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Artist......: Clactonian
Album.......: Everlasting Paleolithic
Year........: 2025
Genre.......: Black Metal
Type........: Demo
Label.......: Independent
Language....: English
Source......: WEB/FLAC (24bit)
Quality.....: 1518kbps / 44.1 kHz / Stereo
Tracks......: 2 tracks
Playtime....: 00:05:44
Size........: 62.4 MiB
R.Date......: 2026-06-29
S.Date......: 2025-03-28
Url.........: https://open.qobuz.com/album/j2i1u5t5bgz0b
01. Blood Red Petroglyphs 3:23
02. Paleolithic Black Metal of Death 2:21
'Dea Madre' was the short debut demo of this Italian
Black/Death Metal band and displayed the steps of a
decent, yet not completely convincing band. Their aim
was clear, but the execution wasn't quite there yet. Of
course, we are forgiving when it comes to first demos,
you have to give bands time and space to develop their
craft and style. So, as a fan of the genre I was looking
forward to new music from this foursome.
If these opening words might sounded harsh, that was
certainly not the intention. 'Dea Madre' is a solid
demo, but it felt that they had not enough self-esteem
to show their true colours. There were loads of idea
that came from the same angles as Proclamation, Black
Witchery, Von, Blasphemy, Beherit and the likes. But,
the "problem" was that Clactonian sounded a bit too
neat, too smooth and overall lacked the scorching
violence of their musical examples.
Now we are a few months later and the band returns with
a new demo. And, to start off with a conclusion:
'Everlasting Paleolithic' is a considerable step up from
their first feat. Basically on every level the band
outdid themselves, as a result this second recording is
definitely more up there with the originators of the
genre. Not only does Clactonian sound less hesitant and
timid, but also when it comes to the overall sound and
presence the band comes across much more convincing.
The Bestial Black/Death Metal genre (or War Metal, if
you prefer) isn't quite the genre for renewing or
general finesse, so it all comes down to the brutality
and savageness of the band and compositions. In only two
songs, now clocking in merely at six minutes, the band
show what they are capable of. Although they covered Von
on 'Dea Madre', their music has much more in common with
the early works of Necrowretch. Not only does it lean
much more on the primitive fundamentals of the genre,
but especially on the vocal department they share an
obvious resemblance with the Frenchmen.
As a whole, 'Everlasting Paleolithic' is indeed an
undeniable step forward and shows a more mature band
that is increasingly able to materialize their musical
visions. For me personally, in terms of production, it
could certainly be a bit messier, but these Italians are
offering a more than enjoyable ride with this second
feat.