When I received warning that the latest Silence Erebus demo was «different» from their 2001 release. I was less than enthused. I began thinking back on every promising band that has ever opted for a «different» sound after establishing themselves with a strong demo or debut release. The first two that came to mind were Gardenian and Night In Gales. Thus, I think my concern was warranted. My skepticism was all for nought, however, when a series of intricate riffs and complex (almost awkward) rhythms flew from my speakers with Steve Austin’s bleak and metallic production coating every surface. While SE’s first demo was a steady excursion into the realms of melodic death, these newer songs set out in a direction that is darker, more entropic, and considerably more technical. Some of the melodic stuff is still here, but much of it has been replaced by a raw and more aggressive element that almost (but not quite) borders on the math-metal complexities of such outfits as Botch or The Dillinger Escape Plan. Those of you who are familiar with Steve Austin’s previous production credits know that he lends a rather specific aura to everything he touches. I was at first unsure of how his methods would affect a band of this type, but SE’s stylistic adjustment over the intervening year is a perfect fit for Austin’s cold and harsh atmospheres. It seems that these guys have figured out a few things that still elude most of their peers; namely, they realize that no matter how faithfully you cling to a tried and true genre, you’ll eventually end up spinning your wheels in quicksand. Hopefully, a worthy label will step in and make the prospect of a full-length Silence Erebus album a reality.

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