Wednesday May 26 2004, by :Vragh:

Bergraven - 2003 - Ty Döden Färdas Snabbt (Demo)

This Swedish band features only one member on this recording, so a drummachine is used. Fortunately the drummachine sounds better than most. Presented on this demo are three tracks of depressive Black Metal in the vein of Shining and the likes, with some slight Taake influences at times - slower, moody Black Metal with faster parts.

I really like the guitarsound here, grim and dirty, but still with a good soundquality. The intro sounds a lot like earlier Mortiis, but this intro continues into the first track, and when the guitars kick in you have forgotten about the intro altogether. The vocals sound a bit guttural and really great, there's a slight Immortal feel to them.

Good material and well executed. The tracks that stand out are "Dagen Efter Döden" and "Offer (för Döden)". Be sure to keep an eye out for the fullength that will be released during summer 2004.

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