DARK REFLECTION - Under the Sign of Vlad Tepes EP
Pest Records
So before I get into the music here I wanna discuss the title of this release. First off you've got the "Under the Sign of" part which clearly is a BATHORY reference. Then there's VLAD TEPES which is/was a French Black Metal band from the nineties. Now obviously it might be a simple play on words. Vlad Tepes means Vlad the Impaler or Dracula, whatever you prefer. I just wanted to get that out of the way.
Now here is the debut release by this four piece Italian act. Musically it's old school Death Metal in the totally raw variety. Although I believe their guitarist Riccardo Silla tries hard to introduce some Tech Death style to this beast. It ends up being subtle with vocalist Mauro Mancinelli giving forth some charcoal throated vocals. The rhythm section is adequate.
It's 2025 and these guys are bringing back, again, another US meets Swedish old school Death Metal sounding release of dedication. It's just four songs in all and I like it. I'd definitely be interested in a full length by DARK REFLECTION in the future.
LISTEN HERE:
https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-reflection-under-the-sign-of-vlad-epe
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