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Here is the newest seven inch from Memphis, Tennessee’s Evil Army.
After a four year silence the band returns with a vengeance. We get
three tracks of uncompromising, aggressive thrash metal in it's
purist form, whirlwind guitars that mix in both intense fast riffs
and some well done solo's. The drumming is just as intense and fast
but flawless in it's execution with some amazing structures. Evil
Army is probably one of the best bands out today playing pure thrash
metal! Highly recommended to any and all thrash maniacs.
-
Patrick
http://www.myspace.com/evilarmy
http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/ |
 
This really took
me by surprise and by the throat as well. I mean there are many
facets to Famine, and all of them take you to places overflowing
with evil, hatred, melancholy and fill your head with strange
visuals that will rattle you. You drop the needle and find yourself
enveloped in darkness and cold loathing from a rapid fog of harsh,
fast black metal, backed with some of the most insidious whispering
bm vocals that I have ever heard, they enter your brain and swim
around like a water moccasin injecting venom at will. Then second
track, for example “Amaru”, is just as bizarre as the first yet
equally dark in a much different way. It almost reminds me to those
extremely creepy soundtracks from Italian horror films from the 70s
and early 80s. The ones where you feel uneasy, a little disoriented
and you are kept guessing as to what terror will crawl across your
screen next. I like that Famine seems to achieve all of this in the
non-typical manner of just drenching everything in synth. No they do
it in all manner of ways, and take the hard way to produce these
sounds, such as with the track “Liber Porta Lvcis”, it is
tremendously atmospheric and disturbing and is produced on piano and
violin. That what I call imagination and talent employed to produce
true art. I have chills from that song and it is followed up
“Curse”, a hymn filled with almost nothing but black voices, gasps,
growls, hissing, vomit-like emanations, ghost-like screams of
anguish – this album is a journey I assure you. I am mentally
exhausted. A brilliant release that takes many elements you have
heard, many you have not and combines them in a unique way that
makes this record an absolute must own. On a side note this is the
first time I have seen a card included with a vinyl, where you can
go download a high quality mp3 version of the album. Also I have
forgotten to mention the packaging is about as fine as you can get,
superb layout, poster included, all made from quality material with
a four panel fold-out cover and sturdy 180-200 gram vinyl. I can not
recommend this enough.
– Dale
http://worthlessendeavors.com/ |
 
I have been
wanting to hear / experience Flauros for some time now and thanks to
a timely order to Dark Horizon Records from me that time is finally
here. I think I could call their music a mixing of pure early 90s
black metal grimness mixed with more traditional metal guitar
playing. They like to go from atmospheric sounds perfect for grave
robbing expeditions to lightning raw assaults which viciously cudgel
the senses. Excellent cryptic black metal from Finland, now I await
their album with anticipation!
- Dale |
Just what it
says on the tin: a tribute to the troubled troubadour, the scumbag
junkie, the outlaw scumfuc GG Allin. You love GG? Then buy the damn
thing - this shit is cool. The sound is great, still suitably dirty
and both bands have faithfully kept the raw edge and the notorious
'fuck off' attitude GG Allin was known for. No need for naming a
particular favourite, as these are covers of long-time favorites of
mine, so here's the track list : Forgotten Tomb do 'Expose Yourself
To Kids', 'Gypsy Motherfucker' and 'I Kill Everything I Fuck', while
Whiskey Ritual tear up through 'Die When You Die', 'Bite It You
Scum' and 'Drink Fight And Fuck', including couple of GG's samples
as well . Stellar selection of songs that will undoubtedly place a
lunatic grin on your face. A one-finger salute to everything and
everyone. Buy now or cry later. - Vladimir Petrov
http://www.myspace.com/darknessinstereo
http://www.loficreatures.com/ |
 
The Goatfire
track "Scornful Chalice" really surprised me. This band is no
ancient cult but perform black metal as if they were it's inventors.
