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