Thursday, December 30, 2010



Time is tight so new posts either this weekend or next week. Check out Halifax Collect in the mean time.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

This World Is A Shithole

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A quick glance at this blog will reveal my love for Gehenna. For my money, there is no heavier, hyper-aggressive band in the world. This cassette tape was the start and features some of the band's best material. I absolutely love the look of the tape; it is housed in a thin manila envelope with a morbid cover and Gehenna written in the corner. It's not flashy nor busy but simple and to the point. Inside, there are a handful of booklets, including one that features the lyrics while others are ads for long gone distros and bands - Fall Silent. The imagery is stark and the simple fact that its black and white simply adds to the grim style. Continuing with the aesthetics, the demo's look reminds me more of a d-beat/crust band rather than hardcore, which is refreshing.

As soon as the first track, "83%", begins, a whirlwind of hatred and violence washes over the listener. The feedback crescendos into crushing guitars and savage drumming. Mike Cheese's demonic growls and apocalyptic lyrics sets the band apart from the usual formula. For example, the first words uttered on this recording are: "Human debris covers the Earth." It truly is negative hardcore. "83%" chugs along, complete with breakdown moments and snarling vocals. This is probably one of my favorite songs but as much as I enjoy it on the demo, the song is so much more intense with the most current line-up (Having members of Reno metal outfit Violent Ruler only adds to the speed and thrash). This is showcased during the live set on Erratic Radio this past summer.

Immediately after the first track, "Woodmaker" continues what "83%" started. As harsh as Mike Cheese's vocals get, they still are almost clean giving the music a much more powerful edge - the reason I say that is that the vocals could very easily be cookie-cutter grindcore nonsense and the lyrics would be lost in cheesy growls. One cannot help but sing along to the chorus of "We Must Obey".

The final track is "The Bottom Line", an abstract number revolving around pain and revenge. One of the biggest things that attracted me to Gehenna's music was the level of sophistication and thought that went into the lyrics. Portraits are clearly painted for the listener in the span of two to three minutes, portraits that are both vivid and often violent. To close things out is one of the more interesting lyrics: "Straight Edge, I Win Again". It's interesting to see how the band matured since the demo. It doesn't take too much to see how much more psychedelic/trippy/drugged out Gehenna became in their latest full length and especially the Blind To Faith split.

This version of the demo - cassette tape in the envelope - is long out of print and very hard to find. Luckily I scored one on eBay (Just the tape at first but then one with the envelope and insert) for a great price. For those that want to hear the numbers without tracking down the tape, they were gathered for the excellent "The War Of The Sons Of Light And The Suns Of Darkness" semi-discography CD and later on the LP. Like the tape, the original CD, which was released by CrimethInc, is out of print; A389 released the LP a couple of years back and still has copies of both the first and second press. The three tracks might some of my favorite but I prefer the various versions on live records (83% on the aforementioned Erratic Radio session and on the Catharsis split) a bit more.

It's a great starting point if you're new to Gehenna. You're given a ten minute assault on humanity, an assault that is merciless and stark. All hail the Seven Crowns.

Onward To Destruction

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Live records can be either good or bad - there is no middle ground. Gehenna is a clear example of doing it well (The Catharsis Split and The Hope Guzzo Bootleg respectively) while other recordings sound like complete dog shit. Reproach sounds immaculate on this LP, bringing energy and attitude to the table.

Reproach is a band that automatically makes me want to thrash. They aren't ground breaking or genre busting but they put out record after record of solid skate thrash in the vein of Infest and A.N.S. - whom the band did a split with. Their tracks are catchy yet savage and they mix just the right amount of aggression and good times. Between the lyrics about skateboarding and hating the police, the band could be seen almost as a parody but a quick listen to the music proves that insight wrong. What is clear: Reproach loves skating, drinking, and causing chaos.

This is a live cut from 2008 and features material spanning their discography. I cannot comment on the between the song banter since I don't speak Belgian but it certainly seems like it was a good time. Each song is presented nice and clear with Stijn's recognizable vocals (The same Stijn of Blind Of Faith). With a lot of live recordings, things seem muddled but I really like the production; the intensity is still there but it's well mixed. Reproach blow through a good twenty-one tracks in the span of seventeen minutes. Besides the usual skate anthems, the band covers GG Allin and Black Flag. "Drink, Fight, Fuck" is a great cover as is "Gimme Gimme Gimme" and both go with the other material (Like live recordings, covers are usually hit and miss. Either the band does the song justice or just butchers it to the point of ridicule). Since this is a live album, there are no lyrics since they can easily be found in the other records - which are for the most part still easily found in myriad distros around the world. Everything is tied together nicely with a cool, collage sleeve. It gathers various flyers for both bands - Sunpower and Reproach; the end result is easy on the eye rather than messy and unorganized.