A raw piece of true ug black metal that I think none will deny. 2
tracks from the German cult Impending Doom:" Luceferian Curse" and
"Headshot Christ". More great sadistic pure and extreme heavy metal
as found on their latest LP "Apocalypse 3". Every release this band
does is unique and every song memorable. (Too bad Impeding Doom felt
Canadian Assault was not important enough to return the interview
sent which they promised to fill out... – Dale) - Jeffrey
c/o Marco Martin
- Lagesche Strasse 42 - 33818 Leopoldshohe – GERMANY |
Gouge may just be one of the underground's best new bands, coming
out of the Norwegian underground scene. Doomed to Death is the bands
debut release on one of the best labels in metal scene today Hells
Headbangers. Four tracks of raw, straight forward death metal with
some thrash metal influences on the guitars. Gouge's music is
simplistic yet effective death/thrash sure to please any fan of the
late 80's and early 90's European scene. The vocals are a nice
mixture of throaty / demon screams and some death growls but the
band has a really interesting raspy / whispery vocal pattern that is
used through out some of the vocal lines that adds to the bands
darkness and mysterious style. If you’re a fan of darkened old
school death metal then definitely check this band out. I for one
hope Hells Headbangers releases more from Gouge and soon!
-
Patrick
https://www.facebook.com/GOUGE.NEKRO
http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/
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GBK
– Rise out of their frozen & arcane undercroft swirled with anger
and ablazed with seething darkness – channeled into pure hate for
the plagues of this world – such as the subhuman infest they are
forced to endure! Grand Belial play harsh genocidal black metal and
sound like no one you’ve likely heard. This long unending hymn will
violate your ears, stab your heart and leave you cold!
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– Are antichrist veterans of the scene and demonic soldiers of the
metal way of life! They have been at it for almost as long as some
of you fleshbags reading this have been out of diapers! It perplexes
me every time I think this horde can not get any better they
seemingly gut check to a whole other level and reach a new plane of
musical hell superiority! They beat, batter & bludgeon all who cross
their path breaking them into submission with their satanic death
metal juggernaut. On top of all of this Nunslaughter honour the
masters of might & mayhem with a bone jarring pat on the back from
Satan for their cover of “Hellchild”!! Limited 666 copies!
- Dale
Nunslaughter
rule!! H. Recs., Joergensgaard 49B, 1.-4, DK-6400 Sonderborg,
DENMARK vampyr@get2net.dk
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I was not sure
if I was that big of a fan of this record, on first listen, but upon
subsequent spins this Swedish band is really winning me over. It
probably comes as little surprise, looking at the band name and
cover artwork, that this band is a retro ‘80s heavy metal throwback.
This ‘80s love is achingly on display, in the lyrics about fantasy
themes, there are even songs about campy cult classic Kung Fu and
Ninja movies like Kill And Kill Again and Ninja III: The Domination.
If that were not enough, it is clear they went for yes a clear
production, but one that mimics aspects of early to mid ‘80s
production, lacking the extra punch at times in the guitars and
subdued thinner sounding drums. Being and old school guy myself I
can appreciate this touch, but I do wish at times the guitars had a
little more bite to them, also that they would let them gallop a
little longer now and then on some of the killer riffs. All of that
aside, if you do not mind retro for retro’s sake, then you will find
Gravebreaker write some great infectious melodic songs, which
showcase some solid song writing talent and feel for emotional
highlights in the structuring. The keyboards, at times, are a little
over used and unnecessary, but at other times on certain sections of
songs like “At The Gates Of Hell” and “Messenger Of Death” they
assimilate into the musical tapestry in a wonderful catchy way. The
vocals have that cool old school; slightly gritty edge to them with
the Swedish accent bleeding through, but only slightly and for me in
a very enjoyable way. For reference some influences I could hear,
think of early albums from bands like Accept, Omen, Ozzy, Mercyful
Fate, Dio, Liege Lord, Running Wild, Acid, Judas Priest, Helstar,
Tank etc… I think fans of early 1980s heavy metal will love this
beauty of a record. - Dale
https://gravebreaker.bandcamp.com/
http://www.gatesofhellrecords.com/
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I'm a picky ole bastard when it comes to bands trying to play the
old school rock / traditional heavy metal, instead I prefer to
listen to the original gods from the 70's and 80's. Well Heavy Cross
hasn't really changed my mind on this matter the band does play some
good catchy guitar riffs and solos but that’s about it. The vocals
are pretty annoying. If your a die-hard old-school fanatic who has
to own everything vinyl then go to Hells Headbangers and buy this,
but if your more picky with your metal then check out the MASSIVE
Hells Headbangers catalog I'm sure you will find some vinyl you have
been searching for.
