Featured Review:
Lover of Sin, Horny Beast
Maitri from Christian Death, Allister Pike and Punchy of Diet of Worms Studios team up with an all-star roster of guest musicians: Ralph Santolla, George Kollias, Elizabeth Schall, Karl Sanders and DestrucThor. This is definitely different from Christian Death, but it has sort of a similar vibe. It’s got some groove, it’s sultry and Maitri’s voice is to die for. Basically, Horny Beast could be the soundtrack to a very naughty burlesque show (as I’m sure the name implies).
I think the coolest thing about a project like Lover of Sin is hearing a bunch of notable and talented musicians work on totally new projects. It’s quite refreshing to hear, for example, how creative and innovative George Kollias is. Instead of his typical 3,000 mile per hour beats, his drumming on this album is thoughtful and interesting. Elizabeth Schall’s lead guitar on “My Secret Things” is fucking perfection. Horny Beast also includes a very sexy, very sultry of “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks featuring Karl Sanders on guitar. Other standout tracks include “Liquid Fire” and “Goddess of Love.”
Lover of Sin is a bit of a departure from my usual music rotation and I dig it. The tagline “Sexy Music for Sexy People” holds true. From the intro to the end of the last track, the album is just really damn sexy. It’s music to play in a goth club or while you’re giving your significant other a lapdance or something. Horny Beast is dark and erotic and there’s a wicked hot lady with a big set of pipes singing. How can you go wrong with a sexy romp through hell?
www.loverofsin.net
Maitri from Christian Death, Allister Pike and Punchy of Diet of Worms Studios team up with an all-star roster of guest musicians: Ralph Santolla, George Kollias, Elizabeth Schall, Karl Sanders and DestrucThor. This is definitely different from Christian Death, but it has sort of a similar vibe. It’s got some groove, it’s sultry and Maitri’s voice is to die for. Basically, Horny Beast could be the soundtrack to a very naughty burlesque show (as I’m sure the name implies).
I think the coolest thing about a project like Lover of Sin is hearing a bunch of notable and talented musicians work on totally new projects. It’s quite refreshing to hear, for example, how creative and innovative George Kollias is. Instead of his typical 3,000 mile per hour beats, his drumming on this album is thoughtful and interesting. Elizabeth Schall’s lead guitar on “My Secret Things” is fucking perfection. Horny Beast also includes a very sexy, very sultry of “You Really Got Me” by The Kinks featuring Karl Sanders on guitar. Other standout tracks include “Liquid Fire” and “Goddess of Love.”
Lover of Sin is a bit of a departure from my usual music rotation and I dig it. The tagline “Sexy Music for Sexy People” holds true. From the intro to the end of the last track, the album is just really damn sexy. It’s music to play in a goth club or while you’re giving your significant other a lapdance or something. Horny Beast is dark and erotic and there’s a wicked hot lady with a big set of pipes singing. How can you go wrong with a sexy romp through hell?
www.loverofsin.net
Coprostasis, D.E.A.T.H
Coprostais, from Bulgaria. Cool. They sing in Bulgarian, which I think is really awesome. I love when bands sing in their native tongue. It’s just neat. The intro track was slightly off-putting because it reminded me of Korn and the early 2000s in general (ugh, sorry!). After that though, the music isn’t too shabby. It’s got some low growls and catchy riffs, especially on “Pian i Drogiran Ot Povrasht” and “Death Metal on Drugs” which were my favorite tracks. (Metal-Archives tells me that Pian I Drogiran Or Povrasht translates to Drunk and Drugged, By Vomit Occupied.) Speaking of things I never knew before, Coprostasis refers to dried poop being stuck in one’s bowels. I guess that’s something to keep in mind.
Coprostasis is solid, but isn’t reinventing the wheel. If you’re down with some (I hear, I don’t
speak Bulgarian) gorey, old-school influenced death metal, or listening to
samples and lyrics in foreign languages, or finding bands from all corners of
the world, then do yourself a favor and get your hands on Coprostasis. Judging by the videos and pictures I’ve seen,
these guys look like a great live show too!
http://www.last.fm/music/Coprostasis
Deathcult, EP
Alright, it’s a little hard to review just two songs from a website, since I never received the full EP…but anything that will be out on Razorback Records, I can put some faith into. Yes, this sounds like something Razorback would put out, and I mean that in the best way. It’s heavy, has a real old school sort of feel, it’s catchy, and while there’s not a whole lot to say about two songs, I would like to check out the full length, and you will too when you hear it.
www.reverbnation.com/
http://www.last.fm/music/Coprostasis
Deathcult, EP
Alright, it’s a little hard to review just two songs from a website, since I never received the full EP…but anything that will be out on Razorback Records, I can put some faith into. Yes, this sounds like something Razorback would put out, and I mean that in the best way. It’s heavy, has a real old school sort of feel, it’s catchy, and while there’s not a whole lot to say about two songs, I would like to check out the full length, and you will too when you hear it.
www.reverbnation.com/
Fleshclot, 85
Petits Plaisirs
I am told the title means 85 little pleasures, and 85 teeny tiny songs. 85 songs, seven minutes. No titles. Let’s do this “long time reader.” Well, you weren’t kidding. This one man project serves exactly what it promises, a million teeny songs based on shit like Nausea/Anal Cunt/ Meat Shits. For a bunch of teeny songs, it works as one longer…uh, 7 minute song, with lots of pauses. I really dig the vocals and the overall sort of sound of the music. It’s like something I’d like to hear playing at a hole in the wall crust punk and grind show, if that makes sense. And the harsh drone song that makes up the second half of the album ain’t bad either. If you’re into tiny music with a crusty personality, I’ve been told to distribute this as much as I want, so just shoot me an email!
