Painfull Love - Atrophia Red Sun

Later d/evolving into a harsh, industrial death metal outfit, Poland's Atrophia Red Sun released this surprisingly pleasant demo in 1995 that offers a substantial glimpse into the lighter road they might have travelled down, had things turned out differently. Bearing a distinct gothic sound influenced by the eighties, this is melodic doom metal that retains the death growls and occasional heavy riffs of metal, but is more accessible in the style of Katatonia. Or of the hordes of imitation bands that sprung up after the release of 'Brave Murder Day'; fortunately, Atrophia Red Sun has a distinct character of its own, even at this early stage. These six songs are ...  Read the complete review