| (July 2006) |
| Emerging from the island of Malta comes this very good Death Grind band. These guys play guitars are super fast shredding & just destroy your ears. I loved every minute of this band. The vocals are done in a mid ranged Death growl style with some occasional higher pitched Grindcore www.ABYSMALTORMENT.net |
| (14 track CD) VICTORY RECORDS This new disc from these guys out of North Carolina is a cover album. The band chose an array of covering, but not trying to sound exactly like them. Some of the bands they of the band they are covering, but not trying to sound exactly like them. Some of the bands they of the band they are covering, but not trying to sound exactly like them. Some of the bands they of the band they are ... does do all the songs in their own style, but try to do it mostly in the style of the band they are covering, but not trying to sound exactly like them. Some of the bands they of the band they are covering, but not trying to sound exactly like them. Some of the bands they cover include covering, but not trying to sound exactly like them. Some of the bands they cover include MODE, FAITH NO MORE, PANTERA, SMASHING PUMPKINS & a few more. Although you like this band then you will want this in your collection!!! |
| (10 track CD) Self Released These guys play some sick old school Black Metal music. The music has a very cold & dark old hordes should have this disc in their collection!!! Get it now!!! |
| BLACK CRUCIFIXION - FAUSTIAN DREAM former whispers & Black Metal type vocals, now replaced by some more emotional & powerful help broading their fan base. Check out the new direction these guys are headed. The band also features some member of the great BEHERIT!!! |
| BLUDGEON - WORLD CONTROLLED (11 track CD) SPV / MAGIC CIRCLE MUSIC This is the first time I have ever heard this band. These guys play a great mix of old school & new lots of fast paced Thrash Metal shredding, especially in the guitars. The vocals are done in a mid must for fans of this style & bands like PANTERA, CROWBAR, SLAYER, PRO-PAIN, www.BLUDGEON.tv |
| (5 track CD) HELL AND DEATH RECORDS Hailing from sunny California comes this very good & intense Death/Thrash Metal crossover band. These guys have some old school Thrash Metal influences mixed with new school Death Metal. I liked the fast paced Thrash Metal riffing that was driving the band forward & in your today. They do add in some tempo changes & fast to slow parts in the drums as well. The vocals guys, fans of both Death & Thrash will dig this band!!! I know I did!!! www.CERBERUSmusic.com |
| There was a strong pissed off intensity in their music. This I liked a lot. The drums are a cold tight There was a strong pissed off intensity in their music. This I liked a lot. The drums are a cold tight I don't really know anything about this band, all I got was the advanced promo & no information. There was a strong pissed off intensity in their music. This I liked a lot. The drums are a cold tight are done in a mid ranged Metal & Industrial crossover style. If you mixed & hard hitting sound, while the guitars are really crunchy & even a little noisy at times. The vocals SKATENIGS, They They MOTLEY CRUE, NAPALM DEATH, MARILYN MANSON MOTLEY CRUE, NAPALM DEATH, MARILYN MANSON &&MINISTRY, PRONGMINISTRY, PRONG together you'd get these guys!!! This I like!!! |
| DIABOLIC POSSESSION - DARK SERAPHIM/RIPPED TO PIECES (8 track CD) ASSAULTER PRODUCTIONS DIABOLIC POSSESSION has returned & released a new CD. This disc contains 4 new tracks school Death Metal music with some progressive Death Metal influences. This is mostly in the www.DIABOLICPOSSESION.com |
| DIMENTIANON - PROMO an old school Death Metal feel to their music, with some slight new school Death influences. The music is very fast, intense & highly aggressive. The vocals are done in a mid to low ranged Death CANNIBAL CORPSE, COCK & BALL TORTURE & HEMORRHAGE! www.DIMENTIANON.com |
| These guys play some very well constructed Black Metal music. There are some Death Metal elements present all through as well, but they mostly stick to Black Metal. They have a very cold & Pagan like Black Metal sound. There are lots of change ups, tempo changes & switching back & forth between slow atmospheric to fast paced Black metal mayhem. The vocals are done in a few Metal bands I have heard in a long time!!! This one is highly recommended!!! www.entertheDRAGONLORD.com |
| EMETH - RETICULATED EMETH emerges from Belgium & smacks the crap out of you with their second full length album. fast paced, brutal as hell & played very well. There are some cool change ups & some fast to slow (but, not too slow & not for too long) parts. I loved the thick chugging sound they have that steam rolls you. The vocals are done in a mid ranged Death Metal growl/scream style. I haven't like your Death Metal to beat the hell out of you, then look no further! Your beating awaits! www.EMETH.be |
| (13 track CD) SLUT FACTORY RECORDS sampling used through out the songs too. The vocals are done in mid to low ranged Metal vocals & Industrial vocals with some screaming Experimental Noise type vocals too. If you like your BITCHFACE is the band for you!!! This is a one man project done by K-Rot! www.IRONBITCHFACE.com |