Sunpower was a band that caught me off guard. I had heard tracks here and there but never really sat down and gave the band a solid listen. I will also admit that I bought this album solely for Reproach's contribution (The simple fact that it was a mere $5 was another determining factor). That being said, it was foolish to blindly bypass Sunpower. The band powers through fifteen tracks of fast hardcore. Is it as good as the Reproach side? No, but it is better than 85% of the other 'hardcore' bands out there. Sunpower has a handful of other releases including an LP titled 'Bondage' has been on my buy list for a while. After hearing their side of the split a couple times, I cannot help but make a connection to the Dead Kennedys, especially the guitar work. Check out the band for sure.

With any split, the winner must be picked and in this case it is clearly Reproach. I only wish I saw them when they came through the States a couple years back since Belgium is quite the road trip. This split is from a press of 1000 copies - 800 black, 100 blue, and 100 red. Reproach is probably one of my favorite bands going and I've heard rumors of a brand new LP sometime in 2011. Thrash punk at its finest.

A quick note, if you check out the band's YouTube page, you can find a couple of animated videos that correspond with the tracks "Onward To Destruction" and "Rat Race". Completely gnarly art that reminds me of Super Jail - especially the over-the-top violence and gore.

Friday, December 24, 2010

+Orrchida


The 7.17 compilation brings together such juggernauts as Integrity and Gehenna in honor of the show in Anaheim earlier this year. It's a great slab of vinyl that came in a handful of variations, ranging from the standard mail-order sleeve to personalized band copies. In addition to the three* standard copies, there's a fourth - almost a special edition of a special edition - that features a picture of Charles Manson in military garb. This was released by the wonderful Hellfish, who recently put up a gnarly pre-order of VVegas vinyl. More on that band in a moment. To my knowledge, this is sold out in almost all forms.

German powerhouse VVegas starts off the record with a killer rendition of Integrity's "Fading Away". It almost feels like it's actually Integrity rather than VVegas. In any case, it's a great starting point. It's violent and savage and acts as a perfect prelude to Gehenna's absolute mind-fuck of a track. "I'll Always Say Forever" is like the bastard child of the band's previous thrashy punk style and sinister witch house. Driving guitar work is accompanied by the Manson girls' sing songy voices; Manson then becomes the forefront with a long sample that features such words as "I'm not your leader" and "If you want to ride, we'll ride." The tracks feels very experimental and a nice companion piece to the Blind To Faith split A389 released. I've always enjoyed how Gehenna took bits and pieces of other genres and created something new - in this case a sample heavy almost instrumental number. It's not 83% with the fat mosh parts and demonic vocals, but it's interesting. Gehenna is in the midst of putting together their third full length and if it contains material like "I'll Always Say Forever", the record is going to slay.

On the flip side, Unreal City's "Oath" continues what the first two bands started. I had originally slept on the band but after hearing their excellent full length "Ephemeral Subsistence", I suddenly checked out their other material - even if it was a mere cassette tape. What you get is a band very influenced by Integrity. From the vocals to the guitar, it's clear what kind of bands help shape Unreal City. This is far from a bad thing as "Oath" is a highly likable track. It's one of the more faster tracks and contains a good level of melody and aggression. In the end, these three numbers - including Gehenna's - are mere appetizers to the compilation's final piece, "+Orrchida".

A lot of bands try and copy GISM and often you get horrid abominations; Integrity's "+Orrchida" is a goddamn masterpiece. Guitarist Rob Orr channels Randy Uchida's spirit to create a minute and half epic solo fest that cannot do anything but brighten one's day. The first solo reminds me of Chelsea of Death Side/Paintbox fame but that second one... There's no mistaking it. For the band's show in November, they performed this number live and it still retained the magic. People knock Integrity for their various line-ups, but 2010 has been a great year. "VVe Are The End", a 7" put out by Magic Bullet, might be the band's best material post-Humanity Is The Devil. And from what I've heard, the Rot In Hell split is no snoozer either. I cannot wait to hear more Integrity and Orr's guitar work.

