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January 4, 2018

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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May 9, 2016

REVIEW: Battle Path – Ambedo

BATTLE PATHAMBEDOWOOD AND STONE PRODUCTIONS Variety is a make or break sort of thing. If a band can do it cohesively, then there is little problem with a little experimentation. If said experimentation is jarring, misplaced, or just doesn\’t seem to fit where it\’s put, then it\’s not going to go over well. You probably… Continue reading

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May 3, 2015

REVIEW: Into The Divine – Harbinger of Entropy

Into The DivineHarbinger of EntropySelf-Released Death Metal is a precarious genre. Its intensity and specific sound is usually a very difficult thing to change drastically, responding best to inclusions or additions in technicality then anything else. Into the Divine, with their EP \’Harbinger of Entropy\’, might label themselves as \’melodic\’ but in actuality the band… Continue reading

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January 21, 2015

REVIEW: Bloodscribe – Prologue To The Apocolypse

BLOODSCRIBE – Prologue To The ApocalypseGore House Productions Curse these releases! It seems that Death Metal has brought about a rough divide these days. On one side you have people trying to pull it from the depths of guttural insanity and back to its roots – the other just wants to see how nonsensical one… Continue reading

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December 25, 2014

Thank you and Happy Holidays from Direnotes!

Direnotes would like to thank you all who read for a great year! This little home blog project is still just a wee-baby but its grown so much thanks to the support and patience of so many great musicians, labels, and PR thirsty to give themselves some exposure and me something nice to listen to!… Continue reading

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September 17, 2014

SINGLE: Khaøs – After The Silence

Band: KhaøsSingle: After The SilenceGenre: Hard Rock/Trad. Metal It isn\’t too often I check out something that falls too far out of line with my (honestly) obscure tastes – nobody really wants to listen to something they are unsure of, even if they are reviewing it like I do. But, sometimes I decide to tone… Continue reading

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August 20, 2014

REVIEW: Swine Overlord \’Parables of Umbral Transendence\’

The most surprising thing about Swine Overlord, at first, is the fact that its massive sound is the product of only three members. Granted, there is definitely multitracking going on with \’Parables of Umbral Transcendence\’ (duh) – I still find it surprising that the guitar voices are so varied. Secondly, I found it more surprising… Continue reading

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