Dødmoon - Demø MMXXV

Labels: Signal Rex

Formats: CD/Tape/Digital

Release Date: 05 Nov 2025

Tracklist:

1. Reaped by The Dark Light

2. Victorious Signs of Arcane Madness

3. Hail of Hellfire

Having spent much of today with my laptop stuck in a loop at work, I came to the realisation that I too am stuck in a loop at home. I have a review (not this one, obviously) in the works, but my brain just isn't braining. Not knowing if I have some form of undiagnosed ADHD, I have decided to try and do a hard-reset with some truly epic Finnish black metal.

I seem to have a knack for covering pretty obscure black metal of late (by that I mean in the last week or so), as Dødmoon come with no information aside from a bandcamp page and a Metal Archives page. No members, no history, just mystery. The band's debut demo was released in November 2025, before Portuguese label Signal Rex picked it up for both a CD, and tape release.

Right from the off, Dødmoon serve up barbaric rawness on ‘Reaped by the Dark Light’. The percussion is pretty central to that raw sound, while the guitars buzz away underneath as rasping distorted vocals add to the bleak atmosphere. That said, the guitars are allowed space a times, where they provide a thin veil of melody. 

After the up-tempo approach of the demo opener, ‘Victorious Signs of Arcane Madness’ shows a slower, more off-kilter side to Dødmoon’s sound. It’s still raw but there are subtle avant-garde flourishes too. That’s what’s so great about Finland’s heavy music community; they’re able to inject so much personality into what they produce. 

Demo closer ‘Hail of Hellfire’ again offers something unique and unlike what came before it. Paying close attention to the guitar work reveals a catchy and consistent pattern before the music takes a more intense turn. From the mid-point onwards, it gets louder and weirder, thanks to the pummelling drums and screeching solos. The hauntingly melodic/metallic ending fades out at just the right pace for you to regain some breath.

With that, it’s all over. This demo acts as a glimpse into what Dødmoon could offer with future releases. Calling it just a black metal release does it a disservice too. Its layers and swirling artistry make it infectious. I for one am excited to hear more from this band.

You can stream and purchase the demo digitally from Dødmoon via bandcamp below:-

Both CD and tape copies can be purchased from Signal Rex here:-

https://www.signalrex.com/store/releases

Dødmoon Metal Archives - https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Dødmoon

Signal Rex Instagram - @signalrex