Chthonian Alchemy - "The Awakening"
Band: Chthonian Alchemy
CD Title: The Awakening
Year: 2007
Website: Only MySpace
MySpace: myspace.com/chthonianalchemy
Label: None
Featured on: Loucifer Speaks Exclusive
Rating: 8.9 / 10
More Links: There are no related Chthonian Alchemy links on Loucifer Speaks. Please feel free to start a thread on the Loucifer Speaks forum
To say that I'm pleased that I found Chthonian Alchemy on MySpace is an understatement. I'm f*ckin' over the moon!
This two man band has recently released a two track demo called 'The Awakening'. Both of the tracks featured on the demo are also available to listen to on the band's MySpace, so make sure you check them out if this seems to be your kind of thing. The band formed in 2006 in Athens, Greece and is the brainchild of Andreas 'Denwar' and Grigoris Pavlis.
What genre do Chthonian Alchemy fall into? Well, it would make my job a lot easier if they would comfortably fit in one particular pigeon-hole, but - the fact is - they don't. Within just two songs they have combined the bits I love from Doom and Goth Metal along with some fantastic Black Metal bits.
The first track, 'Moirai', is beautifully melodic and incredibly dark. You can imagine yourself transcending into the depths of some gothic dungeon while this accompanies you on your journey. 'Renaissance' begins with haunting keyboards and vocals... then at around 1mins 40 seconds in, everything toughens up and there's a more sinister atmosphere.
It amazes me at how large and full this demo feels - especially considering (and I know I've mentioned this already in this review) that the band only has two members and the CD only has two tracks. If only this CD was a little longer then I could sneak it into my 'Favourite Albums of 2007' list! I've mentioned in reviews in the past that I enjoy music that has the ability to transport the listener to another place (a la Novembre etc) and Chthonian Alchemy certainly achieve this. I highly expect that I will be purchasing a full length album from them at some point in the not-too-distant future.
This is definitely a band to check out if you're a fan of dark metal - and they're definitely a band to get excited about. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
CD Title: The Awakening
Year: 2007
Website: Only MySpace
MySpace: myspace.com/chthonianalchemy
Label: None
Featured on: Loucifer Speaks Exclusive
Rating: 8.9 / 10
More Links: There are no related Chthonian Alchemy links on Loucifer Speaks. Please feel free to start a thread on the Loucifer Speaks forum
To say that I'm pleased that I found Chthonian Alchemy on MySpace is an understatement. I'm f*ckin' over the moon!
This two man band has recently released a two track demo called 'The Awakening'. Both of the tracks featured on the demo are also available to listen to on the band's MySpace, so make sure you check them out if this seems to be your kind of thing. The band formed in 2006 in Athens, Greece and is the brainchild of Andreas 'Denwar' and Grigoris Pavlis.
What genre do Chthonian Alchemy fall into? Well, it would make my job a lot easier if they would comfortably fit in one particular pigeon-hole, but - the fact is - they don't. Within just two songs they have combined the bits I love from Doom and Goth Metal along with some fantastic Black Metal bits.
The first track, 'Moirai', is beautifully melodic and incredibly dark. You can imagine yourself transcending into the depths of some gothic dungeon while this accompanies you on your journey. 'Renaissance' begins with haunting keyboards and vocals... then at around 1mins 40 seconds in, everything toughens up and there's a more sinister atmosphere.
It amazes me at how large and full this demo feels - especially considering (and I know I've mentioned this already in this review) that the band only has two members and the CD only has two tracks. If only this CD was a little longer then I could sneak it into my 'Favourite Albums of 2007' list! I've mentioned in reviews in the past that I enjoy music that has the ability to transport the listener to another place (a la Novembre etc) and Chthonian Alchemy certainly achieve this. I highly expect that I will be purchasing a full length album from them at some point in the not-too-distant future.
This is definitely a band to check out if you're a fan of dark metal - and they're definitely a band to get excited about. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed.
Track List
01 Moirai
02 Renaissance