| LOCH VOSTOK - DESTRUCTION TIME AGAIN (11 track CD) ESCAPI MUSIC to create their sound. There are elements of Death Metal, Power Metal, Thrash Metal, Speed Metal, Progressive Metal & Traditional Metal all present in their sound. They like to switch it up a lot all with in one song too. They will go from a straight out Death Metal slam jam to a more I was kind of surprised when I first heard this disc. These guys blend many Metal styles together growls, Thrash vocals & high pitch melodic Power Metal vocals. These guys have everything just growls, Thrash vocals & high pitch melodic Power Metal vocals. These guys have everything just about any Metal fan would like!!! There's something for everyone here!!! www.LOCHVOSTOK.com |
| (11 track CD) SPV / MAGIC CIRCLE RECORDS LUCA TURILLI plays some highly amazing & highly well structure Progressive Metal music. I has lots of depth & atmosphere all through out, while staying in a Progressive Metal style. I liked how each song had a different vibe or feel to it & still maintained the bands sound. The male vocals reminded me of a mix between David Bowie & Ronnie James Dio & the female vocals reminded me of LACUNA COIL & WICKED WISDOM. This band is extremely talented & deserves a lot of attention. You must experience this band if you haven't already!!! www.LUCATURILLI.net |
| This band is a bit similar to the above band. That's because both bands were founded by LUCA Metal music mixed together. This band also has only female vocals used. The music is very deep done in a melodic female Goth style. This is a must experience band as well. If you like the above album you will love this album a lot! I know I did. This may be the best CD this month!!! I love it!!! www. DREAMQUEST.it / www.LUCATURILLI.net |
| This is a first for me in my years of doing this. MAGNUM CARNAGE is a Black Metal band mostly in old school Black Metal. I really dug this a lot & it's a bit different from most Black Metal!!! www.myspace.com/MAGNUMCARNAGE |
| MAGNUM CARNAGE - FLOWERS OF FLESH AND BLOOD down the same path of not being your typical Black metal band. They have a different sound & I really like that they use samples & sound clips all through out their songs. The music is a bit heavier, more grooved & better structured than the last disc. They add more Thrash & Death Death/Black Metal crossover style of growling & screaming. I enjoyed this disc a bit more than the last one & really can't wait to hear their next release. This band is going to make a name for themselves in the underground. Keep a watch out for these guys!!! www.myspace.com/MAGNUMCARNAGE |
| MANDATORY - CURSE OF THE UNDEAD This is the newest release from this German Death Metal band. These guys have been in the scene for a little over 5 years & have been putting out some great old school styled Death Metal music. done in amid to low ranged Death growl style. Fans of old school greats like CANNIBAL |
| (11 track CD) MAUSOLEUM RECORDS I don't know anything really about this band, but I do know that they are really good. They play Death Metal elements all mixed with in. The one band that kept coming to mind was ENTOMBED. The music has a great grooving & rocking Death Rock vibe all through out. The |
| (10 track CD) NIGHTWING RECORDS old school influences with new school elements. The music has a great groove that makes you really want to get into it. They have a bit of old school Thrash Metal influences tossed in as well. The music is a bit crunchy in places too. The vocals are done in a mid ranged Thrash/Heavy Metal FORBIDDEN & a little bit of WRATHCHILD AMERICA!!! |
| light of day. Now in 2006 the CD is getting a proper release. All the members have gone on to do other things, but this release is now getting released. These guys play a very involved style of elements into their sound. There is a cool old school Death Metal vibe happening here. The vocals of the Death Metal underground history & everyone should try to get a copy!!!of the Death Metal underground history & everyone should try to get a copy!!! www.MORBIDSACRIFICE.com |
| (10 track CD) SOUTHERN LORD / BATTLE KOMMAND RECORDS This is the newest offering from one of North America's best underground Black Metal bands. a harsh mid ranged growl/scream style. This is a must for fans of LEVIATHAN, TWILIGHT These guys incorporate lots of old school Black Metal influences with new school Black Metal. in & XASTHUR!!! |
| NECROTORTURE - BLOOD FEAST (6 track CD) BRUTAL BANDS RECORDS Grind. The music is very fast paced, aggressive, brutal & spastic sounding Gore covered Death Grind. The music is hard hitting & very crunchy all through out. The drums are going 100 miles a examples of what this style of music is all about. There is nothing for me to compare them to, but if you have ever been attacked by a million mental patients, who were pounding the shit out of you with bats, chainsaws & what ever else they could get their hands on, & you loved it, then this is the band for you. I loved these crazy bastards!!! www.NECROTORTURE.com |
| (9 track CD) Self Released I can't believe these guys are not signed! This band from Estonia plays some very technical sounding Death Metal music. The music is quite involved, but balances itself out with some really great blasting Death Metal, old school style. There are some very good tempo changes & guitar riffing all through out & it some what reminded me of some of the great Thrash bands from the early 90's. The vocals are done in a mid ranged Death Metal growl style. I think these guys could hold their own with some of the great legendary Death bands like MORBID ANGEL, DEATH, |
