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Machetazo - Trona De Huesos |
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Written by Insane Wayne
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 22:10 |
I found something that some of the true die-hard death metal heads I think will enjoy. Machetazo is a two-piece band that hails from Spain. I'll have to admit, I wasn't expecting very much from this CD, but to my suprise it grew on me after a couple listens. The lyrics are mostly in Spanish, so I can't even tell what the hell they're saying. Who cares though, the music is pretty badass. Reminds me a lot of an early Incantation and Autopsy with a Carcass overtone. The riffs are very dark and the vocals go from boiler room low, to a gurgling high, not to mention some pitch shifted vocals here and there. The only downside in my opinion is the cover of Ace Of Spades. Now don't get me wrong, all the songs are good, but I'm just not a person who digs cover songs; however, the good of this CD far outweighs the bad. Machetazo also has a split 10" with the legendary Abscess. If you dig this CD, the EP is definately worth checking out. Another band to watch for in the future. Gracias amigos.
(Razorback Records) Rating: 8 /10 |
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Beheaded - Recounts Of Disembowelment |
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Written by Clark Chaos
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 22:09 |
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Now this band is just sick as all hell. Just smacks you with a sledge hammer right out of the gates. Vocals remind me of Steve-O from Impetigo but backed by some vicious finger works from the guitars. There are some fast riffs on this CD; they remind me of Cannibal Corpse which has to be an influence for this band. The drummer whips up quit the frenzy from behind that kit; never relenting barrage of double bass always makes for a great Death Metal band. Any fan of Cannibal Corpse has to get this disc. These guys could slip right into Cannibal Corpse shoes if they ever decide to call it a day. Beheaded are a band that can fill that void with ease. Get out there, find this disc and head out for some fresh kill!!!
01. Broken Thoughts of Righteousness 04:23
02. Horde of the Stolen Sun 04:16
03. Recounts of Disembodiment 03:47
04. Consecrated Absurdities 04:55
05. Compelling Derangement 04:30
06. Inherited Plague 03:58
07. Fed Upon Odium 04:06
08. Disdain 04:34
09. Spreading Contagion 03:13
10. Unbound 04:34
(Mighty Music) Rating: 9 /10 |
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Bane Of Existence - Self Titled MCD |
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Written by Clark Chaos
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 22:09 |
Some heavy brutal Death Metal with the usual anti-Christian theme for lyrics. This isn’t a great demo but it isn’t all that bad either. Pretty standard Death Metal with plenty of blast beats and double bass. The vocals range from the high screech to low guttural, I always like that combo, makes for great atmosphere in the song. Because the songs are pretty much textbook Death Metal, I didn’t feel inspired to kill but just maim and seriously abuse the unfortunate. The main weak point to this band is there drummer. He seems to loose steam here and there on the blast beats and the fast double bass parts. This is some pretty cool stuff but it needs work, I think most Grind style Death Metal fans will enjoy Bane of Existence. They just need to tighten up their music and this material will crush. Not bad for a demo but plenty of room for improvements.
Track Listing:
1)Denouned
2)Art Of Fisting
3)Evisceration
4)Iconoclast
5)Cankerous
http://www.baneofexistence.com
(SelfRelease) Rating: 6 /10 |
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Bludgeon - Crucify The Priest |
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Written by Chris Slack
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 22:08 |
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Bludgeon come crashing out of Chicago with some full force metal. Great home recording from what I understand. When listening to the band, they remind me of a great mix of Death and Slayer. Some great riffs on here. The opener Smoke Screen comes at you like a ton of bricks. Bludgeon means business and that business is bone-crunching metal. They have some really great technical breakdowns and the build up into some great mosh riffs. I did feel that some songs were a little long at times but not that it hindered this CD at all. I am actually at a loss of words because any fans of Death must have this CD. I don’t think you would be disappointed in this at all. All I can say is go out and get this disc. You neck with snap in two from banging to this disc.
Track Listing
1)Smoke Screen
2)Idle Distinction
3)Tortured Through Lies
4)Zero Tolerance
5)Last Rites
6)Voluntary Manslaughter
7)Crucify The Priest
8)Abandoned
9)Bound
10)Inner Hell
11)Turmoil
12)Stained In Blood
(Metal Blade) Rating: 8 /10 |
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The Crown - Crowned in Terror |
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Written by Chris Slack
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Saturday, 14 June 2008 22:07 |
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Sweden’s The Crown have been around since 1990 and has released two demos and five albums. The band’s lineup has remained stable until early 2001 when singer Johan Lindstrand decided to call it quits. He was replaced by Tomas Lindberg (ex At the Gates) giving us the lineup we have today. The Crown has been touring like madmen and are about to embark on a North American tour supporting their latest album.
The album starts out with a keyboard intro entitled “House of Hades” which could easily lead one to believe they were listening to a black metal CD. From there it abruptly leaps into the title track “Crowned in Terror”, a savage Swedish death opus. Nope, this is definitely not a black metal album! “Crowned in Terror” marks the debut of Tomas Lindberg on vocals and the veteran front man does not disappoint with his trademark pained screams and yells. Musicianship is solid as ever, remaining highly melodic but at the same time keeping the brutal edge that so many of The Crown’s fellow countrymen have all but abandoned. This is ten tracks of unforgiving melodic death metal that is sure to please.
If you like any of The Crown’s previous albums do yourself a favor and get this one. If recent Swedish death albums have you looking for something with a little more bit to it you can stop the search now. Two horns up for this release!
01 House Of Hades (intro)
02 Crowned In Terror
03 Under the Whip
04 Drugged Unholy
05 World Below
06 The Speed of Darkness
07 Out for Blood
08 I Am Hell
09 Death Is The Hunter
10 Satanist
11 Death Metal Holocaust
(Metal Blade) Rating: 9 /10 |
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