Päivitys 16.2.2011
VINYYLIT:
BUTCHER COVER "s/t" LP 12€
(Rotted Tooth Recordings)
Oakland has a sordid history of violence, high unemployment, and widespread poverty, and none of these atrocities approach the level of negativity emanating from Butcher Cover's lair. Even the nearby San Andreas fault can't claim to have caused more intense earth movement than the latest recordings by Oakland's premier noise-punk band, Butcher Cover. This brutal trio has been making shit-fi, KBD-influenced, noise rock for just over a year now, just long enough for the band to document their intensity properly within the mutant grooves of their debut 12 incher on Rotted Tooth Records. Although Butcher Cover would fit in nicely on a basement show bill with underground nihilists like Puffy Areolas, Twin Stumps, and/or Rusted Shut, the band is essentially peerless. Nobody blends this set of obscure influences like these derelicts. They're bound to offend as many people as the Beatles did with their "butcher cover". This record is limited to 245 hand-numbered copies on swine blood red wax and each jacket has been hand screened by one Mr. Kyle Reynolds (Cacaw, Heavy Times, Bad Drugs), which means you should probably handle your copy with rubber gloves - but trust us, you're gonna wanna handle one of these before they disappear into the tar pits of collector frenzy.
www.myspace.com/butchercover
CD:
NUISANCE DRILLED "All is Well, Euphoric Ending" MCD 6€
(Revulsion Records/Dogma Artistic Guerilla)
The debut CDEP of heavy hitting howling sludge violence from the depth of Klang Valley, Malaysia. Nuisance Drilled on this recording consists of 3 members of Sarjan Hassan and 1 member from Banzai 606 which both are thrash core bands. But if you think this is another thrash core band, you might be slightly wrong. They're more towards sludge with rocking guitar solos and vocals screaming as if he's seeing ghosts or maybe suffering unbearable pain. This CDEP contains 6 tracks with samples from "Enam Jahanam" movie between each song. A very artistic and conceptual EP. Comes in a digisleeve with the frontman's artwork scattered all over the inlay.
www.myspace.com/nuisancexdrilled
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Päivitys 23.2.2011
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FLEURETY "Evoco Bestias" 7" 6€
(Aesthetic Death)
"Evoco Bestias" is the second release in the Fleurety 7" vinyl series. Featuring the first new tracks from Fleurety since 1998 - undeniably Fleurety - avantgarde metal with a necro Norge sound. Recorded at Crystal Canyon Studios, Oslo, with the assistance of Tore Ylwisaker (Ulver) in 2008. Limited to 666 copies.
www.myspace.com/fleurety
CD:
ELODEA "Voyager" CD 10€
(Storm Inside Records)
After a four-year wait, Slovenian outfit Elodea returned last year with "Voyager" (released by Storm Inside Records). Don't be fooled by the fact that only five songs are present, as the album's total running time is damn near an hour (opener "Becoming One with the Desert" is one of two tracks that tops 14 minutes!) of brooding metal heavily rooted in the "Neur-Isis" type of sound. That being said, the "Neur-Isis" tag can be an insult as easily as a compliment, so it's just a loose jumping off point as far as Elodea's concerned. There are plenty of those thick, churning power chords; harshly shouted vocals; somber clean passages and bits of melody; a few droning wails of feedback or subtle experimental noise/synth textures; and just a little bit of that shimmery post-rock stuff. But there are also some completely raging riffs loaded with weird ascending/descending patterns and surging bends reminiscent of Intronaut's earliest (and best) work – not to mention awesome drumming that generally carries a surprisingly relaxed flow with lots of killer little cymbal flourishes and such. Having Starkweather's Rennie Resmini contribute vocals and lyrics to the entirety of "Fraction of the Whole" is an absolutely incredible touch, too! Overall there are a number of very comparable bands out there, but Elodea strikes a stronger balance between these varying influences, thus creating a much more powerful atmosphere that also carries over nicely into their lyrics and imagery. The CD is limited to just 300 copies.
www.myspace.com/theelodea
MURKRAT "Drudging the Mire" CD 10€
(Aesthetic Death)
The second album from this Australian band is nothing short of stunning - some of the darkest, most depressed and enchanting doom - emanating directly from the heart and soul. Plenty of bands claim to be dark and depressive, but this album makes those bands seem light weight and weak. This music takes you to darkest voids, then strips you of your emotions and then will remind you of your pathetic insecurities. A beautifully balanced album - it will reward you finely if you dare to enter the world of the Murkrat.
www.myspace.com/murkrat
VINYYLIT:
FLEURETY "Evoco Bestias" 7" 6€
(Aesthetic Death)
"Evoco Bestias" is the second release in the Fleurety 7" vinyl series. Featuring the first new tracks from Fleurety since 1998 - undeniably Fleurety - avantgarde metal with a necro Norge sound. Recorded at Crystal Canyon Studios, Oslo, with the assistance of Tore Ylwisaker (Ulver) in 2008. Limited to 666 copies.
www.myspace.com/fleurety
CD:
ELODEA "Voyager" CD 10€
(Storm Inside Records)
After a four-year wait, Slovenian outfit Elodea returned last year with "Voyager" (released by Storm Inside Records). Don't be fooled by the fact that only five songs are present, as the album's total running time is damn near an hour (opener "Becoming One with the Desert" is one of two tracks that tops 14 minutes!) of brooding metal heavily rooted in the "Neur-Isis" type of sound. That being said, the "Neur-Isis" tag can be an insult as easily as a compliment, so it's just a loose jumping off point as far as Elodea's concerned. There are plenty of those thick, churning power chords; harshly shouted vocals; somber clean passages and bits of melody; a few droning wails of feedback or subtle experimental noise/synth textures; and just a little bit of that shimmery post-rock stuff. But there are also some completely raging riffs loaded with weird ascending/descending patterns and surging bends reminiscent of Intronaut's earliest (and best) work – not to mention awesome drumming that generally carries a surprisingly relaxed flow with lots of killer little cymbal flourishes and such. Having Starkweather's Rennie Resmini contribute vocals and lyrics to the entirety of "Fraction of the Whole" is an absolutely incredible touch, too! Overall there are a number of very comparable bands out there, but Elodea strikes a stronger balance between these varying influences, thus creating a much more powerful atmosphere that also carries over nicely into their lyrics and imagery. The CD is limited to just 300 copies.
www.myspace.com/theelodea
MURKRAT "Drudging the Mire" CD 10€
(Aesthetic Death)
The second album from this Australian band is nothing short of stunning - some of the darkest, most depressed and enchanting doom - emanating directly from the heart and soul. Plenty of bands claim to be dark and depressive, but this album makes those bands seem light weight and weak. This music takes you to darkest voids, then strips you of your emotions and then will remind you of your pathetic insecurities. A beautifully balanced album - it will reward you finely if you dare to enter the world of the Murkrat.
