DEPARTURE CHANDELIER are a band that have made a huge name for themselves in the Black Metal world, recently they release a precious demo that has never been heard before. Time to get stuck into this piece of the bands history dated back to 2010. Mystical synths introduce the demo setting the embracing ambience beautifully, shrouded in dark secrets and mystery. Raw guitars, pounding drums and stunning synths drive out a fierce yet melancholic instrumental force with bleak howls soon joining in. There is definitely a more depressive element than on the recent full length, however this is still not tame, it is backed with bite and an all encompassing atmosphere that is assisted by rivetingly tight songwriting though incredibly simplistic in nature. Departure Chandelier, while shrouded in mystery have given us a little taster of their early days that certainly prove to be excellent. Though they have definitely improved and grown over the last decade, this release is absolutely worth delving into and has the potential to haunt you with its dark, eerie soundscapes.