METAL
SIDE – www.deathmetalside.com
– May – June 2005
Reviews
– part 32
“Wallowing
in Utter Chaos”
2005,
Not Common Records
Thrash
Metal-inspired riffs are sometimes impressive. Analyzing them, I hear something
from Slayer but first of all many ideas born in Abhorred’s minds. All tracks
are worth complimenting but some of them are true highlights. “Forever
War” reminds me of the fury typical for Insanity’s classic “Death after
Death”. The follow-up track “Collective Strangulation” has brilliant chorus,
sick solo, and demolishing tempo. “Detox” is impressively intense. “Bearer
of Built” brings a bit different riffing, which sometimes is like a ten
times heavier version of Stoner Rock. But such additions aren’t frequent.
The dominant features of “Wallowing in Utter Chaos” are brutality and fury.
You can say that it’s typical combination for Death Metal releases. But
Abhorred’s interpretation of such traditional formula is really outstanding. www.massholes.org/abhorred
Artillery
Hell
“Demo
2005”
Biovore
“Scientific
Proof”
2002,
Battlezone Records
I
heard Biovore in 1994, on one of the great compilations from series “Midnight
Offerings”, presented by King Fowley and released by his With Your Teeth
Records. Unfortunately, I knew at the time only one track since I didn’t
find band’s early demo, “Autumn Rot” (1993). I regretted that my knowledge
of Biovore’s music is so fragmentary because Biovore seemed to be an interesting
brutal US Death Metal outfit. Only a decade later I had a pleasure to hear
a full-length debut of
Blood
Obsession
“Death
Surrounds”
2004,
self-released
Blood
Obsession comes from
Bowels
Out
“Remnants
of Gutted Bowels”
2004,
self-released
Bowels
Out is the third band from
Cianide
“Hell’s
Rebirth”
2005,
Displeased Records
Cianide
has never let me down. This band is a true master of old school Death Metal.
I liked their style when I heard debut album “The Dying Truth”. This style
was evolving in the 90’s but never denied its roots. Analyzing Cianide’s
discography, the music from their all albums, one can notice that it’s
one of the most coherent discographies of US Death Metal scene. There’re
bands that only copy the ideas from their recordings. Their
new albums are onlynew versions of
the previous ones. Cianide has very stable style but every time when they
release a new album, I’m sure that it’ll be another very good material
with new ideas and new energy. “Hell’s Rebirth” isn’t an exception. I’m
thinking seriously if I should call it the best Cianide’s album to date.
The riffing, the tempos, the vocals, and the drumming: everything is perfect.
The fury of “The Age of Hell’s Rebirth” as well as the pure brutality expressed
in “World Abyss”, are excellent proof that the 5th album can
be equally inspiring like the first one. I regret that some of the legends
from the past that are still active and release new CD’s don’t follow Cianide’s
way. But it is as well a great recommendation for the band from
“War
Metal”
2005,
Displeased Records
Frankly,
I heard of Cobalt only when they signed a deal with Displeased Records.
I was very curious if Displeased was right comparing Cobalt with Abominator.
When I heard “War Metal” I could agree with such comparison, although Cobalt’s
style isn’t a copy of Australian Death Metal monster. There are some similarities
but they don’t define Cobalt’s music.
“Demo”
Departed’s
demo has very good opener. “Slaughtering the Lambs” is powerful, fast track
with good tempo and riffs. Its opening parts are truly brutal assault.
In the middle of the track there’re some tempo changes but the dominating
riffs and violent drumming come back always in the right time. It is good
Digested
Flesh
“The
Answer to Infection”
2004,
Macabre Mementos
It’s
interesting that if the record labels from Japan that deal with Heavy Metal
sign US bands, those bands play usually very brutal, so called guttural
Death Metal. Just look at the lists of releases from Macabre Mementos and
Amputated Vein and you will see such names like Enmity, Gemisuadi, Malamor,
Goratory, Eternal Ruin... That’s nothing but brutality in a pure form.
Digested Flesh isn’t exception.
“Essence
of Brutality”
2005,
Comatose Music
Domination
Through Impurity is collaboration of Joe Payne and Jordan Varela so musicians
known from Lust of Decay and Debodified (RIP), the leading bands of North
Carolina’s scene. The third band’s member is Dan Royer from Scapegoat who
joined them after the recording of the debut album. “Essence of Brutality”
is a suggestive title, especially taking into consideration previous materials
of these musicians. I could expect only brutal US Death Metal. The
only question was if Payne and Varela would be able to present something
new what would make Domination Through Impurity different from Lust of
Decay and Debodified and justify the idea to form such project. They’re
totally successful. If I had any doubts, they disappeared immediately when
I heard the opening tracks. It’s very good material: fast, brutal and technical.