www.myspace.com/murkrat
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Päivitys 1.3.2011
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KILSLUG "God's Funeral" 7" 6€
(Necro-Tone Records)
Kilslug, one of the few bands who were running in the same bracket as Drunks With Guns, Flipper, Brainbombs and The Jesus Lizard influenced a bunch newer bands like Pissed Jeans, Clockcleaner etc. You should really own all Kilslug records as they were defintely niche makers in their time. 3 years ago Kilslug returned from a 20 year hiatus. These 2 songs were recorded in 2010. It's the first studio recording since 1985's monolithic "Answer the Call" LP! Both "On the Rise" and "Human Sacrifice" capture the sludge/noise/punk sound these guys are known for. If you're expecting these guys to have changed with time, you're dead wrong. This sounds like the Kilslug you either love or hate and if you like any of the aformentioned bands, you seriously need this. 545 copies pressed of which 330 copies on black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/kilslugofficial
VINYYLIT:
KILSLUG "God's Funeral" 7" 6€
(Necro-Tone Records)
Kilslug, one of the few bands who were running in the same bracket as Drunks With Guns, Flipper, Brainbombs and The Jesus Lizard influenced a bunch newer bands like Pissed Jeans, Clockcleaner etc. You should really own all Kilslug records as they were defintely niche makers in their time. 3 years ago Kilslug returned from a 20 year hiatus. These 2 songs were recorded in 2010. It's the first studio recording since 1985's monolithic "Answer the Call" LP! Both "On the Rise" and "Human Sacrifice" capture the sludge/noise/punk sound these guys are known for. If you're expecting these guys to have changed with time, you're dead wrong. This sounds like the Kilslug you either love or hate and if you like any of the aformentioned bands, you seriously need this. 545 copies pressed of which 330 copies on black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/kilslugofficial
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Päivitys 2.3.2011
VINYYLIT:
BRAINBOMBS "Burning Hell" LP 15€
(Skrammel Records)
Ugly music. Ugly sounds made by Swedish freaks. This band could be considered citizen zero for a lot of bands that've gained popularity in the recent spate of noise punk. Released in 1992, presenting an aural lineage of sorts that you can track to bands like Homostupids, Pissed Jeans and the like. This record is really fucking foul sounding. This is what Flipper would have sounded like had they grown up in icy Sweden, swilling greasy moonshine and getting kicked out of home at age 15; angrier, uglier and with a lot less ironic skullfuckery. Reissue of the Brainbombs debut with the original artwork initially intended for the vinyl release. Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/brainbombs
VINYYLIT:
BRAINBOMBS "Burning Hell" LP 15€
(Skrammel Records)
Ugly music. Ugly sounds made by Swedish freaks. This band could be considered citizen zero for a lot of bands that've gained popularity in the recent spate of noise punk. Released in 1992, presenting an aural lineage of sorts that you can track to bands like Homostupids, Pissed Jeans and the like. This record is really fucking foul sounding. This is what Flipper would have sounded like had they grown up in icy Sweden, swilling greasy moonshine and getting kicked out of home at age 15; angrier, uglier and with a lot less ironic skullfuckery. Reissue of the Brainbombs debut with the original artwork initially intended for the vinyl release. Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/brainbombs
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VINYYLIT:
BRAINBOMBS "Burning Hell" LP 15€
(Skrammel Records)
Ugly music. Ugly sounds made by Swedish freaks. This band could be considered citizen zero for a lot of bands that've gained popularity in the recent spate of noise punk. Released in 1992, presenting an aural lineage of sorts that you can track to bands like Homostupids, Pissed Jeans and the like. This record is really fucking foul sounding. This is what Flipper would have sounded like had they grown up in icy Sweden, swilling greasy moonshine and getting kicked out of home at age 15; angrier, uglier and with a lot less ironic skullfuckery. Reissue of the Brainbombs debut with the original artwork initially intended for the vinyl release. Limited edition of 500 copies on black vinyl.
http://www.myspace.com/brainbombs
Suvelan Sulttaani wrote: rocknrollin tarkoitus on scream and shout ja pitää siinä sivussa good time!
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Päivitys 3.3.2011
VINYYLIT:
SQRM "Rodeo" LP 15€
(Youth Attack)
Opaque yellow/orange repress of the debut full length by Western Mass heroes, SQRM. A primal 3 piece assault that unhinges at every moment, with songs that quake and drone like a pressure cooker ready to burst. Intensifying their sound with a much fuller and more realized production, the band charges through 10 tracks of venomous, sexually repulsed tirades aiming to tear apart every last hope for humanity. Include a decimated reworking of their opus "Fuck to Survive" along with their version of local anthem "Upsidedown Cross". Recorded and mixed by Chris Corry and DFJ of Mind Eraser -fame at the infamous Pain Cave with unforgettable artwork photographed by LA legend Cali deWitt. Pressed on heavy yellow/orange vinyl and housed in full color, black-lined jackets and heavy card stock "euro" sleeves. Limited edition of 300 copies.
www.last.fm/music/SQRM
VINYYLIT:
SQRM "Rodeo" LP 15€
(Youth Attack)
Opaque yellow/orange repress of the debut full length by Western Mass heroes, SQRM. A primal 3 piece assault that unhinges at every moment, with songs that quake and drone like a pressure cooker ready to burst. Intensifying their sound with a much fuller and more realized production, the band charges through 10 tracks of venomous, sexually repulsed tirades aiming to tear apart every last hope for humanity. Include a decimated reworking of their opus "Fuck to Survive" along with their version of local anthem "Upsidedown Cross". Recorded and mixed by Chris Corry and DFJ of Mind Eraser -fame at the infamous Pain Cave with unforgettable artwork photographed by LA legend Cali deWitt. Pressed on heavy yellow/orange vinyl and housed in full color, black-lined jackets and heavy card stock "euro" sleeves. Limited edition of 300 copies.
www.last.fm/music/SQRM
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Päivitys 4.3.2011
VINYYLIT:
GRIDS "White Walls" MLP 12€
(Inkblot Records)
Grids from North Carolina play ultra-distorted, grimy, feedback drenched noise punk with crushing repetitive precision. This new LP delivers their heaviest and most damaged material to date. Comparisons could be drawn to bands like Cherubs, Pissed Jeans, Mannequin or even a punker, noisier version of Failure at times. This record is limited to 250 copies only! 6 brand new songs clocking in at just under 20 minutes.
gridsnc.blogspot.com
GRIDS "Kansas" LP 15€
(Made in Kansas)
How often do you get two LPs in the same year from one band? To take it even further, how often do you get two ridiculously good LPs in the same year from one band? This year has seen two albums from North Carolina’s Grids and both have been fantastic crushing blows of noise rock. They released "White Walls" on Inkblot earlier in 2010 and out of nowhere they put out this complimentary slice of noise simply titled "Kansas". This recording outdoes what they did on "White Walls" and makes the band sound like an even larger beast. As if they needed that. Anyway, this recording was done by the drummer from Harvey Milk, Kyle Spence and it just sounds completely massive and nasty. The latter coming as no surprise if you happened to take a listen to "White Walls" at any point before this. Already third and final pressing of this LP, now with black/white sleeve.
