AEON "Demo 1" '93 3 songs
Brutal technical Death from Croatia?!! No bullshit friends, this lot,
formerly under the moniker DISSECTION, streight-up shred! Musically, AEON
remind me somewhat of Mortification, yet with a little more progressive
edge and a little more depth to their overall technique.Vocals are pure
growling Death, smidge overpowering at times to the musical output, yet
easily understandable. No lyrics availible, although titles such as "Left
To Decay" and "Congest", pretty much spell things out. Sound is decent to
fair, and came well for and 8-track job.
AEON "Demo 2" '93 5 songs
Eleven months later, and with the addition of a keyboardist(Sinisa Bival),
AEON decided to tap more into their progressive/technical leanings.The
outcome, a more "personilized" sound, with a NOCTURNUS type essence(both in
structures and effects), that with the right kind of promotion, I feel will
create a solid nitch for the band in technical Death circles. As with this
evolution in skill and style, vocalist Dario Kroznjak has altered the
streight forward Death as before, and has gone into more raspier range,
that compliments the music very effectively. Again no lyrics were provided,
yet this time, titles seem to follow the direction of Sci-Fi, Horror, and
Fantasy. Soundwise, "Demo 2" is far celaner and ultimately better produced,
and also is another 8-track affair. In more recent news, the bad has inked
a deal with ABSTRACT EMOTIONS(Spain) and have a debut CD forthcoming in
winter '95 or early spring '96.
AEON "Clean Hand of the Eternal Gods"
Reversing all the way to Issue #3.5 where this lot were Interviewed and
reviewed. For those that read their Intv. In that number will no doubt
remember that this was/is the cassette Ep supposedly to be released by
Spain's madman Jordi Bellaubi and his so-called label? ABSTRACT
EMOTIONS. From the band's viewpoint Jordi renegged on his dealings with the
act, even to the degree of not bothering to return phone calls, letters
and/or internet E-mails. Basically severing any tie to the band and leaving
them in limbo to fend not for themselves but also leaving those fans who
were really anticipating this Ep release to sit like idiots on their thumbs
and rotate till the end of time. (Whadda pal eh?-ed.) Now about that
review. This Ep is one of the better I've heard lately, and even more so
as it's a self-produced gem. Featuring exempliary Progressive/Technical
Death, mixed with some of the current facets from the U/G. (semi- Black and
Gring influences) In my opinion, these Croatians will turn the tables on
most in the international scene and especially those who were under the
absurd impression that nothing of any class or value was eminating from
this war torn region. Next to the MAD LION Rec. series reviewed prior in
this issue, this cassette Ep has all the perks you'd receive from that
label; pro sound, pro inlay, packaging, etc. Yet this is a total DIY and
really sets a rule I think, that no matter if a labels FUCKS you these dayz
- you can always knuckle down and D.o I.t Y.ourself. Never Say Die.
AEON "Untitled" Debut Lp (Adv.) Unsigned
Picking up from where the Ep left off, these maniacs blast us once more
with a nine count to the cranium!! Truly a band that I can't hype enough,
what with their unyeilding focus on original and technically demanding
METAL material. They've proved beyond any shadow of a doubt AEON are a
force not to be trifled with nor forgotten. Are they the CYNIC/NOCTURNUS of
the East? The argument is there for you decide.