Suffering so you don't have to!
Metalcatto
Well, this isn’t a new release—it’s a reissue—so why am I writing about it? Simple. Hessian Firm, the label behind it, was kind enough to send us a free physical copy of Ingurgitating Oblivion’s debut EP, Cadence and Perspective in Desolation. A title that already hinted at how complex IO would become. So, without further nonsense, let’s check if this thing still holds up more than two decades later.
Ixone
And so it is that I once again find myself venturing into partially foreign musical territory. Not entirely unfamiliar, but just enough outside my usual comfort zone that I initially put off diving into this record—until my conscience kicked in and dragged me back. That brings us to Slaves of the Wolf, the latest album by American band Bear Mace.
Vicky
To make this introduction brief, I am just going to say that I realised these days that the ’90s as a decade had marvelous music, both Rock, and in Metal. Given that there were so many great albums released during that time, I’ve decided to make a short list containing five of my personal favorites – that are also sometimes overlooked. Let’s dig into these five underrated masterpieces.
Milo Lane
Hello, solstice, and hello, Cryptopsy Saturday! An Insatiable Violence arrives with the summer heatwave — relentless, overwhelming, and probably exactly what you didn’t know you needed. Just when you thought the Brutal Death Metal scene couldn’t get any more punishing, these Canadian legends throw down a record that will easily jackhammer an eardrum out of ya. And while I can’t tell you what to like, I can try my best to explain why this is a good thing.
Metalcatto
It’s time to return to my local scene and see what the sewer’s flushing out today! Filth is exactly what you’d expect from a Swedish Death Metal band these days, and Time to Rot is also the kind of title you’d expect from a band named that way. So far, things feel a bit too familiar, right? Well, at least the cover art stands out—it’s disturbing, but also kind of beautiful. You might be wondering if the album carries that same vibe. Stay put and find out!
Metalcatto
It used to be that if you learned English and maybe Swedish or German, you’d be able to understand around 90% of extreme Metal lyrics. However, that’s not true anymore. Now you need French too—because beyond France, Quebec is basically its own Metal country (this isn’t a political statement, don’t kill me!). Décryptal‘s Simulacre is bringing some old school Death Metal that promises to be disgusting enough that we’d actually remember it from the pile. Or at least that’s what the promo claimed. Let’s go!
Metalcatto
Metal is full of colorful and almost quirky band names. Incinerated isn’t one of those. If anything, this Indonesian band means business with its proposal. Also, have we noticed how Indonesia has become an extreme Metal powerhouse in the last decade? I wouldn’t be surprised if it hasn’t already become Asia’s biggest producer, but I digress. Time to focus on Epitome of Transgression.
Welcome to a new section of the blog, where those who patreon/contribute to the site (see options below) get our most honest feedback possible. This is still a review, but it’s also aimed at telling the band what works—and what needs improvement.
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!
Metalcatto
It’s hard to keep a gimmick going for long, but if there’s one band that’s taken it to the next level, it’s Impureza. The French-Spanish band sings in Spanish about the fall of the Aztec Empire on La Caída de Tonatiuh (this has to be the musical equivalent of an Asian fusion restaurant). This time, though, it’s leaning even harder into its flamenco roots, and with Alcázares, the project seems determined to win over those who found Tonatiuh a bit too weird. But hey, this is Death Metal—how strange can it really get?
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