gridsnc.blogspot.com
CD:
BONG "Gilgamesh Lives" CD 10€
(Blackest Rainbow Records)
The latest missive from these drugged out UK doomlords, the criminally way-too-limited double CD-R "Bethmoora", disappeared before most folks could grab one. Two tracks, recorded live (although you might not know it), one 32 minutes, one 18 minutes, both massive sprawling slow motion doomscapes, minimal spidery guitars, and sitar strum, all laid over a thick miasma of rumbling buzz, a thick low end raga, a black sonic fog threatening to envelop the delicate melodies above. The drums come in slowly, when they do, they’re spare and sparse, spread way way out, letting the music continue to drift, it’s not until nearly 20 minutes into the first track that things begin to ramp up, still slow, and minimal, but the drums are harder, the guitars more distorted, the melodies congealing into woozy riffage, synths beginning to swirl, adding another layer of buzz and rumble, some space-y swoosh, the guitars get all wah wah’d, the band build and build and build, to the edge of a full on psychedelic space rock blowout, but before anything can happen, they reign it back in, and get all meditative once again before fading out. The second track fades right back up, as if it was the same song, the way they used to split long songs on an lp, part one, flip it over and voila, part two, but this part two starts off already revved up, the drums pounding, the guitars growling and buzzy, backing up a mournful chiming minor key melody, this part too builds and builds, but the band aren’t about loud / soft, aren’t about the payoff, or the destination, it’s all about the journey, and for 51 minutes, Bong do just that, once again taking us on a blissed out drug fuelled space psych kraut doom journey to end all journeys! Edition of 1000 copies is bleak pro-printed card sleeve with cover artwork by Chris from Gnod and back artwork by the band.
www.myspace.com/landbong
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VINYYLIT:
GRIDS "White Walls" MLP 12€
(Inkblot Records)
Grids from North Carolina play ultra-distorted, grimy, feedback drenched noise punk with crushing repetitive precision. This new LP delivers their heaviest and most damaged material to date. Comparisons could be drawn to bands like Cherubs, Pissed Jeans, Mannequin or even a punker, noisier version of Failure at times. This record is limited to 250 copies only! 6 brand new songs clocking in at just under 20 minutes.
gridsnc.blogspot.com
GRIDS "Kansas" LP 15€
(Made in Kansas)
How often do you get two LPs in the same year from one band? To take it even further, how often do you get two ridiculously good LPs in the same year from one band? This year has seen two albums from North Carolina’s Grids and both have been fantastic crushing blows of noise rock. They released "White Walls" on Inkblot earlier in 2010 and out of nowhere they put out this complimentary slice of noise simply titled "Kansas". This recording outdoes what they did on "White Walls" and makes the band sound like an even larger beast. As if they needed that. Anyway, this recording was done by the drummer from Harvey Milk, Kyle Spence and it just sounds completely massive and nasty. The latter coming as no surprise if you happened to take a listen to "White Walls" at any point before this. Already third and final pressing of this LP, now with black/white sleeve.
gridsnc.blogspot.com
CD:
BONG "Gilgamesh Lives" CD 10€
(Blackest Rainbow Records)
The latest missive from these drugged out UK doomlords, the criminally way-too-limited double CD-R "Bethmoora", disappeared before most folks could grab one. Two tracks, recorded live (although you might not know it), one 32 minutes, one 18 minutes, both massive sprawling slow motion doomscapes, minimal spidery guitars, and sitar strum, all laid over a thick miasma of rumbling buzz, a thick low end raga, a black sonic fog threatening to envelop the delicate melodies above. The drums come in slowly, when they do, they’re spare and sparse, spread way way out, letting the music continue to drift, it’s not until nearly 20 minutes into the first track that things begin to ramp up, still slow, and minimal, but the drums are harder, the guitars more distorted, the melodies congealing into woozy riffage, synths beginning to swirl, adding another layer of buzz and rumble, some space-y swoosh, the guitars get all wah wah’d, the band build and build and build, to the edge of a full on psychedelic space rock blowout, but before anything can happen, they reign it back in, and get all meditative once again before fading out. The second track fades right back up, as if it was the same song, the way they used to split long songs on an lp, part one, flip it over and voila, part two, but this part two starts off already revved up, the drums pounding, the guitars growling and buzzy, backing up a mournful chiming minor key melody, this part too builds and builds, but the band aren’t about loud / soft, aren’t about the payoff, or the destination, it’s all about the journey, and for 51 minutes, Bong do just that, once again taking us on a blissed out drug fuelled space psych kraut doom journey to end all journeys! Edition of 1000 copies is bleak pro-printed card sleeve with cover artwork by Chris from Gnod and back artwork by the band.
www.myspace.com/landbong
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Päivitys 7.3.2011
CD:
BIG'N "Cutthroat" CD 10€
(Gasoline Boost)
This record, released in 1994, was the band's first full length, and most consider it their best. At this point they were still very much a big, burly monster with all the hallmarks of a Midwestern noise rock band; the bass leads the charge on most songs, the drums are booming, the guitar is a fuzzy mess, and the vocals growl their way atop the whole oddly syncopated mess. It's really the epitome of early 90s noise rock, it fires on all cylinders, and will not disappoint fans of the genre. Simply amazing!
www.myspace.com/bignchicagonoise
CD:
BIG'N "Cutthroat" CD 10€
(Gasoline Boost)
This record, released in 1994, was the band's first full length, and most consider it their best. At this point they were still very much a big, burly monster with all the hallmarks of a Midwestern noise rock band; the bass leads the charge on most songs, the drums are booming, the guitar is a fuzzy mess, and the vocals growl their way atop the whole oddly syncopated mess. It's really the epitome of early 90s noise rock, it fires on all cylinders, and will not disappoint fans of the genre. Simply amazing!
www.myspace.com/bignchicagonoise
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Päivitys 8.3.2011
VINYYLIT:
BLACK SUN "Paralyser" LP 12€
(At War with False Noise)
First ever release on vinyl from the UK's most pummeling and heavy band, Black Sun. Having not let up in the past few years with several albums and having worked with notable producers such as Billy Anderson and James Plotkin, Black Sun come out of left-field with their most fully-formed body of work thus far, a raging statement of intent that doesn't let up or fail to engage from the opening guttural screams to the final thunderous crash. The first track "Prison of the Cross" takes up the entire A-side, starting off as a Swans-esque lesson in harsh rhythmical battery, before a beautiful lull featuring Glasgow drone wizard Noma on keys, after which we go into a sort of post-Neurosis chorus which shows Black Sun at their most melodic, before reverting to a raging finale which has a vaguely mid-90s metalcore sound. Amazing! The second side is compositionally more similar to previous album "Hour of the Wolf"; "Hammer the Nails" has a very sub-industrial feel to it - cold and muscular - with the remix stripping the track to its bare bones and highlighting its pounding, rhythmic monotony. The whole side is very stylistically similar to Godflesh's "Slavestate" in both sound and execution. This is a good thing. 500 copies. Comes with an A3 heavy stock, full colour insert with recording information/lyrics printed on one side and bloody wolfsangle on the other.
