Scythian - Suffering to the Conquered
This is easily the best demo I’ve received to date for review. London’s Scythian rolls out thrashy death metal with Swedish grit and touches of black metal atmosphere. The six songs on Suffering to the Conquered burst with nasty, memorable riffs and lots of little runs and switch-ups. The solos have an awesomely old-school, thin and distant vibe. There’s even a vicious cover of Bathory’s “Holocaust” that gives the original a run for its money.
Shattered IdolsSuffering to the Conquered
The production is natural and balanced, the performances are ripping, and the minimal artwork looks sharp. Judging from the layout of its MySpace (from which this demo is available for purchase) and overall presentation, this band knows exactly what it’s going for and how to get there. If I had a label, I’d sign these guys in a heartbeat. This is some of the best death metal I’ve heard in years. Labels, get on it!
