Review by Lumina on May 14, 2026.

If you told me that a Vtuber would go on to make one of the best instrumental death metal albums I've ever heard, would I have believed you? Probably not, but here we are. Obkatiekat is a Vtuber, something I'm decently familiar with but don't really watch myself. Despite this, when I found her profile on Spotify, I got interested after hearing her cover of the Spiritbox song "Circle With Me" (one of my favorite songs from Spiritbox, I might add). That cover was very heavy on the instrumentals, which made me want to try her full-length, further supported by the admittedly very cool album cover featuring a classic, unreadable logo in the background.

Firstly, this album is fully instrumental, which is a big plus for me. Instrumental works sometimes have the issue of being slightly boring, since the instrumentation has to make up for the lack of vocals. Did she achieve this here? Very much so in my opinion. Two small fun facts about the album: from what I've heard, this entire thing was supposedly written within two months, which is insanely impressive considering the quality. Additionally, a version with vocals is supposedly in the works, though I'm not sure when that'll come around.

As for the instrumentals, this is one of those rare releases where I'd say they're almost perfect for what this album is trying to do. The guitar stands out just a bit above the drums in my opinion. A nice overall tone, great riffs throughout the album—there's just about everything you could ask for. Admittedly, the bass isn't very noticeable in most sections, though I don't feel that really matters.

I should also mention track one, "Moonlight Sonata", which I assume is partly taken from Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata". This is the only non-metal track on here, though it's one of my favorite album intros. It sounds very dark, and at times even more evil than the rest of the album. Overall, it sets a great foundation for the rest of the album with its dark atmosphere. Its follow-up, "Faded", also has a subtle melancholic quality to it (the intro reminds me of something as well, though to this day I have no idea what), which is quite calming.

Overall, this is one of my favorite releases ever, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who's a fan of instrumental metal.

Favorite Tracks: 'Moonlight Sonata', 'Faded', '666PM', 'Nekomancer', 'Listen'
(Honestly, I could've chosen any of the other songs as well—they're all amazing.)

Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Review by Lumina on May 14, 2026.

If you told me that a Vtuber would go on to make one of the best instrumental death metal albums I've ever heard, would I have believed you? Probably not, but here we are. Obkatiekat is a Vtuber, something I'm decently familiar with but don't really watch myself. Despite this, when I found her profile on Spotify, I got interested after hearing her cover of the Spiritbox song "Circle With Me" (one of my favorite songs from Spiritbox, I might add). That cover was very heavy on the instrumentals, which made me want to try her full-length, further supported by the admittedly very cool album cover featuring a classic, unreadable logo in the background.

Firstly, this album is fully instrumental, which is a big plus for me. Instrumental works sometimes have the issue of being slightly boring, since the instrumentation has to make up for the lack of vocals. Did she achieve this here? Very much so in my opinion. Two small fun facts about the album: from what I've heard, this entire thing was supposedly written within two months, which is insanely impressive considering the quality. Additionally, a version with vocals is supposedly in the works, though I'm not sure when that'll come around.

As for the instrumentals, this is one of those rare releases where I'd say they're almost perfect for what this album is trying to do. The guitar stands out just a bit above the drums in my opinion. A nice overall tone, great riffs throughout the album—there's just about everything you could ask for. Admittedly, the bass isn't very noticeable in most sections, though I don't feel that really matters.

I should also mention track one, "Moonlight Sonata", which I assume is partly taken from Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata". This is the only non-metal track on here, though it's one of my favorite album intros. It sounds very dark, and at times even more evil than the rest of the album. Overall, it sets a great foundation for the rest of the album with its dark atmosphere. Its follow-up, "Faded", also has a subtle melancholic quality to it (the intro reminds me of something as well, though to this day I have no idea what), which is quite calming.

Overall, this is one of my favorite releases ever, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who's a fan of instrumental metal.

Favorite Tracks: 'Moonlight Sonata', 'Faded', '666PM', 'Nekomancer', 'Listen'
(Honestly, I could've chosen any of the other songs as well—they're all amazing.)

Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Review by JD on August 11, 2013.

First looking at the name of the band on this EP I had got sent to me and I was expecting old school Black Metal or a take on Thrash. Either of which I would have been ecstatic about hearing anyways but on this occasion, this all was not the case. What you have here is truly old school Heavy Metal.

