Herencia de guerra

El Salvador is a country that has military violence that can be seen to this day. Not only in the checkpoints on the Panamericana, but in the new prisons, and the "mano dura" that exists in the culture of discipline in each Salvadoran citizen. Likewise, all of Central America suffers from such historical custom. It is a story of militarism, colonization, and fascist atrocities. This demo from 1932 shows you the darkness that exists between the black corridors that are hidden by the old buildings, destroyed by time and wars. The sound carries a good rhythm that requires you to imagine the military march; heavy with every step; Each musical turn is lethal, simulating a past of repression and psychopathy.

1932 gives us a good example with the image they chose to give us the idea of ​​what "Herencia de Guerra" is all about. With each march, speed-filled guitar riffs, and destructive drumming, it carries with it the memory that the Salvadoran government is a legacy of repression that not only dates back to the 1930s but something that dates back more than 500 years. The image of the death squads in this demo makes a good connection with Hitler's troops, but without a doubt reminding us of the military repression that exists at the hands of a bourgeois dictatorship: which continues to be experienced today.

They start off with a single chord melody that fuses punk, a similar style heard in other of their songs, like their new release "Nacionalismo en Nuestras Venas". Immediately the song is put into gear by blast beats and haunting vocals saturated with echo. The sound works well similar to that of war metal, which takes its influences from thrash and hardcore punk. Throughout the song the drummer does not change speeds and is constantly berating the drums as if, again, marching off to war. With some basic fills to introduce the different segments of the song, it maintains its simplicity with attitude. Do not underestimate this review, the drummer is fast.

Sound quality is what you would expect from a raw black metal band. The song is heavily compressed, and is opened by a heavy distorted bass. As the drums kick in so does the guitar, adding the usual mids and highs. The song is fast, not many changes, steady, but aggressive nonetheless. This is a four minute song that does not bore and instead sets a up a dark ambience.

The only thing missing is easier access to their music. It is not very easy to obtain records unless purchased through websites like Nostalgia Records. 1932 is excellent enough that it finds itself in the same pantheons of the old Norwegian bands of old.

Another note. This band's songs are clearly anti-left. I don't know if it's something personal, or criticism on their part. In short, the band puts before us a mirror of what dictatorship, fascism, and national hegemonic control is and convey its essence perfectly through their music.