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REVIEW: Coffin Torture – Dismal Planet
A lot of bands make some hefty promises, but it isn\’t too often that they fully pull through. Coffin Torture is a duo that specializes in gritty grime-ridden sludge; sounds so bleak and filthy, you\’ll feel the need to take a bath afterwards. It\’s almost terrifying to think that their newest album, Dismal Planet, is… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Whipstriker – Merciless Artillery
WHIPSTRIKER MERCILESS ARTILLERY HELLS HEADBANGERS Really, I can\’t find a delicate way around this, nor do I see why I really should dwell on it as I write this – Whipstriker fancies Celtic Frost to the umpth degree, or at least have shared a decent amount of influences. Sure, you got a bit of Venom… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Owl Maker – Paths of the Slain
OWL MAKER PATHS OF THE SLAIN SELF-RELEASED Owl Maker rides a fine-line between the world of driving rock and doomy stoner-metal bands such as Red Fang, and Mastodon, the combination providing just enough energy to distinguish itself from the countless duplicates floating around these days. In fact, Owl Maker seems to find its home in… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Mortiferum – Altar of Decay (Demo CD)
MORTIFERUMALTAR OF DECAYBLOOD HARVEST RECORDSIt\’s Demo time again, whereas a band is actually brave enough to put out something of theirs without running it through the wringer. This time Mortiferum is up, \’cause they think they got the chops to drop a Demo as a CD with a label and everything. Brave, I tell you.… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Flummox – Garage Prog EP
FLUMMOXGarage Prog EPMURFREESBORO, TN I\’m no stranger to the likes of Flummox, no. I\’ve both reviewed them back in the day (see here) and they were gracious enough to be featured on our Suicide Awareness compilation. Aside from that I\’ve often listened to their work on the side over the years, though as I\’ve taken a… Continue reading
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THROWBACK THURSDAY: Hellhammer – Apocalyptic Raids EP
THROWBACK THURS:HELLHAMMERAPOCALPYTIC RAIDS EP1984 It is no secret that I\’m one of those pesky Tom Warrior (Or Tom Gabriel Fischer, if you so choose) fans. I have no disillusions of ever making contact with the man, nor do I really see why it\’d be necessary – I adore his music, and very much connect with… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Ondt Blod – Natur
ONDT BLODNATURFYSISK FORMAT To preface this, I do not speak any language common to Norway – so I can\’t really give a accurate opinion on the lyrical content. Which is a shame, really. Usually, though I often refrain from political discussion and arguments, I find interest in hearing about the opinions and situations occurring in… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Spite (US) – Antimoshiach
SPITE (US)ANTIMOSHIACHINVICTUS PRODUCTIONS There is something different about Spite and their newest album, Antimoshiach, and it took me a good while to pinpoint what it was. Initially, Antimoshiach feels like typical black-metal fare, the first half of \’The Devil\’s Minyan\’ being vastly misleading when it comes to the following content – almost to the point where… Continue reading
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Direnotes Compilation finally released!
At long last, Tears of Dymphna, our compilation for Suicide Awareness, has been released! Featuring a bevy of amazing bands from across the globe, and across genres, this has been a long time coming and it\’s finally up for free on Bandcamp. Of course, if you choose to pay – all money goes to the… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Abused – Another Day, Another Step Away From God
ABUSED\’ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER STEP AWAY FROM GOD\’CALIFORNIA, USA (Reposted from BrubbADubb) Yes, the holidays are upon us and, I don\’t know about you, but I needed some unadulterated rage to get me through. All the stress of picking gifts for people, some of which you are aware will not be appreciated, the insane crowds, and… Continue reading