- Patrick
http://www.myspace.com/heavycrossmetal
http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/
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May the dark
lord continue to bless Boris Records for continuing to send in
vinyl. There are very few labels in the scene that are willing to
send out vinyl for review. It is a testament to how much the label
believes, in what they are doing, and how far they are willing to go
to promote and support the bands and music released on their label.
Boris continues to find quality bands, out of their native Atlanta,
Georgia scene, Hellgoat continues that tradition. The band plays
chaotic warring black death metal, slightly in the vein, of say
Blasphemy or Angelcorpse sort of style. Maybe with a little early
Incantation mixed in. I would not call them full on war metal, as it
is often called, but they have some of that sound for sure. The
opening track, during the first minute or so after the intro sounds
out, you would think you are in for a doom release. Then you are hit
with a whirlwind of dark death metal destruction, which comes in a
stampeding cacophony of brutality. The gurgle/yelled growling
vocals, race by in a blur, but they are just as maniacal and
frenzied as the music. I am not sure I could say this is mandatory,
but if you like low-fi warring black death metal, played at break
neck speed then you will want to check this record and band out.
- Dale
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hellgoat/359498710801448
http://www.boris-records.com/ |
Coming out of
Atlanta, Georgia’s black metal scene is Hellgoat, who return with a
new two song seven inch of unholy and barbaric music. The first song
is “Inner Sanctum Ablaze”, which is a good song of true satanic
blackness, featuring hyper speed and blasting drums that are done
with a good style and interesting patterns. The vocals are harsh
blackened shrieks and screams. The second song is “Scars Of Our
Devotion” is in the same vein except there is more of a brutal and
violent approach in this song. The drums are forceful and chaotic
drum patterns. The guitars are played at a very fast pace, but the
guitarist does slow down a little song, giving things a more
controlled feeling. The vocals are done with a lot of power to the
harsh evil dark screams. - Patrick
https://www.facebook.com/Hellgoat-359498710801448/
http://boris-records.com/ |
Originally
released in 2005 Hellgoat’s debut is getting a vinyl re-release
through Boris Records. “Blasphemy From Serpent Tongues” is eight
songs of intense early nineties raw black metal that has both fast
and a more mid pace range of the songs. The guitarist does slow to a
more controlled mid paced range in a few songs. The vocals are raw,
grim black metal screams of anger. If you are a fan of Hellgoat’s
new releases, but missed out on the debut that started it all, then
be sure to pick up this beast today. - Patrick
https://www.facebook.com/Hellgoat-359498710801448 www.boris-records.com
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Spain's Hic Iacet unleash their new two song seven inch through
Hells Headbangers rec. Hic Iacet are definitely not a band that
follow any trends in music or a certain genre when writing their
songs. The guitarist plays mainly faster riffs with a dark feeling.
The drumming is kept fast to mid paced beats but never going into
the blast beat territory or too slow doomish territory. The vocalist
has a really cool, original approach to his vocals with the deeper
death growls but also has a whispery/raspy type of talking vocal
patterns that fit this bands dark metal style very well. Hic Iacet
are a band you will have to judge for yourself as I really can't
think of any bands to compare them to but if you enjoy muddy, dark
heavy death metal. Then Hic Iacet is a band you should definitely
check out next time you visit the Hells Headbangers web-store the
link is down below so why don't you go now?!!!
- Patrick
http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/hiciacet/
http://hellsheadbangers.com/
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This was
originally released in 1990, on 7inch ep (which I proudly own the
Seraphic Decay pressing of and yes I did buy it back in the day and
not off of Ebay or any shit like that - Dale), now is getting a new re-release
through the mighty Hells Headbangers label. This is a very good
release, which contains some serious death metal that is heavy and
still stands, as one of the best releases even after all these
years. The guitars are heavy, with some very fast parts, intertwined
within each song and even a few solos are thrown into the mix. The
drumming is fast and fierce, with some excellent drumming. The
vocals are done by none other than Will Rahmer (Mortician), they are
some good insane death growling. This is one of Incantations best
and earliest recordings, so if you’re fan of this legendary death
metal band, then do yourself a favor and get a copy of this today!