This is one of my favorite records - not just because I have a personalized copy from VVegas. There is a perfect blend of eccentricity, originality, and it contains tracks from Gehenna and Integrity. Beyond the music, the art is simple yet morbid and busy. With every new look, I see something different.

Like most Integrity material, their contribution is available to download via Holy Terror.

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The next post, which will be sometime next week, will feature a brand new look that'll take out the usual post a boring album cover and random scribbles. Hopefully, that is; I just need my camera to work. Thanks for reading.

Monday, December 20, 2010

If You Go Away


After hearing the haunting Battle Of Mice album "Day Of Nights", I was a complete Julie Christmas fan. The way she can go from soft-hum to full on scream is absolutely untouchable. "The Bad Wife" is her first solo album and came out a month or so ago. At times it has the same metal punch as Made Out Of Babies but there is a completely new layer that simply makes this stand out.

She screams, she pouts, and spins tales of love in a poetic shape-shifting voice. The album starts off with "July 31st", a slow starting song. Julie Christmas whispers until things come to a crashing stop and the tempo kicks up a few notches - almost to a Made Out Of Babies level. It's alternative yes, but there's a heavy hard-rock/metal edge.

"If You Go Away" continues in this fashion. Even when she sounds innocent, her words are ominous and barbed with pain. "Bow" is one of my favorite tracks. It's violent and the guitar work really blends everything in quite well. If anything, "Bow" almost feels like a preview for new MOOB material.

One of my favorite aspects of Julie Christmas' material is her ability to paint a picture with her words. Everything is clear and visible - a trait not many have.

The album continues powering through a handful of tracks, including the mostly instrumental "Secrets All Men Keep" and and the heavy "Six Pairs Of Feet And One Pair Of Legs".

The most interesting track to me is "A Wigmaker's Widow", one of the final songs. There's a nice rock feel with tinges of cabaret and horns. Her words are just like a whirlwind that keeps your attention for the full four and a half minutes.

"When Everything Is Green" closes things out with another blend of rock/metal. The words sound optimistic one moment and completely horrifying the next. The switch would be jarring 98% of the time, but this is seamless and completely works with the music and general tone.

"The Bad Wife" doesn't have any bad tracks nor does it have filler, just nine tracks of aggressive, emotional alternative music from one of my favorite artists around, Julie Christmas. It's original and sounds like nothing out there. This is easily my pick for non-HC release of the year.

Rising Pulse put this record out, in two different variations - an ugly smudgy looking color mix and a solid, whitish/pink. Honestly, don't sleep on this record; "The Bad Wife" will blow you away in almost every category.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

War Demon


Violent Ruler's debut "Swelling The Morgue" is finally seeing the light of day via Rock Cocaine Records. Record release show is on 12/18 - check out the band's Facebook for further information.

Regular posting will continue this week since work has been taking up all my time. Expect material from Gehenna, Judas, and a couple of surprises.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

1070


Hordes is just one of many bands from California that've made it into the daily play-list. The band hasn't released any vinyl - yet - but have put their demo up for download. You get seven tracks of aggressive hardcore that fans of Judas, Infest, and Extortion shouldn't sleep on.

The demo's opening track "Alucarda" starts with a healthy amount of feedback before venturing into a heavy instrumental track. Things are turned up to eleven as "Solace" begins. Harsh vocals dominate a majority of the number but it has a nice rhythm and some catchy - but not out of place - guitar work. I really like the conglomeration of near power-violence and hardcore. Hordes isn't afraid to stray from the thirty second song blue-print, which is a good thing in my book. Make no mistake, these aren't Caulfield long tracks.

Hordes powers through another five tracks, including personal favorites "Pitiful Existence" and "Essence Of Stone". I really dig this demo; I find the band reminds me of Judas, especially with the mix of grooves and audio violence. There is no five-minute jam session on this demo though.

You should be able to score a hard copy of this demo directly from the band but if digital tunes is your thing, check out their site or bandcamp and download this beast free of charge. While you're on the site, there's a great video of the band's first show. Hopefully I'll be able to hear this band on vinyl soon.

There are a handful of upcoming shows, including gigs with The Love Below, Seven Sisters Of Sleep, and Vaccine. Definitely check them out.

