Starting out as a side-project of Jag Panzer vocalist Harry Conklin in 1977 Satan's Host released its debut "Metal From Hell" in 1986. A year later, "Midnight Wind", was supposed to be released, but this never materialized. The band broke up in 1987/88 after Harry left to join Titan Force. Since reforming in the late '90s as a furious heavy death/black metal act Satan's Host have been releasing albums on a steady basis despite constant line-up changes. As with "The Great American Scapegoat" this album is steeped in a foundation of classic heavy metal while taking influences from death – as well as black metal. The performances are spot on with mainstay Patrick Evil (guitars) proving himself to be a very versatile player and composer, while new drummer Anthony Lopez lifts the material to a higher plain. Satan's Host are a black metal combo of the old school variety in the sense that they concentrate on writing catchy material with a hook that basically sounds like a more epic and technically refined Sathanas. As with past records the artwork was done by the inimitable Joe Petagno (Angelcorpse, Krisiun, Marduk). Recorded at Flatline Audio (Cephalic Carnage, Cobalt) in Denver, Colorado "Power Purity Perfection 999" comes with a pristine production that puts great emphasis on Patrick Evil's fantastic riffs while keeping a solid bottom end. Like the predecessing records "Power Purity Perfection 999" is treat for fans of the better American black metal and recommended as such. Satan's Host have delivered their magnum opus.
- Wouter
Rating 8/10
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