Band: MALFEITOR
Country: Sweden
Title: Dum Morior Orior
Label: Hellthrasher Productions
Year: 2012
Style: Death Metal
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Malfeitor's dates back in 1990, so this is a band that have seen the glorious days of Swedish Death Metal and here I am referring to the '90-'93 period. Unfortunately they never released a thing up to '95 when they disbanded. From 2010 the band is back after a great start with Blood Mortized in 2007 (band that still keeps the Swedish Death Metal flag up high). This is their debut album composed of 11 tracks totaling a bit more than 40 minutes of old-school Swedish Death Metal. The guitars sound is definitely a la old Entombed, Dismember or Grave, but Malfeitor brings its touch when it comes to aggression, their music is brutal from start to finish and I'd say it borrowed a bit of attitude from the American old-school Death Metal too. Stil this is not a senseless assault of brutality, it has multiple hooks and even melodic touches, and above all a dark, horrifying atmosphere surrounds everything. One other thing that results from this CD is the perfect maturity of thei compositions, although they might seem simplistic, they are so technical and complex that only after a few auditions you will still discover more and more new elements you've missed. I'm a big fan of this style and I am not disapointed at all by this release, I think we've got a new Swedish Death Metal proud successor, don't miss their debut album.
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 9.5/10
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Band: MANIPULATOR
Country: France
Title: Voidbound
Label: Soulseller Records
Year: 2012
Style: Death Metal
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Manipulator is a one-man band project from France. At first I was astonished by the bad production very confused and dirty but I thought maybe he wants to have a sound like that for this kind of music. I would describe this product like black metal mixed with a sort of doom and a very little influence of death metal (slightly in some guitar riffs). The first songs have a voice with a lot of reverb and it sounds so apart from the instruments but going ahead with the tracks the voice changes in a good growl. The worst is the guitar so unclean and too much distorted also the drum hasn’t the bass. I know I am very bad, but I am so pedant about the production because nowadays a good record is easier thanks to new technologies, software and of course "Internet”. About the music is something already heard and without nothing new, maybe next time a better production can change my opinion, but I am sure that people who love crude old black-metal may appreciate it.
Reviewed by Rob Gore
Rating: 4/10
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Band: METHODS OF MASSACRE
Country: Germany
Title: Perverted to Perfection
Label: Selfreleased
Year: 2011
Style: Brutal Death Metal
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Metal Archives is the best friend I have when it comes to checking out details on the bands I review, but in this case I'd say they are totally wrong on labelling this band as Melodic Death Metal, I couldn't disagree more. I'd say Methods Of Massacre is a Brutal Death Metal band, a strange one indeed, but still Brutal Death, not Melodic Death. Strange because I wouldn't fit them in the new wave of Brutal Death, they have plenty of traditional Death Metal in their music as well, but they also add some Deathcore influences here and there and that makes me say they haven't found their own way yet. The first part of the CD has more traditional influences while the second part is more on the Deathcore side, but the whole recording sounds raw, unpolished, in contrast with the nowadays overproduced Brutal Death bands. The standout elements in Methods Of Massacre's music are the very good guitar leads, the strong bass lines and the constant, powerful gruntings, while on the less impressive side of this album I'd list the synthetic sound of the drums and the mastering that may be too rough for their target public. But all in all this is definitely not a bad debut, it only remains for them to find their own way.
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 7.5/10
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Band: NECROPTIC
Country: Denmark
Title: Meticulous Pathology
Label: Sevared Records / Akne Productions
Year: 2009
Style: Brutal Death Metal
Review:
Akne Production seems to be specializing more and more in re-releasing Sevared Records albums on tape and this Necroptic demo from 2009 is no exception. Necroptic is a one man band from Denmark started in 2008 and this is its debut and at the same time only release, a 7 tracks effort totaling a bit more than 25 minutes. Its music is on the same path as Putrid Pile or Insidious Decrepancy with the same type of fast rhythms and breakdowns and low tuned grunts. Now the bad parts: the guitar riffs are a bit too repetitive, the drum-machine sounds nothing like brutal, and the solos could have been better worked out. The ideas presented here are quite good, but unfortunately the execution and production gives us nothing aggressive.
