The further we go, the more confidently Ukraine can be called a country where metal is actively thriving. And it's great that Donetsk-based DUSK CHAPEL have created a wonderful piece in "Almost Forgotten Experience," which gave me a very pleasant shock.
The highlight of this disc are the melodic and incredibly beautiful guitar intros, after which rhythmic and less melodic black metal kicks in. Winding, heavy guitar solos throughout each composition are a feast for the true connoisseur's ears. Often the guitar parts seem to echo the vocal lines, lending the music a special sense of drama.
Another distinctive feature is the near-complete absence of keyboards. They only appear on the sixth and eighth tracks, but even on the final instrumental piece, the guitars still take the lead. The vocals are harsh and barking. On one of the songs, clean singing is layered over screaming — and that's where the magic lies.
There's also an interesting sound collage on the demo (the kind CRADLE OF FILTH love to indulge in). You'll hear thunder, ambient inserts reminiscent of alien arrivals, the cries of ravens, telephone rings, train and car horns, roars and screams, and maniacal laughter.
Everything is good here — we're waiting for a proper full-length from DUSK CHAPEL! They can, they know how, and most importantly, they want to!