Coffinworm - Great Bringer Of Night Demo 2009

Coffinworm from Indianapolis, Indiana have made this demo, 'Great Bringer of Night' available and its well worth tracking down if you like blackened sludge that is as dirty sounding as possible. This band plunges to new depths of sonic excesses for a Sludge/Black Doom band, Recorded at the Basement Rage Studio in Indianapolis by Bob Fouts who with the band have managed a sound that has just the right amount of guttural depth, piecing feedback sounds and ominous heaviness. All of the three tracks emit a slight Black Metal darkness combined with swaggering sludge filled Doom riffs and they have the demented growling to complete the effect. Drums pound like demonic cannons and the low guitar and bass tones churn and twist their way through every tune on here. First impression is they are a sicker version of "Eyehategod" but after repeated spins, a more Black Metal edge becomes apparent especially in the onslaught filled drum work. There is some deathly time changes here and there that are subtle but effective. "High on the Reek of Your Burning Remains" stands out as being a highlight but all 3 tracks exhibit the same kind of sonic depravity, crusty, swampy and haunting tales of hate filled Doom. Mostly slow to mid tempo riffing but with some faster breaks especially in "High on the Reek of Your Burning Remains" that crushes the braincells. From all reports the band is working on a debut full length which should be out in 2010 on Profound Lore Records. Till then you can pulverize your brain with this 3 tracker. 9/10

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