Hearing some similarities with Lust of Decay and Debodified, I find also
on this album some stylistic connections with Severed Savior and Deeds
of Flesh. And obviously I hear Payne and Varela’s new ideas which are most
important. Good tempo and good, reasonable length of the album make the
material very intense. 26 minutes are the perfect length for such technical
and brutal style. I should also compliment the instrumental skills of
Final
Redemption
“Demo
2005”
Final
Redemption’s demo is a good material for those who admire Internal Bleeding,
Pyrexia, and other similar bands that play powerful and rhythmic Death
Metal. When I observe US underground I have impression that such style
is much less popular now than in late 90’s. That’s why good to hear the
band that plays it and does that really good. Final Redemption comes from
“Welcome
to your Suffering”
2005,
Misery Productions
When
I heard of Fogcrawler’s debut album, I was very glad that they chose Chris
Djuricic to record their album. All of his Death Metal works have very
good sound (take as examples Fleshgrind or Gorgasm), and “Welcome to your
Suffering” continues this series. But good production will not save the
band if the band hasn’t good compositions. That’s why I was very curious
what Fogcrawler would present, especially that I read that one of the influences
of
“Welcome to your Suffering” didn’t let me down. It’s very heavy material,
not as complicated as latest Broken Hope’s releases, but definitely on
Fogcrawler’s album you will hear ten very good compositions (+ Intro) that
remind of Broken Hope’s unique brutality. However, I would be unfair if
I concentrated on such similarities and comparisons. “Reflection”, “Necrofelinity”
and frankly each track from “Welcome to your Suffering”, deserve to compliment
them because of their originality. The heaviness and intensity are the
consequence of powerful riffs and deep vocals. Since mid-tempo is dominant,
the blast beats play much less significant role than on typical US Death
Metal album. I wouldn’t regret if some tracks had been faster, but Fogcrawler’s
style doesn’t need any big changes. Its current form makes “Welcome to
your Suffering” one of the best releases from
Fuck
U All
“Retribution”
2005,
promo of the upcoming new EP
When
I did the interview with FUA after their self-titled debut, they announced
that the new material would be more Metal-core oriented. Such way of musical
evolution wasn’t only a declaration. The new material is more Metal-core
oriented although the change isn’t drastic for self-titled already had
many features of that genre. Perhaps the new FUA’s effigy isn’t as brutal
as previously, but it’s still aggressive material. The riffing has become
more melodic and in consequence catchier. Mid-paced drumming and riffing
is the foundation of the material. From time to time, FUA plays fast but
they’re not as grinding band now like on the previous release. I regret
a bit that the speed is more controlled now but I can’t criticize these
solid compositions. FUA proves the talent. http://www.fuck-u-all.cjb.net
“Your
Prayers Mean Nothing”
2005,
Moribund Cult
Infernal
Legion’s previous CD belonged to the best independent releases from West
Coast in 2002. Unfortunately, because of the relatively weak promotion,
“Angelicide” was underrated or rather unknown album for many fans of extreme
music who would have been delighted if they only had a chance to hear it.
A deal with Moribund Cult gave this talented
Inheritance
“Shadowstorm
In The Azure Sky” 2004
“Daemonium”,
2005
Melodic
Death Metal hasn’t glorious traditions in the
Into
The Grey
“Demo”
The
band from
Mandatory
Death
“Clashing
of the Swords”
2004,
MDK Productions
“Demo
2005”
Necrobound
is undoubtedly one of the best Death Metal bands that have ever emerged
from the Arkansas underground. Someone cynical and malicious could say
that the scene in Arkansas has never been strong that’s why the supremacy
in Arkansas doesn’t mean anything yet. That would be unfair conclusion.
Necrobound is objectively good band and the debut demo proves it. Necrobound
decided to record the material in Springfield, MO. The producer of the
demo was Greg Ponder. Metal Side’s readers know him from Forever Shadows.
Necrobound plays pure Death Metal with good balance of different tempos.
