31 Dec 2020

DEMO REVIEW: Chestcrush – Demo June 2020

 

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)