Kvelertak - S/T

http://www.mediafire.com/?2nmyjzntyuz


I've been on a hiatus for way too long. Nothing has really been tickling my fancy too much lately... that and I've been busy, lazy, and life has just been life... but alas, I am back with a vengeance. So peel your eyes and open those big ol ears of yours.

This band is curiously awesome. Heavy punk and hardcore elements, while maintaining a strong rock n roll feel, with elements of black metal. Yes please. I like to call them BLACK N ROLL. I think it fits pretty well. What I really love about this band (besides the fact that they are from Norway ;)) is that they are completely refreshing. More and more these days, acts like this fall behind or fall short, for one reason or another. These guys really grab my attention. This whole album has my upmost attention. It's dirty vocal stylings over dirty rock n roll with clean elements to tie in all loose ends. I just can't stop listening to it. If you've had your fill of new metal and hardcore acts that are just missing something you can't put your finger on, or bore you half to death after 3 songs, then I can basically guarantee you will love this band, and this beautifully put together album. Most notable tracks for me are the opening track "Ulvetid" and "Nekrosop". I am excited for more releases and I would recommend this to anyone who needs a refreshing glass of 'fuck yeah'. Oh yeah. You like that? Good.

5ive - Hesperus

http://www.mediafire.com/?b4v44eeclmmc3jl


Jeff Caxide from ISIS. post-metal, experimental, sludge. I personally love this album above any of their other releases. Though, they do have a track called "Soma" on their EP Versus which was mixed by Justin Broadrick for all you Godflesh/Jesu nerds. I find it to be super badass while cleaning house or driving. And much like with ISIS, this shit must be turned up high to get that full, awesome, spine-shivering effect.

“5ive shapes tones and experiments with analog waveforms. Our sound has always been described as an organic sound, it has natural truth to it and though it is not always a happy or uplifting message, you cannot deny it.”

Eagle Twin - The Unkindness of Crows

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I've been meaning to listen to and review this record again. These guys are awesome. I have kind of slowly been falling off the heavy music scene for a minute, with sporadic indulgences here and there. But I assure you that listening to this album has somewhat brought it back to me. Instead of reminiscing in the old ways of heavy, the familiar ones, I am finding new music that is heavy and weighs heavy with emotion as well. This is my perfect kind of sludge. Good psychedelic elements tie it all together sooo well. I say heavy a lot, and usually awesome along with that adjective. They just go well. Now, be a good little boy/girl and download this album and listen straight through. No excuses.

Capricorns - Ruder Forms Survive

http://www.mediafire.com/?3mbkxvyyzw2


Okay so something that always catches me is the phrase "heavy riffs". Trust me when I say that enticing phrase, that I have something good for dat ass. This band was a great find for me some time ago, so I am resurrecting this album. With ex-members from the almighty Orange Goblin and Iron Monkey (YES!), this band is guaranteed to not put out anything shitty. It's a new take on instrumental... it's psych heavy without any vocals (with the exception of track 3 which features vocals from Eugene Robinson from Oxbow....sweet), which is rare these days. The first track immediately reeled me in...the heavy breathing going into a super catchy headbang. Steady and placed together all too well. Lots of good deep bass groove here as well. This really is a great, under-appreciated album and band. Get you some of this Capricornage.

craft - "fuck the universe"

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WOW. Okay, so formerly known as Nocta and crossing over in 1998 to Craft, this band has really set a high standard for new black metal. Their first full-length I heard was "Terror Propaganda" and I was very impressed. It's hard for me to really like a lot of modern black metal because it seems overly monotonous and boring as fuck, honestly. But this record gave me some hope. Then, low and behold, they released "Fuck The Universe" and my head was completely decapitated. I am still in awe at how incredible this album is. A friend of mine captured my feelings best when he stated that this is what black metal is in its perfect form. It captures exactly what I look for in black metal. It is raw, riffalicious, and perfectly pieced together. This album is a juggernaut of modern black metal and I cannot recommend it enough!! DOWN...LOAD.

tragedy - "nerve damage"

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one of the tightest and most passionate modern punk/hardcore/crust hybrids to date. their entire catalog of achievements rules but this album just stands out to me. "eyes of madness" has an incredibly catchy intro and just absolutey crushes. it sends chills up my spine, especially watching live footage. the pounding frustration, the dark and ominous anger that seethes from this record just does something to someone that can relate. there is nothing evasive about this... it is up front and pummeling. unforgiving. when shit's bad and the world seems to be ever-collapsing in on itself, i can't help but put this on and think "fuck it, i'm not the only one". tragedy knows how to do angry well. these guys are anything but poised. they are raw and shoot straight.

witch - s/t

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featuring j. mascis from dinosaur jr.... that was enough to gather my interest to begin with. but really, this record fucking rules! i love it. favorite notable tracks are the opening, "seer", and "black saint". but all around this record is a great piece of doom with an underlying beckon of pentagram (you'll really notice on "rip van winkle"). it's a great mix of 70's acid rock, psychedelia, downer rock, heavy metal, and doom. i worship the guitars here...reminiscent of sabbath and cathedral. the vocals are reminiscent of traditional doom and unique at that. one of my favorite albums, ever!