The compositions are coherent, based on good riffs and well-placed tempo
changes. It’s not very violent music but brutal parts are dominant. The
stylistic roots of the riffs are in the Death Metal from early 90’s. If
we speak of the most prominent DM schools from that time, classical Florida’s
DM is more audible here than New York’s DM but Necrobound has also other
influences, including non Death Metal ones, and such wide musical background
is probably one of the reasons why the demo is interesting and original
taking into consideration its style and its difference from the current
trends of US scene so very fast DM and melodic DM. The vocals will please
the fans of DM orthodoxy since they’re raw and deep. I think that the entire
material should have a good response in the underground. www.myspace.com/necrobound
“Demo
2003 & 2004”
Most
of Death Metal bands from Washington that I know prefer traditional Death
Metal styles inspired by Morbid Angel, Immolation or Incantation. They
use very often that heritage really impressively. Drawn & Quartered,
Funeral Age, Scorched Earth, and Serpens Aeon are good examples how strong
Washington’s scene is. Non-Existence doesn’t follow those most traditional
Death Metal styles but it’s one more good band from that state. I think
that trying to find the best comparisons for Non-Existence, one can use
such names like Misery Index or Dying Fetus although some restrictions
are necessary. First of all, Washington’s band doesn’t play as fast as
those Maryland’s artists. Non-Existence prefers mid-paced tempo with only
occasional very fast parts. So you may wonder why I use such comparison.
I think that Non-Existence’s rhythms and riffing justify my theory. Obviously,
once again we can’t say that Non-Existence’s music a very precise and simple
continuation of Misery Index and Dying Fetus ideas. Fortunately, Washington’s
musicians have own ideas and it makes their material really interesting.
They know as well how to surprise the listener changing the tempo. A good
example is “Animosity”, which has sometimes pretty unusual riffs. Frankly,
listening to such compositions, I’m wondering if my comparisons make any
sense. Describing Non-Existence is rather better to say that it’s original
band. It plays powerful music. Riffs and vocals are brutal but in a very
special way. They’re very sharp. I think that more parts with fast drumming
would make Non-Existence materials more devastating. A good blend of fast
and mid-paced tempos is “Blood Rain”. That’s my favorite track from the
demos, the demos of interesting, talented band that definitely hasn’t told
the last word. I have also brand new material, without vocals yet. It’s
original stuff again. www.geocities.com/non_existence_metal/
October
31
“No
Survivors”
2004
Thrash Corner Records, Battlezone Records
The
new October 31’s album is a must for all fans of classical Metal. No matter
if you prefer NWOBHM, Thrash Metal or Power Metal, you will probably like
energetic riffing of King Fowley’s band. The songs on “No Survivors” are
catchy but it doesn’t mean that they were composed to please the masses.
October 31 ignores the trends. That’s the common feature with another classical
Fowley’s band – Deceased. Such approach is the only right way to musical
success. Just listen to “Powerhouse” or the title track – their dynamic
riffs and fast drumming are great examples how uncompromising traditional
Heavy Metal should be and at the same time both songs present the top class
musicianship. Of
course, October 31 doesn’t pretend to be the most violent band on Earth,
but such dynamic music will please even Death Metal fans although “No Survivors”
has nothing in common with the most brutal of Metal styles. But not only
straightforward October 31’s songs are worth complimenting. Also slow and
mid-paced ones like “What Waits Beyond” or monumental, epic, and majestic
“Misfortune” are very good. Their structures are very classically oriented.
Maybe that’s prosaic conclusion but the most typical Metal scheme: verse/chorus/verse/chorus/solo/verse/chorus,
is sometimes much better than ultra complicated compositions with hundreds
tempo changes. Well-organized simplicity is very effective when the bands
manage to compose memorable riffs. That’s one of the reasons why I admire
first Overkill’s albums. When I heard October 31’s version of “Wrecking
Crew”, I felt like I was feeling in the 80’s when I heard this great song
first time, of course on Overkill’s album. That’s great composition. But
it did not overshadow October 31’s original tunes what should explain you
how good these originals are.
