Frozen Sand - Prelude EP review

This EP was shared to me for review from somebody in this band who found this brand new page!  Hailing from Italy, FROZEN SAND is a 5 piece band that has a ton of promise from what I heard.  Titled, "Prelude EP."  This band is surprisingly not yet signed.   There are 4 songs that are exceptionally high quality and filled with skill from all of the band members.  The studio recording is very clean and well done, really giving you an ability to hear all the nuances every individual musician is trying to achieve within the structure of the songs.  Many solos and great riffing as well as technical drumming to keep you head-banging and entertained for the entire duration of the EP.  These guys are going to go very far in their musical endeavours of Alternative/Melodic Metal. [10/10]  

  

Convenient Suicide's "Just Do It" review

Released on the SBT archives as a digital download, CONVENIENT SUICIDE's first offering, named "Just Do It" has been unleashed. A massive 21 song selection featuring some of the weirdest and craziest experimental Black Metal you can possibly listen to.  Very original to the point where it is almost unclassifiable as any specific genre.  I believe this to be Thirsten Ferblood's (the man behind the mayhem) focus.  Every song has strange timings and tempos, interesting structure and wild patterns to keep you entertained and interested.    This is what I believe to be a true masterpiece of song-writing and creativity.  Links for download provided below.  [10/10]

EME



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Lurid Reign - An Ode to the Night and, Cold... Review

An Ode To True Black Metal

Black metal, true and uncomprimising. That is what LURID REIGN's sole member, Hodr Vanorden displays on this ferocious 3 song EP. No frills here. Vanorden show equal parts aggression and emotion on these tracks. The buzzsaw guitars, thunder bass and suicidal vocals give a definite nod to the old school of 90's Scandanaivian metal. All three tracks are stellar cuts of black metal excellence but in my opinion "Father(less)" is the stand out track. Horns up to Lurid Reign for keeping black metal where it belongs... In the underground. [5/5]

EME

Haunt - The Plague Divine Review

Supreme Blackened Thrash 

Haunt. The one word, one man epitome of Blackened Thrash. Breaking boundaries and smashing regulation, this passionate blast of metal will leave your knees red and neck sore from all the hand- drumming and head-banging after these 10 songs. Guitar riffing and solo's that are inspired from combining the best elements of 80's thrash and the atmospheric sawing of 90's Scandinavian metal. This is a very talented and fierce display of true power. Top notch drumming throughout and a variety of different vocal textures that keep Haunt unique and true to itself. Recorded and mixed as well by the man behind the instruments, a showcase of raw talent and passion into his own craft of Black Metal. All songs carry an aggressive stance that is addictive to re-listen to but War Sequence, Pitch Black, Ancient Eclipse, Revision and At Battles End are the highlights in my opinion. [5/5]

EME

Anti Human - Black Death Review

Colombian Black Death!

ANTI HUMAN's album name pretty much sums up the entire track listing. These seven killer tracks were the most downloaded for a long time on this page for good reason. Very complex and meticulous drumming patterns are the showcase and stitch all the pieces together. One of the main pieces being the talented guitar work. Plenty of great riffs and solos, along with a good job on bass . No "battle-tested" fan of either Black Metal or Death Metal should miss out on downloading this. LAMBS OF GOD, BLACK DEATH, THOUGHTS OF A MISANTHROPE and WOLF are the top tracks in my opinion. [5/5]

EME

Blackened Death Metal, Darkness Avowed EP review

Deathly Masterpiece

Question: How many musicians does it take to make a completely brutal, well put together onslaught of Blackened-Death madness? The answer is just one man from this heavy, gut wrenching showcasing of brutality. Albeit using drum machines, a very good showing of skill and mastery within the programming. Not overbearing in the least bit, sometimes even questioning weather it is a machine or not. A+ Death metal riffing and solo's, true unfiltered vocals displaying raw passion and talent. Two chilling interludes that are strategically placed within the mix, offering a great 7 song EP from this band. God and Man are One, To Raise the Devil and Awaken Cthulhu are the top tracks in my opinion. [5/5]


EME