From “Archaic Age” Zine, issue 2.
Heresiarh - "Dragons of War" Demo 98 30 min
Hersiarh is one of the few unheralded and truely supreme atmospheric
and melodic "black" metal bands. I say true and unheralded because of
the bands ultimate dedication and conviction to their music and the
underground. Heresiarh blaze forth with 6 anthems of "Romantic Dragon
Metal". Romantic because of the exquisite lead female vocals and
atmospheric keyboards. Dragon Metal because of the bands lyrical
content and powerful, melodic mid paced, at times fast, blackish
metal. Here is a demo dedicated to times when there were Dragons in
the sky and Bards roamed the lands. All 6 anthems capture an ancient
atmosphere and invoke images of mythological lands. The music is
characterised by a romantic and majestic serenity, but always with a
dark and vicious undertone. This is a professionally produced (with
exccellent sound quality) and packaged (brilliant slick cover, with
lyrics and band members photos) demo of exquisite melodic and romantic
dragon metal. This demo is a must. Forget the trendy commercial crap
and surrender to the dragon.
Gary Sims
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