Plague
of Sheol
“Spoken
into Existence”
2005,
self-released
Plague
of Sheol proves very quickly that is talented band. The opening track “Prelude:
Decent unto Battle” is good instrumental composition with interesting mid-paced
riffing. These riffs suggest that California’s band is a representative
of Melodic Death Metal. The next tracks confirm such supposition but my
typical accusations formulated when I review Melodic Death Metal bands
don’t fit this time. Plague of Sheol doesn’t forget that Death Metal cannot
be too commercial. That’s why melodic riffs are also aggressive. Such catchiness
isn’t a crime. It’s a virtue when the band combines catchy riffs, violent
drumming, and raw vocals. Such combination has the best results in “Existence
Fulfilled” and “A Distant Horizon Depart” – the fastest and my favorite
compositions. Respectable technical skills of Plague of Sheol’s members
found a right expression because of a good songwriting. Good production
is a solid foundation of very professional material. http://www.myspace.com/plagueofsheol,www.plagueofsheol.tk
Rellik
"Heritage
of Abomination"
2005,
United Guttural Records
Rellik
is a good example of a band that records better and better materials, strengthening
consequently its position in the underground. I'm not surprised that the
quartet from Illinois signed a deal with United Guttural. Independent record
labels had to notice finally that there is such talented band. "Heritage
of Abomination" is a continuation of style known from band's previous effort
“Blessed by the Gods with Fire”. That's
furious and fast blackened Death Metal, well-composed and well-executed.
Such violent approach justifies my will to compare Rellik to Hate Eternal,
Krisiun or Nile, so the bands that belong to the extreme leaders of the
genre. Rellik doesn't want to imitate their style and listening to "Satiated
with the Blood of the Conquered", "The Kingdom Crushed", "Exhume the Ancient
Wargods" as well as other tracks from this brutal release, I must say that
they're successful. www.rellik.cc
“Decomposing”
2003,
self-released
Rotting
Stiffs plays intense, technical Grind/Death. The compositions from “Decomposing”
are short what reminds of the old good Grind-core school. On the other
hand, the track structures are more complicated than on the classical Napalm
Death and Terrorizer’s albums. The new Grind/Death meets the old influences:
such combination will please many fans of fast and at the same time technical
music. To some degree, such style reminds me of Cephalic Carnage but I
can’t say that it’s a very precise comparison. Rotting Stiffs seem to have
the roots also in Punk and Hard-core what diversifies the material. It’s
relatively varied music also because of frequent tempo changes. Fast drumming
plays very important role but slow parts are in many compositions. California’s
musicians, who started playing together in 1997, are really good band. www.rottingstiffs.com
Sinai
Beach
“Immersed”
2005,
Victory Records
Reading
Sinai Beach’s promotional materials prepared by Victory Records, I remembered
first of all that California’s band is inspired by Pantera, Danzig, Meshuggah
and Slayer. Such combination was promising. I expected intense material
in mid-paced tempo, with some melodic, catchy riffs. And I got what I had
wanted. “Immersed” is good Metalcore album. While many Metalcore artists
choose a commercial direction for their music, Sinai Beach presents more
uncompromising approach. The catchiest element of their music is one of
the vocals. The leading voice is harsh, distorted, and even Death Metal-oriented.
But Sinai Beach has also additional clean vocals and they - inspired by
Danzig - make the material very melodic at times. Although I usually criticize
such combinations of brutal and soft vocals, on “Immersed” it works well.
I like also the riffing. Pantera and Meshuggah are definitely good comparisons.
Slayer’s influence isn’t as audible but at least few times, when Sinai
Beach speeds up (like in “Necessary Bloodshed” and “Hell Blaze”), you will
hear some riffs and drumming that will remind you of the Thrash Metal giants.
The good studio, Trax East in New Jersey, and matured producer, Eric Rachel
(Dillinger Escape Plan, God Forbid, Atreyu) helped the band to achieve
good, metallic sound. On “Immersed” I haven’t heard any astonishing, outstanding
compositions but these twelve tracks are really good. Although my attitude
towards modern Metalcore is ambivalent, such releases force me to think
that this genre is worth attentive and many-sided analysis. www.victoryrecords.com
“Demo
2004”
If
you’re wondering which of new NY’s Death/Grind bands is the most talented,
one of your options should be Skodag. Formed in late 2003, it needed only
a year to record in December 2004 three great tracks. However, you can’t
be surprised that Skodag managed to prove its talent so quickly. It’s not
a group of the newcomers. It’s group of the heroes of Rochester’s underground,
known very well from Kalibas (as well as from Psyopus and Texan Kill The
Client if we consider earlier commitments). When the demise of Kalibas
in August 2004 ended the career of one of the best Willowtip’s artist,
we had a serious reason to worry. But taking into consideration how good
band is Skodag, one can say that the lack of Kalibas had very good consequences.
