this record is disgusting, i love it
― flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Thursday, 7 June 2018 14:37 (five years ago) link
I just got my physical copy and can't wait for work to be over so I can infect my ears
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Thursday, 7 June 2018 21:30 (five years ago) link
Unreleased Judas Iscariot... released!
http://judasiscariotusbm.bandcamp.com/album/an-ancient-starry-sky
Only recommended if you like savagery
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Friday, 8 June 2018 07:34 (five years ago) link
Mid-period Judas Iscariot is very underrated, this guy always had great riffs.
― Siegbran, Friday, 8 June 2018 08:31 (five years ago) link
So obviously there's a lot to feel weird about or outright oppose around Zeal and Ardor as "a thing" but what I like most about the new album is that it explores a melodic or sonic idea or two per track, then gets out within about three minutes (or considerably less!) and moves on. Waaaay more bands (non-grindcore division) should pace their records like that.
― Simon H., Friday, 8 June 2018 14:01 (five years ago) link
Tomb Mold is fun, but another Canadian death metal release from last week is Kataklysm's Meditations. A friend and I went to their show on a whim on Monday and they gave out a free copy of the CD. Newish drummer Olivier Beaudoin had an expansive kit worthy of Neil Peart, and it seemed like he used it all -- no drum or cymbal went unwhacked. A passionate audience, lots of camaraderie, great show.
― Fastnbulbous, Friday, 8 June 2018 23:13 (five years ago) link
Kataklysm is so underrated, they've been making great music for like 20 years
― she carries a torch. two torches, actually (Joan Crawford Loves Chachi), Friday, 8 June 2018 23:17 (five years ago) link
Orange Goblin record sounds like old Kiss if the boogie was more convincing.Except for "Suicide Division" which sounds like Venom.
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Saturday, 9 June 2018 12:36 (five years ago) link
For all the people who have been loving The Armed album, I just saw them play last night and it was easily the most fun I’ve had at a show in a long time. Sounded great, fun performance art stuff happening throughout, everything about it was incredibly positive and great. Love their sense of humor and love their band..
― gman59, Sunday, 10 June 2018 20:32 (five years ago) link
if they come to the uk we'll be at the front
― imago, Sunday, 10 June 2018 20:49 (five years ago) link
pow, new Funeral Mist in less than a week
https://funeralmist.bandcamp.com/album/hekatomb
No previews yet but I'm sure it'll be an unholy stormer.
― Devilock, Monday, 11 June 2018 05:57 (five years ago) link
Good news, I love that band. Haven't paid much attention to new releases, I saw there's new Amorphis, Urfaust, Thy Catafalque and Drudkh records, any good?
― Siegbran, Monday, 11 June 2018 07:28 (five years ago) link
Urfaust is wonderful, perhaps even their best (as long as you like their recent doom-ier sound)
― obnoxious pun (ultros ultros-ghali), Monday, 11 June 2018 10:00 (five years ago) link
new Voivod in Sept!!!
― Simon H., Monday, 11 June 2018 15:03 (five years ago) link
Yob's Our Raw Heart is fantastic. In context, the title track is more powerful than it was alone, which I would have found hard to believe.
― Three Word Username, Monday, 11 June 2018 15:27 (five years ago) link
New Progenie Terrestre Pura EP is really good. They've clearly been listening to Dodheimsgard :)
― imago, Tuesday, 12 June 2018 10:47 (five years ago) link
New Funeral Mist > new Marduk. But you knew that.
― grawlix (unperson), Wednesday, 13 June 2018 18:11 (five years ago) link
I know I can get entirely too hung up on this stuff, but "Progenie Terrestre Pura" is something like pure terrestrial children, which, uh, sets off alarm bells.So, is this like super racist sci-fi, only the pure left in the future?
I tried translating some of the lyrics, and I'm confident of the sci-fi part.
― summervillain, Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:08 (five years ago) link
pretty certain they're not racist
― imago, Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:09 (five years ago) link
all their lyrics are about robots and shit idk
Can't blame anyone for being jumpy but I'm pretty sure PTP are OK.
― obnoxious pun (ultros ultros-ghali), Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:17 (five years ago) link
thanks for the thoughtful responses
― summervillain, Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:19 (five years ago) link
it sounds pretty awesome!
― summervillain, Thursday, 14 June 2018 13:20 (five years ago) link
new Anicon available to stream on their bandcamp page!
― Simon H., Thursday, 14 June 2018 17:57 (five years ago) link
oh man their last album ruled
― flamenco blorf (BradNelson), Thursday, 14 June 2018 18:09 (five years ago) link
This sounds good on first contact. Some little sonic additions I was not expecting.
― Simon H., Thursday, 14 June 2018 18:16 (five years ago) link
Remember heavy metal?
https://open.spotify.com/album/0fSB6tw2MxPQ0KcZAqN0p9?si=i1xQuHTGTgWqV_WUPy7Aug
― glenn mcdonald, Friday, 15 June 2018 16:23 (five years ago) link
Wow, the new Zeal & Ardor is good.
― Frederik B, Saturday, 16 June 2018 12:36 (five years ago) link
It is undeniably ear-catching. I'm choosing to jettison the conceptual framework and embrace it as just a gospel-flecked rock record.
