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

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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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

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

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

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

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

Bahimiron- Rebel Hymns Of Left Handed Terror (2011)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: War, Anti-Christianity
Origin: USA ( Texas)
Formed:2001
Status: Active
Label: Moribund Records
File Size: 101MB 320Kbps

Line-up
Grimlord.. Vocals, Guitar
JenoSide.. Bass
Blaash- Drums
Krag- Guitars

Tracklisting

Annointed in Serpents Blood
Goathorned Messiah of the 7 Gates
Their Blood Shall Fill My Chalice
Bestial Raids of Antichrist Darkness
Wielder of Demon Blades
Throes of Oblivion
The Abattoir Inferno
Rebel Hymns
The Death of Divinity:
I. Storm of Lucifer
II.New Dawn Fade
Total Playing Time: 45:43

There is only one way to describe this release- barbaric fucking hell. Bahimiron is bestial black metal played with conviction and in homage to their influences- Finnish UGBM and The Ross Bay Cult ( Blasphemy, Conqueror, Revenge). This is an angry, whiskey swilling, self- mutilating slab of carnage not easy to swallow and probably was never meant to be. This is one of the most underrated black metal bands in existence- they are black metal terrorists and by terrorist I mean this band has one objective- to destroy everything in its left hand path in honor of Goats, Blood and Blasphemy. " Rebel Hymns" is the highlight here at almost 9 minutes- but you won't be snoozing.. you will feel uneasy. Enjoy

Buy Here- Moribund


Rebel Hymns of Left Handed Terror

Maax- Six Pack Witchcraft (2010)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism
Origin: USA ( Muncie/Indianapolis,Indiana)
Status: Active
Formed: 2007
Label: 2007
File Size: 33MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Jeremy- Bass
Dave- Drums
Brett-Guitars
Kyle- Guitars
Tim- Vocals

Tracklisting
Die By The Axe
Fire in the Hole
Go Fuck Yourself
Six Pack Witchcraft
Bastards
Total time: 14:38

Holy shit.. remember the days of bonfires and Blasphemy on the CD boombox? No? Oh well, when I listen to this Indianapolis based band that is the feeling that conjures up. In other words, Worship Satan, Drink Beer, Smoke Weed, and Eat Pussy- not exactly in that order.

Buy Here: Abyss Records

Six Pack Witchcraft

Moonlight- Rex Diabolos (2010)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism, Occultism
Origin: Mexico
Formed:1999
Status: Active
Label: Azermedoth Records
File Size: 136MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Ishtar- Guitars, Vocals

Tracklisting
1. Of the Blackest Infinity 4:02
2. Sacrilegus Oratio (Part 1) 6:25
3. Vexilla Regis Prodeunt Inferni 5:52
4. The Black Throne 5:28
5. Satan's Ally 6:54
6. Opus Luciferi 5:18
7. Eternal Shadows over Darkland 6:09
8. Insane Servant 8:42
9. Sacrilegus Oratio (Part 2) 5:57
10. Life Eternal (Mayhem cover) 6:44
Total Playing Time 1:01

Here is an icy black metal release by way of non-icy country- Mexico. If " Marduk" or " Dark Funeral" were from Mexico...... here you go. The highlights of this album are the Mayhem cover " Life Eternal" and " Eternal Shadows Over Darkland" which showcase multi-instrumentalist Ishtar's guitar talent- check it out.

Buy Here: Azerdemoth Records

Rex Diabolos

Mord - Imperium Magnum Infernalis (2006)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Goat worship, Damnation, Satanic Rites, Disgust
Origin: Denver, Colorado, USA
Formed: 2003
Status: Active
Label: Non Compus Mentis
File Size: 98MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Malefic (Xasthur, Twilight, Sunn0))))
Lurker
Anti-Human
Striid

Tracklisting
1.Necrobestiality = Goatworship
2.Occulta Sodomistica
3.In Nomine Sathanas
4.Part I - Summon The Beast/Part II - Seeds Of Evil
5.Rise From Hades
Total Playing Time: 44:33 min

It's sort of a supergroup featuring members of Lugubre, Satanic Funeral, Marks of the Masochist, and yes... Xasthur. This release leans more towards the depressive side of black metal thanks to Malefic's keyboard overlays and distorted bass lines. I can say without a doubt this is the truest form of cold, dark, satanic devotion- truer than anything I have heard from Europe or Scandanavia. So, dust off that old black cloak out of the closet, light some black candles and let your soul absorb " Imperium Magnum Infernalis" Dont' believe it? - check it out

Buy here: Label status unknown

Imperium Magnum Infernalis

Pale Chalice- Afflicting The Dichotomy Of Trepid Creation (2011)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Introverted psychosis, dimensional anomalies
Location: U.S.A. ( San Francisco, California)
Status: Active
Formed: 2008
Label: Flenser
File size: 67MB 320Kbps

Lineup
Grobahn Huv.. Bass
Masthantric Nodrab..Drums
Baneist Nonrutin..Guitars
Ephemeral Domignostika.. Vocals

Tracklisting
01 Transplant Of Dimensional Recourse
02 Command Of The Formless
03 Caressed By A Feeble Flame
04 Ascend The Idyllic Sphere
Total Playing Time: 29:21

The Doom/Sludge/ Black Metal Label "Flenser", has produced some real gems in the last year with two of the them being in my top 5- Necrite and this seething black metal monster from the creator of Pandiscordian Necrogenesis. True, this doesn't break new ground -but the punk riffs mixed with black metal atmosphere make this a must listen. This is a 30 minute battering ram- check it out.