Like many bands from Rochester’s area, Skodag blends perfectly the fury
of Grind-core and the brutality of Death Metal, making such mixture also
complex and technical. I’m impressed that Skodag presented so many great
riffs on the demo that lasts only 9 minutes. It’s also very well controlled
and intense music that suggests that Skodag is able to record a brilliant
full-length album. A good recording deal shouldn’t be a problem for them.
When I listened to this demo first time, I had one very clear comparison:
Napalm Death and their “Mass Appeal Madness” EP. I don’t want to say that
Skodag uses any of Napalm Death’s ideas. It’s different style. But both
materials have almost exactly the same playing time: 8:54 Napalm Death
and 8:52 Skodag, and first of all many similar features (like impressive
intensity, the top class riffing, great tempo changes) that’s why when
I wanted to compare Skodag to some great releases from the past to underline
the exceptional quality of Rochester’s band, “Mass Appeal Madness” came
to my mind at once. http://skodag.tropid.com
Souless
“In
Darkness We Will Remain”
Souless
continues great California’s traditions of fast and violent Death Metal
rooted in the most glorious heritage of Death Metal scene from late 80’s
and early 90’s. Listening to “In Darkness We Will Remain” such bands come
to mind like Morbid Angel, Drawn & Quartered, Sadistic Intent, Coffin
Texts, Immolation, Incantation... Souless style isn’t their copy but definitely
those bands can be good comparisons since we speak here of talented, brutal
and uncompromising group, which chose the same way of musical destruction
like those well known artists. Shredding riffs and dynamic drumming are
the features which always appeal to Death Metal maniacs. Having them as
well as writing good compositions, Souless has chances to impress many
fans of brutal music. www.souless.com
The
Cauterized
“Symphonies
of Iniquity”
2004,
self-released
I
like such openers. “The Impaler” attacks at once. Fast drumming, deep vocals,
and the wall of brutal riffs explain very quickly that we listen to Death
Metal band, a good Death Metal band. In “Suicide #9” after fast beginning
The Cauterized slows down in the middle of the track and proves that they
are good also at mid-paced playing, based on rhythmic riffs. But the last
minute of the track is again a fast and violent display of power. Such
tempo changes mean good songwriting. The next track is different. Such
titles as “Witch Hammer” suggest that a listener will hear a musical slaughter
but the third track is less brutal, first of all slower, except of one
short speedup in the middle. It is solid track but I prefer previous ones
because they are more dynamic and heavier. The last composition, “Corporate
Meatgrinder”, is fast song but also more melodic. I would even say that
it’s surprisingly melodic and rooted in Hardcore/Speed/Thrash Metal traditions
although it is still Death Metal. Such simple description of demo can have
only one conclusion. The Cauterized is good band with interesting future.
Obviously, since California has huge Death/Black/ Thrash Metal scene, the
quintet has to work hard to promote “Symphonies of Iniquity” and the next
materials. I can only envy Death Metal fans from California that they have
so many talented bands there, including The Cauterized. www.thecauterized.com
“The
Killing Plan”
2005,
the sampler with tracks from the upcoming new album
The
Dying Light’s debut album “Survival Guide to the Apocalypse” was one of
the best releases of 2002 that’s why I waited for the follow-up with curiosity
and I had very big expectations. NJ’s band recorded a new album at Erik
Rutan’s Mana Studios. The promo presents only two tracks from the upcoming
release but I can already tell you that The Dying Light didn’t disappoint.
The band’s style has changed a bit at least if “The Killing Plan” and “Freezing
the Spirit” are most typical compositions for the new album. They’re slower
than material from “Survival Guide to the Apocalypse” and first of all
more varied. Obviously, they have very fast and violent parts characteristic
for the debut CD, but more technical approach is well audible, especially
in slow and mid-paced parts. Very good riffing and intelligent tempo changes
are reasons to praise the songwriting. Very precise work of all instruments
emphasizes The Dying Light’s technical skills. The vocals are modified:
they’re a bit deeper and have more varied modulation. All these changes
improved The Dying Light’s style. If other tracks from “The Killing Plan”
have the same features, we should expect a brilliant album.
Terror
Ascends
“Open
Your Eyes”
2005,
self-released
Terror
Ascends new material is their best material to date. This band has always
played a mix of Death Metal and Black Metal. Sometimes Death Metal influences
were stronger, sometimes Black Metal ones played more significant role.
