Monday, January 23, 2012

Omision - In The Shadow Of The Cross

Genre: Death/Thrash
Lyrical Themes: Antichristian, Death
Origin: Tijuana, Mexico
Status: Active
Label: Chaos Records
Formed:1993
File Size: 80MB

Lineup
José Luis González - Bass
Joel Marquez - Drums
Roberto Lizárraga - Guitars
Heriberto Peréz - Guitars/Vocals

Tracklisting
1. In the Shadow of the Cross
2. Your God
3. Won't Be Saved
4. Assault In the Vatican
5. Beyond The Burning Gates
6. Pray
7. No Idols
8. Fallen Angels
9. Seeking The Holy Throne
10. The Downfall
11. For Those Far Away
Total Run-time 40.09
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Hailing from Tijuana Mexico, Omision is a crushing death/thrash ensemble featuring past and present members of Sadistic Intent and Infinitum Obscure (to be featured soon). They possess a great old school sound reminiscent of bands like Bolt Thrower, Benediction & Incantation. They signed to Chaos Records of Mexico shortly after their deal with Asphyxiate Records ended due to the record label going under. Omision are truly masters of combining the guttural vocals and speed of traditional death metal with equally thrashy riffs. Overall, an outstanding effort for fans of this genre.

Buy the album here: Chaos Records
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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Christ Beheaded- Open The Gates Of Hell (2008)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Antichristian, Death
Origin: USA ( Indianapolis, IN)
Status: Active
Label: Abyss Records
Formed:2008
File Size: 49MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Bile ( "Iron" Bob Fouts)...... Guitars
Count Magnus...Vocals
Midgard.. Bass
Mormo..Drums
Grimloch..Guitars

Tracklisting
1.Purgatory
2.Open The Gates Of Hell
3.Decomposed
4.The Cleansing Ritual
5.Sanguine Moon
Total Playing Time: 23 minutes

" Iron " Bob Fouts is an icon in the Indianapolis Metal Undergroung having graced his presence in " Gates Of Slumber", " Apostle of Solitude" etc. Here he takes on an alter ego " Bile" and this is his black metal project featuring members of other bands including " Skeletonwitch" and " Demiricous". However, contrary to what ONE CRITIC reviewed this Ep in the Metal Archives, this is really a great release and if you like black metal this will appeal to you as well. This has great moments in it and the tempo changes are what keeps your attention rather it be doomy, thrashy, or just some ass kicking riffs. Sanguine Moon is the highlight.

Buy Here: Abyss Records

Open The Gates Of Hell

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Hemlock- Crush The Race Of God (1998)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Anti-Christian
Origin: USA New York
Formed: 1992
Status: Split-up
Label: Head Not Found
File Size: 59MB

Lineup
Balth- Bass
His Eminence The Wicked- Drums
Laconist-Guitars
Desecrator- Vocals
Azalin- Guitars

Tracklisting
1.Transend the Eternal (Abyss)
2.Unleash Armageddon
3.The Cold Twilight
4.Cry To The Moon
5.Dark Secrets Of The Forest
6.Rise Of The Serpent (Eye)
Total playing time: 25:34

Dan Lilker ( Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, Stormtroopers OF Death, Fuckin Brutal Truth)
likes black metal. He likes it so much he teamed up with the black metal underground of New York to create Hemlock in the late 90's. This is nothing new- but it has atmosphere and it has that CBGB punk attitude that makes it a good addition to any black metal catalog. Tim Tebow would shit his pants if he heard this- check it out.

Crush The Race Of God

Sunday, January 8, 2012

The Chasm- Deathcult For Eternity: The Triumph (1998)


Genre: Death/Doom Metal
Lyrical themes: Sorrow, Tragedy, Legends
Origin: Mexico/ USA (Chicago, Illinois)
Formed:1992
Status: Active
Label: OZ Productions
File Size: 124MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Daniel Corchado.. Guitars, Bass, Vocals
Erick Diaz- Guitars
Antonio Leon- Drums

Tracklisting
1.Revenge Rises/Drowned in the Mournful Blood
2.No Mercy
3.I'm the Hateful Raven
4.A Portal to Nowhere
5.Chanelling the Bleeding over the Dream's Remains
6.Possessed by Past Tragedies(Tragic Shadows)
7.Apocalypse
8.In Superior Torment
9.The Triumph(of My Loss…)
Total playing time: 55min

We are going back in time to 1998 when three guys from Mexico released the last Death Metal masterpiece of that era. The Chasm released "Deathcult" and the genre of death metal was changed forever- dabbling with black metal vocals, riffs after riffs, harmonies, melodies and an depressive atmosphere. If there were a genre called DSDM ( Depressive Death Metal) - The Chasm would be at the top. This is one release where you just don't listen to one track - you have to absorb it. Got an hour to spare.. check it out.

Buy Here: Oz Productions


Deathcult For Eternity: The Triumph

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Backwoods Payback- Momantha (2011)


Genre) Stoner/Doom Metal
Origin) USA Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Status) Active
Label) Small Stone
File size: 92MB 320kbps

Lineup
Jessica Baker - Bass
W. Steve Curtiss- Drums
Rylan Caspar- Guitars
Mike Cummings- Vocals, Guitar

Tracklisting
1. You Know How This Works
2. Flight Pony
3. Knock Wood
4. Mr. Snowflake
5. Lord Chesterfield
6. Parting Words
7. Poncho
8. Velcro
9. Timegrinder
10. Ballad of a Broken Horse
Total Playing Time: 40:07min

Small Stone Records have released some major gems in the genre of stoner/doom metal in regards to Acid Witch, Bottom and Sons Of Otis. Enter, Backwoods Payback with their " Heavy As Fuck" release, Momantha. This is 40 minutes of" ball-peen hammer smashing your fucking nuts into pea gravel " stoner doom metal with great vocals thanks to Mike Cummings. This blew me away today... sober
Check It Out

Momantha


Momantha

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Cult Of Daath- Slit Throats and Ritual Nights (2005)



Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Death, Pain, Hatred, War
Origin: USA ( Chicago, Illinois)
Formed:1999
Status: Active
Label: Deathgasm
File Size: 108MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Wargoat Obscurum- Drums, Vocals
Culggath Immortum- Vocals, Guitars, Bass

Trackisting
01. Bestial Atonement
02. Conceived Through Black Mass Rape
03. Inhuman Sacrifice
04. Necrospells (Obscene Rites Part II)
05. Midnight Mutilation
06. Occult Obsession
07. Drink The Blood From The Skull
08. Transcending The Great Satan

Total playing time 48:45

Chicago's " Cult Of Daath" is a mid-paced old school black metal trip through blasphemy and depravity. You can hear the band's influences throughout mostly in the vein of Dark Throne- but these guys can create memorable riffs and catchy lyrics that make the whole trip worth taking. It will very hard to find something to fault on this release and has the capacity for repeated listens. Check it out

Buy Here: Deathgasm

Slit Throats and Ritual Nights