Morbid Angel 'Illud Divinum Insanus' review...

[@jasonhull4723]

Totally agree. Can't just trash one of the greatest bands of all time just from one album.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Already commented this before but I own these now: Morbid Angel: Domination Morbid Angel: Altars of Madness Morbid angel: Entangles in chaos Morbid Angel: Abominations of desolation Morbid Angel: Formulas fatal to the flesh Morbid Angel: Gateways to Annihilation Morbid Angel: Covenant Morbid Angel: Blessed are the sick Morbid Angel: Heretic

[@JesterOfDestiny]

I actually really like this album. "Mea Culpa" is my favorite with it's sweet guitar licks, chanting and mechanic drumming.

[@TenOfTwenty]

I choose to believe that Morbid Angel wanted to troll the world with this album.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

Was Trey drunk?

[@thechratheosticpwnerofmega925]

the biggest "what the fuck were you thinking" album since Slayer's Diabolus in Musica.

[@lukaskaufmann36]

Thats true :D

[@frenchlova54]

Blessed are the sick and Covenant (1st album with the 7 string) are the best albums they ever made... You need them right now ! :)

[@rathernot3839]

Altars and Gateways are the best morbid angel albums

[@drumm16r]

I really enjoy this record! I love its diversity. In my eyes, this album is just as good as everything else they've done, it's just a very experimental album from time to time. This video was awesome, by the way.

[@mikepastor.k6233]

Thing is, MA always were diverse and experimental. They were probably bound to have an album like this. That's them..

[@mark-wt4ve]

Morbid Angel 'Illud Divinum Insanus' is the one of the BEST metal albums EVER in history of Metal music,and i don't give a fu*k what people say about that record.

[@21c.fenidecht]

mark13 metal just like every form of music is an art, last time I looked and read, art is freedom of expression, I thoroughly enjoyed this peice of art as well especially the remixed album which I play more actually. "were livin hard core radikult!" Hailz&hornz

[@mokodo_]

Your comment made me throw up a little bit

[@wolfstar675]

If that is one of the best metal albums ever than you don't know shit about music.

[@gorehog04]

Why is everyone telling him he needs to get blessed and covenant? Lmao, who cares? He’s probably heard the albums even though he doesn’t own physical copies, Jesus

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Eventhough I have them by now, back then I certainly did know the albums indeed. 😉🤘🏻

[@mar666lo]

I love it when bands do what they want to do regardless of anyone else´s expectations....they can thank the audience all they want, but music is about what you feel, if that album felt right at the moment, then they stayed true to their driving passion. I loved Morbid Angel since day one and 'Illud Divinum Insanus' turned out to be one of my favorites to this day

[@ZarchTheMetalGuy5000]

I actually like this album, and I really don't blame them for making something that a lot of fans and former fans really hate. In fact, it's the FIRST Morbid Angel album I've bought, so it's going to have a particular place in my growing metal collection. I have a taste in many genres of music outside of metal, so that's one reason why. I respect your opinion on it, and kudos for saying that Morbid Angel is still great even with the notoriety of their newest venture. Great going, man.

[@bizzles44]

Infidel if you only got those albums I strongly suggest you check out Covenant by Morbid Angel, in my opinion one of the best metal albums period. Top 5 for me. Formulas fatal to the flesh is another good one, some of the craziest fasting drumming ever. Goin to see them live this month. Their new stuff is ehh for me but I don't hate it

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

I have almost all their albums by now for a while already..;-)

[@hiirscotty]

Edd, you haven't heard Covenant (1993)? I would definitely recommend that from Morbid Angel. It's one of my favourite DM albums. I agree with your thoughts. They got a pretty good reception at Wacken this year, even with the new songs, it seemed. I was in the pit though, so I guess it would be crazy there either way. I found it hard to get excited for the new stuff, but I still enjoyed that show.

[@NMChe56]

You need Blessed are the sick!

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Got it a pretty while ago already

[@NMChe56]

Awesome.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@knilleri It's my first review, I will make the next one more of a good review. Thanks for the comment anyway...;-)

[@zavenzareyan3494]

"I am Morbid" - the first song from Morbid Angel that I listened. I know that it's not the real Morbid Angel, but I really liked it as it is...

[@SacredSobek]

This kind of album review is a decent breath of fresh air, congratulations Ed.