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 6.5/10
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Band: NO SALVATION
Country: Poland
Title: Among the Mistakes of God
Label: Selfreleased
Year: 2011
Style: Death Metal
Review:
Although this is their debut demo, No Salvation are around since 2006, which is a bit strange, so I guess they had some serious line-up problems so far that led to this so poor productivity. This debut demo, a 7 tracks effort, is released as a professional CD so I guess they are serious about what they are doing and this only leads to hope they will start releasing more stuff soon. Their path is old-school Death Metal, fast paced Death Metal without any tricks or special elements except for maybe the vocals that sound more like cuffed mic inhales rather than regular exhales. If this guy has a voice like that than it's really something to see live, but if he inhales that's a bit tough to express live I think. I would suggest them to add more (and longer) solos like the one on the 6th track next time. So all in all we're dealing with a decent Death Metal band that doesn't break any boundaries but executes an entertaining, headbanging music.
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 7/10
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Band: NORDLAND
Country: UK
Title: Nordland
Label: Glorious North Productions
Year: 2012
Style: Black Metal
Review:
I don't remember who (the band or the label) sent this album for review, but it's a simple CDr with no cover, with the following written on the CD: for promotional use only. Haha, I can understand this written on a complete packed CD, but not on a simple CDr, what do they think we'd sell it and make some big $$ from it? Funny stuff.
Anyway, when it comes to this release, it is Nordland self-titled debut album, a 7 tracks effort totaling a bit more than an hour of playing. The music is raw, dark, cold and frightening, so in my books this qualifies for a good Black Metal release. Interesting guitar constuctions, angry and vicious vocals, lots and lots of scarry effects, and an overall old-school feeling without ripping off any certain predecesors although to me it reminded a bit of Immortal. Nordland is a real discovery: extremely brutal music with a touch of dark melancholy and a very atmospheric overall sound, unlike many, many one-man-bands I think what this guy manages to create should be presented live, no doubts. Recommended to any Black Metallers out there!
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 8.5/10
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Band: ONICECTOMY
Country: Italy
Title: Drowning For Salvation
Label: Coyote Records
Year: 2011
Style: Brutal Death Metal
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The Brutal Death Metal scene is overpopulated nowadays, there's no doubt about it, and Onicectomy, as many other bands, are trying to stand out from the crowd, but unfortunately this debut album brings nothing new to the scene. Don't get me wrong, this is a killer release if you're not looking for innovation, it's exactly what you'd expect from such an album: Brutal Death Metal with gurgling/growling uncomprehensive vocals, multiple breakdowns, American type guitar leads, fast and energetic rhythm section and fat sounding guitar riffs. I don't like this type of vocals at all, but I know they are typical for this style and won't bad mouth them here, haha, but the instrumental part is spot on: brutal, groovy, and above all, not boring. They will need more innovation to break some boundaries in this genre, but at least this is a good, not disapointing start for a young band. Ah, and as a curious thing, the 6th track is like an intermezzo from a totally different band made on acoustic guitar only, it's totally out of the general Onicectomy picture even from the sound point of view (much more clear than the rest of the tracks). Very strange moment...
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 7/10
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Band: PANZERBASTARD
Country: USA
Title: Gods, Thugs and Madmen
Label: Patac Records
Year: 2012
Style: Thrash Punk Hardcore Metal
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Boston, the land of robbers, thieves, and the Irish Mob of Whitey Bulger, has created a sound of fierce Thrash/Crust/Punk since 2006 and still keeps on going. The latest offering "Gods, Thugs, and Madmen" is no exception when it comes to the brutal display of crunching buzz-saw guitars and maniacal vocalist that comes with the band. "Gods, Thugs, and Madmen" give no less than a slug to the fucking face with huge damn sledgehammer that will go right through you! All five tracks on this e.p. just rip on and on without one type of break what-so-ever. Panzerbastard is the epitome of what good old fashioned Crust Metal should be and they are great at it. 15 minutes of pure violent war thoughts with hatred felt all the way across the other side of the world. This is the type of e.p. that makes a car want to go 100 mph on the expressway without ever hitting the brakes for nothing or nobody! Panzerbastard has the edge and will always have it with anger and technical ability like this. I can't wait for the full-length release to come out, whenever that will be because if it is anything like "Demon" then holy shit, chop off your fucking head with an ax because you're fucked!
