Release date: Out now!

Forged in the heart of London, England in 2023, Sätaniak emerge as a fierce new force in true heavy metal. Their debut demo tape — a raw, tape-bound trinity of steel — is now unleashed: three scorching tracks and a sinister introduction, offering a glimpse into the dark power and vision of this rising underground act.

Recorded in a London bunker and born from pure devotion to the old gods of heavy metal, Sätaniak channel an unfiltered, analogue energy that’s both a homage to tradition and a defiant promise of what’s to come. Expect Flying V guitars screaming through vintage Marshall stacks, thunderous bass that rattles your gut, relentless drumming, and vocals carved from iron and flame.

This isn’t music for the meek or merciful — it’s a war cry for those who live, sweat, and bleed for real metal. Their sound is as much a physical experience as it is a sonic one: the scent of leather and rusted studs, the weight of a cassette in your hand, the headbang-inducing assault that turns smoke-belching speakers into instruments of rebellion.

Sätaniak are here to burn down the false, the weak, and the trendy. Join the maniacs. Crank it up and feel the fire.

Line-up:

• Dez Destructor – Vocals
• Profane Savage – Guitars
• Starbreaker – Bass
• Fabio Alessandrini – Drums (Session)

Credits:

• Artwork – Sophie Larsen
• Production & Mixing – Amelia White

Review

Introphiliak is the intro for this demo and straight away it fades in from the darkness welcoming you by the muffled repeating chugging riff with. There is not really much to say about this other then to me this feels like it should be part of a song rather then a separate intro.

Reaper’s Wrath is a straight-shooting heavy metal track that relies on its commanding main riff to drive the song forward. The vocals are raw and gritty, seamlessly blending with the track’s weighty energy. Lead work sneaks in during the chorus, offering a well-placed contrast to the dominant riff. The rhythm takes a sharp turn in the choruses, shifting to a fast and furious quick-picking approach that adds a surge of momentum. As the song progresses, fresh ideas emerge such as an eerie riff that lurks beneath the surface before the group vocals take center stage. Then, the solo bursts forth in a flurry of notes, though its moment is brief. Soon enough, the chorus returns for one last round, bringing the track to its conclusion.”

Unlike Reapers Wrath, Aswang feels like that there is a lot more going and the band are certainly more adventurous.I was worried that the band would be trapped in a zone of comfort but this is far from that. There are some killer ideas in this song from the sinister galloping main riff (reminds me of that Megadeth song) to the bright and uplifting chords of the chorus. There is definitely an airiness to the track and its always great when the bass can be heard and not feel like grumbling in the background. The solo feels like a frenzy of ideas and again I just it went on longer.All in all there is enough galloping chuggs to give some weight to the song and provide some headbanging. A step up from the first song.

Freedom from Fate closes the record as the third and final track, maintaining a steady mid-tempo groove throughout. It opens with half-time guitar riffs layered over double kick drumming; a motif that resurfaces at key moments, grounding the song in rhythmic familiarity. The main riff, echoed repeatedly much like in the first track, risks feeling overly recycled, something I had hoped would be avoided. The chorus slows things down further, pulling the lead guitar into the background while allowing the vocals to command the spotlight. Lyrically, it leans into classic metal themes of strength and defiance, making the chorus an obvious moment for crowd engagement. The solo (if it qualifies as one) leans into acoustic twangs and extended guitar chords, creating a reflective, lingering tone, though it doesn’t venture far beyond that. Structurally, the song plays it safe and lacks the punch of its predecessor, but still serves as a competent closer, reinforcing the album’s core motifs without breaking new ground.

Conclusion

Overall, this demo reveals a band with solid potential, but one that still plays things relatively safe. While there are flashes of creativity and moments that hint at something more adventurous, much of the material sticks closely to genre conventions. The musicianship is strong and the ideas are there, but they often feel underdeveloped or cut short just as they start to get interesting. There’s a clear foundation in place, yet it’s evident that the band has a lot of room to grow—both in pushing their sound further and in taking more risks. With time and a willingness to break out of their comfort zone, they could evolve into something truly compelling.

TheNwothm Score: 7/10

Links

Bandcamp:https://sataniak.bandcamp.com/album/demo

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sataniakspeed