ARRRGGGHHHHH!!!!!!! AMERICAN BLACK METAL OWNS YOU ALL!!!!!!... This is another fine example of why the american scene is where to go if you are a fan of the old style of black metal, and want to hear more than just another clone... This is horribly produced (4-track!!), destructive black metal at its best!!!

Vox - The vocals here amaze me.. They are some of the most torturous screams of hate-filled agony I have ever heard.. They are in the typical black rasp/shriek style, but they are filled with so much hate and conviction that surely lets one know that armageddon is calling!! Fucking killer 10/10

Guitars - The guitars here are done in a very original way.. they don't just buzz at you, they are clearly heard (well.. not clearly, but just not fuzzy), and are very strangley played.. some of the strangest riffs ever laid onto an album.. and to me it seems as though there is a constant solo being played deep in the back ground.. it creates a very grim feeling indeed.. Very good 8/10

Bass - I am not sure if there is a bass played on this due to it being a 4-track and 2 guitars are used.. so I will not say anything about it and not grade it

Drums - The drumming here is done by a drum machine (I believe that is what he told me..), and it is used quite exceptionally! Never over-blasting to the point where you can tell its not a human.. and also some weird bass/snare work is done creating a strange holocaust aura around the music.. Very good 8/10

This demo fucking kills!!!! My only complaint is that the production could have been just a tad better, don't get me wrong, I love raw productions, but this is beyond raw.. so it takes some getting used to.. but nonetheless a very, VERY good demo, and I await the full length eagerly

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