Reviewed by Lex Luther
Rating: 9/10
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Band: RAMPART
Country: Bulgaria
Title: War Behest
Label: Inferno Records
Year: 2012
Style: Heavy Metal
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I've read a few reviews of this band's works along the years and it seems everyone considers Maria's voice the highlight of this band, but I do disagree with this statement. Although she has a tough, epic voice, there's a certain lack of femininity in most parts, and that what the majority looks for. Her vocal type is more sombre, and she compensates by emphasizing a lot of the last part of the words to a point where you'd think she's out of tune. Her main role seems to be being the backbone of the band, the person who builds and curdles everything within the band. I consider the highlights of Rampart as being the fabulous guitar and bass works, ranging from heavy, oppressive parts to melodic, catchy and calm parts. Vili, the guitarist manages to create some awesome leads and solos and on the ruffs part he keeps it all traditional and as true as possible. The bassist, Svilen, is acting like a second guitarist, his bass lines are impressive. The drummer, Peter, is in tune with the whole, he keep sthe groove part in Rampart's music. "War Behest" is the band's second album and I'm really glad to see such a traditional way of working and here I mention Rampart's continuous and fruitful collaboration with Inferno Records, both parts seem to be 100% honest to each other. As an out of the ordinary element on this album I would mention the "Fire Circle" track that has an exotic lead violin as "special guest" and it's sounds damn good, most probably my fave Rampart track. If you don't know Rampart yet be sure to get ahold of this new album!
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 8.5/10
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Band: SILENT OPERA
Country: Italy
Title: Immortal Beauty
Label: Ravenheart Music
Year: 2011
Style: Symphonic Metal
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Silent Opera is the quintessential band of symphonic metal that is heard throughout the underground today. The female vocals with operatic tones mixed with the slightly heavy riffs and background of fantasy, fans of this genre will probably like "Immortal Beauty" a lot. This is not my "cup of tea" but i can't deny the potential and talent that a band has when I listen to their music. Something that does impress me is the fact that I heard Silent Opera is an independent band without a label! The way the album sounds is without a doubt great compared to bands who couldn't produce a release if their life depended on it! "Immortal Beauty" delivers a sea of heaviness and didn't add too much of the "symphonic" parts as I thought, like most bands in this genre. Coming from being a tribute band to another band of their own style in metal helps get this band on the map, and for sure Lady Victoria offers that operatic style in vocals which goes well with the mix. Eleven tracks totaling 53 minutes of music gives the fan a chance to really get into what type path this album creates. Fans of Nightwish will surely love this release and garnering new fans is a definite for the future of Silent Opera. Nothing out of the ordinary here, but worth the time to check out for metal fans of this genre.
Reviewed by Lex Luther
Rating: 6/10
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Band: STORMBANE
Country: Australia
Title: Voracious Manifestations
Label: Bloody Productions
Year: 2012
Style: Black Thrash Metal
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Thrash Black Metal or Blackened Thrash Metal, call it however you want, that's what Stormbane is all about. Fast, ferocious, demonic Metal music continuing the great tradition Australian bands like Destroyer 666 or Gospel Of The Horns started. This is a 2 tracks vinyl release with a crystal clear but still organic sound that will satisfy all followers of this genre. The guitar riffs are clever and not monotonous at all, the vocals are vicious and satanic as they should be and the rhythm section is a punding hammer right in your face. Great band, great release! Get it!
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 9/10
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Band: SUPREME LORD
Country: Poland
Title: Father Kaos
Label: Witching Hour Productions
Year: 2012
Style: Death Metal
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I have received only an advance CD of this new full-length album of Supreme Lord, an album that was already release in 2011. What I have here are 2 tracks from this new opus and a videoclip, but even though this is little, I can honestly say this new album of Supreme Lord, band made of members or ex-members of bands such as Vader, Christ Agony, Incantation or Witchmaster, is an awesome old-school release. Old-school to the bone, fast with some mid-tempo dark and cold parts, very technical, crushing and catchy. This is the Polish version of Incantation and here I don't mean they copy the US gods, I say their music is as crushing and heavy-weight as Incantation. Excellent stuff, recommended!
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 9/10
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Band: THUNDERCRAFT
Country: Ukraine
Title: Totentanz
Label: Svarga Music
Year: 2012
Style: Industrial Death Groove Metal
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Thundercraft from Ukraine released new album. Band is signed as Industrial/Death/Groove Metal, that’s true and we have to say, that band is influenced by neo-folklore and some black and gothic elements. This is just explosive mix of growling and death metal merciless sounds and neo-folklore elements and typical for Eastern Europe’s metal bands „load of pathos”. However album „Totentanz” is really great, ancient/pagan climate in XXI Century, long, technical tracks, very good „dialog” beetween guitar riffs and electronic drive, some industrial vocals (like: speaking through megaphones) and sth like this. 4th track is a nostalgic and melody folk rock ballad mixed with groovy death metal flow. „Totentanz” is a successful music mixture of Finnish industrial metal from Ukraine's Slavic soul. The band declares itself a non-political band (and very good) and this fact is is heard.
