Jan
11
2012
Fisting Andrew Golota
Illogicist // The Unconsciousness of Living
Rating: 2.5/5.0 — But with the best of intentions
Label: WillowTip | Hammerheart
Websites: Bandcamp | myspace.com/illogicist | facebook.com/illogicist
Release Dates: US: 11.15.2011 | EU: 2012.01.09
I first became acquainted with Illogicist back in 2007, at the height of the tech-death explosion, via a record called The Insight Eye. What intrigued me about these Italian virtuosos at the time was that, unlike most of the scene they were lumped in with, they leaned less towards ‘tech’ and way more towards ‘death.’ The band was clearly influenced by early ‘90s progressive death metal like Atheist and late-era Death, a.k.a. shit that I really like. And yet, despite all the potential, the album seemed to be missing… something. Continue reading
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3 comments | tags: 2012, Arsis, Atheist, Death, Death Metal, Hammerheart Records, Illogicist, Necrophagist, The Insight Eye, The Unconsciousness of Living Review, Willowtip Records | posted in 2.5, 2012, Avante Garde, Death Metal, Hammerheart Records, Italian Metal, Reviews, Willowtip
Feb
3
2011
Angry Metal Guy
Macabre // Grim Scary Tales
Rating: 4.0/5.0 — It’s Macabre
Label: Hammerheart Records [EU] | Willowtip Records [US]
Websites: murdermetal.com | myspace.com/macabre
Release Dates: US: 02.08.2011 | EU: 01.31.2011
Macabre probably shouldn’t need any introduction to the majority of readers on this blog, but it’s possible they might. So let’s put it like this… Macabre is pretty much the one of the most underrated and idiosyncratic death metal bands of all time. Or grind. Or, whatever the hell you call them. These guys have been around forever (25 years, apparently) and while they haven’t produced that many full lengths in their existence, they have produced some of the most memorable albums I own. My first introduction to the band came around the time when they released Dahmer, which is their infamous concept album about Jeffrey Dahmer. Yessiree, bob. If you haven’t heard that record you are missing out. But Dahmer isn’t it, 1993′s Sinister Slaughter is another classic which is loaded with amazing tracks, as is 2003′s Murder Metal. But since it’s been about 8 years since the release of Murder Metal, I’d kind of even forgotten that these guys were still around. So what a fantastic surprise when Grim Scary Tales landed in my box. Oh, happy day! Continue reading
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Feb
11
2010
Angry Metal Guy
Italian death metallers Fleshgod Apocalypse are planning to release a new EP called Mafia later this year (assumedly via Willowtip Records, though that’s not confirmed). After last year’s fantastic release Oracles (which was my #3 album on the year), I’ve gotta say that I’m really looking forward to this. Hopefully I can figure out who the hell distros that stuff in Europe so I can finally get a copy to review this time!
Hi guys!
We finally finished the recording session of the new EP! Right now, after the first listenings of this new one we decided that the best thing to do is not saying anything as anticipation. Yes, it will be” epic than ever, faster and violent”…bla bla… but we do believe that everything can sound reductive for these new songs. This material is ours but yours as well, that’s why we don’t want/need to influence your opinions in some way. We’ll upload a new song in few days so keep your eyes open! By now, we can show you the new masterpiece of Marco Hasmann!
The tracklist will be:
1 Thru Our Scars – 5.30
2 Abyssal – 6.45
3 Conspiracy Of Silence – 5.30
4 Blinded By Fear (At The Gates – F.A. arrangement) – 3.10
5 Mafia – 3.00
Recorded, mixed and mastered at 16th Cellar Studio in Rome by Stefano ”Saul” Morabito.
Updates regarding release date, preorders and new merch soon!
Cheers!
F.A.
The final win on this whole thing is the cover: most. metal. octopus. EVER.
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