Autumn Myst - Black Fucking Demo

 

(An older review originally titled "Boring Fucking Demo" on Metal Archives back in 2008)

Autumn Myst's "Black Fucking Demo," is the black metal equivalent of a fourteen year old fat Gothic teenager crying in the corner, feigning the desire to be alone, while simultaneously hoping that someone who cares might be watching her. Why was this even released? I won't deny that there were moments in the songs which I enjoyed however none of these moments haven't been done before with more proficiency and heart. Unless your primary and ultimate goal in life - a goal that should be accompanied with immediate suicide - is to own every unwanted Canadian black metal demo, I wouldn't go out of your way to acquire this release.

The drums are distant and vague in nature and act more as a metronome, in many instances, than an instrument. The first track is a prime example of what I would label as boring black metal demo drumming: little variety; few if any well composed fills; minimal use of the toms; overuse of the ride and high-hat. The melodies are like dirty, used and abused whores which Adrammalech, the sole member of the band, can't seem to escape from. These stagnant melodies are accompanied by stagnant tone. The release gets better near the end with "Summoning The Prince of Armegeddon" containing several moments to stop and enjoy and its last riff being the sole worthwhile reason for listening to the demo. It is too short though, only repeating once, never allowing for enough time for its hidden wraiths to escape.

If the nature of a demo is to demonstrate ability and render an image of future capability, I have not been swayed to seek out more material from this band. My needs haven't been satisfied and at the end of this release I am left feeling a need for something much more fulfilling.