www.myspace.com/black_sun_1000
BLACK SUN / THEY ARE COWARDS Split 7" 6€
(At War with False Noise)
Has been a long time coming but it's finally out! Black Sun take the first side with a surprisingly short, fast and loud number. Still as heavy as the previous LP "Paralyser" but much more in the short, fast and loud vein. This one's been a set-closer for a while now and is a total rager, will hopefully be a nice surprise to a lot of you! This is the first release by Manchester-based sludgers They Are Cowards and it's a beast. Totally focused, grim northern waste-inspired misery, building from a massive Celtic Frost-esque riff. A totally brilliant pairing of northern negativity! 300 copies on heavy weight black vinyl. Foldover covers in PVC sleeves.
www.myspace.com/black_sun_1000
www.myspace.com/theyarecowards
RAMESSES "Take the Curse" 2LP 20€
(At War with False Noise)
At last! The second full-length from the masters of psychedelic horror doom is released on the one true audio format! This is the most focused and direct Ramesses record yet: more tight and less sprawling than previous efforts, this is all about the riffs. Each song is a total bad acid trip of lysergic doom, but the arrangements are completely tight and more immediate than before. There's a total 70s Hammer/Euro cine vibe going on throughout, lots of great samples...makes you want to be on the set of The Dunwich Horror or something! Definitely the most fully-realised document of Ramesses' vision thus far. Limited to 400 copies. Double album on 180g black vinyl. Comes in a gatefold sleeve with metallic ink and spot UV varnish, die cut on the front and the back to allow the printed heavy inner sleeves to shine through, as well as a 12"x12" insert.
www.myspace.com/ramesses666
VINYYLIT:
BLACK SUN "Paralyser" LP 12€
(At War with False Noise)
First ever release on vinyl from the UK's most pummeling and heavy band, Black Sun. Having not let up in the past few years with several albums and having worked with notable producers such as Billy Anderson and James Plotkin, Black Sun come out of left-field with their most fully-formed body of work thus far, a raging statement of intent that doesn't let up or fail to engage from the opening guttural screams to the final thunderous crash. The first track "Prison of the Cross" takes up the entire A-side, starting off as a Swans-esque lesson in harsh rhythmical battery, before a beautiful lull featuring Glasgow drone wizard Noma on keys, after which we go into a sort of post-Neurosis chorus which shows Black Sun at their most melodic, before reverting to a raging finale which has a vaguely mid-90s metalcore sound. Amazing! The second side is compositionally more similar to previous album "Hour of the Wolf"; "Hammer the Nails" has a very sub-industrial feel to it - cold and muscular - with the remix stripping the track to its bare bones and highlighting its pounding, rhythmic monotony. The whole side is very stylistically similar to Godflesh's "Slavestate" in both sound and execution. This is a good thing. 500 copies. Comes with an A3 heavy stock, full colour insert with recording information/lyrics printed on one side and bloody wolfsangle on the other.
www.myspace.com/black_sun_1000
BLACK SUN / THEY ARE COWARDS Split 7" 6€
(At War with False Noise)
Has been a long time coming but it's finally out! Black Sun take the first side with a surprisingly short, fast and loud number. Still as heavy as the previous LP "Paralyser" but much more in the short, fast and loud vein. This one's been a set-closer for a while now and is a total rager, will hopefully be a nice surprise to a lot of you! This is the first release by Manchester-based sludgers They Are Cowards and it's a beast. Totally focused, grim northern waste-inspired misery, building from a massive Celtic Frost-esque riff. A totally brilliant pairing of northern negativity! 300 copies on heavy weight black vinyl. Foldover covers in PVC sleeves.
www.myspace.com/black_sun_1000
www.myspace.com/theyarecowards
RAMESSES "Take the Curse" 2LP 20€
(At War with False Noise)
At last! The second full-length from the masters of psychedelic horror doom is released on the one true audio format! This is the most focused and direct Ramesses record yet: more tight and less sprawling than previous efforts, this is all about the riffs. Each song is a total bad acid trip of lysergic doom, but the arrangements are completely tight and more immediate than before. There's a total 70s Hammer/Euro cine vibe going on throughout, lots of great samples...makes you want to be on the set of The Dunwich Horror or something! Definitely the most fully-realised document of Ramesses' vision thus far. Limited to 400 copies. Double album on 180g black vinyl. Comes in a gatefold sleeve with metallic ink and spot UV varnish, die cut on the front and the back to allow the printed heavy inner sleeves to shine through, as well as a 12"x12" insert.
www.myspace.com/ramesses666
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Päivitys 11.3.2011
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KILSLUG "Bringing Back the Dead - Kilslug 20 Year Reunion" LP 15€
(Limited Appeal Records)
Utterly bereft of brain cells to begin with, Kilslug turns out to be completely impervious to ravages of time, drug use, or court orders. Larry Lifeless (Sickness, Upsidedown Cross, Adolf Satan) is reknowned worldwide for his thick Boston accent, filthy behavior, and trebly caterwauling over awesomely massive doped-out metal sludge/noise rock. Though it's tragic that he missed killing the singer of the Lemonheads with the scythe he always drug around stages in the 1980s, this 20th year reunion show proves him undaunted. Best moment is easily when Larry apologizes to the crowd for not being better because he's "really dehydrated". Limited edition of 306 copies.
www.myspace.com/kilslugofficial
CD:
FLESHPRESS "No Return" MCD 6€
(Kult of Nihilow)
One of two recent EPs released by the Finnish sludgelords Fleshpress, "No Return" is a nightmare of a million eyes, an outburst of misanthropic black energy lashing out at the world surrounding them. Featuring two long tracks, the disc comes in at around twenty two minutes, but every second is weighed down with some of the heaviest, most torturous psychedelic doom you could ask for. The first song is called "Dead End Life Crawling Thru Shit and Blood Soul Burning" and isn't subtle about what sort of mood they're in; a slow, determined drum plod opens this joined by a lumbering bass line and soft delayed guitar forming into dark hovering chords, and it's quite minimal and somber at first. As ululating electronic cries and the sound of sparking circuitry drifts in from afar, it begins to blossom into ominous slow motion black doom, coming together into a saurian dirge as the guitar gets heavier, the bass rises to the fore, until the music suddenly lurches into a monstrous blown-out dirge, a crushing mid-tempo groove surrounded by those strange electronic noises and psychedelic fx. Deep chanting vocals show up towards the end, right before the song bursts without warning into fast paced crusty thrash, ending the song in an uproar of grinding Disrupt-esque thrash. The arcane "Spiral Filter Forcing You Down to Black Pyramid" starts with a watery, flanged guitar before dropping into the rhythmically crushing demon-boogie, a sort of swinging doomcrust of putrid snarling vokills, angular Southern sludge riffage and swampy, bloozy soloing that winds its way through the almost the entire song. Later on, it dissipates into pure cosmic whoosh, a long stretch of space noise and swirling black hole fx with just the fading pulse of the drums and bass keeping it from completely drifting into the abyss, then re-emerges as a pounding tribal metal outro at the end. Grisly, human-hating psych sludge.