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As a quick side note, I will be doing reviews for the excellent Halifax Collect. Check it out if you dig good tunes. The first article is up on the site now - Sargeist's "Let The Devil In". Bookmark it.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The World Ablaze


Blind To Faith plays hardcore in the vein of Integrity, Ringworm, and Gehenna. Their first LP - which I hope is the first in a long series of releases - "The Seven Fat Years Are Over" was released back in 2009, courtesy of Holy Terror. The band's a super-group, featuring members of Amen Ra, Rise & Fall, and Reproach, and it clearly shows. Stijn, vocalist for Reproach, stays in that role, bringing an aggressive yet clear style to the table. For my money it's like a European Human Furnace (Keep in mind that the band is named after a Ringworm track).

A quick glance at the artwork will give you a perfect prelude to the music. The cover is a collage a la SKV, featuring Jim Jones, swastikas, and the KKK. It's pretty much an amalgamation of evil in the 20th century. To top things off, the band's logo - created by Dwid - is imposed in the background. I really dig artwork like this; I find myself finding new things every time I look at it. On the back, the tracks are listed in a cool, almost faded font. It's the same as Integrity's "The Blackest Curse" if you need a better visual. There is no lyric sheet, which is my only complaint regarding this release. Blind To Faith did post an insert on their site, which features the lyrics.

As soon as the first track starts, you are immersed in a world of hate and violence. Stijn spits the lyrics almost as in disgust. His vitriol, combined with the savage guitars and Nabbe's sharp drum work, create this black hole of utter brutality that lasts just under twenty minutes. Integrity and Ringworm may be clear influences, but there are hints of Eyehategod, Pulling Teeth, and even a little bit of Left For Dead. Tracks range from short, intense bursts to slower jams such as the excellent "Mountains Of Gold". It's pure and the perfect showcase of life's depravity and violence.

Blind To Faith remained quiet until this past summer when a split with the Infamous Gehenna came to light via A389. They released two new tracks; "RJ" featured Stephen Kickback's signature tortured vocals whilst "Icon" continues down the same path as the LP. In the span of a mere ten tracks, this band is one of my most listened to. There is a level of such disgust and anger in these two recordings that is absolutely mind-blowing. Back to back, it's like being hit by a Mack truck and dragged across a street covered in barb-wire.

This band needs to release another record... soon. If you don't like vinyl - shame on you - this is available to download off the Holy Terror page. The Gehenna split is available only on vinyl - no download card was made for the release*.

As they say in "Mountains Of Gold": "I see the roaches and the snakes. They crawl around my feet. My world burns at the stake."

*Like everything else, this is available in a digital format on a host of blogs, but even a 320/FLAC rip doesn't do the album justice. If you want to experience just how psychedelic Gehenna's side is, buy it.

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Those Who Deny


Caulfield's "Untitled" LP is without a doubt my favorite LP released in 2010. To describe it in the most simplest terms, imagine if Integrity had a threesome with His Hero Is Gone and Neurosis. You get slow, brooding, sludgy sections and aggressive hardcore bits with shouted vocals and driving guitar work.

This record took me by surprise - a very welcomed surprise in retrospect. "Untitled" was included in one of Dom's pre-order packages, amidst bands like Pale Creation and Integrity. The cover, which is an old time portrait, seemed interesting enough, but nothing stood out. How wrong I was. My A389 package came and the LP was filed away into the "To-Listen-To" pile. Some time passed and I was in the mood for something new ergo I dug deep into the vault and found this beast, still sealed. After opening the protective sleeve, I immediately knew I was an idiot for sleeping on the band.

The cover that I thought was boring turned out to be perfect: it's stark yet morose, fitting well with the plain black vinyl and minimalistic sleeve. My favorite thing about this release, besides the music of course, is the booklet that came with it. Beautiful pseudo-Middle Ages artwork accompanies the lyrics, creating this great arcane feel. To top everything off, the booklet has an excerpt from Roy Walker's "The Golden Feast".

Lyrically, the band is leagues above most. There is a level of sophistication that is very respectable. But, make no mistake, there is a layer of anger and hate that explodes throughout the album. "Those Who Deny" deals with themes such as overpopulation and religious violence; "Set Fire To The Heavens" is an intense assault on religion, ending with: "Thousands of years of genocide - In the name of the Holy Ghost - Our time has come to arise from the depths - Set your Bastard God ablaze." It's quite clear what the band is getting at.

Like I said above, there is a heavy Neurosis/His Hero Is Gone vibe on "Untitled". Things start off slowly with an instrumental opener titled "The Storm" before launching into the eleven minute epic "Those Who Deny". On the flip-side, "Interlude" provides a moment of respite before the album's fourth track "Set Fire To The Heavens". Caulfield's debut LP closes with another instrumental number, "Holy Storm". This recording reminds me of Fall Of Efrafa's demo tape; it's raw and grimy yet has enough polish to make it stand out in a sea of mediocre crust/d-beat/hardcore bands.