Reviewed by Vilcin
Rating: 8.5/10
Band: TURDUS MERULA
Country: Sweden
Title: Mentem Recipere
Label: Le Crépuscule du Soir Productions
Year: 2011
Style: Ambient Black Metal
Review:
Although Disa, the only person behind Turdus Merula, seems to be a quite young girl she bets it all on music and that's why the Underground is a gold mine, you can find individuals and bands like this that really believe in what they do. By betting it all on music I mean she's not interested in showing her face or worse, her boobs and ass to attract more followers like others do, the whole concept behind Turdus Merula seems to be quite compact, centered on a sentiment of solitude, even despair. The combination of fast, aggressive Black metal parts with Dark Ambient ones is successful in this case and the layering of multiple guitars (electric and acoustic at the same time) gives this project an original expression. Of course it's impossible to understand anything from what Disa is singing (the booklet has no lyrics inserted either), so the only solution is to play this CD with your eyes closed in hope it will generate a story or provoke your mind to access different dimensions. in my case it worked, what about yours? Even though we're dealing here with an Ambient Black Metal project, I have not felt for a second the need to say it's synthetic, on the contrary, it's much more organic than multiple other full line-up bands.
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 9/10
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Band: VELM
Country: Hungary
Title: Songs of Autumn
Label: Selfreleased
Year: 2012
Style: Black Metal
Review:
I guess this is the debut demo of Velm, a young duo from Hungary formed in 2011, and such a good impression it left on me. At first, when the first track started, I thought this would be another band that makes similar tracks and if you forward to any spot on the CD you'd think its the same track. This impression was givem by the drum machine which I dislike and also by the guitar riffs which are nothing spectacular, but when the guitar leads and keyboards kicked in I knew I would like their music. I like the really great mysterious atmospheres given by the keyboard background and the great melodic guitar leads, but also the raw, uncompromising vocals and the fact that the bass plays an important role in the overall structures. Ranging from fast to very fast rhythms this demo manages to deliver a solid, entertaining piece of (majestic) Black Metal. If they will manage to loose the synthetic sound of the drums and guitar riffs Velm will be a proud Hungarian Black Metal act alongside names like Sear Bliss, Bornholm or Whitchcraft. Thumbs up.
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 8/10
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Band: VINIIR
Country: Malaysia
Title: The Story Chapter 1
Label: Selfreleased
Year: 2011
Style: Viking Metal
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Viking Metal from Malaysia? Why not since followers of this genre are all over the world why not having bands from all over the world too? Viniir released their first demo in 2011, 2 years after they were formed as a band, but unfortunately onlt 3 tracks are present here. The band is a duo, but they have two other musicians helping them on live shows and recordings also I guess. So the three tracks on this demo display a good appetite for traditional Viking Metal with a few remains from Black Metal. There are a few good melodic guitar leads, the vocals are ok too and the Viking-movies intros are also welcome, but the guitar riffs fail on adding aggression to the whole and after a while their sound becomes obsolete. As a demo I would say this is an enjoyable piece of music although there's still room for improvement. Nothing groundbreaking here, but not bad also.
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 7/10
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Band: VORE
Country: USA
Title: Gravehammer
Label: AFM Records
Year: 2012
Style: Death Metal
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Major record labels finally sensed there's a huge Death Metal movement going on lately and they are beginning to turn their heads to this genre also. Vore signing to AFM Records is another proof but I really hope they will also put some efforts in promoting these bands as they surely deserve it. Vore released this third album of their by themselves in 2011 and this year it was re-released by AFM, I'm curious to see how the old continent will get their music and as a bet I'd say they will be welcomed with open hearts. This veteran Death Metal act has been active since 1994 and released everything by themselves until now (or at least that's what I know) so they deserve our respect for their dedication. "Gravehammer" is a 9 tracks effort totaling a bit more than 50 minutes of old-school mid-tempo to fast rhythmed Death Metal. Well, most part of it it's mid-tempo so the new generation of metallers will find it boring, but the fans of acts like Morbid Angel, Bolt Thrower, Grave or even Obituary will find it awesome (so I did, by the way). Vore is more about building catchy, solid structures than being the fastest or the most brutal band around, and their Death Metal is recommeded to fans of heavyweight, carefully crafted classic compositions rather than temperamental, extravagant displays. An excellent ode to Classic Death Metal!