- Patrick
http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/
http://www.incantation.com/ |
Ice War is the
new band, from Jo Capitalicide (formerly of Iron Dog), this band /
project is nice mix of early heavy metal and NWOBHM. The guitars are
played, mainly in the mid paced range, but do speed up a little
faster, on the second song. The drums are done in the same vein,
with some really well played, and written drum patterns. The vocals
are a mix of screams, with some hollering and some very well done
clean singing. If you are a fan, of early eighties hard and heavy
metal, then definitely give this band a listen today. - Patrick
https://icewar.bandcamp.com/
http://www.ironbonehead.de/ |
 
I am always
appreciative towards dedicated labels, who will send vinyl for
review. An example of the dedication of the man behind Forever
Plagued. This is my first time hearing Incursus. The band features
VJS (Kult Ov Azazel, Demoncy, Crimson Moon etc...) playing on
everything and Horidus (Demoncy, Tenebrous etc...) handling the
vocal duties. So as you guess these two abyssic minions know what
they are doing and execute their aims with extreme precision. There
are two tracks on this short player and they are Daemonkult & Black
Burial. The first track starts off immediately with seething chaos
and intensity, that reminds me a bit to the early maelstrom conjured
by Impaled Nazarene. Maybe the vocals also remind me to something
like IP's Goat Perversion seven inch. The second tracks picks right
back up with the ferocity and blackened vomit death metal. Despite
the raw and raging nature of the music, if you focus beyond it you
can pick some nice little guitar intricacies that extra depth to
their sound. There is a great addictive and gloomy atmosphere on
this record. I can highly recommend this piece of wax.
- Dale
http://www.foreverplaguedrecords.com
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A new JI release
is always enough to get me feeling again. At least some things are
worth living for. 2 tracks recorded in 96 and pressed on side
Anti-Last Episode (y'know, the gay record label) and side Anti-egay.
haha! That's the way to do it. Fuck not limiting your releases so
the trendies can't get rich off of your art (?? – DALE). They give
me another reason to react. The track "Extinction" has a notably
metal feel to it revealing a Celtic Frost influence not really heard
in past JI material. Another fine cult vinyl. - Jeffrey |
 
The first thing
I immediately noticed about this LP is that the song titles are
great. Few bands put much thought into lyrics and titles these days
(or too much thought in some cases). Side A started off very
promising but for the first time ever I eventually found myself
becoming somewhat disinterested a few songs into a JI record. The
style is no longer grim but still hateful and eccentric. Akhenaten
swears his devotion to "Heaven In Flames" which is certainly not his
best work and this LP follows suit (I just wanted to interject here
for those that feel like me that “Heaven In Flames” was indeed a
masterpiece and some of JI’s finest work... – Dale). I experience
this record as simply a good black metal release but my attention is
not fully trained on it and I seek and live for the truest moments
of utter darkness and obscurity. The most honest. Side B changes
pace and even includes more metallish fare. I appreciate that JI is
not "defined" and I will always support it. Very few truly live life
and even fewer can understand why. Caring is not a part of it. Live
and let die. - Jeffrey
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Thanks to
Frederic of Painiac records for turning me onto this great band.
After I got this I went out and got some earlier Lugubrum stuff. My
favorite so far has been "Winterstones" but "Al Ghemist" is an
interesting listen indeed. The writing is fucking disjointed to say
the least and some parts may even have the average metal fan
struggling while some parts are straight ahead ruthless. Records
like this keep the ug existing and also prove that ug metal isn't
for everyone. This one's limited to 400 and I'm sure it's sold out
by now. - Jeffrey |
 
This is a
re-release of the Lust portion of the Lust/Unholy Archangel/Kult 3
way split tape on the now deceased (both man & label) Impaler Of
Trendies Productions. I reviewed said tape back in issue # 5. It is
amazing to own this mighty release on vinyl!! If you do not own this
already you suck and tough luck getting one. Limited to 300 copies
(mine is # 134). Hail the chaos legions!
