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VOLKMAROverture Macabre DemoRelease: 2007Label: Self-ReleasedAvantgenre: Evil RockDuration: 21:52Origin: AustraliaOfficial site: http://www.myspace.com/volkmarsins.............................................................................................................................................A nice short demo that amply demonstratesthis up and coming band's arse-anthemic chorus you may find yourselfbit slower, a bit moodier with an esotericnal. This is an interesting exercise in rockinggloomy metal. There is a cloak ofhumming at the next black mass.darkness over the entire thing, and rather The guitars are simple and straightforwardbut perfect for the rather catchy andthan coming across like the whining andsad caterwauling of typical gothic metal, dark songwriting. When the crunchy noirriffsare complemented with the spookythis sounds threatening. You know, likethose bands from the mid-80's that had synths and the vintage drumkit, it is indeedan enjoyable spin, with the singeran undercurrent of violence in their tautguitar bass drum (and synth) setup. This painting tales of horror, the occult andalso benefits from a sense of history as the morbidity in his rather grim yet melodicband appears to have heard the 90's dark baritone, we have a little gem of modernand black metal boom (Moonspell, Samael,Enslaved), besides the obvious bowsgoth.at the altars of Sisters of Mercy, Bauhausand Fields of Nephilim."Eyes Sewn Shut" begins the assault withdriving backbone and rewards with calmeryet blacker mid-section before returning tothe beat/ riff barrage. "Walk with Me" continuesthe gothic mosh, with a vintagedark chord progression. "Journey Below"shows another side to the band's sound. AIt is only four songs (plus one short horrormovie mood piece at the end) but it getsthe job done. I have heard that the debutalbum proper will have a much betterproduction. If so, Vision Bleak et al shouldget ready for the competition.Suleiman