Welcome back! Last week, we took a break from the never-ending battle—the one we can never win. No, it’s not the war on drugs; it’s the battle to review all the underground releases we get every week. We’ve reached a stalemate with the internet, but that can’t last. So, this week, I’m not slacking and will keep up the good fight. Today, we have bands that surprised me—without this section, I would’ve never sought out these experiences. The same could be true for you, my dear corpse-painted child. A good reason to keep reading.
Katana – Move On: This one is just a single and, well, it’s part of a broader trend: reviving the least controversial part of Metal—Nu-Metal (couldn’t you feel my sarcasm?). There’s not much to say: Move On isn’t complicated, and it’s not trying to be deep. It’s just riffs with a catchy attitude that’ll help you relive the days when cargo pants were cool. That said, don’t expect this track to be weak. It’s heavier than the radio Nu-Metal you’re used to. So, in that sense, I’ll admit it’s interesting! Click here!
Detonation Boulevard – Pig Body Parts for Butchers: The name of this EP led me to think I was about to be hit with obscene, unforgiving Grindcore. Yet, the reality was more confusing than that. Pig is a dense, nasty mix of Machine Head-like riffs paired with vocals straight out of hell. I know what you’re wondering: Are there any pig sounds in this EP? And I’m glad to tell you, yes, there are some pig squeals here and there. So, it’s a plus in my book—no scams! If you’re butchering pigs in your art, you better throw in some squealing! Click here!
Legion: Ritualis – Rites of Futility: Now, this one was weird. Imagine combining classical music influences with Industrial Metal, and you’ll start to grasp what’s going on here. Rites feels like the most diabolical and decadent soundtrack for an old, creepy circus. It reminded me of the circus in Krasznahorkai’s The Melancholy of Resistance. It even drifts into ethereal and dreamy realms but never stops making you uncomfortable. I wasn’t sure if I liked it at first, but it’s so bizarre I can’t stop coming back to figure it out. Click here!
There you have it. We’ve fulfilled our duty, and now it’s your turn to support the underground. Do all that stuff that makes you feel like a hero in this corrupt, deprived world. Does your action make a difference? I don’t know! But hey, you’ve got nothing to lose. It could be a worse offer, right? Anyway, see you next week, when we’ll review what else got sent to the wrong email address again!
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