Asphyxiation - Deception
This demo has six songs, excluding an awesome intro that sounds like a chick choir or something. The quality of the recording is about average. However, the drums kill. And the vocals are brutal, raw and very deep at times, and kinda raspy at others. This demo is very easy to get into because of the great riffs and songs. I love this demo. So I say, “Order it, you won’t regret it.”
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Asphyx - Last one on Earth
Heavy shit here -very heavy. Asphyx, in my opinion, is one of a few bands that don’t show their talent in songwriting. Their riffs are brutal as fuck, but not real technical. Martin Van Drunen does not do the bass tracks this time, so this is a bit more technical than their previous releases. Fucking cool.
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Armoured Angel - Stigmartyr
Totally professional looking and sounding four song release. Excellent production, and very energetic, fast music. While mostly on the Thrashier side of Death, these guys are pretty heavy, and I especially like the vocalist, who is fairly raw, yet understandable. Don’t miss this.
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Afflicted - Prodigal Sun
Occasionally Thrashy, occasionally groovy. Hmm, this is sorta weird, but certainly in the good way. Mostly Death Metal, but with the aforementioned additions, plus some Doom elements, and also a bit more weirdness. This is a good combination of styles and I like it quite a bit.
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Necromantia - Vampiric Rituals
This review once more shows how behind I am getting this issue out [I reviewed this in the same issue as the band’s next demo, from 1993. -Editor]. Anyway, Necromantia is one of my favorite Black Metal bands, so my opinion is pretty biased, but this is awesome. Some Black bands try for a thin production, I guess to make sure they don’t sound like a Death Metal band, but Necromantia isn’t afraid of a heavier sound, and achieve it by, among other things, the use of two basses. It’s an excellent idea, and only adds to the band’s greatness. Everything about these songs is inspiring, and each song is very unique. I can’t say enough about this amazing band. You were told.
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Aversion - Fit to Be Tied
Ahh, Thrash. Glad to know it’s still alive. These freaks have the energy of several small cities. The only thing I kinda don’t like is how much their singer, Christian, sounds like James Hetfield (you’ve heard of that pussy, right?). But that’s it and it’s not really that bad, I guess. It’s more like, “Too bad Metallica isn’t this cool anymore.” Oh yeah, all the songs are short, only one over 4 minutes and only three more over 3. Out of twelve songs. It’s a good thing to know when to end a song, and not be afraid to make ‘em short. I like that. And this band too. B.T.H.T.D.N.B. (Ask the infamous Willie Gee of Neuro Toxin what that stands for!). Upped a little for believing in what they do and staying with it.
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Atom God - History Re-Written
These guys come so close to being great that it scares me. And yet, they seem to just miss it. Right when I think they are going to hold the greatness, they let it fall aside and do something goofy. It just bugs me to see them so close. Maybe next time.
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At the Gates - The Red in the Sky Is Ours
Damn, this is great. Violin and Death Metal work together perfectly. It gives this an ancient feeling, which is sometimes really eerie, and always cool sounding. One of the best things I’ve ever heard.
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Assorted Heap - Mindwaves
This is a talented Deathrash outfit. Vocally I am reminded a little of Sepultura, but only a little. Musically, they offer enough variation to keep my interest and make the songs memorable. But nothing really jumps out and kills me. Nothing is bad, but things could be better. Still, this is an acceptable effort.
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