Embittered - And You Ask Why?
Acoustic guitar and spoken word poetry on the first track gives way to a much more straight forward, sorta Groovy Thrashcore style. Okay, but nothing really special past the intro.
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Dunwich - Madman with a Headrush
The bass is mixed too loud - I like that. Other than that, this is reasonably typical Thrash, but with weird vocals. It’s good, but it’s nothing new. I do appreciate the bass heavy sound, though. Favorite song: “E.S.U.”
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Drowning in Solitude - August 1991
Speedy Death Metal with totally rancid vocals. Occasionally they slow down, and that works a lot better for them and allows for more originality to show through. Pretty cool.
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Dreaded Infection - Dreaded Infection
Heavy Death Metal with clear production and really brutal vox. This 5-songer is cool, but breaks no new ground. Still, this is all you could ask for in the way of brutality. If they could inject a little more originality - something to make them stand out - it would be perfect.
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Dissension / Meat Shits - Diluted Life / 16 Songs
Of course I was curious about a band that would dare to split a 7-inch with the infamous Meat Shits. And what I discovered about Dissension is that they are a Grind/ Noise(ish)/ Punk sort of deal. Their lyrics have a message, so follow along (they are included). Only three songs are featured here- too bad, I would’ve liked to hear more from this extreme group.
As for the Shits: their Porno-Grind has evolved somewhat. Some of their “songs” are actually starting to sound like they were planned (at least a little) and not simply improvised (not that improvisation is necessarily bad). I’d really like to see this band keep the extreme and speed (Blast!), and incorporate them into a longer song or two. Just 1:30 or 2 minutes. That’s all I ask. For just one song. Oh well. As is, MS are apparently the final word in Porno-Grind (so send me a tape and prove me wrong!). This is an interesting and, lyrically at least, diverse 7-inch. It’s worth the $3. Favorite title: “Die You Fucking Bitch.”
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Disembowelment - Deep Sensory Procession into Aural Fate
Here’s how behind I am getting this issue out. These guys now have an EP [Dusk] and a full-length album [Transcendence Into the Peripheral] out on Relapse. These tracks are exactly those on the EP, but the CD version certainly sounds better. This is unbelievably heavy and original. You must hear it for yourself. Don’t forget to check out the album, too.
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Disembodied (Florida - USA) - Demo ‘91
This is fucking brutal. The first song, “Dead Voices,” blew me away. This has great production and was recorded at Morrisound. Kevin’s voice is awesome and very original. The songs are very easy to get into and they stay with you. I really like the drums and there’s lots of double-bass. These guys should be signed in no time.
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Devastation - Idolatry
This LP was recorded and mixed at Morrisound and produced by Scott Burns. If you don’t know why that’s relevant then I guess I’ll tell you: Morrisound and Mr. Burns are some kinda freaky Death Metal manufacturing plant. That is to say, for now, this is considered the best production around. As for the music; it’s Deathrash. Lots of drums and heavy guitars. The vox are understandable, yet still heavy. It is a good combination. And the lyrics are even cool.
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Desultory - Visions
Three tracks of super-cool Deathrash. Recorded at Sunlight, this manages a somewhat original sound. The songs are memorable, but not as heavy as they could be. However this band makes no Cannibal Corpse brutality claims. And they completely deliver original, memorable Deathrash. I like it a lot, and you should check this out quick as they are now signed to Metal Blade and will have an album out soon. Favorite track: “Forever Gone.”
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