HORROR SHOW

Deathwish Inc. does not disappoint (usually) with quality hardcore and while surfing around their site and e-shop, I came across this hardcore gem: Philly's HORROR SHOW.

Listen to the two tracks, "Inconsiderate Me" and "One For the Angels," on the Deathwish artist page. Basically, this is the sound for East Coast hardcore, i.e. Gorilla Biscuits, first Judge EP, Minor Threat, etc... these guys know how to do it.

I'm not sure where you can find their actual releases, but Deathwish has the "final vinyl collection of all existing Horror Show recordings" in the form of Notes From The Night That Never Ended. This is definitely worth your time.

THE PIST

Here's a band that was tipped on to me last night by Weibs of the Metal Inquisition Radio Show/Natur. Whilst discussing hardcore and punk bands, he mentioned THE PIST: a band I'm surprised I never listened to! Early-Eighties British punk/hardcore "piss off" attitude played by a bunch of old East Coast dudes. They formed in '92 and only lasted four years, with only one full-length, Ideas Are Bulletproof, to their name. If Kill Your Idols, Poison Idea, Negative Approach and early Bad Religion mean anything to you, this is a band to listen to.

VOIDS OF VOMIT

VOIDS OF VOMIT

For fans of Kaamos.

PILGRIM

Last night, I saw Total Social Suicide and FrustraitoR play at the pathetic Europa Club in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Also on the bill were Morbid Rupture's very own featured Nightlore, Jason from Generation Record's crust punk band (heavily influenced by His Hero is Gone) and yet another Rhode Island gem: PILGRIM!

This was striking to me in a number of ways. First, for the few of you who noticed by now, the past few entries were of doom bands. Lord Vicar being one of them. Well, as soon as the Rhode Island three-piece hit the stage (and hard, at that), there was an insane true doom (and Lord Vicar) feeling. The insanely heavy-hitting drumming (which caused the drummer to break a stick during the very fucking first song!), the super loud bass guitar, smooth and bottom-heavy guitar tone/riffing and those fucking doom vocals! You know, the somewhat nasally-yet-powerful singing. Simply stunning. They played for about 20-30 minutes and I was just in doom heaven. To say it was hypnotizing would be an understatement. You MUST see them in order to understand what I'm saying here.

You can get the band's demo at this location. It's actually pretty fucking mandatory. It's also free so don't be a bitch.

The Druid

I just came back from SLEEP's comeback NYC show at the horrible Brooklyn Masonic (Hipster) Temple. It was about as good as the following video.



90 minutes of SLEEP is a bit overwhelming.

THE WANDERING MIDGET

Guess what? I have some more doom for y'all! And this band is yet another fine doom group from the land of a thousand lakes (AKA Finland). Here we have THE WANDERING MIDGET, and they pretty much play traditional, Candlemass-y doom very, very well. Listen to Samuel Wormius' singing...the music wouldn't be complete without 'em. They only have one album (so far, hopefully) called The Serpent Coven and it's worth a couple of listens, and more. Thanks to Pat from Theater of the Absurd for the tip!

Labor Day

To celebrate this fine American holiday, here are some classic American tunes for your barbeque (or whatever you do today).









And of course...

LORD VICAR

Last night, while I was out with a friend, we were talking about doom metal and Finland's LORD VICAR came up during the conversation. Talk about a doom metal band. You might recognize some of the names in this band, particularly guitarist Peter Inverted from Reverend Bizarre (RIP) and singer Chritus from Count Raven. That in itself is worthy of praise as both bands are simply incredible. If you like your doom melancholic, depressing and, above all else, doom, look no further. You'll get some rocking Pentagram stuff and gloomy Candlemass stuff, all in one band...and still sound unique. The band's debut album, Fear No Pain, is out now and you really need it. Like, really.

VOMITORY (USA)

As usual, Sundays are boring. Like, insanely boring. To kill time, I decided to look up Vomitory on Metal-Archives. Of course, I was referring to the well-known Swedish death metal band and I always thought they were the only band with the name. To my surprise, I saw a couple of bands with the name and I decided to click on the American one.

And I'm fucking glad I did!

This hidden gem, VOMITORY from Louisiana, only has two demos under their crusty belts which automatically makes them great. Death metal bands from the late-Eighties/early-Nineties are usually the most vicious at their demo stages and when a band only has demos, it's guaranteed to be good.

This southern death horde plays death metal the way it sounded like back then: doomy, brutal, morbid, etc. You know the drill by now (I hope). Anyway, enjoy these tracks!

CHRISTIAN MISTRESS

Doro? Warlock? Acid? Stos? No! This is fucking CHRISTIAN MISTRESS from Olympia, WA! This band plays heavy metal of the highest order and is a giant middle finger to all the wimpy modern metal bands out there today. I get a strong feeling of the Belgian/French scenes (Mausoleum Records, basically) and it's been a long time since any band has done this. Listen to "Desert Rose" in the 20 Buck Spin player. If your mind isn't blown, I don't want anything to do with you. Get their debut LP, Agony & Opium, NOW! Thanks Shadow Kingdom Records!

MAGMA

Probably the world's very first "weird" band, and definitely the most innovative/avant-garde of its time. France's MAGMA is just a band where words can't do justice. Just watch the live clip below. I don't even know what else to say, really. Keep in mind this is one of the more "easy-listening" songs in their catalog.



Classically trained drummer/shrieker Christian Vander and co. will be playing at the Highline Ballroom in NYC on September 20. It's worth it.

Endtime

You have no idea how much I want to sleep right now. But! I'm listening to Trouble's Psalm 9 album. A tough decision, indeed.



A criminally overlooked band.

DRAGONAUTA

Ho-ly shit. It's been a while.

Anyway, this latest post shouldn't be disappointing. I'm going to step away from the usual countries for a minute (Germany, Sweden, USA, etc.) and head down south to Argentina. Buenos Aires, to be exact. Here resides DRAGONAUTA, a psychedelic stoner/doom/heavy rock band that is as epic as their name.

These guys are basically an insanely fuzzed out version of Trouble, Pentagram, Saint Vitus, etc...rolled into one package. Not only will you find insanely heavy riffs, but a listen to a track like "God Half Blind" will make it obvious to you that these dudes take great care in making actual hooks as well! Michael Schenker-era UFO worship? These short bursts of catchiness and NWOBHM-inspired melodies are so effective in their execution that it just makes you want to scream. Not to mention they will make you keep coming back for more. Highly fucking recommended!