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)