Chestcrush – Demo June 2020
Scotland
FHED
Chestcrush
is a band situated in Edinburgh, Scotland, with roots in Greece. The
release under review is their debut demo and was released by the
Welsh label, FHED. Musically speaking, their style is a devastating
amalgamation of Black, Death, and Sludge Metal. The band fuses these
styles together cohesively and by adding their own unique flavour.
Consequently, the music is well crafted and can easily be digested
due to the excellent quality of the compositions. The production is
massive and brings out the best in each performance, giving the whole
thing a very crushing atmosphere. The dynamic range and aggressive
approach of the vocals gives this demo a veritably menacing edge
paired with the monstrously heavy dissonance conjured by the guitars.
Chestcrush is definitely a band that lives up to their name: the
weight of their music will crush your mind and soul. This demo must
be a sign of good things to come. Check them out if you're looking
for something heavy, sludgy, and dark. (HT)