Affliction Gate

 

2015 turned out to be a good year when it comes to metal and it was a particularly good year for death metal. The year end list contenders have more representation from death metal than the other styles. If Affliction Gate’s new EP ‘Dying Alone’ is any signs of things to come, then 2016 shouldn’t be any different from 2015. These Frenchmen already have a couple of EP’s and a full length to their credit. The upcoming addition to their solid discography continues the trend of unleashing well written old school death metal riffs.

Affliction Gate have an ace up their sleeve, in that they write riffs that are loaded with emotions. The semi melodic quality of the riffs give the song a distinctive quality making them almost instantly memorable. Heaviness is also present in spades and the tracks pack quite a punch. Take for example, the album opener ‘Negative Lucidity’ which bursts right out of the gate with the ferocity of a rabid beast.

Affliction Gate have an ace up their sleeve, in that they write riffs that are loaded with emotions. The semi melodic quality of the riffs give the song a distinctive quality making them almost instantly memorable. Heaviness is also present in spades and the tracks pack quite a punch. Take for example, the album opener ‘Negative Lucidity’ which bursts right out of the gate with the ferocity of a rabid beast.

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I'm sure many of you have seen the social links I have posted midway down the page to the right. I initially maintained relarive anonimity without revealing much of anything about myself. However, throughout my journey and writing on this blog, I have gradually opened up more and given you a sneak peak of my interests and who I am as a person. And I hope this will continue as I continue writing. Cheers.

A new Year

It's a bit difficult to believe that 2015 has come to a close. It was sure a crazy year for myself and just in general out there in the world. To all friends, family and readers out there (yes I know you're out there somewhere) I hope 2016 is a year full of joy, prosperity and good health. Here's to 2016!

Shaving the Werewolf

 

Shaving the Werewolf is an experimental-metal/noise-rock of five from Oslo, Norway.  I like to think of it as experimental hardcore.  The group has released two prior EPs: Your Head is a Toilet from 2012 and You Say Tomato, I Say Fuck Off from 2015. But now all bets are off with the latest outing,The Pissing Link, which is set for release on December 5th via Negative Vibe Records.  Featuring four new songs, the new EP, in keeping with the artwork and name, is off-putting, vile, and highly confrontational.

Clearly, every element of the release, and really the band in general, is coldly calculated to disturb those of the more vanilla parts of society.  Just hop over to their Facebook...it's nightmare fuel.  And yes, your eyes do not deceive you, that is a Yeti, urine, and a gored man clutching his severed penis all rendered in vivid, psychedelic coloring.  The lyrics won't be of any more comfort. I don't have them in writing yet, but just a few seconds at any given moment is filled with foul and unpleasant language.

As far as how this bile is delivered to your earholes, it's not dissimilar to Great American Ghost’s release, Everyone Leaves.  It’s the same abrasive hardcore, just with the extremity and bizarreness turned up several notches.  GAG shoves their words in your face...StW makes you choke on them.  And this vocal violence is matched with chugging, squealing guitars, sharp as a razor snare hits, and a general penchant for noise.  But despite the volume and occasional avantgarde piece (“Do Mind if I Don't”), the physical response is fire.  The underlying catchiness grows on you quickly.

I will say that The Pissing Link is not quite as out there as StW’s previous releases, but that should provide little solace.  Just know that it’s not completely inaccessible, nor is it exactly top 40 material.  If you want something on the stranger side, their previous works are also available on bandcamp at the price of your choosing.  Check back for a full stream tomorrow.

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Throat Singing

I've always enjoyed distinct and cultural specific music. While much may sound unusual or even weird to the Western ear, I find much of it to be very unique and in many ways absolutely stunning. There are quite a few variations of throat singing out there: from the Inuit in many parts of Canada, to the Tuvan in Mongolia there was something that just captivated my attention right from the get go.