The purity and fire of Australian black metal is instilled in the artist that represents Demogorgon. The Nihilism and lo fi aesthetic are preserved and grown upon with the eight full length release, the aptly titled ‘’A Hate For All That Grows’’.
Bitter, uninviting, and openly hostile the raw recording hides some of the complexity that has become a part of the Demogorgon sound yet the track ‘’Total Fucking Hell’’ speaks for itself with that nineties European fire that still burns along with ‘’Self-Destruct for Satan’’ and that second wave aesthetic.
Written and recorded by Demogorgon himself some other influences are developing throughout the album, from the melodic keyboard parts to the thrashier inspired moments that give it a more metallic edge, ‘’ The Apocalypse Machine’’ destroys with this new momentum, the solos are still manic and raw emotion, yet they contain melody against a backdrop of hate and loathing. ‘’Cold” creates its own atmosphere with the power of the tremolo picking and its sparse vocal lines with some subtle synth work. ‘’ A Lights Bane’’ Combines the old School traditions in an epic track where the speed is tempered by some pain inducing slow riffing and the building sense of dread against a cacophony of percussion that is at times unrelenting. ‘’Omega” is chaotic yet filled with a building evolution that the keys build with atmosphere amongst the growing complexity of the arrangements.
‘’ A Hate For All That Grows’’ is a pure black metal release that revels in its savagery and its rancorous loathing. It is a pure assault that on repeated listens the skilful craftsmanship shines through. It is a statement of darkness and negativity with its hateful notions benefiting greatly from a synthesis of purity and evolution.
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Release Year: 2023
Label: Sliptrick Records
Category: Album
Country: Australia
Reviewed by Sparky