Buy Here: Flenser Store

Afflicting The Dichotomy Of Trepid Creation

Om - Variations On A Theme

Genre: Stoner/Doom Metal

Lyrical Themes: Spirituality

Origin: Oakland, California

Formed: 2003

Status: Active

Label: Holy Mountain

File Size: 102MB 320Kbps

Line-up

Chris Hakius - Drums

Al Cisneros - Bass, Vocals

Tracklisting

1. On The Mountain At Dawn 21:18

2. Kapila's Theme 11:57

3. Annupurna 11:55

If you don't smoke weed regularly, it's time to start. Om, formed by members of the disbanded Sleep, released this debut album in 2005. Variations On A Theme is terribly relaxing and calm, reminiscent of Sleep. This record is a must have for all stoner/doom fans.

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Sapthuran- The Wanderer(2008)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: The wheel, dreams & visions, folklore, lycanthropy
Origin: USA ( Kentucky)
Formed: 2003
Status: Active
Label: Wraith Productions
File Size: 158MB 320Kbps

Line-up
Patrick Hall - All instruments, vocals

Tracklisting
Part I - "The Wanderer"

1. Summoning the Hated One
2. Write My Words Upon the Winds
3. Wailing Blackwinds
4. Fang of Night
5. An Earthen Madrigal and Curse to All Men
6. The Weave and Will of Fate and Time
7. Forever a Wandering Spirit

Part II - "Call of Wolf"
8. Call of Wolf
9. Fullmoon Rising
10. Sylvan Winter Madrigal
11. Astigan Se Beorg (Journey up the Mountain)
Total Playing Time: 1hr 19min

The state of Kentucky manages to release some great metal from artists like Panopticon, Seidr, to this atmospheric and ominous gem from multi- instrumentalist Patrick T. Hall. Sapthuran has shared splits with many DSBM artists like SAD and Leviathan- but to say this is DSBM really doesn't cut it. This is more Burzum than Xasthur and the man truly deserves recognition for another great addition to USBM. The Wanderer is told in two parts from spectres to werewolves with low-fi minimalist production which helps create its evil "aura". Forever a Wandering Spirit " is the highlight - check it out

buy here: wraith productions

The Wanderer

Demoncy - Joined in Darkness (1999)

Genre: Black Metal
Lyrical Themes: Satanism, Death, Darkness
Origin: USA
Formed:1989
Label: Baphomet
File Size: 83MB

Line-up
Ixithra- Vocals, All instruments

Tracklisting
1. Hymn to the Ancients
2. Impure Blessings (Dark Angel of the Four Wings)
3. Demoncy
4. Joined in Darkness
5. Winter Bliss
6. Hypocrisy of the Accursed Heavens
7. Spawn of the Ancient Summoning
8. Hidden Path to the Forest Beyond
9. (Angel of Dark Shadows) Goddess of the Dark
10. The Dawn of Eternal Damnation
11. Embraced by the Shadows
Total Playing Time: 36:53

Bringing forth the chant of cursed blessing, the atmospheric Demoncy with sole member Ixithra reared its ugly head back in 1999. This was a great addition to the USBM scene with a release that can truly set the mood of " evil and death ". Killjoy of Necrophagia and a million other bands was ahead of his time when he released this on his Baphomet label. The vocals are the highlight- check it out.

Joined in Darkness

Dark Procession - Eternal Autumn Solitude (2011)

Genre: Black Metal/Acoustic
Origin: Indiana, United States
Status: Active
Formed: 2004
Lyrical Themes: Depression, Nature
Label: E.E.E. Recordings
File: 137 Mb (320kbps)

Lineup:
Mike - Bass
Elkosh - Drums
DP - Guitars, Synths, Vocals

Tracklist:
1. ...And Despair 3:23
2. Eternal Autumn Solitude 20:07
3. Haven Of Fire 11:32
4. Midsummer Reveries 6:13
5. Forests Of The Dawn 5:45
6. Upon The Harvest Sky 9:29
7. Hymns Of The Ashes 4:53
Total Playing Time: 1:01:22

Here's a great cd for autumn that just came out this year; It's Dark
Procession from Indiana's 2nd full-length. This is great to get baked to because the whole album is unexpected, almost every part. This goes from beautiful acoustic passages to raging ferocious punk black metal. Then back again without missing many stops in between, but overall it still retains the feel of relaxing and mellow stoner black metal. Nice and experimetal stuff that you can buy at the EEE webshop.

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