Split between Twilight Fauna, Atmospheric / Depressive Black Metal one man band from Appalachia, and Filsufatia, another band with a single component that provides a melancholy Atmospheric Black Metal. Although the two artists are physically far to compose, they manage to convey a bond of depression and hope in every song. Dark and distorted guitars alternating to melancholy guitars, a "rotten" and consumed voice with almost tribal drums are the main aspects of Twilight Fauna, thereby expressing a real state of abandonment and despair. Filsufatia has excellent atmospheres which accompany a guitar with an hellish sound; it often gets lost in something more melodic that embellishes the final work. Good split, the two bands are well promising.
Культура Курения is a Black Metal project with Post-Punk influences. It was born in Russia in 2011. During the listening of the album can be noticed some Doom influences in the instrumental base and there are Depressive Black interpretations by the vocalist. Guitars often start from a distorted and cold sound, ending with sad and melancholic parts; the same about drums that begin with more Black rhythmics and lead to classic rhythms of Post-Punk. One of the strengths of the band is definitely the vocal part due to a crude and often suffering scream. Great band; the ep lasts only twenty minutes, but they deserve a lot. RATING: 7/10 -SADIK- [-Mara-]
Hard Stoner Metal enriched by a lovely "ignorant" Sludge and a touch Doom: here is what is the Camion band; suitable for a warm and long journey in the desert, maybe even with some crates of beer. A hard and rocky riffing that sometimes is exchanged with rock-chords, that give a lighter touch to the tracks, is one of the strengths of the band; the strong dragged pound of the drummer makes it even heavier. Very good the bass that makes rumble more and more songs and excellent the idea to use the scream instead of the classic clean vocals. Despite the whole is hard and solid there are darker or influenced by Doom parts adorning the disc, by going beyond the classic roaring and heavy rhythmic. Very good band, absolutely recommended. RATING: 7/10 -SADIK-
Brain Washed is a Polish Thrash / Speed Metal band born in 2011. Their music is fast and aggressive, their roots are firmly attached to the style of Anthrax with some minor reference of bands like S.O.D. or Vio-lence. Among the strengths of the band there is the nor too basic or too complex technical capacity, and one of those shots that makes you appreciate the songs on first listen. The instrumental part is mostly based on a fast riff and full of Groove, a double bass often used with devastating and fast rhythms and finally a bass that frequently can surprise the listener. Very good band, recommended. RATING: 8/10 -SADIK- [-Mara-]
Tomb is a Depressive Black Metal project entirely supported by the Chinese Pest Production. There is a big difference between this EP and the previous full-length “Witches Sabbath”, in fact this new disc transmits pain and tormenting emotions. Due to distorted and melancholy guitars can be noticed Blackgaze influences and the atmosphere created are enriched by sad thunderstorms; often the style of the drums changes between Depressive and classic Black Metal, but well "hounded" from the bass. The strong point of the band is definitely the voice: due to a perfect intonation and expressivity is given off all the pain that the band wants to transmit, harrowing screams and a painful scream are the result of a great effort which continue throughout this time. Good disc.
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