Dick Delicious and the Tasty Testicles - Dick Delicious and the Tasty Testicles
These guys are the living definition of Groove Punk/Metal. The real kind, not the doped out bullshit that some former Doom bands pass off as “Groove.” Plus they have a real Punk ethic about them. And did I mention that they have porno lyrics? Yeah, DDatTT are the bastard child of the Meatmen, Mentors, Mucky Pup, Gang Green, Beastie Boys and who the fuck ever else was involved in that gang bang. If all the songs were as funny and kicked as much ass as the first two (the classic “It Was the Tits” and “Big Stinky Pussies”), then this would be an easy 10. Unfortunately there are a few misses on here, but I’m sure they will have it all figured out in time to make their next album unholy pornographic perfection.
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Detestation - Massacre of Hate
On first spin, this appears to be fairly standard, if brutal, Death Metal. Upon repeated listens, I began to notice a few interesting things going on. These guys apparently have a variety of influences, and sometimes let them come through, as in the very short “Silenced,” which is Industrial, the almost Ambient “Dissolved,” and also in the riffs, which can be strange, but are always good. Occasionally the vocals on the album sound sort of overdriven, but that may not be the band’s fault. A more ambitious release than I initially realized. I like it when it takes a few listens to really “get it.”
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Desperate Corruption - Insatiable Mass
This sees the band going for a sound between their earlier two demos. It’s not as thick-sounding as Abortion of Harm, but is heavier than Deadly Spawn, while surpassing either in terms of brutality and intensity. These four songs combine that with a high degree of technical skill and precision playing. I didn’t even expect such songs to be very memorable, but to an extent, they are. That’s really an accomplishment.
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Descend (Ohio - USA) - Demonstration Cassette 1995
What the shit? Is their vocalist puking? I think he is. Well, let me tell you that these Death freaks get some extra points due to the utter depravity of the vomits, uhh, vocals. Damn, I sure wish I knew what the lyrics are. In addition to the aforementioned sickness, the music is high-quality as well. Descend are all good at what they do, which is write and play pretty memorable Death Metal. Their drummer is the real genius, I think, as he does some rather innovative and original stuff. An excellent and unique sounding release.
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Denial of God - The Statues Are Watching
This is slower, Doomier Black Metal than what you may be used to, but rest assured that there are some very fast parts as well. The changing tempos and tortured screams make up for the thin guitar sound. I’d like to hear what this band could do in a better studio.
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Demonic Christ - Punishment for Ignorance
This is the Black Death! These worshippers of Tiamat (and I don’t mean the band!) really deliver the goods - uhh, bads. I like the contrast of Dana’s and Jon’s vocals. Dana’s style is Black Metal, while Jon is a bit more Death. When they sing together, the shit gets really sick. Interesting riffs and a fairly clean production make this a worthy addition to the collection.
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Demonic - Lead Us Into Darkness
This has an excellent sound - powerful and full drums, and a raw, yet not over-distorted, guitar sound. The vocals are screechy and excruciated, and perfectly compliment their brand of fast Black Metal.
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Dementia - No World Order
By “work on the riffs” [which I said in my review the band’s 1993 demo. -Editor], I meant that they should write some new ones, not use the same ones again. At least the lyrics seem a little better, and the vocals are marginally more under control.
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Deity - Gallery of the Mad
Sometimes, when listening to something to review it, I become sort of possessed, and write an interesting review. When what I’m listening to is nothing special, then it’s really hard to do the review, other than to say that Deity are uninspired and bland, but not horrible.
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