Sounding sort of like a stripped down Angel Witch, Motorhead and others like it in the NWOBHM movement with a little old school Punk as well. Californian based Night Demon takes you back to a time when metal was delivered simply and powerfully that never missed to blow our minds. No technical leads that go for six plus minutes, no nasty growled Death vocals or blistering speed of extremeness here – just basic and fun metal that seems to transcend from the early 80’s to today.

I love the simple, yet unmistakable catchiness this trio gives, while still being heavy as well. With four songs, it is a short experience, but one that brings me back to when I was first listening to all things metal. Just in hearing the title track with its uncomplicated hook, it is then when it shows the power of the simpler older styles of metal to still move and entertain. This original style of metal may not be technical, deeply heavy or one that pummels you with unending blastbeats but the music still commands a high level of respect despite being pretty basic.

I found the EP a refreshing change from the more modern styles out there. It may seem dated, but give it a try. Sometimes going with an uncomplicated plan of attack, reaps mega rewards of being so enjoyable. Night Demon has utilized this to perfection. The album is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination but enjoyment sometimes can’t be complicated.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 7
Atmosphere: 7
Production: 7
Originality: 7
Overall: 6.5

Rating: 6.9 out of 10

Review by JD on August 11, 2013.

First looking at the name of the band on this EP I had got sent to me and I was expecting old school Black Metal or a take on Thrash. Either of which I would have been ecstatic about hearing anyways but on this occasion, this all was not the case. What you have here is truly old school Heavy Metal.

Sounding sort of like a stripped down Angel Witch, Motorhead and others like it in the NWOBHM movement with a little old school Punk as well. Californian based Night Demon takes you back to a time when metal was delivered simply and powerfully that never missed to blow our minds. No technical leads that go for six plus minutes, no nasty growled Death vocals or blistering speed of extremeness here – just basic and fun metal that seems to transcend from the early 80’s to today.

I love the simple, yet unmistakable catchiness this trio gives, while still being heavy as well. With four songs, it is a short experience, but one that brings me back to when I was first listening to all things metal. Just in hearing the title track with its uncomplicated hook, it is then when it shows the power of the simpler older styles of metal to still move and entertain. This original style of metal may not be technical, deeply heavy or one that pummels you with unending blastbeats but the music still commands a high level of respect despite being pretty basic.

I found the EP a refreshing change from the more modern styles out there. It may seem dated, but give it a try. Sometimes going with an uncomplicated plan of attack, reaps mega rewards of being so enjoyable. Night Demon has utilized this to perfection. The album is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination but enjoyment sometimes can’t be complicated.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 7
Atmosphere: 7
Production: 7
Originality: 7
Overall: 6.5

Rating: 6.9 out of 10

Review by JD on August 11, 2013.

First looking at the name of the band on this EP I had got sent to me and I was expecting old school Black Metal or a take on Thrash. Either of which I would have been ecstatic about hearing anyways but on this occasion, this all was not the case. What you have here is truly old school Heavy Metal.

Sounding sort of like a stripped down Angel Witch, Motorhead and others like it in the NWOBHM movement with a little old school Punk as well. Californian based Night Demon takes you back to a time when metal was delivered simply and powerfully that never missed to blow our minds. No technical leads that go for six plus minutes, no nasty growled Death vocals or blistering speed of extremeness here – just basic and fun metal that seems to transcend from the early 80’s to today.

I love the simple, yet unmistakable catchiness this trio gives, while still being heavy as well. With four songs, it is a short experience, but one that brings me back to when I was first listening to all things metal. Just in hearing the title track with its uncomplicated hook, it is then when it shows the power of the simpler older styles of metal to still move and entertain. This original style of metal may not be technical, deeply heavy or one that pummels you with unending blastbeats but the music still commands a high level of respect despite being pretty basic.

I found the EP a refreshing change from the more modern styles out there. It may seem dated, but give it a try. Sometimes going with an uncomplicated plan of attack, reaps mega rewards of being so enjoyable. Night Demon has utilized this to perfection. The album is not perfect by any stretch of the imagination but enjoyment sometimes can’t be complicated.

Categorical Rating Breakdown

Musicianship: 7
Atmosphere: 7
Production: 7
Originality: 7
Overall: 6.5

Rating: 6.9 out of 10