― Simon H., Saturday, 16 June 2018 13:04 (five years ago) link
Grayson Currin's review in Pfork today offered a potentially viable defense of the concept, mind
― Simon H., Saturday, 16 June 2018 13:29 (five years ago) link
Kinda, but I read the link where he supposedly 'smartly answered' criticisms, and I'm not sure I buy it. Whether or not an artist explains a concept to my satisfaction doesn't necessarily determine if I find the concept satisfying, though.
― Frederik B, Saturday, 16 June 2018 13:36 (five years ago) link
Yeah, I'm choosing just to enjoy it as a hook-dense rock album.
― Simon H., Saturday, 16 June 2018 13:41 (five years ago) link
The sound really works this time, where on the first I thought it sounded a bit gimmicky. I love metal for constantly figuring out new sounds, and the dodgy ideas behind it comes with the territory.
― Frederik B, Saturday, 16 June 2018 14:03 (five years ago) link
Face-peeling chaotic grind, female vocals, fucking great:http://sassbologna.bandcamp.com/album/closet-witch
Chthe'ilist returns, sadly only as a 7"http://profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com/album/passage-into-the-xexanotth
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Sunday, 17 June 2018 11:46 (five years ago) link
Teaser track from the new King Heavy is up:https://kingheavy.bandcamp.com/album/guardian-demons
― o. nate, Monday, 18 June 2018 01:39 (five years ago) link
From Fallen Empire's newsletter:
Upon deeper introspection, it became clear that the path of continuity is not the one that should be followed. Instead, we divert, and march blissfully towards our demise.Fallen Empire will end sometime during the back-half of 2018. In addition to the five new releases that are going up now, there are at least seven more that will surface before the year is out.
Fallen Empire will end sometime during the back-half of 2018. In addition to the five new releases that are going up now, there are at least seven more that will surface before the year is out.
― Dinsdale, Wednesday, 20 June 2018 05:19 (five years ago) link
converge touring with neurosis (!!)
― lost in sublimation (Ross), Wednesday, 20 June 2018 05:27 (five years ago) link
Just got a passive-aggressive email from a label saying, "If you don't check out these last two promos, we're culling you from our list!" and you know what? Fuck this band, and their label too.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DgQfzXTUwAAVw__.jpg
― grawlix (unperson), Friday, 22 June 2018 01:17 (five years ago) link
"book-burning" antifa vs. "literally murdering people" fascists glad they jumped on the "freedom" side there
― my dreams in the hell-pits (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Friday, 22 June 2018 07:48 (five years ago) link
brilliant two-fer touring soon: Sumac + Dalek
― Simon H., Friday, 22 June 2018 12:30 (five years ago) link
Nice! Poor Dalek came to London a couple years ago to an audience of about fifteen to twenty people. I bought a shirt at least
Oranssi Pazuzu last night were great. And they ended with what felt, if anything, like an extended Vasemman Kaden Hierarkia, which was of course the song I'd spent £40 on gig tickets to hear. And they played it! And it was the best thing
― imago, Friday, 22 June 2018 12:41 (five years ago) link
That awful promo is for the band Northern, formerly known as Cold Northern Vengeance. Their old identity has 12 monthly listeners on Spotify. The new one (the record came out in April) has 8.
― glenn mcdonald, Friday, 22 June 2018 14:43 (five years ago) link
I'm not sure if these 5th rate idiots are even worth the attention. If a tree falls in the forest, etc.
― Siegbran, Friday, 22 June 2018 14:45 (five years ago) link
if you have a tolerance for metalcore-y shit with electronic eleemnts (a la recent Code Orange) the new Vein record is really fun
― Simon H., Friday, 22 June 2018 18:37 (five years ago) link
This Khanus track has me intrigued to hear the rest of the album:
https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/flammarion
― o. nate, Friday, 22 June 2018 21:18 (five years ago) link
Vinnie Paul died
― EZ Snappin, Saturday, 23 June 2018 04:13 (five years ago) link
RIP Vinnie Paul. A ranking:
1. Reinventing The Steel2. Power Metal3. Cowboys From Hell4. Vulgar Display Of Power5. Far Beyond Driven6. the three glam ones I haven't heard7. Hellyeah8. Damageplan9. Rebel Meets Rebel10. The Great Southern Trendkill
― grawlix (unperson), Saturday, 23 June 2018 11:56 (five years ago) link
Another ranking:
1. Cowboys From Hell...2-10 hell no
― Siegbran, Saturday, 23 June 2018 11:58 (five years ago) link
enjoying the new Khemmis so far. they've played up more of the heavy metal side of their sound though the doom is obv still there.
lots of tasty harmonized guitar leads - rumor has it metalheads like that sort of thing? who knew
― fuck the NRA (Neanderthal), Saturday, 23 June 2018 16:10 (five years ago) link
Devilock posted a preview of the Morgengrau album upthread and it's out and quite good
http://unspeakableaxerecords.bandcamp.com/album/blood-oracle
― Paul Reverse and the rediaRs (GOTT PUNCH II HAWKWINDZ), Sunday, 24 June 2018 13:16 (five years ago) link