[@blackfuckingmetal5719]

I can't believe you don't own Blessed Are The Sick,one of their best,to me,you haven't even got the right to really comment on them.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

I have all right, cause not owning the album does not mean I didn't know the album now does it?

[@login1995z5]

"Insanus'" "Who's anus" That's comedy.

[@MrSimondaniel3]

bro, u don't have covenant or blessed in your collection? well theres still a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm sure u have heard a little of that stuff, its tight.

[@zombiemorgue178]

iv always thought of morbid angel as progressive..i think their just trying new ground i wont by the new cd but i sure the hell am not going to throw out my morbid angel collection because they made one bad cd, that just stupid shit man..people are calling slayer nu metal and saying morbid angel sucks what the fuck is wrong with people,, i have been listening to death and thrash since the mid 80s,,,how long has slayer and morbid angle been around people should give them their artistic license after playing for that long,,,

[@shaitanxul6]

and I should add that the legends Celtic Frost had Cold Lake.

[@LadyFairChildVideo]

Cold lake is actually very heavy, it's blackened glam. it's still better than ILLUD IN Suck Ass

[@shaitanxul6]

+edwads74 still,,,that release was nessary for them,some songs were cool and some missed but I wont judge them too hard.

[@MikeyMcCrashCap]

I like Cold Lake. I also like Grin, from Coroner.

[@ChemiKillWarfare93]

This is actually a really good review, I'm not a big fan of the album either, but they'll always be one of the best metal bands ever for putting out stuff like Gateways, Blessed Are the Sick, and Altars of Madness.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@AskeGuitar I am not so 'internet technical' but I just listened to the songs on youtube itself, so I didn't rip them to my pc. But I always check for good music around on youtube and with that I decide if I am going to look for the cd. I recently added a song of thrash band "Havok" to my favourites and after that one song I knew I wanted the album. But I think I will share my thoughts in a video about this once..

[@maciejbasczok3262]

I have just come across this review. It seems that for the first time somebody just articulated everything that was on my mind. Actually, there are several bands that impressed me that much to buy their entire discography. MA is one of them. It is 2022 and Ilud divinum insanus CD just arrived to my hands. I cannot say I like it, but cannot say I hate it neither. I just tolerate it. But wanting to express my appreciation to their earlier albums, I bought this one as well. For me A is monumental, B, C, D are phenomenal, H is very good, G, F fantastic, I and K are just acceptable. But the legend lives on! And sub is going to you for the wise thoughtful review :)

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Did you comment on my list of cd's I have? Really? And do you think you need to have an album to know it?

[@OndskapensHersker]

you should talk a little more about the layout of the CD, the individual songs, how it flows, how long/short it feels and how the album sounds quality wise in next reviews other then that, great opinions and i cant say anything else then "I agree 100%" want more reviews! Do one on Beyond Creation! :O

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

It's sickening how some people mock his death just cause they hate the band. I like a bunch of their songs and his death was a great loss to the band and their fans.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

I have up to 670 cd's.....I would not claim I don't have anything. And second on that, did I say I liked the album? Or that it was a good album?

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@Hitchhikeroftheyear Ofcourse not...;-) You're name pops up quite often on my video's and I always appreciate your input on them. And it doesn't matter if we agree or disagree ( we can't always think the same ) I do appreciate the way you make the comments...Cheers man! -Ed

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@Diophage In the big red annotation at the beginning I said I already know that...I will try to make it more of a review next time..

[@SevObzen]

Damn man your accent makes your videos like two time more awesome than they already are.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@TheCorpseshredder Thanks! I have more of these 'popular internet quotes' which a lot of people use but are actually not as logical as they seem, because not many people think on...;-)

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@MBvolcom92 I do like Megadeth but for some reason I just have one album of them. But I haven't heard new stuff, is it any good?

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

In taste and opinion, some think this new cd is great and others think it's a failure. It's all based on opinion.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@TheMyRogil It's an ok album but to me it's not as impressive as their previous work. I do like Machine Head a lot..I have a bunch of albums..but the new one..just misses the previous spark. Hard to explain, but it sounds a bit now as of they don't mean it. Check the words "Hear me now!"..from ..ashes of empires. Sounds like he's tearing something apart. That spark is what I am missing in the voice as well in the music.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@shockofhyperbole Have you seen the big annotation in which I even said that myself or not?

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Glad to know there are people that understand, cheers man!

