January 12, 2007

Massive Assault - Conflict EP

Plead Not Guilty Crash Landing2006 Massive Assault party like it’s 1990, unleashing old school Swedish death metal that sounds like outtakes from Left Hand Path. Surprisingly, the source is not Stockholm, but the Netherlands. The ingredients are familiar – massive guitars, volcanic bass tones, Motörhead-on-speed grooves, and good old-fashioned death growls. Death Breath and Repugnant...

V/A - Gratis naar de Tering

Vermin – Falling Deathwards (live)Grimland – Melena (demo) Alpha Prime2006 Speaking of Dutch metal, here’s a compilation with an interesting focus – bands from around the city of Breda. The title is Gratis naar de Tering, which translates to “Down the drain for nothing” or “Fucked up for free,” depending on whom you ask. The...