This is probably one of the worst CDs I’ve ever own. I bought this one because there’s a few Singaporean bands that kicks me off in the head lately. Of course, Impiety is on the top of my list, but it’s not Impiety that made me curious to dig deeper into this country’s scene. The likes of Sadiztik Impaler, As Sahar, and the blasting tape from Nechbeyth that I’ve bought a few years ago were all great “asian treasures” for me. Knowing that the members of this old band (started 1993) is also carrying members from the bands that I’ve just mentioned, then I did nothing but spend/waste $8 USD and again, wasted 40 minutes of listening into it. No complain on the “harsh” production. I don’t even think that there is an existing production going on in here, by the way. For the record, the said “harshness” isn’t really harsh at all but more like of a malfunctioning tweeter. Anyone into the Noise genre will consider it to be sweet.
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Archive for June, 2009
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ISTIDRAJ - Blasphemous Ritual CD
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HEKSERI - Belzebut, Prince CDR
Hekseri, USBM, ahhh… this time not a good one. From what I know the “minimalist” direction on some bands were really not as effective that others were heading. What I hear on this demo is an ambitious attempt to create that “feeling” but sadly, not even one second, it’s no good. The entire idea of incorporating these elements (ie: acoustics, changing tempos, guitar solos, a bit thrashy riffs, etc) were great, but someone needs a real “talent” to back it all up and make it even more effective for this kind of music. The “chaos” is unstopabble and “loose”. I don’t know if that is basically due to the lack of real skills or what. Needless to say, the vocals on this demo is really bad too. Nothing more to say here. I think the band got new stuff out, this one is old so I don’t know.
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EVIL ANGEL - Ritual Sacrifice MC
I am always curious listening to Finnish bands. They always met my expectations of being “brutal and dirty sounding bands” this dying world has to offer. There is no interest discussing melodic Fins here! Beherit and Blasphemy, the only first two bands that came inside my head while listening to this rather short demo, two tracks here, what then?! The sound is dirty and disgusting, any iPod Metalhead will really hate. Yes, all iPod “Metalheads” can fuck off and should choke themselves with that little headphones. Heh. These two tracks were extremely raw but very powerful and barbaric. This is some intense shit from Finland, hah! Guitars were simply that straight yet devilish riffs, speeding tempos, and really dark vocals! Arg! The only complain is that this demo is short as a quickie fuck. Now is the time for you to “Worship Death”!
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STURMGEWEHR666 - War, Hatred and Aggression from Thailand (Death Metal)
UNHOLY DEATH METAL, WAR, HATRED &AGRESSION that’s what people can expect. Actually that’s what metal is all about. Aggression! From the most recent news I can tell you about recording of the band’s 2nd album “Challenging CrossReich Cowards”. They’re currently working on it at Day One Studio in Chiang Mai. It includes 13 hymns of pure unholy death metal! No mercy! Merchandise? Just after we’ll get on straight with our financial situation cos of studio payments . They’re going to release t-shirts of STURMGEWEHR666 for Thai metal maniacs don’t worry. But that’s got to wait. In a meantime they’re talking with Thai record labels about release of that album. Hmmm what else? New line up, but about that we’ll post an info on our page and myspace just after material is ready. What else could I say? Hmmm basically STURMGEWEHR 666 is a new band in Thailand. They’ve been around more than a year ago. Daro will definitely going to stay there for life so be ready to welcome new death metal beast!!! -
PANOPTICON - New upcoming CD called “Collapse” is now up on pre-order (Black Metal)
Atmospheric Anarcho Black Metal act from Kentucky, Panopticon, will be releasing a new CD called “Collapse”. This will be out under the banner of PaganFlames or maybe you also know them as BlackMetalDVDs. The said release is going to be a political and spiritual journey into a World that could be, that’s what I’ve read. -
CARDIAC ARREST - Heart Smashing Rotting Filth from Chicago (Death Metal)
They call themselves CARDIAC ARREST out of the suburbs of Chicago, IL, USA. A Death Metal band that stays true to its sound but not afraid to branch out. These sickos just finished up recording their upcoming 3rd album “Haven For The Insane” which will be on Epitomite Productions. They are going also to be releasing a split 7″ with GRAVEHILL. As for merch they always have new ideas for shirts or what have you. Contact the band to find out more. -
ENGORGE - Your dagger only fuel these guy’s hatred (Black Metal)
Matt Dillon joined engorge last year at the request of his close friend Jim Roe who had just returned from touring with the band. They were looking for someone to do session recording for the third album, ‘bereft of lordship’. Matt had been playing with Jim and Mike Makuch of Sacred Death in a side project of Mikes; http://www.myspace.com/durrdurrs. it was explained to him (Matt) that, Mitch Coken, who had been the touring bass player, was not interested in the position and had moved on to a different project. so Matt agreed. (Mitch played some live shows with Kult Ov Azazel recently. He is an exceedingly capable musician.) - Matt have not contributed to the writing of this material. -
DARK CELEBRATION - Upcoming album via Paragon Records (Death Metal)
Brazilian Death Metal tribe calling themselves, Dark Celebration, will be releasing an album called “Phlegeton: The Transcendence of Demon Lords”. This will be release on CD thru the New York based, Paragon Records (see the interview I’ve made if you’re not familiar with this great label). This Brazillian monster combines Morbid Angel, Diabolic, Krisiun and The Chasm into one. Add into that were the addictive melodies and Heavy Metal riffs. -
MOLESTED - Stormvold on 12″ LP (Death Metal)
Norwegian Death Metal act, Molested, will soon be having their discography released via German label, Galgenstrang Productions. This will contain the Stormvold EP which is released last 1997 and the two demos “Unborn Woods in Doom” (1993) and “Stalk the Dead” (1991). Expect only the most Brutal Death Metal that ever came out from Norway. It’ll come out in a limited white vinyl with heavy carton and a printed inner sleeve. Several complains about how the guy pack and send out orders so better take a glimpse in that side too. -
WINTERREALM - Entering the Crystal Gates (Black Metal)
WinterRealm was formed mid-summer 2006, however the initial concept of WinterRealm stretches as far back as 2002. Aetas began playing musick under this name after a former band of him which he used to do vocals for, collapsed. At the time he had just become heavily interested in writing his own musick, not only because of the unreliability in a lot of the musicians I knew at the time, but also because I had started to play my guitar a lot more, and felt I had a lot of ideas that I couldn’t express while working with others musically.