I suppose I have to keep my mouth open wide in awe before this sophomore release of this self proclaimed "cult" band involving such universally respected artists as James Read (CONQUEROR, BLASPHEMY, AXIS OF ADVANCE) and Pete Helmkamp (ORDER FROM CHAOS, ANGELCORPSE). I am sorry but I can’t endorse this farce though. In the eternal […]
I admit that I didn’t get into the material of Greek Thrashers REVENGE. They are definitely an honest band and it’s obvious that they enjoy what they’re doing, but for me at least what I listen to is a bit boring. All three songs have very simplistic riffs that unfortunately are not effective enough. Seems […]
Using a bandname from an old BATHORY song and calling their 2nd output (if I’m correct…) "Shemhamforash" made me think that this might not be the most original release. Honestly spoken, neither the bandname, the title of the CD nor the music itself is original. But what starts as a pretty negative review is only […]
One of the most promising, extreme progressive bands from the South American continent is back with their second output. This unique album by this band from Uruguay is entitled "Philosopher" and includes eight songs which have a strong lyrical concept. Each of the tracks is based on a work about a famous philosopher. The band’s […]
Well, I don’t have to tell you how much cult REPULSION are, they are gods, they are forefathers, they are one of the groundbreaking bands in the history of Death Metal and Grindcore. Whether it is NAPALM DEATH, CANNIBAL CORPSE, PENTACLE or CARCASS, everyone loves or better: worships the few offerings REPULSION unleashed upon the […]
The band’s name is REGORGE, the album cover art was done by Zig, song titles among others include ‘Inverted Throat Fuck’, ‘The Bloodletting’ and ‘Rest In Pieces’… On two of the songs we get to hear PYEMIA’s Joel Sta on (inhuman) guest vocals (he was also responsible for the album’s layout, by the way) and […]
This LP version shows clearly why vinyl is the better option to CD and without one single doubt to mp3 or any other digital format. To hold this great looking gatefold sleeve in your hands, including gatefold inner sleeve, feels just great and brings back the same memories when vinyl releases where common. I also […]
I don’t want to sound insulting, but for German RADEMASSAKER’s version of primitive Death Metal I can’t find other words than ear-tormenting, annoying and utterly crappy noise!!! "Skull’s Corner" consists of three songs plus an intro and sounds if someone would make fun of Death Metal, what RADEMASSAKER definitely don’t do. On the band’s really […]
I don’t remember caring much at all about the debut full-length of this Finnish hybrid of Grindcore and technical Death Metal, BLASTANUS, even if a part of me found some of their stuff pretty appealing, but then again I ended up seeing them as a downright faceless and unoriginal act after all. The band’s 2nd […]
After the already promising MCD debut "Body Bits" (2002) and the excellent "The Putrid Remains" full-length in 2003, one of my favourite newer Dutch Death Metal bands resurfaces with a fantastic promo CD containing three new tracks. ‘Masses Of White Lank Bodies’, ‘Black Steaming Cancerous Entrails’ and ‘Totgemetzelt Im Shützengraben’ (killer title, but hey guys, […]