Saturday, 11 July 2015

Verlassen - Self-Titled Demo (Demo Review)

Tracklist:
1. Sicht Auf Den Schmerz
2. Hoffnungslosigkeit
3. Weg In Die Freiheit
4. Freiheit

This is the first, and very recent release form the independent German ambient and depressive black metal solo project of Skinrur, who is also currently a guitarist for Agonie.

The range of different elements used within this demo provides it with an often ethereal sound, which is created through its use of delicate symphonic and hypnotic synth melodies that feature strongly in the last two tracks on the demo. These are perfectly blended with the more traditional ambient and depressive black metal riff, vocal and drum work that plays a substantial part in the first two tracks, and the transition between the two is perfectly executed.

The demo’s final track Freiheit (Freedom) is in my opinion it’s most interesting, and the most beautifully crafted track on the album, featuring gloomy yet uplifting synth work that took my breath away.

Overall this is a very interesting demo, and with a future full length album on the way from Skinrur, I find myself being very excited for what Verlassen has to offer, especially considering the high quality of this debut release.    

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