LOUDBLAST

Loudblast's "Sublime Dementia" is a not too well known work of Death Metal that really deserves more attention, I think. The music is very well played, and the production is quite good. Musically, this release is actually rather original, and I can't really think of another band that sounds much like Loudblast, although certain moments of Oppressor's "Agony" remind me a bit of music from "Sublime Dementia", and the track "Fire and Ice" exhibits Morbid Angel influences. Although the music is definitely Death Metal with plenty of fast double bass and typical growled vocals, I've always sensed an underlying Thrash Metal quality. Besides the usual growled vocals, there are some rare instances of a unique sort of guttural speaking and some somber moaning is audible is one track. The short, fourth piece, "About Solitude", is different from the rest of the CD and is composed of harp, piano, and strings, all accompanied by female vocals. There is also an intsrumental track entitled "In Perpetual Motion" which is comprised mainly of lead guitar. In fact, skillfully played lead guitar can be heard throughout this release, and this is one of Sublime Dementia's greatest attributes, in my opinion. There is also plenty of melody throughout this release, and this another reason that I like this CD so much.

All in all, Loudblast's "Sublime Dementia" is just a very solid work of melodic, well played and produced Death Metal. For those who are searching for Death Metal which incorporates good musicianship, melodic guitar passages, and originality rather than just another generic, brutal Death Metal release offering nothing but blast beats and guttural vocals, this is a CD that may be of interest to you.