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Friday, July 23, 2004
"'Wither' by Evemaster"
by
Bill Vogel III
July 21, 2004 A.D.
Evemaster is a great new Melodic Death Metal band with more than enough power and edge to put them leagues ahead of the established paragons of the genre. Their 2004 debut, "Wither" [Crash Music, Inc.], has an addictive darkness that is ferocious. Evemaster is surreal, sublime, and severe.
Shrill, raspy growls are interlaced with clean, Gothic vocals. There is tons of melody here, built on acoustic guitars, samples, keyboards, frenzied and intricate guitar fury, and dynamic barrages of murderous rhythms. Evemaster is an intense fusion of sorrowful beauty and brutal aggression.
It's perfect.
The best of these wicked glories includes "Stars - Serenity - Burning," the melancholic edginess of "As I Turn Away," "Wither," the vicious wonder of "Nothing But Grey," and the epic "Harvest Skies." Evemaster is beyond brilliant, they are awe-inspiring.
Forget about In Flames...Evemaster are the new kings of Melodic Death Metal.
In summary, Evemaster has issued one of the BEST RELEASES of 2004. And they are also one of the BEST NEW BANDS of the year as well. Evemaster is a must have. Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Hypocrisy, Psychotogen, In Flames, Night
In Gales, Insomnium, Divine Souls, Arch
Enemy, Carcass, Pyogenesis, Gardenian,
Soulless, Single Bullet Theory, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2004.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 12:41 PM
"'Negation' by Decapitated"
by
Bill Vogel III
July 21, 2004 A.D.
Decapitated are one of the premiere acts in Melodic Death Metal, along with Vader. This Polish act's 2004 opus, "Negation" [Wicked World/Earache Records], is as tight and blistering as they come. Intricate and fierce, Decapitated is a testimony to the fine art of brutality.
Decapitated is harsh and dynamic, fusing dense vocal growls with ornate guitar leads, frenzied rhythms, and relentless intensity. The feel is elaborate and powerful-Decapitated is viciously sublime. And they drive the hook in deep.
The best of these eviscerating cuts includes "Three-Dimensional Defect," the aptly named "Fury," "Negation," the instrumental "Calling," and the obliterating "Lunatic Of God's Creation." Decapitated is amazing, pure ferocity.
Overall, Decapitated has outdone themselves again. This release is an epic. Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Hypocrisy, Insomnium, Gardenian,
Godgory, Arch Enemy, Carcass,
Psychotogen, Vader, Hate Eternal,
Death, Massacre, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2004.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 9:50 AM
Thursday, July 22, 2004
"'Incorporated' by Grip Inc."
by
Bill Vogel III
July 20, 2004 A.D.
From torrential fury of Grip Inc., the worthy side-project of Dave Lombardo (Slayer), comes a new work of solid Armageddon Thrash. This 2004 opus, titled "Incorporated" [Steamhammer/SPV Records], is a bone-cracking assault of intricate, raw Thrash Metal. Grip Inc. knows their business....
Progressive, and at times eccentric, Grip Inc. adds more unusual elements like acoustic instruments, Industrial, and Tribal drumming. Tight, brutal rhythms are the soul of the Grip Inc. sound. The vocals are clean with a raw edge to them.
The best cuts include "(Built To) Resist," the catchy stomp of "Blood Of Saints," "Privilege," the furious hook and experimental feel of the Industrial tinged "The Gift," and "Endowment Of Apathy." Grip Inc. is primal, complex intensity with a simple, aggressive charm.
Overall, Grip Inc. delivers their violent art with style and power. Getting "Incorporated" never sounded so good. Stay savage. Farewell.
Related Bands: Slayer, Legen Beltza, Forbidden, Prong,
Anacrusis, Sepultura, Possessed, Forced
Entry, Voivod, Helmet, Sepultura,
Whiplash, Powermad, etc.
Keep the faith, and the AGGRESSION.
Copyright 2004.
Courtesy of Stranger Aeons Magazine.
W.B. Vogel III 8:58 AM
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