Cost: $2.50
This was a distro purchase, and while it was described as death metal with no additional descriptors, I was a tad skeptical...The band name sounds rather atmospheric or avant-garde, and the cover art just screams "progressive band." It's even distributed by Warhead, who have slapped their logo on some really disappointing Australian stuff, mostly of the overly-modernized sounding variety. However, it is indeed death metal, and after a Rambo: First Blood Part II intro, starts off quite furiously. Final track "No Will" has slightly thrashier guitarwork compared to the other two songs. Dual vocal styles are used (death grunts and also raspier vox); this works fine, but they don't really provide all that much contrast. If I hadn't read the lineup info I would have just assumed it was the same guy doing both.
The band certainly doesn't overstay their welcome as the whole thing lasts a mere 10 minutes. Not a hidden gem, but solid stuff and worth snagging if you can also find it on the cheap. By the way, Japanophiles take note: Monkey Magic lineup pics and Demon City Shinjuku audio clip also contained within.
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