SludgeHammer is a four member Metal band consisting of Chris Szarota- Vocals, Jeff Wilson- Guitars, Dan Ayers- Bass and Backing Vocals, Fernando Villalobos- Drums. They are based out of Toronto, Ontario. Organ Harvester is a self released EP on August 28th 2014. In terms of production its a great sounding recording. Solid guitar sound and stomping bass riffing. Drums are upfront and devastating. Vocals range from deep guttural to high and clear singing. Well executed solo work fit perfectly with the vast arrangements of rhythms. This band started out in May 2013 and have a previous self titled demo at bandcamp. My first impression upon listening to the opening track of this new EP, the band is well rounded and very talented. Strong metal roots are obvious, but the way they blend several styles of death, groove, thrash, and even melodic metal is impressive. Never a dull moment and it makes each song distinct from each other. Consider the length of time they have been together as a band, they craft their music effortlessly while most bands take years to find their style this band has done it fairly quickly and gathered many elements of the metal genre into a cohesive arrangement that is sure to please many metalheads around the world. In total there are six tracks. Although I enjoyed the entire EP some of the more stand out songs for me would have to be Wendigo, since I am a fan brutal death metal, this particular song resonates to me. Great grinding drums with excellent double kick execution along with blistering high speed solos, its definitely one of my favorite tracks. Rising Spirits, the song gives me that old school thrash metal feeling, memorable solos too. Payment Due, an excellent bass intro, then a clean strumming twelve string acoustic chimes in leading us into classic metal onslaught. In conclusion, a great EP with a variety of styles executed perfectly to give it a unique appeal. I recommend it to all metal fans; death, groove, thrash and melodic. There is something to enjoy in each composition. ~Artemortifica facebook-sludgehammermusic
Sempiternal Dusk is a three piece band from Portland, OR. Genre is described as Death Metal. Members are JH/G, TC/D,V, TG/B. Self titled and set to be released on September 30 2014 through Dark Descend Records. Raw and extreme production. Heavy tuned down guitars and low devastating bass sound. Heavy guttural style vocals and precise double kick work. I am reminded of early Gorefest or Grave. At times some of the riffs can be considered doom influenced. There a five tracks in total. Some of the more stand out songs for me would have to be Seclusion of Bereaved, I enjoy the deep guttural vocals and memorable phrases. Streams of Night, it carries the essence roots of the the DM genre. Straight forward raw brutality. Upon The Gallows of Perihelion, good intensity and groove make a perfect song to mosh to. In conclusion, a strong EP staying true to the original DM roots. I recommend it for fans of Death, Grave, Gorefest, Malevolent Creation, Brutality, Monstrosity and many others from the same era. ~Artemortifica facebook.-SempiternalDusk
French Death Metallers NEPHREN-KA have just unleashed their brand new music/lyrics video hybrid for "Praise Shaï-Hulud" as an exclusive premiere at Metal Injection. The video can be viewed at this location.
The song is taken from the band's 2013 debut full-length, The Fall of Omnious on Kaotoxin Records. The video was directed and edited by Xirod Media and features the band performing with lyrics included. Ready for a brutal karaoke?
NEPHREN-KA's follow-up to 2010's Revenge and Supremacy EP is the musical embodiment of Frank Herbert's 'Dune' saga. As heavy as Shaï-Hulud, the giant worm, and as brutal as a horde of raging Feydakins, The Fall of Omnius is the manifestation of a war for survival and supremacy. Produced at Hertz Studio (Behemoth, Vader, Insain...) and featuring artwork/layout by Stan W. Decker (Avalon, Vanden Plas, Dysmorphic...), The Fall of Omnius is dark, heavy, and frighteningly intense Death Metal.
