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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