Irate - Demo 2003

Review by Will Kirk

Demo 2003 by Irate is a raw and aggressive album that showcases the band's talent for creating brutal and uncompromising metalcore music. With its pounding drums, heavy riffs, and intense vocals, this demo is a must-listen for fans of the genre.

The album opens with the track "Burden of Apathy," which sets the tone for the rest of the album with its crushing breakdowns and aggressive lyrics. Other standout tracks include "Betrayal," which features a blistering guitar solo, and "Hatebreed," which is a fast-paced and furious song that will have listeners headbanging along.

While the production quality of the album is not as polished as some of the band's later releases, this only adds to the raw and unrelenting energy of the music. The vocals, in particular, are a highlight of the album, with frontman Jamie Harris delivering intense and guttural screams that perfectly complement the heavy instrumentation.

Summary by Will Kirk

Demo 2003 is an impressive debut from Irate that showcases the band's potential for creating brutal and uncompromising metalcore music. Fans of the genre will not be disappointed.