- Dale
Band Email =
goatvulva@angelfire.com
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Mangled comes to
us out of Atlanta Georgia, which as Boris Records has highlighted,
in recent years is a hot bed for extreme death, grind, black metal.
This time they have shined that spotlight on Mangled, with the
release of their new seven inch, entitled “Involuntary Organ Donor”.
This piece of vinyl contains three tracks, of old school death metal
with some thrash influences, especially within the guitars. Speaking
further of the guitars, they performed with a lot of maturity and
skill, mainly staying in the realm of thrashy guitars mixed with
some heavier patterns. The vocals are a mix of high screams, with
some black metal screeches, which fit Mangled’s sound perfectly.
- Patrick
https://www.reverbnation.com/mangledmetal
http://www.boris-records.com/ |
2 tracks: "El
Morroco" rocks out in a St Vitus meets Fu Manchu and Scissorfight
style. Up your wattage and this song will flow right in. "5 Skull
Bake" on the other hand is a total droning guitar flecked piece of
noise. The vox exist in a drug induced or sleep deprived plane of
half existence and half reflection. Something my weary body readily
relates to. One of the more important and believable artistic
endeavors I've heard in a while. - Jeffrey
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Martyrvore returns with new music and a release
after a seven year silence. “Malevolent Desolation" has
some mid-paced to fast guitars that walk a
fine line between mid-paced to an all out assault on your ear drums.
The drumming is done with a lot of talent and skill
playing mid to faster drum patterns. The vocals are done with a
lot of growls and some gruff vocals. This is a release you should
check check out for yourself it is like every
other release out today, it has some good and bad parts.
- Patrick
http://martyrvore.bandcamp.com/
http://www.ironbonehead.de/ |
Mausoleum Gate
has returned, with their new seven inch, featuring two songs of
classic heavy metal with a healthy hard rock influences. The first
song is the title track, which is a hard rocking track, with a very
good sound and excellent guitar work, which mainly stays in the
mid-paced range. The vocalist sounds a little like Bruce Dickinson,
but not a total clone. The second song is “Demon Soul”, which starts
off with some spaced out guitars that do slowly go in a more
mid-tempo style, but does speed up in a few sections, before going
back down to a mid-paced range. The drumming is done in the same
vein, with a middling speed, which really fits well into the bands
musical style. The vocals are more diverse singing style. If you are
a fan of early 80s hard rock, with some metal influences then be
sure to pick up this 7”, when it is officially released. -
Patrick
https://www.facebook.com/MausoleumGate
http://www.cruzdelsurmusic.com/
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This vinyl gave
me a hard on, not just the music made it stiff – the German porn
samples helped as well. These music fuck ups Mindblaster mix crusty
punk (no none of that PC commercial shit!) with pure metal sickness.
It’s hard to imagine such a mix working but somehow Mindblaster
twist it into a cool form. The vocalist sounds like a pissed off bum
who just had his bottle of whiskey which he had panhandled for all
day stolen, it fits the music well.
- Dale
Mindblaster, c/o
Hogebrandt, Fjallvagen 48, 451 53 Uddevalla, SWEDEN mindblaster@Telia.com
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Mindblaster are older but not wiser as they shit out two new angry snot
drenched tracks “Chemical Lobotomy” & “Alcohol And Anguish”. More of
the same debauchery as above, but leaning now a little more in the
punk / crust direction but still as pissed and volatile as ever.
Anyone into heavy holocaust fist to the face metal punk should like
this. Hathor are pure raunchy punk rock and I’m not a huge punk
fan but when it is this nasty I do. It makes me not want to bathe,
put on my grandpa’s ripped up clothes, go to a dollar show in
someone’s basement and puke on some smelly punker bitches rancid
fish cunt haha. Kind of reminds me of a faster, rougher Dead
Kennedy’s mixed with a little GBH and beyond. Only $3 US for this
fucking thing to the Mindblaster addy above.
