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Friday, August 01, 2003
"'Helvete' by Nasum"
by
Bill Vogel III
August 1, 2003 A.D.
Classic Grind typically follows one rule-"30 seconds of perfect aggression." (This typically being the maximum length for many such songs.) Nasum adheres somewhat to the "short and fierce" rules of early style Grind. Their 2003 opus, "Helvete" [Relapse Records], is an instantly addictive archetype for the Grindcore genre.
It's ferocious, powerful sound drills into the skull and explodes like a fragmentation grenade. Shrieking, growled vocals burn through manic, pulverizing rhythms. Guitars are dense, massive walls of snarling violence. Samples are often used, adding a modern Industrial edge to this whirlwind of artistic tribulation.
The best of these volatile gems includes the roaring "Drop Dead," the blistering blast of "Preview Of Hell," "I Hate People," "Illogic," "Worst Case Scenario," "Your Words Alone," and the fiery "Living Next Door To Malice." There are 22 killer tracks in all. Nasum is pure, beautiful chaos released.
In summary, Nasum creates masterful, Industrial Grindcore that is as addictive as it is aggressive. This is what brutality is all about.... Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Rotten Sound, Agoraphobic Nosebleed,
Blood Duster, Cadaver, Napalm Death,
Mortician, Dying Fetus, Dillinger
Escape Plan, Candiru, Phobia, Siege,
Eroded, Spazz, Circle Of Dead Children,
Scar Culture, Vomitory, Dead, Canvas,
Carcass, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2003.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 4:50 PM
Wednesday, July 30, 2003
"'Hate Them' by Darkthrone"
by
Bill Vogel III
July 30, 2003 A.D.
From the tombs of hallowed darkness, a legend was born. That infamous shadow was the Black Metal band Darkthrone. Their 2003 offering, "Hate Them" [The End/Moonfog Records], is a superior example of Old School/Thrash Black Metal greatness. It is pure, primal, blackened chaos unleashed.
Shrill, shrieking vocals pierce the vicious rampage of fiery guitars and psychotic rhythms. But Darkthrone does not solely rely on breakneck speed for intensity--slower cuts like "Rust" build a powerful groove of dark sublimity. This is why Darkthrone is truly epic.
The most killer of these cuts includes the monumental "Rust," "In Honour Of Thy Name," "Det Svartner Na," and "Divided We Stand." Darkthrone is sheer, relentless darkness gone insane.
Overall, this is an excellent opus. It is no wonder why Darkthrone is so revered. Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Samael, Acheron, Beherit, Unearthly,
Mayhem, Viking Crown, Aeon, Total War
(f.k.a. War), Serpent Obscene, Throes
Of Dawn, Aborym, Bathory, Burzum, Sigh,
Dimmu Borgir, Kovenant, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2003.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 11:45 AM
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