OPPRESSION — Demo 1989

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Demo · 1989

Filed under Thrash Metal
By OPPRESSION

Tracklist


1. Into the Dark (2:14)
2. Immortal Objector (5:38)
3. Parasites (6:44)
4. The Legions of Hades (5:34)

Total Time 20:10

Line-up/Musicians


- Lare Nieminen / Guitars
- Janne / Bass
- Harri / Drums
- Make / Guitars
- Santtu Laakso / Vocals

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Independent demo release, 1989

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"Demo 1989" is the second demo recording by Finnish thrash metal act Oppression. The demo was independently released in (as the title suggests) 1989. Oppression formed in 1987 and disbanded in 1992 after releasing three demos and one EP. All recorded material by Oppression was reissued on the 2015 "Scars 1988-1990" compilation album released through Xtreem Music.

Stylistically the material on "Demo 1989" continues the aggressive and brutal thrash metal style of the 1988 demo, but Oppression add even more variation to their sound and the relatively long tracks feature both fast-paced thrash metal riffs and rhythms, but also mid-paced heavy grooves. There´s some pretty accomplished lead- and harmony guitar work present too, so the instrumental part of the demo is certainly an interesting listen. Lead vocalist Santtu Laakso has a raw voice and a snarling angry delivery, which is perfect for the music.

Not everything heard on the demo is new original material as re-arranged parts/versions of "Into the Dark" and "Parasites" from the first demo also appear here. These versions are different enough to warrant being included here though and it´s interesting to hear how the tracks have developed since they appeared in their original form on the first demo. On the "Scars 1988-1990" compilation they have been given new song titles.

Just like the first demo, "Demo 1989" is a high quality Finnish thrash metal release and Oppression can be proud of what they produced here. The sound production is of a good quality considering that this is a demo recording, the musicianship is on a high level, and the tracks are well composed, memorable, and creative. Packing as much punch as you could wish for but at the same time appearing intriguing and challenging. A 3.5 star (70%) rating is deserved.

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