| HeXaeon | ||||
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| Released | 2006 | |||
| Genre | Death metal | |||
| Label | Karisma Records | |||
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HeXaeon is the sixth studio album by Norwegian death metal band Aeternus.
Even though drummer S. Winter is mentioned officially at the credits of the album, all drums were recorded by Erik Vrolok a bit before he left the band. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| Metal Temple |   [1] |
The album was described as classic, old-school death metal with raw production. [1] It was well received by the media and the fans, opening the way for the Bergens Metalfestival Hole In the Sky in 2006. [2]
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