LELAHELL
'Al Intihar'
(Goressimo Records)
Seems like everything is
moving in the right direction for this Algerian band. Band founder
Lelahel (and sole member by the time of recording these debut 6
songs) got his 'Al Intihar' released on compact disc by the
Polish Goressimo Records and found bassist and drummer to complete
the line up, which can only be good news and a promise for what's yet
to come from the Lelahell camp. For what it is (being a
self-recorded demo), 'Al Intihar' serves its purpose to give
the listeners an initial impression of the band's style. While not
utterly captivating this is still quite adept death metal that ranges
all the way from blazingly fast attacks to mournfully slow pace,
constantly keeping an eye to quality and inventive guitar work,
helped by the subtle yet noticeable traditional music influences
scattered across the tunes. Freak not, this is still the metal of
death, just a tiny bit "different" than most, yet the
guiding hand of bands such as Immolation and Nile is
ever present and easily noticeable. Not too shabby influences, eh?
Vocally, this is just as ambitious and daring, nice. Mayhem's
"Freezing Moon" closes things off, great choice really but
hardly one for the vaults. I'd like to see how this band develops but
as of now I don't feel this to be an essential listen. [6,5]
(Vladimir Petrov)
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