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Nazarene Decomposing - "The Demo-Compilation" Includes N.D.-Demo + A.M.S.G. ...

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:24:08 +0100

"The Demo-Compilation" Includes N.D.-Demo + A.M.S.G.-Demo released 2009

For the past several weeks I had been hearing about this band that we were promoting called "Nazarene Decomposing." Well I finally got a chance to check out some of their material online a few days ago and was nothing short of amazed. The vocalist, Judas, sounds a lot like Pest from Gorgoroth on the Pentagram album. A few days later the USBMS International coordinator handed me a copy of their demo...at this point I was BEYOND amazed...EVERY track on this demo is killer in every way. It sounds very much like a lot of the bands I enjoy listening to...Craft, Urgehal, Beastcraft, Gorgoroth etc. but it comes together and has its own distinct sound so it dosen't sound like a rip-off of any of those bands. There's parts that are just raw underground black metal and others
that sound a lot like Black N' Roll. All-in-All probably one of the best demos I've recieved in awhile.

Intro/Nazarene Decomposing

Ok so this one as the title suggest starts with an intro and the other half is the song "Nazarene Decomposing" the intro is very grim sounding
with a lot of synth in it giving it an orchestral feel. Right when the intro ends the song opens up with some drums followed by a violent shriek
courtesy of Judas and continues to crush everything about you for the next 2 minutes.

It's A Demonic Night

This one is great as well, it begins with a sort of gorgoroth style instrumental before once again, the violent vocals of Judas cut in. Another crushing song, although this one seemed to have more guitar shifts in it and a little bit more drums as well.

Fuck Christianity

First of all I'll admit this was the first track I listened to when I was handed this demo due to the name. Judas shrieks and howls, the guitars thrash about, the drums sound like shotgun blasts and at this point the album is reaching it's peak and is getting more and more violent with each track.

Honourfull Times

BRILLIANT, I love this track easily the best one on the demo. It wastes no time getting into the song once you play it and dosen't let up. Towards the
middle of the song it goes off into a sort of Urgehal/Craft sounding guitar riff that never seems to get old. This is a much more violent and brutal sounding track, maybe even more so than "Fuck Christianity."

Forbidden Wisdom

More Christ Crushing, Church bashing Black Metal...this album isn't done yet! Forbidden wisdom begins with some violent drums that are seemingly more audible here than throughought the rest of the album. About 1:10 seconds in it goes into another Black N' Roll guitar riff accompanied by more of the same GREAT
vocals.

Review by Sauron of USBMS

http://www.nazarene-decomposing.de

Searing Skull - Inlandis Demo

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 03:22:52 +0100

Review done by Noose (USBMS)

SEARING SKULL DEMO REVIEW

SEARING SKULL - " INLANDSIS" (demo tape)
Track Listing

1. Inlandsis
2. Mysteries Behind the Hills
3. Sadness, Hate, Misanthropy
4. Strong, Proud and Elitist
5. Sous Les Ailes Du Dragon (Under the Wings of the Dragon)
6. Dark Years

There are certain bands that once heard, you are immediately hooked…such is the case with this band Searing skull. The one man project consist of Legolas Landvoettir (All Instruments & Vocals) and they hail from Alsace/Vosges France. I was very lucky to receive a tape copy of his newest promo release sent to me by mail. (Searing Skull is currently searching for a label to release their music on CD format). For being only a tape demo the sleeve layout and artwork were put together well. The cover has what looks to be burning brush and pictures of some misty mountain sides don the inside of the sleeve . It's the Searing Skull logo that really stands out and make u interested in hearing this band. But that's only the outside packaging, whats inside "INLANDSIS" is nothing less then shear cold Black Metal madness. If u have never heard Sering Skull then you are in for treat.

The first track off the tape titled "INLANDSIS" is full on speed from the start, instantly you get an atmospheric vibe from the chaos that's attacking your ears. You can feel that Legolas puts great energy's in creating his music.
Track two "Mysteries Behind The Hills" slows things down a bit and melds legolas's cold vocals and crunching guitar riffs perfectly. This second song also keeps the listener interested with catchy aggression.

If you have ever visited Searing Skull's Myspace page you might have heard the next track "Sadness, Hate, Misanthropy" This by far is the strongest song on the tape. Once again Legolas shreds the guitar and his drum machine work is full speed all the way through. For fans of fast Black Metal, this band is for you. Next up were the tracks "Strong, Proud and Elitist" and the French titled Sous Les Ailes Du Dragon" both of these songs are of equal strength they are fast paced with hyperspeed drum, catchy hooks and blazing guitar.

The latter "Sous Les Ailes Du Dragon" has some excellent guitar work as it slows down a bit midway through the track. But on this ride there is no stopping as legolas plays this unholy riff that just cuts into your soul like a knife through butter. This combined with the hyper speed drums makes for a almost trance induced experience.

As i approached the end of the demo tape I was hoping for a strong finish with the last track that would only have me wanting to hear more. As the song " Dark Years" began you are quickly treated to some slow atmospheric guitar work. As it slows to almost a snail paced boil with acoustics and wind sounds, suddenly Legolas's menacing cold vocals pierce your ears again and you quickly get an over whelming chill from the thick atmospheric sound that is Black Metal coming from your speakers. This last track did not let down, it did exactly the right thing and had me wanting to hear more. I definitely would recommend to any one about picking up this release. This would be a great addition to your BM arsenal. For new fans who would like to hear more, legolas offers some free downloads on his official website. These early tracks are know different. From this release. In other words they are pure Black Metal mastery.

Tape Available through Infernal Kommando Records
http://perso.orange.fr/infernal.kommando

For band contact visit these site
http://www.myspace.com/searingskull
searingskull[@]hotmail.fr

Judas Iscariot - The Cold Earth Slept Below...

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:13:02 +0100

The official vinyl was released in 2010 by Inferna Profundus Records and Nocturnal Woodland Productions, issued under exclusive pact with Moribund Cult. Limited to 666 copies; the first 100 copies came with a patch.

1. Damned Below Judas 05:23
2. Wrath 00:26
3. Babylon 06:33
4. The Cold Earth Slept Below 05:08
5. Midnight Frost 04:05
6. Ye Blessed Creatures 04:59
7. Reign 03:20
8. Fidelity 04:23
9. Nietzsche 09:34

43:51

Pyre - Luciferian Dark Age

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 08:00:50 +0100

1. To enter the stygian Deathrealm 03:24
2. The Great Malefic 02:59
3. Baleful living Shadow 05:11
4. Midwinter's Anguish 03:48

Total Time : 15:22

Dark Union for Baphomet Wervolf / Impure Essence

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 07:29:06 +0100

1. Wervolf - Misinterpretation Of Demonic Regurgitations 01:04
2. Wervolf - The Spirits Weeps Melancholy In Its Womb 05:13
3. Impure Essence - Witches Sabbath (The Dark Essence of Luxury) 03:14
4. Impure Essence - 13 Candles (Bathory cover) 04:42
14:13

Profanatica - Official Rehearsal Tape

Sun, 05 Jun 2011 06:41:10 +0100

1. Raping of Angels 05:02
2. Final Hour of Christ 01:58

07:00