AN UNFINISHED CHAPTER (DEMO1)
REVIEWS
CERBERUS
ZINE (FINLAND).
In
Cerberus #4 I reviewed Unsilence's demo '94, and wrote that the English doom
metal scene had a great influence on their music and direction, after comparing
the tape to the previous releases, was heading towards more atmospheric and
slower presentation. And well, what have happened during these few years? Yes,
the band is now doomier and more atmospheric than ever and almost all the death
metal influences have been thrown into a trash can. Death metal roots appear
mainly in those rhythm changes which have a refreshing affect in the longrun.
And this is very good also, not any pathetic slow mourning without the slightest
bit of stylishness. They catch the glum feelings easily with their downtuned
guitars and heavy riffs. This ain't pure doom as for example their country mates
Esoteric which of music is somewhere beyond the doom term and the best comparison
I can come up to this demo is the classic "Forest Of Equilibrium"
album of Cathedral though the vocals here are some depressive singing despite
of a few growling parts. The other notable difference is that Unsilence have
more variety in their music when compared to Cathedral but these bands still
have a lot in common in my opinion. Just hope that Unsilence Won't become hippie
doom rockers during their existence. Also an alert listener can notice some
Candlemass influences in the guitar work and that's only a compliment in my
opinion.
Unfortunately I didn't have a chance to dive deep into the whole material due
to some technical problems my cassette had, so this reviews is only based on
two tracks when the demo originally had four of them. But I believe the result
would have been quite the same as it is now, positive and encouraging thinking
about the future.
This march of Doom was planned to release as a MCD first, but the band was unable
to find a suitable label. But now Unsilence is signed with Seven Art Music from
Italy and the deal consists of two CDs. There's something good to come, believe
me...
Review by Asmo Moisanen. Contact: hellhound@sunpoint.net
ASCENDANCE
ZINE (FINLAND).
Guitarist
Kieron said they had an audition in 13 - 14.04, and they'd seemed they'd find
a drummer...
These 4 tracks to their upcoming - CD release are lengthy pieces of sad but
truly heavy doom, in a very original, new way... Like dragging your dying body
through a field of sharp thorns... Dwelling in trippy sorrow the guitars of
Kieron & Darren wail and lead through their hopeless visions. Keyboards
adding some beauty in it all.
Unsilence may record more songs so the actual release may even be a full length.
This heavy doom will take you under its wings and fly you through songs; 'An
Unfinished Chapter', Of Being', Beautiful Vision' and 'To Wish Without
Hope'. Heavyyy.
Review by Sami P. Contact: bowedome@hotmail.com