| (10 track CD) Self Released This is the newest project from Bob Macabre. His original project is CHAINSAW band. This is a one man project & Bob does all guitar, bass, vocals, lyrics & drum programming himself. I liked this band a bit more than his other project. He blends together the best elements of style. This is a great release & really showcases Bob's talent. Support this guys projects!!! www.CHAINSAWDISSECTION.com |
| OBSCENE GESTURE - PROMO great old school Thrash Metal & Punk music. This demo took me back to the mid 80's when Metal & Punk were crossing over in a big way. The music has a cool Thrash Metal vibe mixed together you'd get these guys!. The band features members of AGENT STEEL, BODY COUNT & STEEL PROPHET. This is well worth checking out, especially now before they get signed & blow up!! www.OBSCENEGESTURE.net |
| This is a promo sampler for the bands upcoming self titled full length album. This band used to be the same name have shortened their name to OMNIUM. The band hails from Australia & much better in the song structures & in their sound as well. There is a lot of intensity & aggression in this band. The vocal style is done in a blend of both Death Metal growls & Grindcore screams. This is by far the best work they have done yet. I look forward to the full length, these 4 tracks are not enough!!! www.OMNIUM.name |
| (10 track CD) LONG SHOT ENTERTAINMENT PILLOW has been a part of the Melbourne Australia scene for over ten years now. These guys defy any music boundary they can attack & they do a great job at it. There are elements of Metal, anything you can really say to describe these guys without listening to them first. I loved how they hit you with fast pace Metal Punk & then stop & slow it down to a salsa or reggae style. The vocals follow the same path as the music all through out as well. If you were to blend together CLUTCH, MEATMEN, BLOOD DUSTER, FISHBONE & DOG FASHION DISCO with Salsa, Reggae & Country you would get PILLOW. This was a big refreshing sound that definitely stood out from most of the stuff I get for review & that is only one reason why I loved this disc!!! www.myspace.com/goofrockhigh |
| QUIVIRA - 5 BRICKS (5 track CD) Self Release QUIVIRA play a different mix of Metal & Hardcore music than most. These guys have a really melodic & emotional sound to their style of this music. The guitars represent more of the Metal side, while the drums & bass represent more of the Hardcore side. I liked the thick bass sound they have through their music. The vocals are done in a more mid ranged & melodic Hardcore style with some higher Power Metal ones mixed in. They also toss in some lower Death/Hardcore type the Death influences. Not my favorite style in this genre, but the band does a great job with it!!! |
| SADAKO - BED TIME STORIES (17 track CD) TRANSWAVED I wasn't sure what to expect with this band, but I new it would be something different. It was! Techno, Metal, Goth, Industrial & more together. They add in some really cool dark atmospheric mostly blends them all together in the same songs. The vocals are done in a mid ranged Goth & as one super group, you'd SADAKOcome close to what SADAKO sounds like! Sounds good huh? Yes it does & it is, now get it!!! sounds like! Sounds good huh? Yes it does & it is, now get it!!! www.SADAKOmusic.com |
| SLAVE ZERO - THE PAIN REMITS (5 track CD) Self Release These guys play a mix of old school Thrash Metal mixed with new school brutal Death Metal music. They have a very tight, technical sound that incorporates lost of cool change ups, aggressive riffing & some heavy thick bass lines, not to mention hard hitting pounding drum Thrash & Death met head on back in the late 80's & early 90's. This is definitely a band that is on the rise & will most likely be well know in the underground Death Metal scene if they keep going this way!!! www.SLAVEZERO.net |
| STRIBORG - EMBITTERED DARKNESS / ISLES DE MORTS (16 track CD) SOUTHERN LORD RECORDINGS This is the first ever domestic release from this Tasmanian Black Metal band. This disc includes the new tracks as well as the very rare demo "ISLES DE MORTS" from 1997. The music is very bleak & blurry sounding Black metal music. The guitars are some what static sounding & noisy. Metal band. This is one for fans of XASTHUR, HAEMOTH & TWILIGHT. If your Black |
| THE DISTANCE - THE RISE THE FALL & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN (10 track CD) ABACUS RECORDINGS This band is fronted by Jay Reason from the band VOICE OF REASON. This band is a bit done in a aggressive up beat pogo friendly style. There are a lot of good hooks & grooves that really pulls you into their music. I liked the intense & powerful driving drum & bass beats a lot. The vocals are done in a mid Pop Punk mixed with some gruffly Hardcore type vocals. These guys are bands playing this style today. These guys will hopefully float to the top & stand out more than others. Check them out cause they are better than most bands in their genre!!! www.THEDISTANCE.net |
| (11 track CD) TRANSWAVED I was kind of expecting these guys to be an Industrial band, I don't know why, but I did. Guess has a balance of hard edged Rock & melodic almost romantic Metal all coated with Pop flavors. I enjoyed the faster more upbeat & aggressive songs better than the slower ones. The vocals are a blend of fast Pop Punk & melodic Metal sounds. If you took DANZIG, TYPE O NEGATIVE, FROZEN! If this is your thing then start feeling the frost!!! www.THEFROZEN.net |
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