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These are some albums or EPs I almost forgot about. What can I say? Promos get buried by other promos in the endless waterfall of emails we need to sort out every single day. Mercy, please (but don’t stop, ok?)
Poseydon – Time is a River and the Waters are Red: Alright, it’s been forever since we’ve had some solid and disgusting Thrash. That’s exactly what Poseydon brings here. Unrelenting, consistent, and dirty bashing with some touches of Death Metal to keep you excited. The production is pretty decent, and a lot here reminds me of Kreator back when they were young and broke instead of just broke—though I still love their later work. Anyway, this was a funnier ride than I expected. If direct, no-nonsense riffing is what you want, then this is a good start. It doesn’t try to reinvent anything, but it doesn’t need to.
Ravaged by the Yeti – Snowbound Horror: Okay, this title is definitely amusing. I thought I had seen it all, but no. This album is groovy and focused Death Metal that is less interested in blowing you up and more into crushing you slowly. It’s not exactly calm, but the breakdowns are nasty. They don’t overstay their welcome and keep everything clear and enjoyable. A testament that you don’t always have to go extremely fast or extremely slow to be heavy. The middle tempo can be just as excruciating. Don’t you love that? The riffs have room to breathe, and the groove gives them time to settle into your skull.
Devenial Verdict – Old Blood Fresh Wounds: Before this band became the face of Finnish Dissonant Death Metal, Devenial Verdict sounded more like an old Swedish Death Metal band. Even though the quality and talent on this EP are undeniable, it’s just surprising how much the band ended up changing. There’s still that primal aggression and chaos lingering here, but the framework is much more traditional. I’m thankful things went the weirder way for these guys, but it was super interesting to listen to their less risky work, just as greatly executed. It offers a glimpse into what could have been, and that alone makes it worth your time.
That’s it. Go and enjoy these albums, and don’t make the mistakes I made. Cheers. Don’t let your inbox bury greatness. Sometimes the forgotten ones are the ones that surprise you the most.
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