Vesen

Masterpiece

Demo CD 2003

I can't believe how much quality black thrash is coming out of Norway these days.  Another one of the dominant acts that is clawing its way out of the underground is Vesen.  The closest reference musically that comes to mind is somewhat of a cross between Aura Noir with its catchiness and Audiopain with their more apparent musical complexity.  The first couple of songs are a little more straightforward.  But there is a definite modern feel to some of these compositions.  "Great Whore Enigma" is a perfect example of this sentiment.  I even find myself unconsciously headbanging to "Worshipper" and the rest of the tracks while listening to this at maximum volume, THE only way to listen to this!!!!!  Heh heh.  The sound on this demo CD is surprisingly great.  It's a nice mix of grime and crispness.  The drums may be a little high in the mix but it doesn't detract at all from the listening experience at all.  But I guess Sverre Daehli (Audiopain) who engineered this should know by now what black thrash should sound like.  The artistic direction of the CD booklet seems to be centered around rape and torture.  I wish I had lyrics to this though.  I think the song that stands out in my head the most is the title track.  The main riff is just so catchy and driving.  I think Norway is coming into its own as a center for the modern thrash revival but their national style is inherently more Necro than anyone else's.   I think Aura Noir summed it up best, "Black thrash Attack!!!!!!!!!!!!"