From: http://www.monotremata.com/dead/da04/music_reviews.html

Sword Heaven -- SACRED DOOR [self-released]

"The stalker's tread." We've all read about it, seen it in the movies -- the steady and slow footsteps of a deranged and slobbering murderer slowly yet inexorably closing the gap between knife / machete / hydraulic cyborg jaw / rake) and throat. Sword Heaven seem to base their entire aesthetic around it, from the lopsided stutter of processed acoustic drums to the scrape of shards of broken metal, the spare and taunting electronics and slurred, gibberish mumbling chants. Like death coming up the stairs; you can't tear yourself away. SEE THEM LIVE. (Maybe I just inordinately love this band because they've got song titles like "Cults of New Jersey" and "Take Shelter Nordic Howlers." But, you know, what the hell? They're heavy as two tons of fuck and they don't play instruments. Drums aren't an instrument!) [gafne rostow]