Hexenhaus - The Edge of Eternity (1990)

Starting off with Beethoven's piano piece, commonly known as the Moonlight Sonata, and then gradually escaping its clutches of being too restrictive with some loose anxiety put in. At times seeming as a whole song will evolve, but actually just creating a stalking sensation. That's how I see the marvellous intro named simply as Prelude, which doesn't really set sail towards a decided theme but rather keeps you at a distance of what's to come.
Compared to their previous and first album A Tribute to Insanity, Eternity is far more progressive. The grimness has been lost or better said replaced by a dynamical and mystical approach, that still holds the beloved cyclical riffs and haunting leads. I can't and probably shouldn't beat around which album is better. In strict objective circles both hold all of the required ingredients, the difference is only in the presentation in which Hexenhaus are very good at. Insanity was probably a more intense and exhaustive experience while this one stacks layers upon layers of musical creativity while also keeping the thrash spirit alive.
The solo acts are by default awesome. There is a piece of ear candy hidden in almost every track, especially in the second half of the album. I was mostly impressed by The House of Lies and The Eternal Nightmare - Act One. Both composed on a very high degree with leads that are complex but surprisingly still catchy and enjoyable (a headbanger's dream). Between those two songs, there's a short instrumental, that's a bit different from all the rest and with an epicness knob turned way above expectations. A Temple for the Soul. I even had the thing set as my alarm clock tune at one time. Certainly a nice way to start a day. There's just one more song awaiting you before the tape runs out and it's of the same name as the album. I'm also fairly sure that I see something resembling a Borg Cube in the album cover, which counts up to the room left for interpretation in the last piece. It's a bit lengthy and comprised of multiple themes, giving a feeling of sensation like exploring the vastness of space in an uncharted adventure. This adventure is evidently from the lyrics, considered infinite. It is the afterlife that awaits and is in contrast with (cited) eternal life: obsession of man.