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@umulamahri555 If I am standing there and then when they start playing a new song and all of the sudden people start walking away, and not just a few...with words like "fuck them"etc etc...then I know enough. But it's fine if you disagree, but it's not going to change my thoughts about that.

[@AndresMetalSubtitula]

Actually Radikult sounds good to me, it has a catchy sound, I mean, yeah its a completely different album but there is no need to say bad things, you know, lets wait their next album be in the old way.. but I cant understand why so many people are bitching about it??

[@alext6081]

I am a Morbid fan from the start with Altars and I don't think this album was bad , I am also a Death Meal musician myself since early 90's...

[@silviosgro]

I really appreciated your discussion.you look old school enough for giving a comment on the actual metal scene.the direction is taking and drammatic lack of new band and new ideas deserving the same respect that Morbid Angel and many others of that epic time deserved. last year went to see Atheist reunion.they still incredibly rock after 15 years or more!!! at the same time i saw a whole club standing on their feet.i think the attitude in the kids changed.that's why the music offer changed too?

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Have you seen the annotation in the video or not?

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

The Goat killer? So what happened with "Thou shalt not kill"..?

[@cyanidesicky]

Definitely the type of review I would do; that said, a review should be more focused on the item being reviewed. We learned about your thoughts on respecting bands that take a left turn, but there wasn't much discussion of the album itself considering the video is over 10 minutes long. Keep working on this, you've got good thoughts! Good call on mentioning the subject of the next review, keeps us anticipating!

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@Deathmetalgrowl I know, I turned more into some sort rant, but how much can you actually say about something you don't really like? Next review will be of a cd I do like and more into the cd itself

[@MisanthropicOath]

sorry but i been a fan since 81 when trey showed me some riffs he had on a tape. they totally sold out after that

[@hailmetalforever]

I saw morbid angel at heavy mtl this year it was just amazing they only performed one song off the new album the rest was pure old school morbid angel they still are metal gods to me even if the new album sucks. hail morbid angel \m/\m/

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

No, I don't hate any band nor artist.

[@verkenderkraftwerk2]

MAN I WAS WAITING FOR THIS! I know you're not into lists, but my OCD really wants you to make countdowns of some sort, it would get a lot of people interested and you could do it in parts like 20 albums/artists/songs per video and make 5 videos for a top 100 list. It could be like most influential albums, most personally important, best tracks, best of the 90s, uderrated, whatever...Just an idea, and I just love it when you talk about the classic stuff.

[@cesareneasguerreiro6975]

Well, I agree with you that we should not stop listening to MA just because this album disappoints. Even if the next albuns are also disappointing, I would still be listening to their old stuff and going to their concerts.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@Fall4Kingdom Een cd kopen zónder te luisteren van te voren is dus iets wat ik nimmer zou doen, al is het nóg zo'n bekende band voor me...you never know. Uiteaard een vage actie dan van MA, maar toch is het niet snugger om zó maar te pre-orderen.

[@TheAssassinsforlife]

It would have been awesome if you were wearing a morbid angel shirt, but I love your videos either way. Just keep on doing what you are doing.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

That was then, this is now from my collection: Morbid Angel: Domination Morbid Angel: Altars of Madness Morbid angel: Entangles in chaos Morbid Angel: Abominations of desolation Morbid Angel: Formulas fatal to the flesh Morbid Angel: Gateways to Annihilation Morbid Angel: Covenant Morbid Angel: Blessed are the sick Morbid Angel: Heretic

[@RustyRoofieChannel]

Like probably everyone, I don't like this album but Morbid Angel are always doing experimentations and changing their sound so I think that we can hope for better stuff in their next album ...Anyway great review !

[@W00dland_90]

One good thing about this video; it made me curious about the older Morbid Angel albums, which are masterpieces. Old School Morbid Angel kicks ass. All the hype about the shitty new album got me interested in the older good albums. Thanks for the review, Infidel.

[@metalheadrailfan]

I'm with most guys on saying that the album is terrible. But I still have great respect Morbid Angel, especially since I actually met David Vincent at the Dean Guitar Factory back in May.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Does that seem like the logical next step to you?

[@jobriathboy]

very well thought out, and well-spoken... we like for "our" bands to keep cranking out the same stuff over and over, it seems...

[@sumsar01]

im not really into electronic stuff and i didn't really like the "singles" of the album... but then i borrowed the album and i actually think when the whole album comes together its pretty good

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@DarkRetroFan64 I know the songs etc, I just don't own the cd's yet.

