Mr eel
New Metal Irregular #2
Ok, so the name of this post is slightly misleading, since most of these releases aren’t actually new, but they’re new to me, so fuck it.
Arsis - We Are the Nightmare
Arsis definitely have an old-school death metal vibe, none of this metalcore, post-hardcore what-the-fuck nonsense, this is straight up death. Solid technique and composition, lots of memorable licks, crisp and varied percussion. This stuff edges towards tech-death — these cats really know how to play guitar right — but avoids being technical and clever for it’s own sake. Also, loads of awesome guitar solos, which are awesome.
Animosity - Animal
Is it pure grindcore? Does it have a bit too much of death metal? Fuck knows, all I can tell is that this stuff is just deranged. Everything high-tempo, everything running as hard as possible all the time. Shouting and growling and generally being as unpleasant as possible. Recommended for fans of Pig Destroyer — not a direct comparison, but if you like PD, you’ll probably like these dudes.
The Dillinger Escape Plan - Under the Running Board
This most definitely is not a new release. This is the first recording from DEP. For me it’s notable because it shows how well-formed the band was from it’s earliest recordings. Everything we hear in their later albums is in place — the hardcore influence, guitar fireworks, mutating tempo and time codes and the general sense of fucking attacking the music. $DEITY, I love these guys.
Architect - Ghost of the Salt Water Machine
ARRRGGGGGH WE HATE EVERYTHING! LETS SHOUT ABOUT IT IN HARMONY!
Breakdown.
Comments
Beejamin on February 23, 2009
The ‘irregular’ bit is misleading too - seeing as these are as close to regular as you get, dude!
Nevertheless, great picks: under the running board and animal - both bbbbbrilliant.