ROOT · Dema | BLACK 3LP

Black triple vinyl in triple gatefold cover with 24-page 12" booklet and double-sided A2 poster. Limited to 222 copies.

Background information about 'Dema'

Czech black metal titans Root unleash their demonic legacy with "Dema", a thunderous collection that captures the raw essence of underground metal's most uncompromising era. This isn't just another compilation – it's a portal into the forbidden realms where Root forged their unholy sound during the dying days of communist oppression. When Big Boss and Blackosh first struck their pact in 1988, they had no idea they were about to birth one of black metal's most distinctive voices.

The four legendary demos compiled here showcase Root's evolution from primitive thrash savagery to the sophisticated darkness that would define their legacy. From the eerie acoustic interludes to Dr. Fe's haunting Czech incantations, every track pulses with that unmistakable Root atmosphere that influenced countless bands across the globe. When Big Boss finally claimed the microphone for "The Trial", the band's destiny was sealed in blood and fire.

For fans of:
Bathory, Venom, Master's Hammer, Tormentor, Mortuary Drape

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. Casilda's Song
A2. Hřbitov
A3. Píseň pro Satana
A4. Černá Slova
A5. Přísaha
B1. Proces
B2. Ztracená Duše
B3. Kořeny Zla
B4. Černá Magie

LP 2:
C1. Belzebub
C2. Upíří Král
C3. Prokletí
C4. Temný Rituál
C5. Démoni
D1. Noční Můra
D2. Satanova Nevěsta
D3. Poslední Soud
D4. Věčná Tma

LP 3:
E1. The Trial
E2. Epitaph
E3. Voices From The Grave
E4. The Temple In The Underworld
F1. Aposiopesis
F2. Mystical Names
F3. Freebee
F4. My Name

Manufacturer: Darkness Shall Rise Productions, Lengenfelder Straße 58, 08107 Kirchberg, Germany, Contact: darknessshallrise.de