After a long hiatus, Metalitty returns with an incredible album from Romania!
Formed in 1992, GOTHIC stands as one of the oldest metal bands in Romania. Their music blends elements of gothic and melodic death metal. Honestly, I had never heard of them until they dropped their latest album, "Demons"! This band is seriously underrated!
Gothic underwent name changes to Ali (e) n and then to Innerfire in 2003 when Alin Petruț relocated the band to Belgium. However, when Alin was deported back to Romania in 2005, he reformed the band, which separated from Innerfire, which remains active to this day.
After releasing two full-length albums, "Touch of Eternity" (1997) and "Expect the Worst" (2013), the band is back with their latest release, "Demons," as mentioned earlier.
The album takes listeners on a journey through various styles. The melodic riffs, fast beats, and intense growls in the opening track, "Shadow Man," reveal that Gothic is not purely gothic; I would consider this song more death metal. The album also contains hints of doom metal, power metal, as heard in "Destroying the Masses," and even a symphonic metal touch, particularly in "Demons," one of my favorites from the album! Each song is a distinct journey! George's vocals are outstanding, giving Gothic a unique edge! I also appreciate how Alin Petruț and Taly are able to play different styles while staying true to the band's core sound. Vlad Golgotiu's drumming makes the album powerful, strong, and ALIVE! All these elements make "Demons" a masterpiece! Even the artwork is fantastic, and the surprise: IT WAS MADE BY THEIR BASS PLAYER! Yeah! How great is that?
Overall, the album is fantastic! If you haven't listened to it yet or haven't heard of this band before, now is the perfect time! And if you enjoy it, please consider purchasing it here: http://shop.loudragemusic.com/gothic-demons