- Dale |
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I was lucky
enough to receive this beautiful looking piece of vinyl in the mail.
It looks great, the artwork suits the music, looks nice blown up
this big, and the record itself is sweet clear vinyl, with black
smoke wafting from the center of the vinyl outward. Monobrow are
from my homeland Canada, always a plus for me. These Canadian
heavyweights, play rocking stoner fuzz hard rock / metal, with
healthy doses 70s hard rock doom and progressive rock from the same
time period, plus topped as mentioned with a modern stoner feel. All
are influences that fall directly into my wheelhouse. Monobrow tend
to stick to a middling pace, but they do slow it down, always
propelled by catchy as fuck riffs and rhythms. The drumming on this
record is great; it really drew me in at times and helped take me on
a journey. Which, for me is something, that very rarely happens,
coming that particular instrument. There are some sweet little bass
noodles on the breaks, in between the riffing heat, that are the
perfect accent. I also dig the somber, psychedelic moody moments;
they linger in the air like a murky bitch of a head trip, before
jumping back into the fray once again. The music on this album, is
so good and delivers such a full sound, that I did not mind or
really even think about there being no vocals on this album. I have
to think, Monobrow would be a great band to experience live, not
mention I want hear them say, “The next song is Old Man
Mouthbreather” haha Killer song title. Get this! - Dale
https://www.facebook.com/monobrowmanband
http://monobrowmanband.bandcamp.com/
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The Moonblood
side consists of a track recorded in 97 called "Supreme Black Forces
of Steel". Not as majestic as some "Blut und Krieg" material but
very metallized and barbaric. A band that truly deserve a cult
status. Rest in hate..even though you seem to be releasing more
stuff now then when you were together. Katharsis offer no mercy with
the track "Watchtowers of Darkness". Not as epic minded or melodic
as their style is usually performed but the manic drumming and
sadistic vox keep this aloft. Great cover art by Solieri of Goatfire
& ex-Hellflame zine. - Jeffrey Kusbel
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Well this was a
bit of a surprise for me. Until now, Boris Records had only sent me
bands they championed, from their home base area of Atlanta,
Georgia. Which, as it turns out, is more of a hotbed of quality
extreme metal bands than I would have imagined? The label has
reached way out of the area this time, and out of the country,
searching all the way down south to Peru and the mighty South
American UG scene to find Morbid Slaughter. There are two songs here
“Wicca” and “Nightly Breath Of God” on this lovely little slab of
vinyl. Morbid Slaughter play some great old school thrashing black
metal that I often find myself missing these days. The songs and
riffing are straight ahead and simple, but driving and very
effective, creating a cold and sinister atmospheric feel to the
music. There is a cool piercing guitar lead on the title track, as
well as a more frenzied possessed lead, on the second track as well.
Which fits the music surprisingly well and is not out of place at
all. The vocals took me a couple listens to get used to and became a
highlight for me after a while. I think it took me some time, to get
into them, as they are just different than you usually hear these
days and again are harkening back to the old days, like early
Mortuary Drape or something similar. The vocals have some of the
traditional bm rasp to them, but it is cloaked under a cool long
drawn out creepy whisper, that only further adds to the ominous
feeling the music gives you. This is well worth getting your hands
on and it comes with a liner insert as well. I believe as of this
writing, the vinyl is still available (I think I read somewhere it
is limited to 500 copies), but if it sells out by the time you read
this, the music on this vinyl is available in high quality download
purchase for less than two bucks on the labels bandcamp site, as are
most or all their releases. - Dale
http://www.reverbnation.com/morbidslaughter
http://www.boris-records.com/
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Morbosidad have
unleashed their brand new Mini-LP “Tortura”. They mix a nice blend
of old-school black and death metal elements, together with some
influences of war metal chaos. The drumming is non-stop, fast and
chaotic, just all over the place, which really fits the songs. The
guitars are equally as fast, with some excellent patterns and riffs.
