Monday November 27 2006, by :Vragh:

The Frost - 2006 - Damned and Forgotten

This Croatian outfit is back with a second demo. We are presented with five tracks, four of which are mid-paced to fast, slightly melodic Black Metal in the vein of early Ancient and Isvind, and an intro that sets a clear Ancient tone from the get go, with a small part Blood Axis in there.

The vocals here also remind me of those by Aphazel from Ancient, as well as of Akhenaten of Judas Iscariot fame, with some traces of Erik of Watain.

The soundquality is very good, as with the first demo, this does not sound like a demorecording at all. A drummachine is still utilized on this recording, which at times sounds a bit too plastic, but overall sounds quite ok. Compared to the previous release there is some progression here, when it comes to the overall sound and the drummachine. The material presented here also feels a bit fuller, somehow. Standout tracks are "In the Name of Eternal Darkness", "Lost in the Valley of Death". There has been a collection of both demos released on cd from Kerzakraum/Nerbilous Productions. I suggest you check it out.

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