Tuesday, March 23, 2010

THE ICEMEN



Here's the latest band that is blowing my mind right outta my fucking head: New York City's THE ICEMEN! This band formed in the early 80's around the same time the New York hardcore scene is starting to roll but didn't release anything until 1992 with their only EP, R.I.P. Obviously, this cult status means they are simply amazing.

I heard of these guys when connecting various NYHC people together. One of my favorite drummers, Mackie Jayson from Cro-Mags and Madball, played with these guys and I've heard a few songs by them a while ago. Last night I was lurking in Generation Records with some friends before the Ace Frehley show and I stumbled upon the band's second official release, The Iceman/It'll Be Your Grave 7" single.

This single pretty much has everything I love about hardcore punk and metal. It's quite evident from the first few measures of "The Iceman" that these guys, rounded out by guitarist/vocalist Marco Abularach and bassist Noah Evans, worship heavily at the altar of Motörhead. Add Mackie's signature power-drumming style and you have some totally crushing crossover. "It'll Be Your Grave" has some serious Bad Brains feeling and this dates back before Cro-Mags(!)... no shit.

I seriously can't stop listening to this. I'm pretty happy that it came with a download card. This is 4 and a half minutes of solid fucking gold!!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

MORBUS CHRON

Sorry for the lack of updates. I am a busy person. In the meantime, check out MetalKult's cool review of Sweden's MORBUS CHRON.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Want your band on the radio?

Then send your shit to the Metal Inquisition Radio Show at the following address:

EVR Office Attn: Metal Inquisition
19 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10003

You guys better be good.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

CORPUS ROTTUS



I'm gonna take a break from the MDF special that's been going on for a while now to introduce you guys to this insane cult death/grind band from Delaware: CORPUS ROTTUS.

Upon first listen, these guys definitely stick out when being looked at with their peers. These guys are primitive and brutal, yet maintain a fine grindcore sound that is distinct to the genre. You can hear a track on their MySpace, which is from an unreleased demo from 1992. I'm not entirely sure where to get their stuff (a full length and an EP) but I'll message them about it, as well as inquiring about the Nihilism 12" even though I'm almost positive it's sold out by now.

Anyway, click on the link above and check these brutes out!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Supreme Brutality, part V - POSSESSED

The fathers of death metal: POSSESSED! It's awesome to see Jeff at it again, and though it's only him, he has Sadistic Intent backing him. I ain't complaining, that's for sure.







This is death metal.