Die My Demon
Same World, Different Eyes
(Demons Run Amok Entertainment)
Same World, Different Eyes is a new four track EP by Die My Demon. The Dendermonde, Belguim band started in 1999 and disbanded in 2006. They returned in 2015, with this release on Filled With Hate Record as a CD. August 2016 brings the repressing on Demons Run Amok. The killer EP is available on red yellow and black 7” vinyl.
Die My Demon ravage through their four songs with a heavy Merauder influence. And that’s cool as hell. The Belgium hardcore scene has many big names in its pantheon. Those names fused hardcore and metal in the late 90s and early 00s. With the H8000 scene and beyond, Western Belgium had Arkangel, Angel Crew, Congress, Deviate, Do or Die, Length of Time, Liar, Spirit of Youth and more. Die My Demon continue the tradition with skill and passion. The only downside to Same World is that its only four songs.
The slow rolling riffs carry a NYHC metallic groove. This eventually swerves into a faster two steo groove. Balanced German thrash metal with a hip hop bounce has been the engaging qualities of these bands. Die My Demon embark on this mission masterfully. The opener, “My Escape”, weaves an extra guitar line in to add texture; in a very Rag Men style. Nice to hear where melody can still be involved in aggressive music and not soften the delivery.
Die My Demon continues on Same World, Different Eyes with their harsh brand of modern hardcore. They combine Madball and Rag Men emitting original twists on an embattled version of this subculture. The incensed vocals scorn this world of betrayal and greed. “Substance” comes harsh and unapologetic. “Begging for Mercy” invites a punkier, more dynamic approach. DMD adds many moments of idiosyncratic nuances that elevate it beyond the generic form of metalcore. I still love a lot of bands that others dismiss are formulaic or repetitious. Even those naysayers will find fresh elements.
RIYL: Merauder, Rag Men, Madball, Everybody Gets Hurt/Red Eyed Devil, H8000 bands
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