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 9.5/10
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Band: VOWELS
Country: Italy
Title: Hooves, Leaves & the Death / As December Nightingales
Label: Sun & Moon Records
Year: 2012
Style: Atmospheric Post Black Metal
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To tell you the truth, from how this debut album from Vowels started I had no big expectations, the first track sounds a bit too dirty for Post Black Metal where things are usually kept as clear and methodical as possible, but as this opus is consumed it grows on you, the band (yes, this is a band with a full line-up, not a one man project; nowadays this is strange, isn't it?) adds more and more elements and successfully sew them in what turns out to be a web of organic, mind challenging, hypnotic sounds, a well crafted and well organized (after all) meditative piece of music. Metal would only fit for a small part of this debut album of Vowels, and album that's not exactly a new work but a double EP gathering their "Hooves, Leaves & The Death" from 2011 and "As December Nightingales" under one roof. Most part of this release would be perfect for a bohemian pub, at night, filled with misunderstood artists and writers drowning their anguish in hard liquors and narcotics. At least that's how I see/hear Vowels' music, a deep journey through torments and broken hopes, it's really useless for me to describe the instruments' execution in detail since the overall atmosphere captured my interest so much. Congrats to Sun & Moon for finding such gems!
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 9/10
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Band: WALL OF THE EYELESS
Country: Russia / Sweden
Title: Through Emptiness
Label: Selfreleased
Year: 2011
Style: Progressive Death Metal
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Unsigned progressive death metal project Wall of the Eyeless present a 4 track demo that clocks in at just under 25 minutes of progressive death metal with varied elements and a wide dynamic range. The demo contains four tracks that contain a lot of different elements, which will appeal to fans of progressive metal. The only death metal elements are a few riffs here or there and the vocals to be honest. The opening starts off with almost tech death/thrash harmonized riffs that vaguely remind me of Sinister due to the 6/8 time signature riffs. The first song has the most riffs in here whilst the rest have more of the drone like sections on the demo, and tasteful use of clean guitars. The solo work didn't do much for me however, whilst it is serviceable I don't think wah solo's suit the bands sound or the sections they are used over, this is nit picking a bit I know but it has to be said. There are a lot of things going on in this demo, be it the drone like chord progression parts, clean and even the odd symphonic break Walls of the Eyeless have created an interesting effort that will appeal to fans of obscure progressive death metal. I could imagine the band really like acts such as Timeghoul and I am sure fans of that band will perhaps be into these guys as well. With a little refinement I feel this band could go on make something quiet special and interesting. However for now this demo display the band's musical talent rather well. Whilst the demo is solid overall the first and lost song's are the definite pick's for me.
Reviewed by Dan Alderson
Rating: 7.5/10
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Band: WAR GENERATION 666
Country: Colombia
Title: War Generation 666
Label: Blazing Obscurity Records
Year: 2010
Style: Black Metal
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This tape looks great and I'm sure it will be a real treat for cassette fanatics out there, I'm glad to see this "market" is still active and strong even though most of it happens in South America and Asia only. Regarding the band, I honestly don't understand how come a band formed in 2003 recorded this demo in 2008 and released it in 2010 sounds so mature and serious. By their bio data I would say they are a joke band, but by their music I would say they have at least 1-2 albums underbelt already. Fast, blasphemous, organic, hateful Black Metal with great old-school composition and quite a lot of catchy elements so that after listening to these tracks you can still remember some of their music and that's the most important thing. The demo is composed of 4 tracks recorded in 2008, 2 bonus tracks recorded at their rehearsal place, and a good cover of Motorhead's "Iron Fist". The "new" tracks have an acceptable sound, but unfortunately I can't say the same for the rehearsals, Anyway, all in all this is a very enjoyable release for old-school blasphemous Black Metal fans out there, try to get one of the 500 hand-numbered copies (mine is already the 365th).
