SWALLOWED

Yet another young death metal band in the vein of Autopsy from northern Europe, this time it's SWALLOWED from Finland. I think you know the drill by now. They have a 7" out so definitely contact them if you're interested!

It always amazes me how every band within this field sound so unique and execute the doom-laden death metal sound so well...

Only Death Is Real

Just got this beast in the mail earlier this afternoon. Only Death Is Real is the definitive history of Hellhammer and the early years of Celtic Frost, penned by Tom Warrior with contributions from Martin Eric Ain and a forward from Darkthrone's Nocturno Culto. Needless to say, this is a must-have for any true fan of extreme and underground metal.

Only Death Is Real weighs in at a ludicrous 4 pounds and is packed with awesome photos and artwork from throughout their brief 2-year tenure. I believe it's every photo that ever existed, or at least close to it.

I just started reading it and of course, in true Tom Warrior fashion, the writing is simply immaculate and the attention to detail is almost frightening. In other words... this is fucking awesome.

You can pick this tome up at many online distros, both large and small, but if you want to be guaranteed a copy, order from the publisher: Bazillion Points Publishing.

If you are serious about the underground, Hellhammer or Celtic Frost, you need this book. It is simply essential. Know your roots.

TYRANT

No, this is not the same Tyrant from Sweden (obviously?)... this is the ultra-obscure heavy metal TYRANT from Australia, formed in 1982! Since forming, they put out one EP in '84 and their first LP didn't surface until 2000. Talk about a comeback.

To be honest, I'm not too familiar with their music but their latest demo track from their upcoming album is fucking killer! I'm shocked that it's listed as a "demo" since it sounds amazing. Not polished and clean-sounding like their peers and the other songs have a real 80's arena-metal feel which is awesome. Seems like time and modern trends do not affect these Aussies - much respect to them!

Check these dudes out now - summer is creeping in slowly but surely, and what's better than partying with awesome 80's metal? I thought so.

More new stuff!

Following the previous post about the new track that Entrapment posted, Sweden's MIASMAL has a new track up, entitled "Creation of Fire" from their upcoming 7" EP, on their MySpace page! What can I say? D-Beats, punishing riffs, morbid production, punk-ish attitude... all of this makes killer death metal and Miasmal knows how to include them. Look for their 2-song 7" EP on Detest Records this month.

New ENTRAPMENT song!

The Dutch death brigade ENTRAPMENT posted a new song on their MySpace and I can't tell you how much I am waiting for them to release something! Unmixed, but just like the new Death Breath, they can release it as-is and it will be awesome nonetheless. Enjoy and die!

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!!

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.

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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!

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.