While there's just no beating Starlifter as a track, Venator is likely Mechina's best full album so far (possibly behind Siege). It starts out strong and ends with a trio of 10/10 masterpieces, with the perfect blend of catchy rhythms, story depth and musical complexity. _shadowstorm_
Each version of Acheron has some tracks which really shine. Mechina deserves credit for letting the compendiums complement the originals, rather than replacing them - the originals are different, but not worse. _shadowstorm_
Scalding lo-fi metal from RodtGod that puts a premium on immediacy and brutality, with terrifically bracing results. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 12, 2022