[@lilimarteh]

I don't know if you are going to see my comment but the only thing I really want to say is that I actually like ILLUD DIVINUM INSANUS. I like when bands are not afraid of experiment new sounds depite the critics of their fans and that they enjoy what they are doing. And as Shagrath also say: you cannot do always the same thing as a musician, you have to evolve every single album. One of my favorites songs is "Too extreme" because it was wanderful for me listen to david sing in spanish at least a little bit. I am a spanish speaker, I am mexican and I know perfectly that david feels special affection for latin american people and it is one of the greatest thing.

[@jodrleio]

Maybe you should talk about the album's sound some more. You explained well how you feel about it but i didn't really understand how the new album sounds. I can go listen to it of course but i'm just leaving a suggestion :p

[@GrimRDrag]

@Infidelamsterdam As a big fan of Morbid Angel I've got to be honest, I actually really like the new album. I love everything on their first four albums, I haven't listen to any others yet, just how I love everything on their new album. I think the new project was an interesting step away from their past but I'm not sure if I 'd wanna listen to another one just like it though. I do agree with your points as always, just wanted to let people know their are some who liked the project.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Haha yeah some people did not get why I did not have those cd's, I was like I have 690 cd's...gimme a break..:-p But I have these of MA so far: Domination, Altars of Madness, Entangles in chaos, Gateways to Annihilation, Covenant, Blessed are the sick, Heretic

[@guyinternet2018]

I absolutely loved the record just for Nevermore alone, so I guess it happened due to my deprivation of some certain musical stereotypes: I just grab tracks and albums that are capable to move me somehow.

[@jasoncallan]

Yeah this album was a let down. Probably my biggest let down was back in '88 (when I was still in the Army---stationed at Ft. Gordon, Georgia) was when the new Death Angel (frolic in the park) came out. That was a real bummer. Because I loved the Ultra-violence. I lost interest in them after that. Oh well, hopefully the next Morbid Angel will be better. Maybe this was their Cold Lake.

[@MrDarcyman]

The reason this is such a shit-giving-worthy album is because it was an eight year gap.

[@21c.fenidecht]

Music is an Art and Art the last time I looked and read is the freedom of expression.... I really enjoyed this album AND the remixed album, which I play more often than the original. The moment we stop branching out is the moment we start dying. Great video! First time visiting! Cheers and Beers Hailz and hornz. 21st.

[@ED-in6wb]

llud Divinum Insanus is FOR ME MA's second best album after the Altars of Madness. I love it.

[@m1che1]

I just woke up with the biggest hangover you can imagine. I randomly clicked your video,and for some reason I digged your review on this shitty Morbid Angel album. Goed bezig baas.

[@mau97100]

man thanks a alot for your videos ,im glad that theres a lot of persons that like metal like me,keep going on!!!

[@AskeGuitar]

In the video you mentioned you streamed some of the album on youtube. Technically its downloading the album (temporarily but gets deleted), but downloading the album (from some file sharing site) you're against.. This makes sense but I would like to see a video where you further clarify your stance on music sharing. Personally I like the sharing aspect, but not the idea of stopping buying cds/vinyl. You commented on my Jungle Rot vid, so I assume your now a fan, which is a positive to sharing.

[@TheStrongBoyz19]

He Ed. For your next album review, could you review Cannibal Corpse's new album 'Torture' when it comes out please?

[@joonasjuntunen9514]

Good review although I disagree with you on Illud Divinum as it is a fantastic album. After three really boring albums they made something that really sounds fresh and you can hear from it they really enjoyed making it. Not a single MA album has been playing on my player as much as Illud has. Second on my playtime list is Blessed are the sick and after that Dominate and Covenant, then Altars. I actually sold F, G and H albums as I didn't like listening to 'em. Anyways much obliged \,,/

[@eraser.head.9601]

And still ten years later, it still sucks.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@letthedeathmetalflow Cause I like to search and buy new death metal.....I have close to 600 cd's....I'd say I am doing just fine.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

I know, that's why I blocked his ass...I have no need for idiots like that on my channel.

[@alleneadams9838]

I really enjoyed your review, it's probably the most logical one I've seen :)

[@GiotheGhreat]

The same shit happened with Paradise Lost, all fans were so disappointed but PL was always there, the lyrics were as every single album the music was different, to me PL albums are great, it takes time to understand something that isn't metal for some people.

