CoC : Hematovore - Ways of the 8-Footed : Review

Hematovore - _Ways of the 8-Footed_
by: Adrian Bromley (3 out of 5)

Odd. Weird. Choice words to describe the music of all-instrumental outfit Hematovore. And because of that odd and weird feeling pulsating from the band's 8-song release, I found it very hard to actually get into the music. Not to mention the fact that a lot of the songs are very long-winded and derivative too. Musically, the band moves from an aggressive guitar riff style (very metallic at times) onto a more laid-back stance when creating the long song structures. I hear a lot of old thrash/death metal influences (Carcass/Death/Overkill) in the material on _Wot8F_ and a lot of creative ideas are brought into the album, much like how any progressive metal band would bring intricate guitar solos and alternate song structures into a recorded piece. Add some samples and you pretty much got it. While not the best demo I have heard, Hematovore's release is interesting.

Contact: HEMATOVORE, c/o Inbred Produktions

(article published 4/2/1997)