Ethereal - Demo '07
Open Wound SalvationWhat Is Worst?Driven by Hatred Self-Released2007 “Swedish” and “death metal” go together like “Swiss” and “chocolate.” That’s true for Ethereal, which sounds neither like its name nor the signature style of its Gothenburg area home. Instead, this band does straight-up death metal that balances simplicity and technicality. What jumps out immediately is the...
King Giant - Burden Demo
City Self-Released2006 Virginia’s King Giant accurately cites Black Sabbath, Clutch, Down, and Eyehategod as influences. The desperate, clawing spirit of the latter looms large here. The band’s bio states it was “born from personal tragedy and drug addiction.” Even though this six-song demo doesn’t have printed lyrics, I’d believe it just from the sound. King...