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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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INTERVIEW: Richie Brown of Mindscar
INTERVIEW RICHIE BROWN MINDSCAR How do you achieve such a large sound with only three members? Especially during live gigs? The same way that Rush does, by playing our asses off. Now it\’s said that your cover art is completely comprised of blood and semen, what exactly was the motivation behind such a decision? Creating… Continue reading
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INTERVIEW: M.S. of STELLAR MASTER ELITE
INTERVIEW M.S.STELLAR MASTER ELITE -III is a significant departure from the faster pace of previous albums (especially the first), did you feel that a more doom-laden approach to songwriting would fit the void/space/horror themes more? I wouldn’t say that there is a significant departure but that the songs on “III” are completely different. When we… Continue reading
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REVIEW: GRIM VAN DOOM – Grim Love
GRIM VAN DOOMGRIM LOVEWOOAAARGH There are few albums that confuse me, and fewer that I enjoy if they do. Grim Love is what you\’d call intentionally misleading, surely it\’s not a love themed album and its sound is as ugly as hell. However, it\’s certainly a lovable chunk of sound and hell if it isn\’t grim either.… Continue reading
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REVIEW: Nex Carnis – Obscure Visions of Dark
NEX CARNISOBSCURE VISIONS OF DARKNIGHTBREAKER PRODUCTIONS Of all the bands, groups, and solo projects I\’ve reviewed, I\’ve yet to encounter any which describe an utter state of lunacy and despair as well as NEX CARNIS. There is some serious dedication to subject matter on this Iranian band\’s part when it comes to lyrical content, and… Continue reading
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REVIEW: GRAVESITE – Horrifying Nightmares…
GRAVESITE HORRIFYING NIGHTMARES… XTREEM MUSIC Its rare I find bands that aim to, not change, but perfect their genre; rare that a band that does, is able to maintain their own identity. GRAVESITE completely blows my mind with this. It took only one track, the first (\’Submerged in Vomit\’), to get me excited and wanting… Continue reading
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REVIEW: ORCumentary – Destroy the Dwarves
ORCumentary DESTROY THE DWARVES ORC ROCK RECORDS Niche groups seem to be popping up a lot these days, more-so then in the past at least. It almost seems like only bands that make waves, outside of the usual veterans and scholars of metal, are same-same metalcore bands or completely insane fantasy-themed bands. Personally, I prefer… Continue reading
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REVIEW: VOD – ᑑᕐᖓᐃᑦ (Tuurngait)
VOD – ᑑᕐᖓᐃᑦ As a reviewer and long-time fan of Metal, I have been feeling the very real wear of over-saturation when it comes to my favorite genre. If you didn\’t know (which unless you\’ve been living under a rock I don\’t know how you haven\’t) the easier, cheaper, and more available gear and software for… Continue reading
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LIVE REVIEW: Skull Fist, Night Demon, Elm St. with Locals Holocaustic and Suspended – 01/18/15 THE BLU PHOENIX ABQ
Skull Fist, Night Demon, Elm St. with Locals Holocaustic and Suspended01/18/15 THE BLU PHOENIX ABQ I\’ve long been back and forth to many Canadian Venues in my time: bars, basements, etc – all very easy to find and known by the majority of the public. However, Albuquerque, NM seems to hold a wealth of temporary… Continue reading