Monday May 24 2004, by :Vragh:

Ljå - 2002 - Vedderbaug demo

This is the Norwegian Black Metal band Ljå's only demo so far, but it is indeed a promising piece. Fierce Black Metal with acoustic parts is what they play, and it works very well. Musically it sounds similar to Ulver's Bergtatt, early Borknagar and early Marduk, the latter mostly due to the drumwork, with some folkmusic influences added just for the Hell of it. The vocals sound like those on the first Borknagar album. Not at all a bad mix.

They have managed to get a good production on this demo, it reeks of dirty, old-school Black Metal, and it fits the music just right. These guys handle their instruments very well, all of them have been in other bands since the early '90ies. I suggest you do yourself the favour of getting this demo.

They are going to record a fullength album during 2004, and they released a split 7" with Koldbrann on Aftermath Music in April, with a track from the demo. Standout tracks are "Skamslaadte Engler", "Vind", "Udenomskjaersk Faen" and "Victorinox". Rereleased on CD in 2008 with four extra demo tracks.

Links:

• Official band site
• Buy the rerelease here