FLESHPRESS "Rebuild-Crumble" MCD 6€
(Kult of Nihilow)
Something of a concept EP concerned with the act of natural creation and the law of entropy as it applies to the ephemeral state of humankind's achievements, "Rebuild/Crumble" is one of two great Eps that have come out recently from the mighty Fleshpress, those Finnish sludgelords who poison their grueling, grinding slow motion heaviness with a terminally hateful worldview and some interesting psychedelic elements. Clocking in at just under twenty minutes, this two song disc might be on the short side, but it's unrelenting in it's skull-crushing heaviness. "Rebuild" opens with looped backwards sound and airy room hiss, a strange environmental ambience that becomes filled with swells of feedback that converge into a moody post-rock instrumental. Twangy clean guitar ripples over shuffling slow-paced drums, and for a moment, Fleshpress seem to be channeling the brooding slowcore of Codeine. Then, out of nowhere they kick into a lurching crusty assault, snarling sludge that abruptly shifts gears and slows down into even more sluggish depths of heaviness before grinding back into the droning sludge. In response, "Crumble" layers slow pounding toms, mysterious scraping sounds and percussive clanking in an unsettling abstract intro; an ominous guitar melody creeps in, again forming into sinister slowcore, but slowly building into another blast of snarling apocalyptic sludge, and this time when the band peaks into the crushing riffs and thunder of tribal drumming, it has this Amebix / Neurosis-like vibe, all bleakly apocalyptic till they suddenly drop out at the end, with just a dark, ominous piano minor key melody hovering in the blackness. Packaged in a card sleeve with metallic silver printing.
VINYYLIT:
KILSLUG "Bringing Back the Dead - Kilslug 20 Year Reunion" LP 15€
(Limited Appeal Records)
Utterly bereft of brain cells to begin with, Kilslug turns out to be completely impervious to ravages of time, drug use, or court orders. Larry Lifeless (Sickness, Upsidedown Cross, Adolf Satan) is reknowned worldwide for his thick Boston accent, filthy behavior, and trebly caterwauling over awesomely massive doped-out metal sludge/noise rock. Though it's tragic that he missed killing the singer of the Lemonheads with the scythe he always drug around stages in the 1980s, this 20th year reunion show proves him undaunted. Best moment is easily when Larry apologizes to the crowd for not being better because he's "really dehydrated". Limited edition of 306 copies.
www.myspace.com/kilslugofficial
CD:
FLESHPRESS "No Return" MCD 6€
(Kult of Nihilow)
One of two recent EPs released by the Finnish sludgelords Fleshpress, "No Return" is a nightmare of a million eyes, an outburst of misanthropic black energy lashing out at the world surrounding them. Featuring two long tracks, the disc comes in at around twenty two minutes, but every second is weighed down with some of the heaviest, most torturous psychedelic doom you could ask for. The first song is called "Dead End Life Crawling Thru Shit and Blood Soul Burning" and isn't subtle about what sort of mood they're in; a slow, determined drum plod opens this joined by a lumbering bass line and soft delayed guitar forming into dark hovering chords, and it's quite minimal and somber at first. As ululating electronic cries and the sound of sparking circuitry drifts in from afar, it begins to blossom into ominous slow motion black doom, coming together into a saurian dirge as the guitar gets heavier, the bass rises to the fore, until the music suddenly lurches into a monstrous blown-out dirge, a crushing mid-tempo groove surrounded by those strange electronic noises and psychedelic fx. Deep chanting vocals show up towards the end, right before the song bursts without warning into fast paced crusty thrash, ending the song in an uproar of grinding Disrupt-esque thrash. The arcane "Spiral Filter Forcing You Down to Black Pyramid" starts with a watery, flanged guitar before dropping into the rhythmically crushing demon-boogie, a sort of swinging doomcrust of putrid snarling vokills, angular Southern sludge riffage and swampy, bloozy soloing that winds its way through the almost the entire song. Later on, it dissipates into pure cosmic whoosh, a long stretch of space noise and swirling black hole fx with just the fading pulse of the drums and bass keeping it from completely drifting into the abyss, then re-emerges as a pounding tribal metal outro at the end. Grisly, human-hating psych sludge.
FLESHPRESS "Rebuild-Crumble" MCD 6€
(Kult of Nihilow)
Something of a concept EP concerned with the act of natural creation and the law of entropy as it applies to the ephemeral state of humankind's achievements, "Rebuild/Crumble" is one of two great Eps that have come out recently from the mighty Fleshpress, those Finnish sludgelords who poison their grueling, grinding slow motion heaviness with a terminally hateful worldview and some interesting psychedelic elements. Clocking in at just under twenty minutes, this two song disc might be on the short side, but it's unrelenting in it's skull-crushing heaviness. "Rebuild" opens with looped backwards sound and airy room hiss, a strange environmental ambience that becomes filled with swells of feedback that converge into a moody post-rock instrumental. Twangy clean guitar ripples over shuffling slow-paced drums, and for a moment, Fleshpress seem to be channeling the brooding slowcore of Codeine. Then, out of nowhere they kick into a lurching crusty assault, snarling sludge that abruptly shifts gears and slows down into even more sluggish depths of heaviness before grinding back into the droning sludge. In response, "Crumble" layers slow pounding toms, mysterious scraping sounds and percussive clanking in an unsettling abstract intro; an ominous guitar melody creeps in, again forming into sinister slowcore, but slowly building into another blast of snarling apocalyptic sludge, and this time when the band peaks into the crushing riffs and thunder of tribal drumming, it has this Amebix / Neurosis-like vibe, all bleakly apocalyptic till they suddenly drop out at the end, with just a dark, ominous piano minor key melody hovering in the blackness. Packaged in a card sleeve with metallic silver printing.
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Päivitys 14.3.2011
VINYYLIT:
DARK BUDDHA RISING "Ritual IX" 2LP 16€
(Post-RBMM)
Hailed by many as the best Finnish sludge/doom album of 2008, this is the debut work of Dark Buddha Rising. Two heavy slabs of black vinyl, the other presenting the heavy psychedelic doom side of the band and the other going deeper into esoteric droney expression. Gatefold sleeve. Limited edition of 500 copies.
www.varjotila.org/dbr
DARK BUDDHA RISING "Entheomorphosis" 2LP 16€
(Post-RBMM)
Second album from this amazing Finnish band, picking up where "Ritual IX" left a year earlier. Less droning, more riff-heavy approach with the doomy psychedelia reaching towards black metal atmospheres and kraut rock -like repetition. Two black vinyls in gatefold sleeve. Limited edition of 500 copies.
www.varjotila.org/dbr
DARK BUDDHA RISING "Abyssolute Transfinite" 2LP 16€
(Post-RBMM)
The much anticipated third album by Dark Buddha Rising who have slowly worked themselves into being one of the most respected acts in the Finnish scene of slow, heavy and psychedelic. Dark Buddha Rising still conjure their sound from the depths with sludge riffage, chaotic kraut jams and psychedelic, ritualistic passages. This time the concoctions imbibed have resulted in their most solid, accomplished work thus far. Two black vinyls in gatefold sleeve. Limited edition of 500 copies.
