| CD REVIEW Demonic Resurrection |
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Band: Demonic Resurrection It all started in 2000, when some friends, among whom Sahil the Demonstealer Makhija, also known from, for example, Reptilian Death, Worship, Exhumation or Infinite Hate Project, decided to create (one of the most) extreme Metal (bands) from India. Especially in their home country, this band achieved a divine status. Yet as from this year on, also the ‘western worlds’ will get notice of this formation. In April this year, Demonic Resurrection did a gig at the well-known Inferno Festival (Norway), and in Augustthey did perform at the Brutal Assault Festival, Czech Republic. Recently the band recorded its third full length in a trilogy, and their contract with major Candlelight Records will certainly strengthen their moniker’s prestige (at least in Europe). [and if I’m not mistaken, Demonic Resurrection did win the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award …]. In the early years, the band created a rather symphonic form of Metal, yet it did develop into a harsher form of music, with Death / Black basics. And this comes to a peak with The Return To Darkness, the third full studio recording. After the short intro “Between Infinity And Oblivion”, “Where Dreams And Darkness Unite” brings a melodic and symphonic yet pounding and up-tempo form of Dark/ Death/ Black Metal. The song has several changes in tempo and structure, with harsh parts and melodious ones, and the atmosphere is catching and orchestral. The same goes for most of the tracks on The Return To Darkness. The album collects diverse additions, including progressive and electronic elements, touches of Gothic Metal, lots of intermezzos and technical guitar solos, and a wide scala on vocals. Yet overall: nice effort with lots of highly interesting parts, lots of persuasion and lots of energy. 80/100 Ivan Tibos. |