DEMAGOGUE are young, sick and serve us their 4 track debut called Nihil Obstat. A real bastard that wants you to listen to more than just 4 tracks.
This London based quartet was founded in 2002 by Frank Allein, who wanted to take his Thrash solo project to a step further. It all turned out to DEMAGOGUE, its music does not have much to do with Thrash metal anymore. Only opener Litany Of Scorn shows these roots, incl. rattling cymbals. The other three tracks range more into Death metal fields, whereas Broken Father not only has progressive influences which are known from Opeth, but also has some Black metal-like singing. Though DEMAGOGUE is more focusing on Death metal growls, with some clean sung snippets, giving a crazy and twisted touch to the music. Contemplation To Despair follows same traces, just has a plus of freaky acoustic tunes.
Nihil Obstat sounds unbelievably intensive and dense, oppressive, piling up an unholy atmosphere. Songs are varied in tempo, riffing and breaks, still compact and all the time comprehensible. There is nothing to nag about the production as well. Well done job! Indeed! Killing stuff! Interested parties can order this brutal piece via the band’s website.