Mausoleum Gate is a five piece band consisting of V.-P Varpula- vocals, Count L.F. - guitars, Kasperi Puranen - guitars, Wicked Ischanius - bass, Oscar Razanez- drums. Country of origin is Kuopio, Finland. Genre described as traditional Heavy Metal. The self titled debut album released on October 7 2014, through Cruz del Sur Music. Its interesting to hear the sound coming from this band. I can best describe it as Iron Maiden Killers meets Black Sabbaths Vol. 4. The production captures the essences of that era perfectly. One of the things that stand out the most in the recording are the bass lines. The bass player is very talented and is doing some amazing finger work through out most of these songs. The production captures the bass sound perfectly. Although metal oriented, the band does stray away from that and experiments with different riff passages, which can be heard through organ and eerie drum fills. Memorable solos with that classic heavy/rock wah wah effect really capture the listener. At times the arrangements transition into progressive blues or Frank Zappa influenced compositions. Although I enjoyed the majority of this album, consider the bulk of my reviews are brutal death metal and Black Metal/doom, this was a welcomed change. My favorite tracks would have to be, There Must Be Demons, catchy chorus and an epic solo really got my head moving. Mausoleum Gate song is just amazing, with a twelve string strumming away an enchanting melody that leads us into a solid bass driven phrase that builds into an epic journey, at eleven minutes, I found myself playing this track several times without loosing interest. Lost Beyond The Sun, for its catchy intro and an awesome bass solo with guitar solo that really sticks in mind. The way both musicians combined their string arrangements both progressively without clashing is epic in itself. In conclusion, a great debut album with much to explore, an although rooted in the 70s 80s metal, the band is also progressive and blues influenced. I recommend it for both old school and new generation of metalheads. ~Artemortifica facebook-MausoleumGate
Pyre is a four piece band from Russia. Genre is described as death metal. Current members are: Dym Nox - vocal / bass, Roman Rotten - guitars, Fred Obsinner - guitars, Kannib Maledik - drums. Human Hecatomb released on October 6th 2014 through Chaos Records. This band got their start in 2011 and released a previous Ravenous Decease EP. In terms of production its a decent recording. Raw death metal to the bone. Gritty drums and heavy sludgy guitars, sound like the type captured in the early nineties era. It is reminiscent of the first Death or Monstrosity recordings. The bass sound is solid and follows the rhythms perfectly. Some killer riff work by the guitar players and involved solos are well thought out and memorable. Not breaking any new ground but adding to the pool of the great death metal from the first generation. A big feeling of nostalgia flows through my mind from song to song. Back when I was growing up this would have been the heaviest thing to listen to next to Entombed, Sinister, Hypocrisy, Grave, Malevolent Creation and many others. In total, there are nine tracks, the ones that stood out the most to me would have to be Merciless Decease, as it starts with a dominant bass line and takes us into a devastating blast beat. Disturbia, memorable open riffs and catchy classic DM style arrangements had me moving my head. Under The Death Reign, if Slayer and Malevolent Creation had a baby this song would be it. Last Nail In Your Coffin, for the cool wah wah soloing towards the end and excellent and memorable chorus line that also features the sound of a nail being driven into a coffin, well executed. In conclusion, the band captures a time portal to the great music at the beginning of the death metal genre, all the elements that make the genre amazing can be found in each and every composition herein. I recommended it to fans of early Death, Monstrosity, Slayer, Wrath, Embalmer, Dismember and Obituary. Also the next generation can also benefit from checking this out to hear how raw and intense DM can be without being super polished or complex. ~Artemortifica facebook-PYRE
Lunarsapian is a two member project consisting of Matt TR and Scott K. They are based out of Clevedon, UK and AL, US. Genre is described as doom/drone metal. Fade Into Oblivion EP released on September 1 2014. It has been a very long time since I listened to a doom metal album. This one consist of five tracks and close to an hour in length. In terms of production its a decent recording. The drum sound is in the background, not sure if this is deliberate or just the way it was recorded. I feel that it adds to the atmosphere been portray, so no big deal. Vocals are black metal in style which makes sense since the band was formerly a BM oriented project. From the first song this EP makes you feel like traveling inside a darkened, swirling abyss. A feeling of cold and endless paths, like a labyrinth of torment and despair. Each song has a unique adventure that only each individual listener can formulate inside their mind. For me, the stand out tracks would have to be "As I Tie My Noose", something about the keyboard compositions really resonate with me. The melody grabs my attention and the feeling of hopelessness and depression is captured perfectly in its delivery. Divide and Conquer, probably the heavier of the songs on this EP, makes me feel like walking through an industrial wasteland with many bodies scattered about. The Craft and The Witch, if you were traveling alone into a cave and came upon a seance, this is probably what it would sound like. In conclusion, a welcomed dark journey with many soundscapes. The compositions slowly wrap their tentacles around your mind and before you know it your are swimming in the black abyss. The band has many other demos an EPs which can be found by going to their site lunarsapian-releases be sure to check those out too. ~Artemortifica facebook-lunarsapian lunarsapian-bandcamp
Total Death Fanzine 2 is an underground fanzine featuring DM/BM bands from around the world. In this issue - Master, Teitenfyre, Ptahil, Tales Of Blood, Impaler of Pest, Krow, Sickrites, Scibex, Radiation Sickness, Internal Damage, Masachist, Disforterror, Moonkult, My Funeral, Neldoreth, Patronymicon Towards Prophecy, Vortex Of Clutter, With Burning Contempt, Goat Skull, Grom Records, Shotgun Sludge, Putrified, Skineater and Ugra Karma. The zine comes with a Kaotoxin cd promo, Darkallslaves EP Abysses of Seclusion. Interviews with the bands Scent of Death, Black Witchery, Tales Of Blood, Haiduk, Moonkult, Disforterror, Towards Prophecy and many more. Fifty plus pages full of reviews, interviews, promos and upcoming releases.
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