Eight songs clocking on more than half an hour of quality black metal make up this well beefed up demo. Mentor sprouted back in the early 00’s, releasing their first demo being “The Gate”. This being their second demo could well be a full-length release not only due to its quantity but also because of the beautiful packaging that it comes with, which could easily be part of a professional release. Musically the band exhibits a well played brand of Greek black metal intermingled with intricate and original melodies paying homage to the Hellenic black metal originators (Rotting Christ/Varathron/Necromantia). All eight compositions move on a satisfying scale, production (recorded at Nemesis Sound Studios) being one of the highlights especially taking into account the fact that this is a demo release. There is also a number of clean, atmospheric instrumental parts sprouting throughout the demo adding an extra feel to the whole sound. Unfortunately there are some blunt parts as well which decrease the whole interest level at points partly attributed to the drum work which is a few notches above mediocre. Definitely there is a need for maturing in terms of song composition and in developing their own musical identity but nonetheless the band does look promising. Band contact: mentores@vip.gr.
(originally written for Tartarean Desire - August 2005)
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