Saturday, April 25, 2009

Northland - Freezing Sadness

Freezing Sadness is the first release from the Spanish Northland. They call their music style Celtic/Folk/Death Metal. That would not be far off but there are some elements of Black Metal like some of the vocals and overall lo-fi quality(still very listenable). But they mainly are Folk/Death Metal. Well worth checking out.

Genre: Folk/Death Metal

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Assück


Assück were a highly influential and highly brutal death/grind band from Florida. They have been described as "hardcore kids playing death metal". Their two full-lengths, Anticapital and Misery Index, have been hailed by many as grindcore masterpieces and I'd have to say that I agree. Both albums just barely exceed 15 minutes so if you don't like it, just wait a little bit and it'll be over.

Genre: Death/Grind
Bit rate: 192 kbps CBR

Sunday, April 19, 2009

My Dying Bride - For Lies I Sire (2009)


New album by British Death/Doom pioneers, My Dying Bride. MDB's frontman, Aaron Stainthorphe, has defined this album as the most depressive piece the band has ever put out.

Genre: Doom Metal

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Agorapocalypse


New album. Need I say more?

Genre: Grindcore
Bit rate: 192 kbps CBR

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

The Accüsed - The Return of... Martha Splatterhead


The Accüsed were a kickass thrash band from Seattle, WA. They formed in 1980 and were said to be a big influence on grindcore. This is a vinyl rip so it sounds kinda weird but as far as I know, this album was never released on CD.

Genre: Thrash Metal/Crossover
Bit rate: 192 kbps CBR

Monday, April 13, 2009

And now for something completely different...


Ewun is a drum and bass artist from right here in the US and A. Rochester, NY to be exact. He must be pretty famous if I know about him because I don't know jack shit about this genre. Anyway, even though this probably isn't your genre of choice, give it a chance. You might like it.

Genre: Drum and Bass
Bit rate: 320 kbps CBR

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Surf Nazis Must Die


Surf Nazis Must Die was a goofy-ass hardcore band from Germany. They released a demo, an EP, and a triple split with two other bands nobody cares about. If you don't know whether you want this or not, just listen to some songs on their Myspace. My favorite is I Am Angry.

Genre: Hardcore/Punk/Thrash
Bit rate: 128 kbps CBR (don't worry, it sounds alright)

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Old Forest - Of Mists and Graves


Old Forest are a band from the UK. They play 90's style Black Metal. Not much else needs to be said.

Genre: Black Metal


Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Insect Warfare - World Extermination


Very old-school sounding grind from Texas. No intelligence, no class. Just 23 minutes of face-ripping brutality.

Genre: Grindcore/Crust
Bit rate: v0 VBR (about 320 kbps)

Monday, April 6, 2009

Witchfinder General - Friends of Hell


These dudes loved Black Sabbath and weren't afraid to show it. Great album, I don't listen to it nearly enough.

Genre: Heavy/Doom
Bit rate: 192kbps CBR