Deprive - Into Oblivion

Deprive is a one man band consisting of Erun Dagoth - All instruments / Vocals. Genre described as Death Metal. Band origin Santander.

Into Oblivion album released on Momento Mori January 25 2015. My first impression, the roots of death metal are clearly a huge influence. The music reminds me of my younger years when I listen to death metal for the first time. Bands like Entombed, Dismember, Grave, Sinister, Hypocrisy and Gorguts come to my mind. In terms of production, compared to what is out there now, this is not the best sounding by all means but its gritty raw quality adds a certain feeling of those nostalgic old school albums which I enjoy very much. The most notable tracks for me would have to be Fall of Entropy, Infamous Ossuary of Tribulation, An Oath of Necrotical Mist and Into Oblivion. Solid sounding guitar rhythms and intense drumming. 

In conclusion, the sounds of the old school death metal lives on in this album. The solos and compositions are worth banging you head to. ~Artemortifica

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Odota - Fever Marshal

Odota is a one man project. It is the creation of Jarmo Nuutre. Genre described as Black metal, Experimental, Psychedelic. Band origin Tallinn.

Fever Marshal album released independently on December 2nd, 2014. My first impression, obscure and dark. Seven tracks of mayhem and experimentation. The production quality is very raw and gritty. The drums are more in the background and the guitars have slight distortion, the vocals are upfront and high on reverb. All the production aside. The music is black metal to its roots. Think of those rare hard to find sounds, bands like Bathory, Xasthur and Laviathan come to mind. Intrigued, as I always am with solo artist. My exploration into this music is very open. Songs like Cannon and Staked Plains resonate with me. The ability of the compositions to take you into certain dark realms, if you are willing to pay attention. I enjoy the way all the parts are arranged. It is a big undertaking to play all the instruments and have them sound cohesive through out the entire length of the album. I always admire how a single person can achieve what usually takes three to five people to do. The gritty and raw nature only adds to the atmosphere and texture of the songs, which I enjoy very much.

In conclusion, a well executed and projected vision of darkened paths. The album features songs that contain a unique character to themselves. Fans of obscure, experimental b/m should add this to their collection. ~Artemortifica

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LOUDRAGE release new lyrics video

Romanian Groovy Death Metal band LOUDRAGE released their first lyrics video for the track Insane, a DIY work by the band. Insane is taken off the band's latest demo, Undead Crawlers, available for free streaming and download below

   

LOUDRAGE recently released another DIY video for the track "Living Dead" (taken from the "Undead Crawlers" 2014 demo) as tribute to the titan of Horror, George A. Romero.

"Living Dead" also features Adi "OQ" Neagoe from Negura Bunget on guitars.

"Undead Crawlers"

Bloodscribe - Prologue To The Apocalypse

Bloodscribe is a five piece band consisting of Jasan - Vocals. Joe - Guitar. Mike - Guitar. Jesse - Drums. Dennis - Bass. Genre described as Death Metal-Slam. Band origin Boyle Heights.

Prologue To The Apocalypse album released on February 10 2015 through Gore House Productions. My first thoughts, this album crushes and shakes the walls down. Their sound is monstrous and will get your blood pumping. I listen to this album for several weeks. The productions is solid. Excellent distortion sound on low tuned guitars. The bass pummels and drums brutalize everything in sight. The vocals are guttural and demonic. I enjoyed listening to this record from start to finish. The tracks that most resonated with me would have to be Burning Bridges, Kingdoms Fall, Castrating Humanity and In Ruins. The riffs are catchy and well written. At times, somewhat technical but they have a way of ripping through your skull with their aggressive nature. Enslaved By Deceptions and Pantheon Of Lies contain some brutal twist and turns and will make the audience go berzerk in a live situation.

In conclusion, do not pass this up. The album is heavy and devastating. Good sound quality and catchy tracks will make you want to break stuff. 
~Artemortifica

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The Kill - Kill Them All

The Kill is a three piece band consisting of, Jay - Blastasfuk. Roby - Axe. Nik - Abuse
Genre described as Grindcore. Band origin Melbourne, Australia

Kill Them All album released on January 3rd, 2015 Blastasfuk Records. Raw and destructive sounds. The songs are fast and will punch you straight in the face. The album features nineteen tracks and they go by quickly. Some of the stand out tracks for me would have to be Into the Drink, Lunch in QLD, Heavy Metal Professional and Smooth and Shiny. In terms of the production, this is one solid record, heavy guitar tones, destructive bass sound and crushing drums. There are also a couple of covers, The Pulsating Feast... (Regurgitate cover) and Metal Thrashing Mad (Anthrax cover). You can also hear thrash metal type riffs along with all the grind. Many of the compositions never even reach two minutes. The longest one would be the opening track Insults which is close to three minutes long.

In conclusion, don't let this one pass your radar. Catchy and speedy riffs are worth checking out. I recommended for fans of Brutal Truth, Phobia and Nasum.
~Artemortifica

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Unrest - Grindcore

Unrest is a three piece band consisting of  Brooks Wilson, Chris Grigg, Steve Jansson. Genre described as Grindcore. Band origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Grindcore album released on March 24, 2015 through Unspeakable Axe Records. It has been several weeks now since I began to explore this release. The brutality levels are set to maximum. The speed and sheer adrenaline of their music is evident in each and every song. If you blink once you might miss a few. Songs like, You Take, Consumption and Protest Culture are among my favorites. In terms of production, the quality is very good. Heavy crunchy guitar tones and solid drum sound comes across very devastating. The lyrics are anti corporation and social unrest which fit perfect with the style being projected. False Brotherhood, Identity in the Internet Age and Protest Culture touch on those issues. If anyone wonders about the title of the album it is a safe bet to say they deliver just that "Grindcore". 

In conclusion, an intense and crushing ride. No dull moments and the album lives up to its title. Recommended for fans of Braindrill, Brutal Truth, Phobia, Agnostic Front and Degenerhate.
~Artemortifica

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Nailgun Massacre - Boned, Boxed And Buried

Nailgun Massacre is a five piece band consisting of, Juggernaut-Bass. Hairybucks-Drums. Meataxe Guitars. Bonesaw-Guitars. Corpsechucker-Vocals. Genre described as Death metal. Band origin Leiden Netherlands.

Boned, Boxed And Buried album released on January 10th 2014, Xtreem Music. I have been playing this album for a few weeks now. Each song is a horror story. The music in terms of production resembles the early nineties dm albums like Entombed, Dismember, Grave, Gorefest and a few others from that era. The lyrics are the main focus for me, when I listen to the album. Being a horror movie fan, these songs resonate with me. Imaging some brutal, gorry and macabre scenes of violence from movies like Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Saw. Except with a much better story line. The concepts contained in the tracks Mad Road Killer, Casket Full of Fun and Meat Locker could easily be scripted into horror films. This record can be played from start to finish without any dull moments. The relentless attack of mayhem keeps you on the edge of your seat. The stories are well prepared and it is easy to place the scenes in your mind as you listen. The music is straight forward death metal, nothing complex or technical. Bands like Gwar, Macabre and Mortician seem to have a big influence as far as the gore splatter aspect.

In conclusion, the sheer madness and execution of their style sets them apart from the typical death metal. The vocalist Corpsechucker emanates different styles in story telling and delivery of low, high and just plain demonic tortures of words. I recommended for fans of horror, gore and just plain bloody fun stories. ~Artemortifica

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