scrapyardmagazine@gmail.com
I am told the title means 85 little pleasures, and 85 teeny tiny songs. 85 songs, seven minutes. No titles. Let’s do this “long time reader.” Well, you weren’t kidding. This one man project serves exactly what it promises, a million teeny songs based on shit like Nausea/Anal Cunt/ Meat Shits. For a bunch of teeny songs, it works as one longer…uh, 7 minute song, with lots of pauses. I really dig the vocals and the overall sort of sound of the music. It’s like something I’d like to hear playing at a hole in the wall crust punk and grind show, if that makes sense. And the harsh drone song that makes up the second half of the album ain’t bad either. If you’re into tiny music with a crusty personality, I’ve been told to distribute this as much as I want, so just shoot me an email!
scrapyardmagazine@gmail.com
Legions of Raum, The
Great Beast Evolved
Oh, shrink wrap. Fancy. This shit is professional- it looks nice, and the production is solid. I appreciate the effort dudes. Anyway, the tunes are heavy, sort of chuggy and angry. People that like Lamb of God and other pissed off music would probably like Legions of Raum. Everything about the EP is solid- the vocals are good and pissed, the instruments are interesting and it’s mixed well. If you like heavy-ness, being pissed, and chug-y riffs, then Legions of Raum is up your alley.
www.facebook.com/legionsofraum
Oh, shrink wrap. Fancy. This shit is professional- it looks nice, and the production is solid. I appreciate the effort dudes. Anyway, the tunes are heavy, sort of chuggy and angry. People that like Lamb of God and other pissed off music would probably like Legions of Raum. Everything about the EP is solid- the vocals are good and pissed, the instruments are interesting and it’s mixed well. If you like heavy-ness, being pissed, and chug-y riffs, then Legions of Raum is up your alley.
www.facebook.com/legionsofraum
Sacred Gate, Creators of the Downfall
Traditional Heavy Metallers hailing from Germany, Sacred Gate offer up six tracks of, well, traditional heavy metal. The EP has three studio tracks, which are pretty much your standard traditional heavy metal- it’s got some sweet clean vocals, a little flashy guitar work and some solid drum and bass.
I’m more interested in the live tracks though. It’s got a less-clean, more organic sound,
which I prefer. It’s a little heavier, a
little less polished and the singer sounds more furious and powerful. If you’re into traditional heavy metal with
fast guitars, mid-paced heavy drums and bass and dudes with mad lung capacity,
check this out. Since receiving this EP,
Sacred Gate has put out a full length called When Eternity Ends which is available from Metal on Metal Records,
which is worth checking out if you’re into traditional heavy metal.
http://metal-on-metal.com/
http://metal-on-metal.com/
Writhing/ Ad Patres
Split
This split came to me by way of Gabriel from Nihilistic Holocaust. He made a Dismember pun in the email, so I really hoped this split would deliver. And it does. Writhing are from my hometown, holy crap, and they play death metal. Their half of the split is aggressive and heavy, with the right amount of guitar solos and cool drum fills. Their third track, “Prey” makes me think of places cold and forest-y. Then again, I know what Detroit is like, and this could make the perfect soundtrack for a walk through an abandoned city.
French split-mates and fellow death metal Ad Patres fill up the other three spilt tracks. This is pretty dynamic and I really enjoy it. Ad Patres is the band that opens for a huge tour package, but is actually good. If I saw them live, I’d actually want to listen to them and not groan in disbelief and walk outside. All three of these songs are under 4 minutes, they’re fast, they’re interesting and they don’t weigh you down with any bullshit. What can I really say about a split between two solid death metal bands from opposite corners of the world? For getting an e-mail from a tiny label containing a split by two unknown bands (neither of whom have released a full length), I’d say this split delivers. I’m looking forward to future releases from Writhing, Ad Patres and Nihilistic Holocaust!
http://www.reverbnation.com/
http://www.myspace.com/
This split came to me by way of Gabriel from Nihilistic Holocaust. He made a Dismember pun in the email, so I really hoped this split would deliver. And it does. Writhing are from my hometown, holy crap, and they play death metal. Their half of the split is aggressive and heavy, with the right amount of guitar solos and cool drum fills. Their third track, “Prey” makes me think of places cold and forest-y. Then again, I know what Detroit is like, and this could make the perfect soundtrack for a walk through an abandoned city.
French split-mates and fellow death metal Ad Patres fill up the other three spilt tracks. This is pretty dynamic and I really enjoy it. Ad Patres is the band that opens for a huge tour package, but is actually good. If I saw them live, I’d actually want to listen to them and not groan in disbelief and walk outside. All three of these songs are under 4 minutes, they’re fast, they’re interesting and they don’t weigh you down with any bullshit. What can I really say about a split between two solid death metal bands from opposite corners of the world? For getting an e-mail from a tiny label containing a split by two unknown bands (neither of whom have released a full length), I’d say this split delivers. I’m looking forward to future releases from Writhing, Ad Patres and Nihilistic Holocaust!
http://www.reverbnation.com/
http://www.myspace.com/
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