A Possible Return? 

Hi folks, as you know I've been away for quite some time dealing with school related commitments  which brought a halt to any further progress on the blog. With that being said, I think I'll keep this blog going from time to time. School is enjoyable and all, but listening to music, and expressing my thoughts with those few of you that probably pay attention to this blog, is what I thoroughly enjoy. Music is the common thread between many of us. I can't think of many other things that almost all share the same joy and love for.  Though with my absence, I believe it is only natural for music tastes to expand, and change.  With that being said, I will not put my primary focus on metal. I will do metal from time-to-time but I will mostly focus on various genres, and elements that I feel capture many of the emotions that metal evoke. Whether that be drone, ambient, neo-folk we shall see what I'm in the mood for

Cheers

 Q

As you can all see, I've been inactive for awhile now. Motivation is an integral part of my writing, and without it, my writing is simply bland. I probably won't be writing anytime soon, seeing as University will be starting shortly and will by my primary focus.

Six Brew Bantha

 

 Six Brew Bantha are a three piece grindcore band from Victoria BC.  Clocking in at a whopping 18 minutes, this release is full of all the quintessential elements you would expect from any grind release. From the howls, and frenzied shrieks to disjointed in your face guitar, Six Brew Bantha's self titled release has it all. Who knew Canada had such quality grindcore to offer. 

Discography

Chapter X. at Bethlehem - 2007
Earation - 2009
Live at CFUV - 2009
Descent Into Nothing - 2010
Split with Archgathus - 2011

Six Brew Bantha - 2012

Al-Namrood

 

Saudi Arabia is perhaps one the last countries you would expect to be producing metal, let alone black metal. Where religious doctrine is essentially law, it is difficult to see how metal would fit into the equation. Al-Namrood manage to do this, despite the constant fear of religious persecution. The thing that stands out right from the get go is the use of traditional Middle Eastern instruments such as the Oud and Tabala. These elements of traditional middle eastern folk music work very well, while they are prominent, they are by no means overdone or cheesy as many folky elements tend to be.

Discography

                                                                                 

 

Alkerdeel

  

Hi everybody! I'm finally back after my brief hiatus. For this weeks entry I bring you Alkerdeel who hail from Belgium. Alkerdeel play a mixture of Doom/Sludge with Black metal overtones. This translates into moments of  rawness, abrasiveness and pure filth, while other moments are provide you with sensations of pure bliss, through the various hypnotic passages. This release is by no means your typical Sludge, Black Metal hybrid. With that being said, if you want an album that will simply kick your ass, Morinde is the album for you.

Discography

Luzig - 2007

De Bollaf! - 2008

De Speenzalvinge - 2010

Morinde - 2012

Sorry for the lengthy delay people but I have been quite busy as of late. It's gotten to that time of the year where everything is due, so I will be focusing on school at this point in time. When things have settled down, I will start writing again.