Reviewed by Adrian
Rating: 8/10
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Band: WOLFBRIGADE
Country: Sweden
Title: Damned
Label: Southern Lord
Year: 2012
Style: Crust D-Beat
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I must admit, and this really sucks, that I do not know much about Wolfbrigade. I do know that when I listened to their most recent offering "Damned" that I became an instant fan of the band. "Damned" is a brutal piece of Hardcore Punk and kicks some major ass throughout the whole release. From the beginning of the track "Feed the Flames" through "The Curse of Cain" until the end of "Peace of mind" there is no break, no chance of letting up or easy listening style changes. Everything is brutal and hardcore, just like their style, and Wolfbrigade display the potential brutality that modern bands should have in today's genres in the underground. I hear so many different elements of metal styles like Black Metal, Crustmetal, Death Metal and Thrash Metal all rolled up into one cool record. Wolfbrigade is not an easy band to pin down and this another reason why I was taken back from "Damned". The influential styles from all these different genres of metal are so well tuned in their music. Wolfbrigade have obviously been around a long time with eight full length releases in their belt, and this D-Beat thing has taken on a new realm considering that this style wasn't so popular back in the early days of modern metal time! Doesn't fucking matter now because Wolfbrigade throws down awesome metal and this is worth checking out for the fans of metal in extreme reality! I It will be up to you if you dig this release and I liked it, nothing to change the world by but definitely worth picking up if you like your Swedish Metal in a D-Beat vein!
Reviewed by Lex Luther
Rating: 7/10
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Band: Various Artists
Country: Chile
Title: Chilean Black Metal Attack Vol.1
Label: Pagan Forces Records
Year: 2012
Style: Black Metal
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Well this is interesting for me in that I love compilations, various artists, and stuff like that. Now I get to review this more recent underground Black Metal offering from Chile that so happens to have some of the most primitive Black metal bands on the planet! There are nine bands total on this release and each one of them has their own brand of sickening, raw, cold, dark, symphonic, barbaric Black Metal. Now I will not go into every band on this release, but I will talk about a couple of them just to give the fans an idea of what to expect from "Metal Attack". Luctus Hydra begins this offering with their brand of raw Black Metal. There is the intro and then the blasting attack of metal in the beginning of their track added with a background flowing throughout the song. A low tuned guttural scream is coupled with the lyrical content of Christianity and the war against that religion, also the hatred towards Christianity. Luctus Hydra delivers primitive sounding tracks on this release and should keep old school fans pretty interested with their style. Beelzebuth is another band to be heard and they share a brand of very primitive and very raw Black Metal without the fancy symphonic and opera style that plague most of today's Black metal bands. The style reminds me of early Dark Throne or even Beherit when I hear this. I love the war like style that comes out of these tracks from Beelzebuth and the production is so thin and cold. Definitely something worth getting into. The rest of this release can be found out when you finally grab yourself and jam a fucking hammer into your skull when you play this on your fucking I-pod! Everything in one way or another comes out to be a full fledged war against anything that reeks of Christianity and the good nature of man (if there is such a thing). "Chilean Black Metal Attack" is a definite want for fans of evil and dark Black Metal without the whole Folk Metal, symphonic crap. nothing but pure raw, cold, dark, and primitive Black metal for the hardcore metal heads!
Reviewed by Lex Luther
Rating: 7/10
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Band: Various Artists
Country: UK
Title: Donn
Label: Selfreleased
Year: 2012
Style: Black Metal
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I guess this is a compilation of all projects/bands Donn is involved in, but I can only guess that as the compilation has no booklet or anything. There are 8 tracks featured but only 6 bands, so I can only guess who's who on this compilation. The first 2 tracks are harsh Black Metal (I guess these are Donn The Philosophy's tracks), fast, aggressive and hateful, with some mid-tempo parts here and there, but for more details please read my review of Donn's 2012 debut full-length. The next track is like a rehearsal recording, or at least the instruments are recorded in their rehearsal room for sure, but I won't say the same for the vocals. Raw and fast Black Metal, nothing out of the ordinary although I like the vocals a lot. The fourth track seems recorded live again and is some epic guitar lead based old-school Black Metal with an industrial-like tone on vocals. Next is a depressive, suicidal Black Metal track with atmospheric repetitive guitar riffs, not my type of music but not bad either. Track 6 is an Industrial Black Metal, very fast rhythmed, almost chaotic, with demonic vocals, good stuff. We're aproaching the end of this CD and the next track is again a Depressive Black Metal one with minimalist work on guitars and a very high pitched vocal. And the last one is a Horror-infused Dark Ambient soundtrack, it sounds like the soundtrack of all your nightmares, I loved it!
Reviewed by Adrian
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