Sorcery (sweden) - Ancient Creation (full Demo) [1988] -

The demo is often described as a hybrid of blackened thrash and death/grind, similar to early Repulsion or Merciless.

: Much of the demo's increased speed is attributed to drummer Joakim Hansson, whose style was heavily influenced by the crossover thrash of Cryptic Slaughter.

The 1988 re-recording features seven tracks, totaling approximately 18 minutes of music: (02:24) In the Sign of Evil (03:22) Black Wizard (02:56) Lucifer's Legions (03:25) Holocaust (03:32) Mausoleum (02:23) Aggression Outro (00:22) Legacy and Re-releases Sorcery (Sweden) - Ancient Creation (Full Demo) [1988]

: Ola Malmström’s performance is characterized by "ranting hellish vocals" and "snarls" that contribute to the demo's "noble, feral" atmosphere.

Founded in 1986 in Sandviken, Sorcery initially drew inspiration from thrash titans like Slayer and Bathory . While their first demo, The Arrival (1987), was rooted in blackened thrash, Ancient Creation pushed the band into much faster and more brutal territory. The demo is often described as a hybrid

: The demo was recorded on a 4-track deck in early 1988. Critics describe the sound as "caked in filth" and "soaked in sludge," resulting in a primal, chaotic atmosphere that many fans of old-school death metal (OSDM) prefer over their later, more polished studio albums.

: A shorter, unreleased version of the demo was recorded in late 1987 featuring guitarist Peter Sjöberg (later of Theory in Practice). However, original guitarist Fredrik Nygren rejoined shortly after, prompting the band to re-record the full 18-minute version that was eventually circulated. Musical Style and Impact Founded in 1986 in Sandviken, Sorcery initially drew

While Sorcery never achieved the same commercial heights as Entombed or Dismember, Ancient Creation is regarded as a cult classic of the Swedish underground. The demo material has been preserved through several modern re-releases, most notably on the 2011 compilation Unholy Creations by Hells Headbangers Records . Thrash 'Til Death #40: Sorcery (Sweden) 1986-1992