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"Demo Rehearsal 1991" is the third demo recording by Finnish death metal act Demigod. The demo was independently released in April 1991. It follows the release of the early 1991 "Unholy Domain" demo. As the title may suggest "Demo Rehearsal 1991" is a rehearsal demo recorded on the 13th of April 1991. Not surprisingly the demo features a murky, noisy, and unpolished sounding production, and this was probably predominantly recorded for the band members themselves to listen to some of the new material they had written. Four of the five tracks featured on the demo would end up being re-recorded and included on Demigod´s debut full-length studio album "Slumber of Sullen Eyes" (Drowned Productions, November 1992). "Eternal Grief" is exclusive to this demo.
Rehearsal demos are per definition a hardcore fan item, but they are often more interesting than great listening material, and that´s also the case with "Demo Rehearsal 1991". It´s a historical document showing that Demigod were a well playing band on their way to something greater about a year down the path. A 2 star (40%) rating is warranted.