www.varjotila.org/dbr
GLAZED BABY "Dead Men Don't Felch" 7" 6€
(Sick of Music)
One of the most underrated bands to grace the 90s noise rock circuit was Massachusetts' own Glazed Baby. This 7" is their fourth release, dating back to 1993. Heavy, crushing sound and noise galore; if you're into the sound of 90s U.S. noise rock, you can't afford to miss this. Members of Glazed Baby went on to such bands as Unsane and Whitey. Black vinyl in black/white sleeve.
www.myspace.com/glazedbaby
VINYYLIT:
DARK BUDDHA RISING "Ritual IX" 2LP 16€
(Post-RBMM)
Hailed by many as the best Finnish sludge/doom album of 2008, this is the debut work of Dark Buddha Rising. Two heavy slabs of black vinyl, the other presenting the heavy psychedelic doom side of the band and the other going deeper into esoteric droney expression. Gatefold sleeve. Limited edition of 500 copies.
www.varjotila.org/dbr
DARK BUDDHA RISING "Entheomorphosis" 2LP 16€
(Post-RBMM)
Second album from this amazing Finnish band, picking up where "Ritual IX" left a year earlier. Less droning, more riff-heavy approach with the doomy psychedelia reaching towards black metal atmospheres and kraut rock -like repetition. Two black vinyls in gatefold sleeve. Limited edition of 500 copies.
www.varjotila.org/dbr
DARK BUDDHA RISING "Abyssolute Transfinite" 2LP 16€
(Post-RBMM)
The much anticipated third album by Dark Buddha Rising who have slowly worked themselves into being one of the most respected acts in the Finnish scene of slow, heavy and psychedelic. Dark Buddha Rising still conjure their sound from the depths with sludge riffage, chaotic kraut jams and psychedelic, ritualistic passages. This time the concoctions imbibed have resulted in their most solid, accomplished work thus far. Two black vinyls in gatefold sleeve. Limited edition of 500 copies.
www.varjotila.org/dbr
GLAZED BABY "Dead Men Don't Felch" 7" 6€
(Sick of Music)
One of the most underrated bands to grace the 90s noise rock circuit was Massachusetts' own Glazed Baby. This 7" is their fourth release, dating back to 1993. Heavy, crushing sound and noise galore; if you're into the sound of 90s U.S. noise rock, you can't afford to miss this. Members of Glazed Baby went on to such bands as Unsane and Whitey. Black vinyl in black/white sleeve.
www.myspace.com/glazedbaby
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Päivitys 15.3.2011
VINYYLIT:
HOLY HELL "Kill Jesus" LP 14€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
An official re-release of the 1989 demo, "Kill Jesus". Legendary bizarre and heavy death/doom metal from Finland. Holy Hell later changed their name to Unholy. Re-worked artwork and re-mastered audio. Black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
UNHOLY "Demo 11/90 + Procession of Black Doom" 2LP 20€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
An official re-release of Unholy's 1990 demos. Legendary bizarre death/doom metal from Finland. Re-worked artwork & re-mastered audio. Black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
UNHOLY "Trip to Depressive Autumn" LP 14€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
An official re-release of Unholy's 1991 cassette EP. Legendary bizarre death/doom metal from Finland. Re-worked artwork & re-mastered audio. Black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
HOLY HELL "Kill Jesus" LP
UNHOLY "Demo 11/90 + Procession of Black Doom" 2LP
UNHOLY "Trip to Depressive Autumn" LP
UNHOLY "History" Booklet 48€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
This is NOT a box set. Simply an offer to purchase Holy Hell "Kill Jesus" LP, Unholy "Demo 90/11 - Procession of Black Doom" 2LP and Unholy "Trip to Depressive Autumn" LP together and receive a free Unholy "History" booklet.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
MUUT:
UNHOLY "History" Booklet 3€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
A free-word summary of the past by the four core members of Unholy. Includes full discography, lyrics and never before seen photos. Check out the offer to get this for free with 3 vinyl releases! Glossy offset printed 32 pages booklet.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
VINYYLIT:
HOLY HELL "Kill Jesus" LP 14€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
An official re-release of the 1989 demo, "Kill Jesus". Legendary bizarre and heavy death/doom metal from Finland. Holy Hell later changed their name to Unholy. Re-worked artwork and re-mastered audio. Black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
UNHOLY "Demo 11/90 + Procession of Black Doom" 2LP 20€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
An official re-release of Unholy's 1990 demos. Legendary bizarre death/doom metal from Finland. Re-worked artwork & re-mastered audio. Black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
UNHOLY "Trip to Depressive Autumn" LP 14€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
An official re-release of Unholy's 1991 cassette EP. Legendary bizarre death/doom metal from Finland. Re-worked artwork & re-mastered audio. Black vinyl.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
HOLY HELL "Kill Jesus" LP
UNHOLY "Demo 11/90 + Procession of Black Doom" 2LP
UNHOLY "Trip to Depressive Autumn" LP
UNHOLY "History" Booklet 48€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
This is NOT a box set. Simply an offer to purchase Holy Hell "Kill Jesus" LP, Unholy "Demo 90/11 - Procession of Black Doom" 2LP and Unholy "Trip to Depressive Autumn" LP together and receive a free Unholy "History" booklet.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
MUUT:
UNHOLY "History" Booklet 3€
(Northern Heritage/Rusty Crowbar)
A free-word summary of the past by the four core members of Unholy. Includes full discography, lyrics and never before seen photos. Check out the offer to get this for free with 3 vinyl releases! Glossy offset printed 32 pages booklet.
www.myspace.com/originalunholy
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Päivitys 16.3.2011
CD:
SNAKES ALIVE "s/t" CD 10€
(Sentient Recordings)
Debut full length for Los Angeles' Snakes Alive. Taking a huge step forward from the split LP with Wire Werewolves, Snakes Alive take their brand of powerful, heavy rock into amazing new levels by doing the near unthinkable, and writing catchy, well crafted songs without compromising their unique and original musical vision. Certain bits are more black metal than others where gurgling vocal harshness and repetitive note fluttering are offset by Sabbath riffs and Orange amp buzz. The moments of pure anger, like "Victor" and "Fog Tiger" have a Floor-like sensibility, as "Twisted Mind of I" takes the psychedelic black metal idea in the opposite, harsher direction from Enslaved, and "Iron Vulture" veers towards a High on Fire stoner rock snarl. The combination of psychedelic textures and eyeball scorching artwork from the late great Daniel Kraus, make it as weird as it is heavy. Melting your mind, and your face.
www.myspace.com/snakesalivemusic
SONS OF KINGS "s/t" CDr 7€
(Sons of Kings)
Sons of Kings is a fresh Finnish power trio who among others draw heavy inspiration from the Cisneros-Pike-Hakius trinity. Long, driving bass riffs paired with hypnotic drum battery and nicely executed guitar work which adds a certain psychedelic element to the sound. The music is mostly instrumental, although vocals are sparingly used for choir-like chants. Pro-pressed CDr in full colour digipak.