The band is not all speed and chaos, they do slow it down in a few
songs to a more mid-paced range, before pummeling the listener with
yet another barrage of high-speed guitars and drums. - Partick
https://www.facebook.com/MORBOSIDADOFFICIALPAGE
http://www.nwnprod.com/ |
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Hells Headbangers, has re-released Mortician's classic 'Chainsaw
Dismemberment", on double LP, for all the rabid vinyl fans out
there. What can you say about Mortician, that hasn't already been
said? They were one of the originators of brutal, sick death metal.
This was originally released in 1998 on cd and cassette, this is a
great release, extremely fast guitars, insane fast
drum machine. Will Rahmers trademark low vocals, and the
unforgettable horror movie intro’s. If you’re a Mortician fan, you
may want to get this double LP soon, because I'm not sure how many
of these were made up.
-
Patrick
https://myspace.com/morticiannydm
http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/ |
Muknal are a new band and they definitely seem to embrace all that
is dark and heavy within death metal scene. The three songs on the
self titled 12-inch have a heavy, yet dark, haunting atmosphere and
sound. Think early Incantation meets slower, darker doom parts, the
band is not total doom as there are a lot of furious faster death
metal influences {while keeping the dark atmosphere well
intact}. The drummer is just as intense as the rest of the musicians
of Muknal whether he is slowly beating the drums for a slow build up
or if he is beating and blasting away with rage and fury. The vocals
are low growls with some whispery type of vocals. Muknal are a hard
band to put into a category besides haunting and extreme and even
harder to compare them to anyone. The only two bands that even come
close are old Incantation and Disembowlment but even those are only
slightly influential as Muknal has a sound all their own.
-
Patrick
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygfZAfVKXq4
http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/ |
 
A new release of
Nargaroth and of course a different one. I fully respect the vision
to not stagnate but keep the music directly in line with the
emotions that inspired it. This release takes a more melodic turn
towards more Norwegian sounding (notably Kampfar) black metal and
includes brief interludes of melancholy flute work. With most I
would say nay but it fits in this case. Kanwulf dedicates this
entire ep to a deceased friend who hung himself. As described in the
insert "Rasluka is the phonetic morphology for the Russian
expression of "parting ways". Such should be noted and understood
when listening. - Jeffrey
Postfach 1119 -
04767 Mugeln – GERMANY
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The first band on this release, is Columbia's Nebiros with their
song "Yo Pecador", it is mid-paced black metal with some death metal
influences. The song is done great and the vocals are raspy screams.
The band members are really good with their instruments, and one
song is not enough, hopefully they will release a new MLP or cd
soon. Next is Bolivia's Nekrmanteion, with their song ''Occult
Revelations'', it is a dark song with a big black/thrash elements
going on. Not as good as Nebiros, but their still a young band, so
maybe their next release will see continued improvement.
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Patrick
http://www.ironbonehead.de/
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I thought this
was a real coup, for the label, when I heard they were releasing
this. I am sure many of you, reading this know the cult classic 1985
horror movie, by the same name. This release is in conjunction, with
the movie re-release, by the rapidly gaining in popularity Vinegar
Syndrome. Who are releasing all sorts of old film classics from
vintage sex movies, to horror movies, that the die hards have being
waiting for on DVD and Blu Ray. This soundtrack, of course is not
metal in the least, but I have always had a thing for horror movie
soundtracks, and this is a hell of a collectors item and very cool.
I believe this thing is already sold out. There was a pressing of
500 with 400 on black vinyl and 100 on blue and bone coloured vinyl.