[@louisblack8474]

It's not that it takes time, some people just know what they like. You'll understand one day ;)

[@burttschell]

Can we agree on at least one thing? They have cranked out good albums for years. They had to have known this album would not be well received. They had the balls to put it out anyway knowing that. Like or dislike, it’s part of their legacy now. The analogy he made about the good friend making a bad choice. You don’t discard them as a person because they did one thing you disagreed with.

[@jasoncallan]

i agree. i just remember how stoked i was when ultra-violence came out and expected more of the same with frolic.

[@septicwomb4394]

i'll still go see morbid angel because it's morbid angel, but this album is appalling. not because it's "different" or "experimental." because it's appalling. but they're still morbid angel.

[@gravedancer96]

I personally really enjoyed the new album. I love the old stuff a lot more, but I thought Ilud Divinum Insanus was a great album. But that is only my opinion, and I respect that others may think differently. Just the way the world works. Lol

[@burttschell]

I respect your opinion. I’m trying to give this album a chance but I’m struggling to accept it.

[@TheMightyWet]

i dont really listen to much morbid angel but the video was intresting anyways and i agree with you on the points you make, and it was fun with an album review video, it would be cool if you reviewed the new cannibal corpse album thats coming out next year, i think its gonna be awesome

[@Jakedaelectrican]

Hey Ed! Got a band here you might like called Advent Sorrow, a symphonic black metal band, with a bit carach angren-ish vocals, not too high or not too low. Anyway, catchy songs, I like it, and you might find it nice. Check out a song called Insidious Memories. anyway, good video as usual, keep up the good work!

[@mlj857]

I so agreed with with dude! With the exception that I happen to love this album just as much as the others.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@joshrochanroolzutoob It was my first, I'll try to get more into the cd next time.

[@brutuscassius1647]

Blessed are the Sick, best metal record of all fucking time. Glad to see you added it to your collection. I was also supremely disappointed by the new shit.

[@Thagros]

Interesting vid. You coming to Bloodstock this year? I demand you say YES!!!

[@13Danjiri]

As for the new Morbid Angel, I haven't heard it yet, because I have neither the time nor the money (both are really tight right now). Mike Portnoy said that Metallica's 'St. Anger' showed potential for being a return to longer, heavier songs despite its production, so there's always hope! 'Til then, I'll listen to other music, thanks in part to you! I had a funny KZbin conversation with Stone Dozer's guitarist the other day; I'm looking forward to the review! Greetings from Japan! -13Danjiri

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

@MyKingdomCome666 You mean Morbid angel?..sure I would.

[@BurningParadiseTV]

The comparison with a "good friend" is awesome, really got my respect =)

[@Leftosaurus]

ED! Im happy to say that 2 days ago I saw Amon Amarth in London and i have to agree. They certainly deliver!

[@commentarywiseisbias]

I am glad Morbid Angel released this record, these guys don't need to conform to anything, be it their glorious near perfect discography or anything that purists wouldn't accept if not anything like the older material. Bands need to experiment after a few albums even if it's a failure. Celtic Frost released "Cold Lake" which people find funny for musicians of great calibre but it's a part of their choice career and should be respected.

[@bobtheatog]

@Infidelamsterdam What's the song at 9:52 man? And great review it's great that we have people who understand that it's the bands choice on what they want to do. A band THAT legendary in the deathmetal scene is practically allowed to fuck up on an album and get away with it

[@NBrambilla95]

I really think you are right, in every aspect. I was disappointed too when I heard the most "industrial-oriented" songs (they are not my stuff) and when I head the more DM-oriented ones (IMO me ripped off from Covenant stuff with a bad production and nothing to say) Actually I saw them live last year and they are masters on stage. After the show few fans and me were talking w/ Dave Vincent, he told the new record was a new challenge for him. Maybe he failed, but he is still in the music IMO.

[@kreamkorn420]

I'm pretty well with you guys. A couple of the songs on there weren't vomit razor blades bad, but comparing it to the Morbid Angel I like, Covenant, Blessed are the Sick it is pretty disappointing. I was psyched for it for a few months. Thankfully Cannibal Corpse didn't disappoint.

[@InfidelAmsterdam]

Be my guest...

[@TheChainsawAssassin]

I agree completely with you Ed. I am in fact a big Morbid Angel fan and when this album came out, I felt as though it was just a hiccup in their career. Every band has it's failure and it looks like after what, 7 albums that they finally put out an album that was actively bad?