’Layer of Lies’ (2005) was a turning point for me when it comes to the Swedish thrashers DARKANE. It’s a fucking great album. Now they are back with another hammer, namely their brand new release ‘Demonic Art’. Their fifth, by the way.

When I first threw ‘Demonic Art’ in my exhausted CD-player I was quite disappointed...! But why? Because of the new singer Jens Broman! At first I found his voice awful, but after a few listens I got use to it. And now I have absolutely no problem with it.

‘Demonic Art’ is... as written above... a hammer album. DARKANE are still pure thrash metal. They are aggressive, brutal, fierce, fast, technical, modern and even melodic. Melodic? Yes, Sir! When they reach the choruses they go all melodic-thrash on you, and it gives ‘Demonic Art’ a huge memorable effect.

We get 11 tracks but the limited edition digipak comes with the bonus track, "Wrath Connection".

My only complaint here is that my promo-CD is packed with voice-overs... damn! But what the hell... I will order my own ‘Demonic Art’ right now and I will suggest all thrashers to do the same, because this album rocks, boys and girls.