Disembody is Sabbat's third full-length album and finds the band in full force. Much of the music finds Sabbat playing their grimier, more evil take on Venom (which is not exactly easy to pull off). Most songs feature a barrage of riffs from the virtuoso guitarist Gezol. His work toward the end of "Evoke the Evil" in particular is extremely impressive and dynamic, building up an evil atmosphere in the climax of the song. Gezol's work here is reminiscent of early Mercyful Fate in that respect.
There are a number of terrific songs on this album, but there are a couple that have really grabbed my attention. "Metamorphosis" is one of the more interesting songs on the album. It starts off slowly with some frantic and panicked clean vocals, leading into a breakdown and some crushing riffs before circling back to the agonized vocals. The song is maddeningly intense. "Satan's Serenade" is the other. This song was not on the original version of the album, but does appear on my reissue. It is driven by a classic heavy metal riff that is reminiscent of the NWOBHM.
I have considered myself a fan of Sabbat since first hearing them, but have never really come close to listening to everything the band has released. That is still true, but I have been able to get into their earlier material with this set of reissues. The band has been prolific to say the least. And now I am basically starting from the beginning.
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