The Demo Was Better #1: Japan's Funeral Rites
This new column examines crucial demo releases that proved to be the peak of their creators' discographies, whether due to a decline in quality or poor later reception. We start off with Funeral Rites, a sinister, theatrical black metal band from Japan.
Bloodbox Diagnoses the Frenzied Symptoms of "Post Human Disorder" (Early Album Stream)
On their upcoming album, the New Zealand based 'breakbeat grindcore' group adds samples, drum loops, and more to their oppressive death and grind. Stream it here.
Heavy, Catchy Madness: Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol Is a "Shoo-In" (Early Track Stream)
The Austin, Texas band has cooked up a weird, noisy, and addictive slice of rock'n'roll for their upcoming album "Doom-Wop." Stream a new track from it here.