Aristaeus

1. “Carneilian Sky” [MP3 (In Briefcase)] [REAL AUDIO]

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Beyond the Tides—Aristaeus

Bet 99.827% of you have never heard of this band. I know a few have... I spread the word pretty well in my school and I know a few in Tulsa know. I haven't offically bought the only recording by this artist, but the songs were e-mailed to me by the guitarist, Killian Thorn. It's a demo, so it consists of a whopping three tracks. However, the force and quality [music-wise] of the three songs make up for the lack of tracks.

The first I want to discuss and my favorite, Beyond the Tides. It's a mellow song, slow paced. But that doesn't mean it lacks the black metal glory this band is capable of stirring up. On the recording I listened to, which I understand were cheaply recorded and the mixing is rough-hewn, there are two dominant forces. Beautifully harmonic guitars and unforgiving growling vocals. There are, of course, the like elements... drums, bass, and I'm sure another guitar. This song is one of my favorite songs and no doubtly the best example of the power of Aristaues that is open to the public as of now.

The next song is a driving Carnilian Sky. The vocals are more unforgiving and the guitar lines, mainly lead guitar, are the best I've ever heard. Whut these guys do with melody and harmonics is amazing. The vocals hit first, which is usually the case with black metal, but whut stands out and will probably be most rememberable is the lead guitar line. It sounds like the Megaman theme meets the Lufia Doom Tower theme played at a breakneck pace.

Lastly is the song I'd least expected to hear. The title is Summer's Over. It's an accoustic song, but a powerful one. The song is slow... the guitars are slow and the vocals are slow, but that doesn't lower it's greatness. I cannot describe in words how surprised I was that this band could produce a slow-paced accoustic and succeed this well.

—Review by Tom of Black Illusion

Count Sammenth's Bio:

Count Sammenth is the Banshee vocalist of Aristaeus..He is from deep within the shadowlands of The bloodsoaked fields of the underworld...He screeches out his hellish messages on Sure mics.

Killian Thorn's Bio:

Killian is the guitarist of Aristaeus and one of the founding members .He is from beyond the gates of Beziada sedah..within the nocturn forest devine..He bewitches the masses with Bc rich warlock guitars, Dadario strings,and Crate amps...his existence is eternal!!