Rippikoulu - Musta Seremonia
1993 / Death Metal, Doom Metal
Rippikoulu is as heavy as the hearts of Finns in the dead cold of winter. The demo Musta Seremonia encompasses this harsh, dark environment with it's sledge hammer riffs and melancholic atmosphere.
While the production quality is a bit subpar, it perfectly fits the rawness of this demo. The guitar tone is one of my favorite aspects. With very dirty and undefined characteristics, it gives the music a chaotic and natural sound.
Rippikoulu does a great job of evenly splitting the music between death and doom, allowing each genre to truly compliment the other. The doom passages provide an excellent build-up to the faster, death-influenced riffs, and the occasional use of synthesizers adds a beautiful atmosphere to the whole mix.
Favorite Song: Ikuinen Piina
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