Earlier this week, two more international drummers were announced for the upcoming DEMONSTEALER release - Krimh of SEPTICFLESH, ex-DECAPITATED and Romain of BENIGHTED, NECROPHAGIST. This is by far the most ambitious lineup for any release here in the sub-continent. Talking about the new material, Romain said -
"Sahil (aka DEMONSTEALER) sent me his new song without any drums, and first listen, I already had many ideas in my head!! That's always a good sign, this is inspiring stuff, I'm looking forward to this collaboration!"
Prior to this, two other drummers namely Kevin Paradis and David Diepold were announced who also have the honour of playing with the mighty BENIGHTED. This unique strategy goes hand-in-hand with the ongoing crowdfunding campaign which has now reached 85% of the target. The Pledgemusic link can be found HERE:
https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/demonstealer?utm_source=Transcending+Obscurity+Press&utm_campaign=ee74c2d07b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_09_08&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_5666d64ed9-ee74c2d07b-99709493
So with four drummers playing on different songs each, expectations are high as to how much of their individual styles will rub off on DEMONSTEALER's music, which is predominantly death metal. The new material is said to be much faster and heavier, and the samples that are posted by Sahil on the official page sound very promising indeed.
DEMONSTEALER is the solo project of Sahil Makhija who is the founding member of one of India's biggest bands, DEMONIC RESURRECTION. He dons multiple roles and the music too is completely in his own vision with ample experimentation and collaborations. The previous DEMONSTEALER album received much praise and saw the release of several official videos in its support. The new album is said to be more death metal and with a number of exemplary musicians slated to be a part of it, it's highly anticipated around the world.
DEMONSTEALER have also recruited the services of renowned Indian artist Reuben Bhattacharya (Visual Amnesia), who did the breathtaking artwork of the latest DEMONIC RESURRECTION album. Please find details about the previous DEMONSTEALER album below.
DEMONSTEALER (India/International) - 'This Burden is Mine'
Genre - Progressive/Experimental Death Metal
Release Date - March 26th, 2016
Record Label - Demonstealer Records (India)
For fans of - NILE, SOILWORK, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, BENIGHTED, ABORTED, DEMONIC RESURRECTION, REPTILIAN DEATH, ADE
Sahil Makhija aka DEMONSTEALER, helming bands like DEMONIC RESURRECTION and REPTILIAN DEATH, teams up with none other than George Kollias of NILE fame on drums, to release a groundbreaking album in 'This Burden is Mine'. With a vast experience and multiple instrument proficiency, DEMONSTEALER, on the new album create music that surpasses simple genre categorization, for this is a new blend of styles from all over - from death metal to thrash metal, laced with elegant and stunning atmospheric parts, propelled by the world class drumming of the legend George Kollias. This is a new epic coming from the biggest names in not just the region but also worldwide, and this could very well be a tour de force, the album we've all been waiting for. The album showcases rare maturity, with DEMONSTEALER indulging in melodic solos and accentuating them with moments of clean vocals. This is easily the most ambitious release to come out from these parts and it's imperative to give 'This Burden of Mine' a check.
Credits:
Artwork - Michal 'Xaay' Loranc (BEHEMOTH, NILE, VADER, DEMONIC RESURRECTION)
Recording - Mastering done by Victor Bullock at Woodshed Studios, Germany (TRIPTYKON, OBSCURA, etc.)
Drums recorded by George Kollias at Soundtrap Studios, Greece
Mixed by Sahil Makhija at Demonic Studios, India
Album Lineup:
Demonstealer - Vocals/Guitars/Keys
Ashwin Shriyan - Bass
George Kollias - Drums
Track list:
1. How The Mighty Have Fallen
2. An Unforgiving Truth
3. When The Hope Withers And Dies
4. This Burden Is Mine
5. Frail Fallible
6. The Failures Of Man
7. Where Worlds End
8. The Last Jester Dance
9. From Rubble And Ruin
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