Cryptic Realms is a four piece band consisting of Kostas Analytis (All Vocals), Tersis Zonato (Lead Guitar), Victor Varas (Bass Guitar), Uriel Aguillon (Guitars & Drums), Genre described as Death Metal. Band origin Intl; Greece, Romania, Brazil, Mexico Eve of Fatality demo released on September 2015 Weed Hunter Records (Germany), Bloody Productions (Spain). Upon lending my ears to this demo my first thoughts hark back to the early days of death metal, even the production contains that essence. Indeed flashes of early Pestilence, Morbid Angel, Grave and Malevolent Creation come to my head. This newly formed group come from other well know projects such as Abyssus (Greece), Necrorite (USA/Mexico), Offal (Brazil) and Tritton (Mexico). But their aim seems to be to bring forth the early roots of the genre which is pleasant to my ears since I grew listening to this exact style. The most stand out tracks to me would have to be Necrophagous for its creepy horror movie style intro that grabbed my attention right away and the song Nocturnal Desecration for it reminds me of Venom one of my favorite old time bands. My only complain is that it only contains four tracks. Final thoughts, catchy rhythms shredding solo work and vocals that reflect the roots of DM genre make this one worth blasting on your stereo speakers. ~Artemortifica facebook-thecrypticrealms
Violent Hammer is a five piece dm band from Kuusamo, Finland. Members are Lauri Autioniemi-Bass, Kalle Salmivaara-Drums, Janne Karjalainen-Guitars, Lasse Limma-Guitars, Joonas Niemeläinen-Vocals. Genre is described as primitive death metal hammering. More Victims, this demo will be self released on cassette on January 21st 2015. The production is not the best being that it is a demo. Raw guitar tone, gritty drum sound, loud vocals. The volume was so loud I had to turn down my speakers a bit. My first thought is, this is some extreme blackened death metal. Almost reminiscent of early mayhem or Sodom. fast and grinding guitars with blistering blast beats. hellish screams are everywhere. there are also old school thrash elements. The demo is like traveling through ravaged and battle torn lands. Exploring all the content, there were a few stand out songs. Life After Nuclear Genocide, I like entire track, explosive verses, wicked chorus. There are some crazy Kerry King style solos that caught my attention. Extinction (Nuclear War) is a savage attack without letting up, I found myself moving my head several times to this song. In conclusion, for being a demo, it packs a punch. Stripped to the bone. Full aggression and destructive spine shaking vocals. Die-hards will not mind its raw nature. ~Artemortifica facebook-violenthammer
Insane- Hallow Death- So this is a demo review. The cover is basic comic book style which might trow some people of when they actually hear the music. I am checking out the music on Youtube you can order an actual cassette tape from them which is a cool surprise. Right away I am taken back to the old school thrash metal days at the start of the song, like old Vio-lence Wrath or Laaz Rockit which I like. very good production here every instrument is clear. I like some of the solos too. Interesting to see what these guys have to offer in the future. they are off to a great start. Originally published in Coffinfeeder Distro Zine #6 10-1-2012 Coffinfeeder Distro Facebook
