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The Netherlands is the home of power thrash
band Septuagint.
I understand this is a promo disc, but if they tightened-up everything
just a little bit, this would almost have the production of a full-length
finished album; I was pleasantly surprised. “Meditation Among
Demons” is filled with thrash and powermetal elements, and maybe
even some more progressive sounds. There are many tight thrashy riffs
to nod your head to. Vocals are respectable, not anything to write
home about, but he can hit some of those higher notes that similar
singers try to hit and fail. Septuagint has a nice flow throughout
their songs, and I want to say they seem to have pulled some things
from King Diamond. Not that they sound like King Diamond, but certain
riffs and structures seem like something he would use either for himself
or for Mercyful fate. This band takes much more of a thrashy approach
than King Diamond. It can be hard to judge a band on just two songs,
but they are both decent and are over six minutes each. “Meditation
Among Demons” has definitely enticed me into wanting to hear
more from this band, hopefully an EP or full-length will come out
soon. Rating: 74 |
