The first proper Black Metal release is a mix of genres that come together in such an innovative way. It is Black but also thrash, doom, speed. But most important of all: it’s raw and dirty.
It all starts with a drums solo intro and after this the bass comes reaping and keeps the same groove til the end of the song. The bass was clearly put in front of the others instruments, not only on this track, but all. On second track it sounds like a chainsaw clenching fiercely everything in its ... read more

3mo

thedeadking

death fiend by hellhammer is a great demo but i feel like that that there are better demos between the 3 demos hellhammer made and if you don't hellhammer is celtic frost before they became celtic frost and both bands are good first wave of black metal bands and i reccomend checking both bands out trust its a good hellish time back to this demo its alright but im sure there are better demos between the 3 demos

6mo

CodyGaisser

A distorted, chaotic, and cacophonous demo, roughly played and roughly recorded, Death Fiend displays Hellhammer's serious metallic intent and punkish enthusiasm in full force. The sound of the band at this stage is characterized by pummeling distorted bass, buzzy guitar, sloppy drumming, and barked vocals.

Once its shaky drum intro is over, “Maniac” blooms into an infectious satanic rocker that stands out among most of the other early demos. “Angel Of Destruction” ... read more

7mo

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