Monday, November 21, 2016

The Frost - 2006 - Damned and Forgotten

This Croatian outfit is back with a second demo. We are presented with five tracks, four of which are mid-paced to fast, slightly melodic Black Metal in the vein of early Ancient and Isvind, and an intro that sets a clear Ancient tone from the get go, with a small part Blood Axis in there.

The vocals here also remind me of those by Aphazel from Ancient, as well as of Akhenaten of Judas Iscariot fame, with some traces of Erik of Watain.

The soundquality is very good, as with the first demo, this does not sound like a demo recording at all. A drum machine is still utilized on this recording, which at times sounds a bit too plastic, but overall sounds quite ok. Compared to the previous release there is some progression here, when it comes to the overall sound and the drum machine. The material presented here also feels a bit fuller, somehow. Both demos have been collected on a single CD by Kerzakraum/Nerbilous Productions. I suggest you check it out.

Standout tracks are "In the Name of Eternal Darkness" and "Lost in the Valley of Death".

Monday November 27 2006, by :Vragh:

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