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Written by Sameerah
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Headhunter DC God's Spreading Cancer Ibnex Moon 4.5 The death cult known as Headhunter DC has returned to announce the God's Spreading Cancer. Originally released in Europe and South America back in 2007, this is the albums first release in the US short of what may have been heard online. It took forever to get here but it was definitely worth the wait. Over twenty years in the scene and Headhunter DC is as sharp, heavy and focused as they were on their very first album. God's Spreading Cancer is a brutal old school Death Metal album that is out to crush souls and make ears bleed with their message of darkness and pestilence. Recorded in the tradition of old Slayer and Sepultura it's full of heavy, blinding riffs. While the riffs are amazing they aren't flashy. They aren't so much trying to impress you with how fast they can play, or how loud they are. Although I can say that both the speed and the volume on this album are quite impressive. The Emphasis here is on hammering you with atmosphere and putting together a kick ass old school album. On spreading the message of the death cult and bringing in the converts. The atmosphere is foerboding and devious without relying on heavy production or synths. Leaving you with the nothing but the bands wicked energy. Headhunter DC brings it back to the old school, laying down brutality and ferocity that has always made them amazing. |
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Written by Sameerah
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Friday, 29 January 2010 22:35 |
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Throne of Darkness Helvete Candlelight Records Once again compression has killed what could have been a brilliant album. Throne of Darkness has this album packed in so fucking tight that the vocals only register when they are in full attack mode. A total disappointment since it sounds as if there are some great vocals and chants to be had when they aren't being pushed out by the over whelming guitars and drums. The only thing saving this album from being a complete and total failure is that that these guys know their way around their instruments. There are some incredible riffs and some inhuman drumming, but those things aren't enough to make Helvete the brutal album that it wants to be. The pursuit of ultimate loudness has killed another album. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 November -1 01:00 )
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Written by Sameerah
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Friday, 29 January 2010 22:12 |
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Aosoth Ashes of Angels Agonia Records 3.5 Ashes of Angels takes Aosoth's sound to more sinister heights. They are firmly planted in the realm of Black Metal, but not to the point where it becomes cliche. They don't let themselves become restrained by sticking totally to the expected sounds of the genre. Using it more as a guide, allowing them to weave in more atmosphere and progressive leaning aspect. Aosoth's leaning toward a more progressive sound makes Ashes of Angels and more devastating album. Cries Out of Heaven has a hook that is jazz fueled and actually a bit soothing. Beastly vox come out and rip you apart with images that are inspired by the ultimate depths of demonic bliss. It's evil, brutal and brilliantly produced. Since they didn't compress the album to death in the search for ultimate volume you can actually hear the mastery these guys have over their sound. The vox aren't over powered by the other pieces, the riffs and drums are clear as you could want them. Aosoth is at the top of their game on this album. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 30 November -1 01:00 )
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Written by Sameerah
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Sunday, 24 January 2010 00:51 |
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First things first, no matter what anyone says about this book you have to respect any writer who is willing to live his life on the road. In the dirt and grime, living among the the Crusts and Punks. Rolling from squat to squat, sleeping in parks and generally living in shit just to bring us the story. A lot of us don't have it in us, this includes yours truly. Lord knows I love my quasi crappy apartment, gas in my car and occasionally a new pair of boots too much to attempt the kind of Gonzo madness that Bertek does. And for that sir I solute you. The Big Shiny Prison is equal parts tour diary, road map and love letter the the underground scene that has made, destroyed and rebuilt the legend of Bertek. It chronicles his beginnings as a disturbed kid in Detroit. To his rise to king of the Underground promoters to his ultimate demise. As he limps away from the rust belt to find himself and the true spirit of the underground along the way. It almost reads like Hunter S. Thompson's classic Fear and Loathing. There are probably just as many drug fueled binges, just as much chaos and wonder. The difference is Rolling Stone picked up Huntner's tab for Fear and Loathing, Bertek is rolling out with a few hundred bucks in his pocket a greyhound bus ticket and a backpack. The first few chapters give you a basic lay of the land. Going through the difference scenes that make up the world of the underground. It's actually a good history lesson for someone who is new to the scene. Even for those that aren't its fun to get the history behind the different movements that help to shape the music. Bertek manages to get some great interviews from bands that either usually don't talk to the press or have been thought to have fallen off the map altogether.Dwarves, Ludicra and Sol Evil all give great interviews on their music the scene and just random life experiences on the road. The interviews are made better by the way Bertek weaves himself into some of the insanity. The Big Shiny Prison is dirty, loving, and cynical through bouts of optimism all of the things that make Bertak and the world of Metal fuckin brilliant. |
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