Goregast - Covered In Skin - Review

Goregast Covered in Skin

FDA Rekotz Release: 27 September 2013

They are back!... This time with a two track seven inch EP which is an appetizer for what will be their fourth full-lenght.

Just by looking at the cover one can tell what music this is ,or should be, and I love it.
Let's go back to the music which is classic death metal, mostly grinding mid tempo.
This is very catchy stuff indeed with good melodies and brutal vocals, everything is set for a perfect death metal night.
This is my first meeting with Goregast even though they have released 3 albums previously.
There is not much more to say about this release really other than if you like classic death metal with good variation,quality and something to bang your head to while annoying the neighbours this is it.


 
 

After the release of their third full-length album, Desechos Humanos, in 2011, GOREAST returns with the 11-minute, two-track 7” EP, Covered in Skin. The EP includes two new studio recordings, which will serve as an appetizer for their upcoming fourth offering (set for a spring 2014 release). Totally rancid, dark, intense and catchy classic death metal rotten to the bone. Mixed and mastered again by Andreas Hilbert (Golem), coverartwork by Dedy (Badic Art). GOREGAST shows an awesome example of varied and independently metal of death.

Track listing:
A01 – Covered In Skin
B02 – Mindcreeper

Homepage: www.goregast.de
Facebook: www.facebook.com/goregast

Homepage Label: www.fda-rekotz.com

Kataplexy - Promo 2012

Genre : Extreme Metal/Death Metal

Label :  https://www.facebook.com/AbyssalWarfarePromotion

Members:

Guitar -  Mike Mayborne
Vocals -  Ken Pannaralla
Bass -     Joel Sandoval
Drums - Matt Getto

This Chicago based band was formed in 2006,they had several live shows and managed to build a name for themselves in the Chicago Metal scene,after some line up changes they are now established and ready to make your ears bleed.  

What I'm listening to here is a 3 track promo witch is filled with brutal death metal at times some grind influences can be heard,but I wouldn't put them in that genre.
These guys plays fast and technical metal with with a mix of growly & screamy vocals.
Luckily there is not much of the screamy as I prefer the the growls.

I have listened to this several times now and the tracks are good and sounds promising,cause this guys know how to handle their instruments and it's very catchy at times. Especially the twisted guitar sound and some of the riffs is pretty cool ,and in general this is an easy record to like since it has all the stuff you could ask for in this genre.

But to state the negative aspects of it,I don't remember one of the tracks after hearing it several times even though I've tried. And if you're not a fan of this genre it can be a bit too much with all the blast beating and ultra fast stuff,I prefer the slower parts.
That being said this is not bad at all,I just sit with the feeling that I've been hit by a train while listening and that I have heard similar to this before.
So the final conclusion is that if you're into brutal death metal with grind core influences it's worth checking out.

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Nidingr (Nor) - Greates Of Deceivers

Nidingr is back with their 3rd full-lenght and I've had big exceptations for this album since I've enjoyed the band since I heard their first full lenght that blew me away!


"Wolf-Father" somewhat disappointed me for some reason as I felt there was something missing.
Not that it was bad but I wanted more of that genuine sound they had on their first.
And when I listen to this all I manage to think is finally!
Cause they have done exactly what I was hoping for witch is combining the best elements from both of the previous albums.
And I get same feeling as when I heard "Sorrow & Infinite Darkness.. "


They leave room for some more atmospheric parts handled by Telochs insanely good riffs and actually clean vocals not all the way but rather as a small uplifting thing that works just great ,but still they manage to keep the brutality thanks to the rest of the bands amazing job on this killer release!
I've never had any doubts about Nidingr,but to be honest with "Greatest Of Decievers" they have done it all and are "back on track" in my ears.
The musicianship,the atmosphere & again the brilliant guitars blended with the sick vocals & tempo they are known for this could not go wrong,not one second!

It's delightful to hear that the musicians and brain behind this band has grown musically together as a band, that being said I don't understand why such  great band like this don't get more attention.
Just as I thought the "metal year anno 2012" was over this album just blows me away in every sense.
I have nothing more to say,but to bow down and thank Nidingr for their overall best release so far here!
Pure quality all the way,and if you wonder what Nidingr is about then go to your local dealer and demand it!
If you like this band from before you'll worship 'em now.

“Greatest of Deceivers” is out on November 16th in Norway and on November 20th in Europe/US, via Indie Recordings.


Release Party will follow on November 15. in Oslo for more info check their facebook page/event.


Highly Recommended!!

Patronymicon (Swe) - Prime Omega

Released 4.September 2011 on Blackcrowned Records

Don't let you be mislead by the fact that this is labeled black metal, 'cause this is so much more than the typical you hear today,this has soul & feeling,it's a great combo of brutal & epic black metal in it's own unique way & the vocals & guitars impresses me very much at times here.
The album builds up nicely with some sick & geniuos riffs slowly in the background for this is more mid-tempo,excellent blended with som raw parts with some great guitar riff & solos that does not hurt at all.
It's black metal played in the old vein,but this is not a clone or something,Patronymicon deliver their own unique blend of top notch black metal.
This is an album that grows each time I listen to it & even though it's a raw atmosphere throghout the album they manage to build great melodies & captures the listener at once I would say!
I have to admit I'd never heard of this Swedish band until Blackrowned recs sent me a copy & I'm glad they did!
If you want quality,look no further!

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