www.myspace.com/sonsofkingsmusic
CD:
SNAKES ALIVE "s/t" CD 10€
(Sentient Recordings)
Debut full length for Los Angeles' Snakes Alive. Taking a huge step forward from the split LP with Wire Werewolves, Snakes Alive take their brand of powerful, heavy rock into amazing new levels by doing the near unthinkable, and writing catchy, well crafted songs without compromising their unique and original musical vision. Certain bits are more black metal than others where gurgling vocal harshness and repetitive note fluttering are offset by Sabbath riffs and Orange amp buzz. The moments of pure anger, like "Victor" and "Fog Tiger" have a Floor-like sensibility, as "Twisted Mind of I" takes the psychedelic black metal idea in the opposite, harsher direction from Enslaved, and "Iron Vulture" veers towards a High on Fire stoner rock snarl. The combination of psychedelic textures and eyeball scorching artwork from the late great Daniel Kraus, make it as weird as it is heavy. Melting your mind, and your face.
www.myspace.com/snakesalivemusic
SONS OF KINGS "s/t" CDr 7€
(Sons of Kings)
Sons of Kings is a fresh Finnish power trio who among others draw heavy inspiration from the Cisneros-Pike-Hakius trinity. Long, driving bass riffs paired with hypnotic drum battery and nicely executed guitar work which adds a certain psychedelic element to the sound. The music is mostly instrumental, although vocals are sparingly used for choir-like chants. Pro-pressed CDr in full colour digipak.
www.myspace.com/sonsofkingsmusic
Re: KAOS KONTROL Distro (liejua ja melua)
Päivitys 22.3.2011
VINYYLIT:
BRAINBOMBS "Urge to Kill" LP 15€
(Load Records)
Nobody knows what a brainbomb is, but with the sounds of this record strapped close to your skull you will not need your fancy pants college thesaurus to figure out exactly what the meaning is. This record is maximum, in-the-red and dealing with more issues than a year of after school specials. Sounds like a fried out speaker blowing a mix of Detroit fueled orgy fun and evil bad-assery. Driving around in your car, being tired, picking up hitchhikers and killing them with hammers and screwdrivers - just some of the raunchy matter touched on in the 36 minute squirt of brain-burned bile. This shit is better than "Burning Hell", their middle finger classic of 1992. A brainbomb is the hit to your head and the sound your head makes when it hits tarmac. I understand if you don't want to listen to a record that rocks dangerously. I also know where you live and when you get off work... You've heard of the Hellacopters, Turbonegro, Gluecifer, and Union Carbide Productions. The north countries know how to churn out the rock...hard. Brainbombs decimate all these bands with their brutal thug rock. This isn't heavy metal, there is no boogie rock on this, and they are not punk rock. Brainbombs go for your jugular. Review this record, play these songs on your radio station. Isn't rock music an outlaw sound? Its not funny, its like hitting yourself with a hammer. Bands like Drunks with Guns and Whitehouse aren't funny either.
www.myspace.com/brainbombs
BRAINBOMBS "Singles Compilation" LP 15€
(Load Records)
Now reissued on limited edition LP, this crucial collection of early 7" and compilation tracks from the mighty Brainbombs is available once again. The CD version of this comp has been out of print for years, so it's good to have this stuff back in print, even if this vinyl edition is already almost sold out from distributors. Masters of politically incorrect, death-lusting garage crush, Brainbombs have long been one of our favorite bands, and these early recordings from the Swedish scumfucks are deliciously violent slabs of their messed-up, horn-splattered sludge rock that go all the way back to their origins in the late 80s. Beginning with the "Jack The Ripper Lover / No End" 7" from 1989, the band had already nailed down their mix of depraved stream-of-consciousness lyrical matter and Stooges-inspired skuzz, starting off with "Ripper"'s mock jazz that settles into one of thair patented blooze-sludge dirges and the slide guitar and horn mayhem on the angular skronk trudge of the b-side. The "Anne Frank" 7" from 1990 was even heavier, with doom-laden slow mo jazz-sludge, guitar noise, and slurred drunken howls coming off with Melvins-strength crush, but it wasn't until their "It's a Burning Hell / No Place" 7" and the subsequent "Live Action at Rock All, Oslo" EP on Big Ball Records that the 'Bombs would really define their fucked-up out of tune sludgepunk sound, repetitive riffs, and those fey monotone vocals and Peter Sotos-style lyrics that would come to trademark their recordings from this point on. The live in particular is a gloriously ugly and blown out slab of pummeling, inebriated noise rock filth. The collection also has the song "Second Coming" a heaving industrial chug fest that originally appeared on the "In the Shadow Of Death" compilation that came out on Cold Meat Industry in 1988, and the two bonus tracks at the end are the oldest songs on here, pulled from the "Unveiled" compilation tape on Mechanik Cassettes from 1986; the first, "Psychout Crash Kid" is an odd percussive dirge of howling feedback and industrial tribal punk crud, and the second, "I Detta Satan's Rum", is another industrial dirge with minimal guitars, droning bass, and distant vocals, almost Swans-like, slow but propulsive, and very different from the sound that they would evolve into a few years later.
www.myspace.com/brainbombs
CD:
BRAINBOMBS "Obey" CD 10€
(Armageddon Label)
Finally back in print, one of the most gloriously sick and scuzzy, blown out slabs of misanthropic sludgey jazzy garage-y dirge rock ever! Don't let the jaunty little Lawrence Welk ditty that opens "Obey" lull you into any sort of peaceful state, you'd best be prepared for the hateful murderous mayhem that "Obey" has in store for you. Then again, that's probably precisely what the Brainbombs had in mind. A gentle voice luring you into a dark alley, a shiny trinket distracting you while the burlap sack goes over your head and you're dragged kicking and screaming into the woods, a sweet piece of candy draws you just close enough so you can be knocked unconscious, tied up, and stuffed in the trunk. Those of you familiar with the brutal musical world of Brainbombs will know exactly what we're going on about. The rest of you, be very very careful. They traffic in a sludgey, jazzy garage rock scuzz stomp, repeated riffs, simple pounding drums, a lurching leering fuzzed out psychedelic dirge underpinning tales of murder and mayhem, murder and rape, death and dismemberment. This is probably their most overtly harsh record. Mostly because unlike the rest of their releases you can actually hear what these Swedes are singing about. All delivered in a sort of fey, heavily accented English. As if the song titles weren't enough,"Kill Them All", "Die You Fuck", "Anal Desire", "Lipstick on My Dick", "Fuckmeat", the lyrics are misogynistic, misanthropic and just plain messed up. The sound is like Melvins meets Whitehouse filtered through the fuzzy garage stomp of The Stooges but with a maniacally repetitive looped quality, that cranks up the tension, while the vocalist slowly unravels and gets meaner and meaner, more and more insane. And let's not forget the occasional warbly warped trumpet (!).