It's a damn shame that this LP is under the radar. That said, I cannot wait to hear new material from Caulfield. I know it should be an unspoken thing, but if you like the music, support the band. Caulfield has shirts still available, including a gnarly design that has "Ritual Bong Worship" written on it. A389 is sold-out regarding this LP, but you can purchase a digital copy for under $6. By the way, the band has its demo and a split with Florentine Camerata available for downloading on their blogspot.

Caulfield is a band that reminds me why I love music. (It also doesn't hurt the band is the same name as one of my favorite literary characters)

Friday, December 3, 2010

Stumble To Failure


"Reaping The Whirlwind: is California Love's second 12" but like the Low Profile Threat record, it's short as hell. While the length of time may be a bummer, the content is top notch. The sound can easily be described as a mix of Infest and Gehenna; you get the intensity of the former and the negative, misanthropic black metal tinged latter (This recording doesn't have too much of a black metal influence but C/L's final output "Post Mortem Emanations" does.).

The biggest surprise to me was the simple fact a label like Youth Attack! released this monster; Youth Attack! is respectable and has worked with bands like Ruination and The Repos but this - "RTW" - doesn't fit their usual criteria. In any case, this was also released by the band on their Cali Love label.

Ten to one if I've talked to someone about music, California Love has been mentioned. It's a violent, take-no-prisoners style that many attempt but few excel. A Gehenna quote comes to mind: "Our songs are about real fighting. Fighting is violent, brutal, calculated, and unmerciful. Not just fighting with your fists, or with guns, or with knives, but fighting with every fiber of your existence. These fights are everywhere... On the streets, against yourself, mental, legal, spiritual, or financial, wars. Every living thing is fighting an unending battle." Lyrically, the band doesn't push the boundaries nor are they overtly poetic but they're brutally honest.

Tracks like the closing "Wolf Feast" are just negative assaults on humanity and document the simple fact that life is a war. The usual topics are discussed; misanthropic and apathetic humans, religion, and failure. For example, "Of Flesh": "Mankind surrounds me - can't stand the sight - your voices disgust me - worthless lumps of flesh - always around me - suffocating - feelings violent urge - fuck your life." In under a hundred words, you're painted a bleak outlook that is sure to ruin your day.

I've seen this band described as grindcore, hardcore, power-violence, death metal - pretty much every name under the sun - but to me only one name stands out: Negative Hardcore. Whilst Gehenna's lyrics are more abstract at times, both bands share the same outlook and the same sound, It's no mistake that there is a split between them (A389 still has some in stock), a record I'm positive will appear here.

As I mentioned above, Youth Attack! and Cali Love released "Reaping The Whirlwind" back in 2008. I've been able to track down a handful of variations:

/100 Green Vinyl w/ Silk Screen Cover
/100 Purple Vinyl w/ Silk Screen Cover
/500 Green Vinyl w/ Regular Cover
/500 Purple Vinyl w/ Regular Cover
/? Gray Vinyl w/ Regular Cover (This is a transition color so I have no idea on the pressing info)

While California Love released the flawless "Can't Waste Death" 12", I have to admit that this is my favorite record by them. "Reaping The Whirlwind" is the perfect album for Winter. Take a seat and embrace the hate.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

You Are Parasite


Supergroups can be a tricky thing. In some cases, you get a dud but in others, you're treated to something quite special; Low Profile Threat belongs in the latter category. Putting together dudes from the most recognizable bands - Infest, No Comment, and Lack Of Interest - Low Profile Threat's first 7" "Product #1" continues the style put forth by the above mentioned groups. You're treated to eleven tracks in the span of four minutes: spastic bursts of energy and speed with Andy of No Comment on vox.

It's violent and ugly with one of the most misleading covers I've seen - so much in fact that I didn't act on this for quite a while. I've read articles that've stated this 7" took something like ten years to come out. That may be the case but I'm certainly glad it did.

Low Profile Threat is just about to release their first LP on Deep Six, aptly titled "Product #2". It's available for pre-order but the mail-order variant is limited to /100 so it might be wise to contact Deep Six before ordering.

It's a great four minutes. I'm curious to see how long the LP will be...

