30 Dec 2020

Demo review: Hexorcist - Bestiarum Vocabulum (2020)

Hexorcist - Bestiarum Vocabulum

USA

Dark Recollections Productions 


It says in the promo's information sheet that Hexorcist was created in early 2019 by members of Devastator, Gnosis, and Lvcifervs, and that the band draws influence from the likes of Sarcofago, Necrovore, Morbid Angel, Kreator, etc. That couldn't be more accurate: the debut demo from these maniacs called, “Bestiarum Vocabulum,” offers three tracks of profane, no-frills, Thrashing Death Metal, that perfectly conveys the golden era from the aforementioned bands. These songs create an atmosphere of pure palpable evil, which is something closer to Black Metal, although they incorporate just enough thrashing chops to balance things out. Basically, Hexorcist takes you back to the old days when Black, Death, and Thrash were more or less under the same umbrella. The production on “Bestiarum Vocabulum” is surprisingly clear and backed by a decidedly cohesive performance. Clocking at 10 minutes, “Bestiarum Vocabulum” delivers the killing blow, and is certainly one of the more enjoyable demos I've heard this year. Apparently, the band is scheduled to start recording a full length in early 2021, which is something to look forward to. (HT)