Shrieking Demons
The Festering Dwellers
| Year | 2025 |
| Label | Transcending Obscurity Records |
| Country | XW |
| Status | Official |
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- Devour My Wicked Soul (5:08)
- Abstract Hallucinating (4:22)
- Sorrowful Dismal Bliss (4:23)
- Nefarious, Scorned Deities I Am Devoted To (2:40)
- Perennial Dirge (3:41)
- Garden of the Headless Dead (1:49)
- Longing for Total Eclipse (3:33)
- Compromised Brain (4:33)
- Awakening From Secular Slumber (4:25)
- Apostasy, Sodomy and Sacrilege (4:48)
About the Band
The Fire And The Wind is the final album of the New Zealand heavy metal band Demoniac, the only one to be recorded following their relocation to London. The black metal sound of the previous two albums was almost completely eschewed on this recording, with only vocalist Behemoth's shrieking vocals alluding to the genre. The music is otherwise very similar to DragonForce, the band Heimdall and Shred would go on to form after Demoniac's split. The note progression in the DragonForce song Soldiers of the Wasteland's first sung portion is very similar to the note progression from 2:26 to 2:45 in the song The Eagle Spreads Its Wings. The chorus of the song "Myths of Metal" included the words Sieg Heil and "Hitler Metal", which resulted in the album being banned in Germany, despite the band's apologetic explanation that the song was in tribute to 1980s German thrash metal.
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Album Review
Shrieking Demons' latest offering, 'The Festering Dwellers,' is a relentless onslaught of dark and aggressive heavy metal that showcases the band's mastery of their craft. From the haunting melodies of 'Devour My Wicked Soul' to the brutal intensity of 'Nefarious, Scorned Deities I Am Devoted To,' each track on this album is a visceral experience that grips the listener from start to finish. The production quality is top-notch, allowing every instrument to shine through the mix with clarity and power. Standout tracks like 'Garden of the Headless Dead' and 'Apostasy, Sodomy and Sacrilege' showcase the band's ability to blend melody with sheer brutality, creating a sound that is both crushing and captivating. 'The Festering Dwellers' is a testament to Shrieking Demons' evolution as a band, solidifying their place as one of the leading forces in the heavy metal scene.