Frükteti, a gothic/ industrial outfit that for many years was the
black rose on the lapel of their hometown Padova (and of Italy in general).
Scar, Skelectric e Macho (respectively: voice and programming, keyboards, drums and guitar) keep
on dissecting the negative, the abnormal, the dark side; on severely criticizing the (catholic) church;
on "giving a voice to the demons that nest in men's spirits, feeding their fears, tension, anxiety,
perversions and doubts".

"Advent" is virtually divided into two "sides".
Side A ("Confession") definitely rushes on an EBM/ harsh electro track, in a Hocico fashion
(a band they also played live with a few times). In other words: tough beats that urge bodies to
shake, and captivating melodies.

Side B ("Penance") is more arduous and oppressive, influenced by Throbbing Gristle's old
school industrial music. "Advent" is an album made out of perversions, sins, and bad omens.
No room for light and no redemption in FBP's world.
Regardless of trends and allergic to compromise, these guys demonstrate once again
they can compete with their international colleagues.




Reviewed by : Jessy Nix