13 may 2007
Voluspaa - T.Å.E.M.E.N. (demo 95)
/ cassett, private

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A strange demo in that it incorporates the acoustic grace of Satyricon's Dark Medieval Times, with Gorgoroths Pentagram. Add a very Fenris vocal bark, and what we get is a very strong purposeful, easily acclimatized demo. The songs are well constructed and have

the bite of the aforementioned acts, as well as a certain individual charm.
The vocals are very high in the mix, and this does enhance the vehemence of the music. The guitars are very busy, as are the drum patterns and this gives a very frantic pace to the 4 tracks. The merging of the more subtle acoustic sections is very well pieced together and this adds depth and atmosphere to the demo. The collision of styles that Voluspaa employ makes this demo instantly enjoyable, and yet the originality of the material is less forthcoming. I have heard many demos and this is definitely one of the better ones. A solid pure Norwegian Black Metal demo in every sense.

Try to obtain it on cd form from Sonic Death, http://armageddon.hypervorea.net/