www.myspace.com/brainbombs
VINYYLIT:
BRAINBOMBS "Urge to Kill" LP 15€
(Load Records)
Nobody knows what a brainbomb is, but with the sounds of this record strapped close to your skull you will not need your fancy pants college thesaurus to figure out exactly what the meaning is. This record is maximum, in-the-red and dealing with more issues than a year of after school specials. Sounds like a fried out speaker blowing a mix of Detroit fueled orgy fun and evil bad-assery. Driving around in your car, being tired, picking up hitchhikers and killing them with hammers and screwdrivers - just some of the raunchy matter touched on in the 36 minute squirt of brain-burned bile. This shit is better than "Burning Hell", their middle finger classic of 1992. A brainbomb is the hit to your head and the sound your head makes when it hits tarmac. I understand if you don't want to listen to a record that rocks dangerously. I also know where you live and when you get off work... You've heard of the Hellacopters, Turbonegro, Gluecifer, and Union Carbide Productions. The north countries know how to churn out the rock...hard. Brainbombs decimate all these bands with their brutal thug rock. This isn't heavy metal, there is no boogie rock on this, and they are not punk rock. Brainbombs go for your jugular. Review this record, play these songs on your radio station. Isn't rock music an outlaw sound? Its not funny, its like hitting yourself with a hammer. Bands like Drunks with Guns and Whitehouse aren't funny either.
www.myspace.com/brainbombs
BRAINBOMBS "Singles Compilation" LP 15€
(Load Records)
Now reissued on limited edition LP, this crucial collection of early 7" and compilation tracks from the mighty Brainbombs is available once again. The CD version of this comp has been out of print for years, so it's good to have this stuff back in print, even if this vinyl edition is already almost sold out from distributors. Masters of politically incorrect, death-lusting garage crush, Brainbombs have long been one of our favorite bands, and these early recordings from the Swedish scumfucks are deliciously violent slabs of their messed-up, horn-splattered sludge rock that go all the way back to their origins in the late 80s. Beginning with the "Jack The Ripper Lover / No End" 7" from 1989, the band had already nailed down their mix of depraved stream-of-consciousness lyrical matter and Stooges-inspired skuzz, starting off with "Ripper"'s mock jazz that settles into one of thair patented blooze-sludge dirges and the slide guitar and horn mayhem on the angular skronk trudge of the b-side. The "Anne Frank" 7" from 1990 was even heavier, with doom-laden slow mo jazz-sludge, guitar noise, and slurred drunken howls coming off with Melvins-strength crush, but it wasn't until their "It's a Burning Hell / No Place" 7" and the subsequent "Live Action at Rock All, Oslo" EP on Big Ball Records that the 'Bombs would really define their fucked-up out of tune sludgepunk sound, repetitive riffs, and those fey monotone vocals and Peter Sotos-style lyrics that would come to trademark their recordings from this point on. The live in particular is a gloriously ugly and blown out slab of pummeling, inebriated noise rock filth. The collection also has the song "Second Coming" a heaving industrial chug fest that originally appeared on the "In the Shadow Of Death" compilation that came out on Cold Meat Industry in 1988, and the two bonus tracks at the end are the oldest songs on here, pulled from the "Unveiled" compilation tape on Mechanik Cassettes from 1986; the first, "Psychout Crash Kid" is an odd percussive dirge of howling feedback and industrial tribal punk crud, and the second, "I Detta Satan's Rum", is another industrial dirge with minimal guitars, droning bass, and distant vocals, almost Swans-like, slow but propulsive, and very different from the sound that they would evolve into a few years later.
www.myspace.com/brainbombs
CD:
BRAINBOMBS "Obey" CD 10€
(Armageddon Label)
Finally back in print, one of the most gloriously sick and scuzzy, blown out slabs of misanthropic sludgey jazzy garage-y dirge rock ever! Don't let the jaunty little Lawrence Welk ditty that opens "Obey" lull you into any sort of peaceful state, you'd best be prepared for the hateful murderous mayhem that "Obey" has in store for you. Then again, that's probably precisely what the Brainbombs had in mind. A gentle voice luring you into a dark alley, a shiny trinket distracting you while the burlap sack goes over your head and you're dragged kicking and screaming into the woods, a sweet piece of candy draws you just close enough so you can be knocked unconscious, tied up, and stuffed in the trunk. Those of you familiar with the brutal musical world of Brainbombs will know exactly what we're going on about. The rest of you, be very very careful. They traffic in a sludgey, jazzy garage rock scuzz stomp, repeated riffs, simple pounding drums, a lurching leering fuzzed out psychedelic dirge underpinning tales of murder and mayhem, murder and rape, death and dismemberment. This is probably their most overtly harsh record. Mostly because unlike the rest of their releases you can actually hear what these Swedes are singing about. All delivered in a sort of fey, heavily accented English. As if the song titles weren't enough,"Kill Them All", "Die You Fuck", "Anal Desire", "Lipstick on My Dick", "Fuckmeat", the lyrics are misogynistic, misanthropic and just plain messed up. The sound is like Melvins meets Whitehouse filtered through the fuzzy garage stomp of The Stooges but with a maniacally repetitive looped quality, that cranks up the tension, while the vocalist slowly unravels and gets meaner and meaner, more and more insane. And let's not forget the occasional warbly warped trumpet (!).
www.myspace.com/brainbombs
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Päivitys 23.3.2011
VINYYLIT:
TILE "Sit and Relax" 7" 6€
(Limited Appeal Records)
Three tracks from Pennsylvania's prime beast of sludgy feedback noise rock. No fancy descriptions needed, so if mid-era Black Flag meets Pissed Jeans and early Floor sounds like something that makes you wet your pants, this 7" is for you. Limited edition of 100 copies, all on colour vinyl. Released in 2008, so this might be your last chance to get a copy!
www.tilenoise.com
TILE "Welcome to Ditchyourfriendsville" LP 15€
(Limited Appeal Records)
The first "full length" album from this pissed off trio from Pennsylvania, USA. "Full length" in the sense that this LP is one-sided with an etching of side B, but one side is enough for Tile to pummel you with five songs of relentlessly vicious hybrid of noise rock and harsh downtuned sludge. Limited edition of 205 copies. Black vinyl.
www.tilenoise.com
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TILE "Sit and Relax" 7" 6€
(Limited Appeal Records)
Three tracks from Pennsylvania's prime beast of sludgy feedback noise rock. No fancy descriptions needed, so if mid-era Black Flag meets Pissed Jeans and early Floor sounds like something that makes you wet your pants, this 7" is for you. Limited edition of 100 copies, all on colour vinyl. Released in 2008, so this might be your last chance to get a copy!
www.tilenoise.com
TILE "Welcome to Ditchyourfriendsville" LP 15€
(Limited Appeal Records)
The first "full length" album from this pissed off trio from Pennsylvania, USA. "Full length" in the sense that this LP is one-sided with an etching of side B, but one side is enough for Tile to pummel you with five songs of relentlessly vicious hybrid of noise rock and harsh downtuned sludge. Limited edition of 205 copies. Black vinyl.
www.tilenoise.com