_Necropolis_ is no different in this regard, even if founding member Piotr "Peter" Wiwczarek's decision to surround himself with an entirely new crew should rightfully have resulted in a creative overhaul of some sort. Instead, it's business as usual for Vader. The noobs, who include Decapitated's Waclaw "Vogg" Kieltyka, do an admirable job of holding the fort instrumentally. On "When the Sun Drowns in the Dark" they even get slightly adventurous, splashing tinges of traditional metal into what turns out to be a surprisingly atmospheric cut and easily the album's finest moment. Yet you can't help but feel sad that Vader, once casually referred to as the next Slayer, continue to appear content to play follow the leader, rather than challenging for the throne they once occupied.