Metalcatto
Hi there, my beloved dungeon dwellers. It’s that time of the week where I dig into whatever the deep underground throws at us and try to give some constructive criticism. I really tried to mix things up this time. Also—did I mention that now even the smallest bands can get a full review? But for a price, of course (scroll to the bottom), and with no guarantees of a positive score. We’re not complete sellouts… yet! Let’s go!
Mission Jupiter – Aftermath: Well, this isn’t our usual niche. Can we call this Rock? I’m not sure, but it’s refreshing to hear songs that are tight, to the point, and—though they experiment a bit (there’s a sax, and it doesn’t suck!)—the writing stays grounded in something accessible. Maybe it’s all the heinous noise from last week still ringing in my ears, but Mission Jupiter felt genuinely fresh. Plus, the lyrics are actually personal and relatable. That’s rare in our little musical cult. Click here.
Warslaughter – Exacerbación: Now this sounds like it was recorded with an actual war going on nearby. If you miss the very first years of Death Metal—and I mean the first two—then Warslaughter has the gray, horrid atmosphere you’ve been craving. Don’t expect depth or complexity; this thing exists to make you feel nauseous and slightly unsafe. It’s not the most kvlt production we’ve reviewed, but it gets dangerously close in Death Metal terms. Listen at your own risk. Click here!
Refusal – Venomous Human Concept: Now to Finland, where musical quality is nearly a birthright. Refusal delivers a hybrid of old-school Death Metal and Melodeath that manages to feel accessible without losing its hostile edge. Maybe it’s that fuzzy guitar tone that says, “we don’t care about your feelings,” or those filthy vocals that don’t just stay in one note. Either way, I see serious potential here. The Finns did not disappoint. Click here!
And there we have it—another group of strangers united by my musical mood swings. A True kvlt edition for the whole dysfunctional family. if you’re an obscure band trying to break through and want to secure a full review, remember that you can buy our craft—but not our feelings. Good luck out there, and for the love of riffs, ditch the playlist you’ve had since you were twelve.
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