I was very pleased when Death Metal side of their material was dominant.
That’s why the two new compositions are in my opinion the best direction
for Terror Ascends musical evolution. They are a bit Morbid Angel-oriented.First
of all they have some very good shredding riffs. They remind me of old
Exmortis and old Acheron as well. Exmortis comes to my mind when Terror
Ascends plays fast. When they slow down, old Acheron and Morbid Angel are
better comparisons in my opinion. Anyway, Terror Ascends songwriting is
currently very strong. I have impression too that the band improved technical
skills. I'm glad to hear such progression. It's a good moment to think
about a full-length album.www.terrorascends.com
“Art
of Survival”
2004,
Jailhouse Records
NY’s
Metal-core band becomes more and more prominent representative of the genre.
Through The Discipline’s materials aren’t the hits from Billboard charts,
but the good style of self-released albums persuaded Jailhouse Records
that this band was worth signing and better promotion. Although I labeled
Through the Discipline in the first sentence of the review, that’s not
so clear, how to define their music. Metal-core isn’t bad label, but if
you called Through The Discipline Thrash Metal band or Death-core band,
you wouldn’t make a big mistake. NY’s quintet uses influences from all
of those genres. The mixture is competent. Playing the music that isn’t
particularly brutal or aggressive, Through the Discipline concentrates
on writing melodic, catchy and technical riffs. I think that “Art of Survival”
has good riffing and that’s the biggest advantage of the album. I prefer
fastest riffs that remind me of late Death. Mid-paced parts aren’t bad
at all too although they’re less dynamic. When I reviewed Through the Discipline’s
“Demo 2003” I compared it to Testament and The Haunted. For Through The
Discipline continues the old style, I could repeat those comparisons although
frankly I’m not so convinced now if I should mention The Haunted. But Testament,
especially from “Low” is still a good comparison. Good instrumental skills
of the musicians are another Through The Discipline’s advantage. As you
can see, they have a lot to offer. www.throughthediscipline.com
Vicious
Circle
"The
Art of Agony"
2004,
Neoblast Records
Vicious
Circle releases new materials very rarely. Their debut CD "Cryptic Void"
was released by JL America in 1993. For the second CD, “Live Long And Suffer”,
with 4 new tracks, we had to wait 4 years. The next new material was recorded
in 2004. As you can see, Vicious Circle's process of songwriting and recording
is relatively slow. However, its results are astonishing. "The Art of Agony"
is a masterpiece. That's
the simplest and most expressive conclusion I could formulate when I had
heard this album. Vicious Circle composed truly impressive material, aggressive
and very technical. I've always liked bands like Atheist, Sadus or Cynic
that were proving that Death Metal is not only brutal form of music but
also that it can be very challenging taking into consideration the complexity
of the riffs or track structures. Vicious Circle goes the same way, not
repeating the old well-known schemes but creating original ones. Precise
and complex riffing is band’s trademark. Great track-structures belong
to the best ones I heard in years. It’s fantastic exhibition of unique
talent. http://www.viciouscircle.tv/
Warhorde
“Blood
Filth Chaos”
2004,
demo
New
York’s one man project, the creation of Paul Holmes, plays old school Thrash/Black
Metal. It means that the track-structures and riffs are relatively simple
and the tempos are usually fast although not as fast to hear blast beats.
Such approach was very popular in the 80’s when we heard first combinations
of Black Metal and Thrash Metal. Warhorde adopts those old formulas pretty
well. Listening to “Blood Filth Chaos” I’m comparing it with early Necrophagia’s
recordings. That’s definitely a good direction. It’s underground release
that’s why the production is a bit raw. However, old school Thrash/Black
doesn’t need brilliant sound to have dark mood, which is typical for Warhorde’s
material. The demo is short and very coherent. That’s not a problem, rather
an advantage, but I wonder if Warhorde’s longer, full-length material should
be a bit more varied. Perhaps recording a full-length album, Warhorde should
add some new elements, diversifying the riffs and the tempos. A brilliant
example of such evolution is Necrophagia’s “Seasons of the Dead”. I think
that “Blood Filth Chaos” is a sign that Paul Holmes will manage to compose
and record a solid album. Especially “Fires of Hell” and “Blood Oath” are
promising compositions. And one big surprise: on the demo you will hear
also Ted Nugent’s cover, in interesting interpretation. http://www.geocities.com/warhorde666/