So while you scour online, for a second hand copy, you can preview
the tracks at the link below. This thing looks beautiful, the old
school looking; broken-in layout is fantastic in my opinion. I was
told by the label owner Bill, there might be more Vinegar Syndrome
soundtrack releases in the future. I really hope so, this is killer
gem that is going straight into my collection, mine is #302 out of
500 and you can not have it! Support this one of kind label, they
deserve it! - Dale
https://www.facebook.com/NoVisibleSacrs
http://novisiblescars.bandcamp.com/
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Nuclear War Now
has unearthed and released, the early demos, from one of the
earliest U.S. death metal hordes and legends. The “Science Of
Horror” 1988 demo starts off this slab of death thrashing mayhem,
with four songs of early death metal, peppered with some thrashing
influence. Even in the bands early demos they recorded, you can hear
the beginnings of their technical guitars and trademark sound. There
is no doubt, in my mind, that this band is one of the pioneers of
the genre and the death metal scene the movement spawned. Up next on
side two, is the 1987 demo titled demo 1, which possesses a much
more raw production, though you can still make out all the
instruments. The guitars are much faster, with a thrashy sound, even
in this early demo you can hear this band was extremely focused and
knew how to play their instruments. The drumming is performed with a
variety of fast drum patterns, then slowing to a more mid pace range
at times. I would say this is a must have, for any fans of Nocturnus
or if you are a fan of early death metal, this is a great release to
your hands on today. - Patrick
https://www.facebook.com/NocturnusAD
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This is a band that should need no introduction to the readers of
any underground metal zine and that band is Nunslaughter. Nunslaughter
have been tearing things up in the underground for decades and still
going strong today. For those who don't know or were like myself and
missed it the first the time around Cerebus was originally released
in 2003 as a 7-inch. But the fine gentleman at Hells Headbangers
decided to re-release this death metal classic as a picture disk
with two exclusive rehearsal tracks. If your one of the few {and
unfortunate} who have never heard this legendary band the band plays
no frills, stripped down death metal with heavy mid-to fast paced
guitars, pounding drums and the vocals are mixed death growls and
screams. If you’re a long time fans of this band you know what to
expect so buy it now! If your new to Nunslaughter then buy it now
and be prepared to hear what death metal should sound like.
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Patrick
http://www.myspace.com/nun666slaughter
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Two legends on one vinyl release a dream come true for some die hard
metal fanatics. Up first is the U.S death mongers Nunslaughter with
fierce uncompromising guitar riffs which are mid to fast but there
are some catchy and memorable riffs intertwined it's not just a
wall of noise. The drumming is flawless and top-notch with heavy
mid-paced drum beats that does speed up to moments of furious beats
but slows back down to the heavy mid-paced style that the band
is known for. Up next is the Japanese metal masters Abigail with two
tracks of blackened thrash with some death metal influences here and
there. They hit you with some intense, whirlwind guitars the
drumming is both chaotic and furious but also very complex and
played extremely well for the style. Inhuman screams spew out the
lyrics. This is a great and must have vinyl from two legendary
underground bands, highly recommended so don't waste anytime and buy
it today!!
- Patrick
http://www.myspace.com/nun666slaughter
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Two legends on one vinyl release, who else would bring it to you?
Hells Headbangers of course! Up first is the death metal gods
Nunslaughter with two brand new tracks the first track "So Vile" is
a short blast fest mixing death/thrash metal and high energy
old-school punk influence in the guitars and drumming. The second
song the burning times is more straight forward raw, harsh death
metal with fast drumming, fast guitars and raw spoken/gruff vocals,
just excellent songs from the masters of death metal. Up next is Antiseen with two tracks air of opportunity has a total Motorhead
feel with the dirty, raw metal/rock feel with fast guitars drumming
and even the vocalist sounds a like Lemmy with his gruff vocals. The
second and final song of the 7 Inch "Down To The Bone" musically not
as chaotic as “Air Of Opportunity”. The music is still raw but more
controlled and mid paced with some catchy riffs and drumming
patterns, the vocals are somewhat gruff but also with some clean
screams and sing along chorus. Overall a great release and well
worth a listen to anyone and everyone who is a fan of both or one of
these bands.
- Patrick
http://www.antiseen.com/
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Hells Headbangers rec. has unleashes yet another Nunslaughter
classic 7-Inch from the vault. Originally released on christmas day
in 2004 Christmassacre includes four classic tracks from the death
metal masters. If you have never heard Nunslaughter before then you
truly missing out on some great death metal!! Catchy guitar patterns
that range from fast to mid pace range riffs. Drumming is near
perfection with similar patterns ranging from aggressive beats to
more controlled mid beats. This is probably one of my favorite Nunslaughter releases that I have had the pleasure of hearing and
this is definitely recomended to all Nunslaughter fans.
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Patrick
http://www.nunslaughter.com/
http://www.hellsheadbangers.com/
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