''The Return to Darkness'' is the third full-length album by the

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band

Demonic Resurrection Demonic Resurrection is a blackened death metal band from Mumbai, India, formed in 2000. Its current line-up consists of Sahil "The Demonstealer" Makhija on vocals and rhythm guitar and Virendra "Viru" Kaith on drums. Since its formation, the ban ...

. It was released on January 15, 2010 through Demonstealer Records. The band was signed to

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for worldwide distribution. The album was released on Candlelight Records on July 12, 2010.

Reception

The album has mostly received positive reviews. Critics have praised the band for improving upon their sound, stating, "...better production, tighter songwriting, better sounding symphonic elements and overall, a much more mature sound.". Critics also praised the atmosphere of the album. Some critics felt that the album was a touch derivative but nonetheless praised it for solid execution.

Track listing

Personnel

*Sahil 'Demonstealer' Makhija -

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*Daniel Rego -

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*Husain Bandukwala - bass *Mephisto -

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* Virendra 'Viru' Kaith -

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Additional Personnel *Sahil 'Demonstealer' Makhija - producer *Zorran Mendonsa - Mastering

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Return To Darkness, The 2010 albums Demonic Resurrection albums