Continuing with the No Comment vibe, Deep Six has the untouchable "Downsided" and "Common Senseless" available in limited quantities. Don't sleep on these or else you'll end up paying 10x as much a year down the line. While you're over at Deep Six, pick up "This Comp. Kills Fascists Vol.2", which features bands such as Extortion, Crom, Triac, and many more.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Winter Power-Violence



As Autumn quickly fades into Winter, I devour a steady diet of power-violence and grim stoner jams. While classics such as Neanderthal and No Comment get the most play, Extortion has slowly crept into the play-list, more and more. Based out of Australia, Extortion play a punishing brand of power-violence laced hardcore. I slept on this band for the longest time, even after being intrigued by the artwork – done by the band’s vocalist Rohan. I heard the “Loose Screws” 10″ and was immediately blown away.

The style borders between fast hardcore and power-violence so the obvious influences are prevalent (The aforementioned No Comment, Neanderthal with tinges of Gang Green, SSD, and UK’s Heresy) but there is a level of originality that gives this band – and record – an edge few have. “Loose Screws” has its fast tracks; “Regrets” and “Degrade” immediately come to mind. The album’s closing number, “Socially Inept”, is a strong instrumental number with repetitious riffs and a slower, sludgier groove. This 10″ reminds me of California’s now defunct Judas. When it’s time to just rage, both bands bring top material but they aren’t afraid to slow it down to close things out. That comparison aside, Judas sadly released a mere two EPs and a contribution track on the “Freak Power” Comp while Extortion continues to release a new record every few months.

Thanks to some good timing – Black Friday and the upcoming holidays – I was able to score most of the band’s discography from a handful of distros. No matter how bad the dollar to euro ratio is, these records are worth it. Setting “Loose Screws” aside, I managed to pick up Extortion’s newest offering, a split with Japan’s Completed Exposition. RSR put out this monster in two variants: a limited tour edition out of one-hundred copies and a standard version out of five-hundred. The label still had copies of the tour edition – luckily – so I only paid the normal price, not inflated eBay nonsense.

Another band that infiltrated the usual rotation is Japan’s Su19b. The band plays power-violence with a lot of sludge and doom thrown in. After releasing a tape back in the late 1990s, Su19b has put out a handful of splits and a self-titled 7″. I once read that Su19b is like Corrupted mixed with Man Is The Bastard and I couldn’t agree more. Their tracks are rarely over two minutes long and come complete with gnarly growling vocals. My favorite release by them is their self-titled 7″, which was put out by Blurred Records. It has the perfect mix of heavy jams without getting repetitious or boring.

The only negative thing I can say about the band is just a petty personal preference; I get annoyed when a band releases a string of vinyl albums then goes the CD only route. The split with cult doom band dot[.] is absolutely crushing but is only available on CD. No matter, Su19b is a brutal band that fans of MITB, Crossed Out, and Noothgrush should immediately check out.

Taking a step away from power-violence for a moment, one of my favorite bands is Enewetak. They put out a string of flawless albums from 1995 to 2003 before disbanding. Since then, ex-members formed another two bands that have been getting a lot of play time: Tafkata and Seven Sisters Of Sleep. Tafkata’s “Worker & Parasite” LP takes the harsh brutality of Enewetak and mixes it with Southern sludge such as Eyehategod. As powerful as the LP is, I prefer the band’s demos. Mostly it’s alternate takes on tracks from “Worker & Parasite” under different names, but I can’t get enough of the raw, sludgy feel. Just gnarly, plain and simple.

After Tafkata’s end, Seven Sisters Of Sleep took shape. Featuring members of The Arm And Sword Of A Bastard God and the previously mentioned Tafkata, Seven Sisters Of Sleep continue to lay down aggressive tunes. Mike Cheese, vocalist for the Infamous Gehenna, described the songs as “stoner jams for people with short attention spans”. At the moment, the only thing available are a handful of very well made music videos (Just to clarify, music videos as in SSOS’s music being played over older film clips, not MTV nonsense). Seven Sisters Of Sleep’s debut self-titled LP can be pre-ordered at A389 in three variations: black, green, and red vinyl respectively.

A389′s annual anniversary show in Baltimore (Jan. 22 2011) has Seven Sisters Of Sleep on the bill – along with The Love Below, Integrity, Rot In Hell, Pharaoh, and Dropdead. I can’t wait to see them live and experience their brand of music.

As the snow continues its descent, I see a lot more power-violence in the future.

 

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