http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/-t1.htm Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:05:15 GMT 10 http://i88.servimg.com/u/f88/13/68/85/28/tei_lo14.jpg http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/-t1.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/slough-feg-ape-uprising-cruz-del-sur-t99.htm FIN SLOUGH FEG/APE UPRISING (Cruz Del Sur) Originally going under the more cumbersome moniker The Lord Weird Slough Feg which is the name of the arch nemesis of Slaine from 2000AD if anyone's interested.The now more neatly named Slough Feg again come forth with their brilliant 7th album Ape Uprising.Standing firm in the face of mediocrity with swords glistening in the sunlight ready to slay foes and win the good fight for traditional metal for good and all. As you can probably tell from ... Fan Reviews Sat, 18 Jul 2009 12:05:15 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/slough-feg-ape-uprising-cruz-del-sur-t99.htm#202 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/slough-feg-ape-uprising-cruz-del-sur-t99.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/lord-vicar-fear-no-pain-church-within-records-t96.htm FIN LORD VICAR/FEAR NO PAIN (Church Within Records) Could it be that I, a mere mortal hold in my hands a nugget of the purest Doom? It sure as hell does as Peter Vicar (now Peter Inverted!) as back and doing what he does best which is delivering top notch Doom Metal! After the split of Reverend Bizarre which seems to last forever, I mean come on, they released nearly as many records after the split as they did when they were a going concern it's great to hear those lo fi crunchy guitar ... Fan Reviews Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:14:13 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/lord-vicar-fear-no-pain-church-within-records-t96.htm#194 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/lord-vicar-fear-no-pain-church-within-records-t96.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/spiritus-mortis-god-behind-the-god-firebox-t93.htm FIN SPIRITUS MORTIS/GOD BEHIND THE GOD (Firebox) The self proclaimed 'Heaviest band in Finland' (though for my money that particular accolade would go to HOODED MENACE) have returned with a new label and most of note for all doom hounds a new vocalist which comes in the shape of Sami Hynninen otherwise known as Albert Witchfinder!! (ORNE,THE PURITAN and of course the untouchable REVEREND BIZARRE) and if that ain't enough to get the doom juices flowing I really don't know what will. These ... Fan Reviews Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:42:39 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/spiritus-mortis-god-behind-the-god-firebox-t93.htm#188 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/spiritus-mortis-god-behind-the-god-firebox-t93.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/black-pyramid-black-pyramid-meteorcity-t87.htm FIN BLACK PYRAMID/BLACK PYRAMID (Meteorcity) Meteorcity have in recent years been one of those labels like Small Stone and to a lesser extent Tee Pee that insist on releasing an endless parade of dull as hell Kyuss/Fu Manchu stoner bands that have nothing more to offer than a fuzz pedal and a third hand Sabbath riff.There are exceptions to every rule and I'm glad to say that along with Swedish oddball hippies DEADMAN BLACK PYRAMID are one of those exceptions as this is a fine listen ... Fan Reviews Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:46:05 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/black-pyramid-black-pyramid-meteorcity-t87.htm#182 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/black-pyramid-black-pyramid-meteorcity-t87.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/vomitory-carnage-euphoria-metal-blade-t86.htm FIN VOMITORY/CARNAGE EUPHORIA (Metal Blade) After 20 years laying waste to ears and senses you would be forgiven in thinking that this Swedish Death Metal machine would show some signs of slowing down,taking the foot of the gas and well, mellowing out.Not a bit of it as 'carnage euphoria' (their 7th) is a raging beast of an album. Although on the surface this sounds like a standard death metal album the ace up the bloodied sleeve with VOMITORY is their ability to switch pace at will.From ... Fan Reviews Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:51:04 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/vomitory-carnage-euphoria-metal-blade-t86.htm#181 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/vomitory-carnage-euphoria-metal-blade-t86.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/beherit-engram-spinefarm-t78.htm FIN BEHERIT/ENGRAM (Spinefarm) It's been 14 long years since Finlands BEHERIT last spewed forth their filthy brand of caustic blasphemous black metal.14 years of festering hatred for him upstairs and mankind in general.14 years of barely contained rage as main man Nuclear Holocausto sits alone in a festering pit in some outpost in Finland planing his return.Satan must be appeased and this will be their defining moment.A glorious return that will set a bench mark for all that is satanic ... Fan Reviews Mon, 18 May 2009 09:55:33 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/beherit-engram-spinefarm-t78.htm#159 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/beherit-engram-spinefarm-t78.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/firebird-grand-union-rise-above-t85.htm FIN FIREBIRD/GRAND UNION (Rise Above) First things first.I have never been a fan of FIREBIRD.I have heard all four of their previous albums and they've been at best dull then after seeing a crackin live set recently I thought I would give em another go.Glad I did as 'Grand Union' is something of a revelation. As with all their previous albums FIREBIRD deal in pure 1970s blues rock but unlike their previous output there is some actual great songs to be had this time round. Still dipping ... Fan Reviews Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:49:03 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/firebird-grand-union-rise-above-t85.htm#178 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/firebird-grand-union-rise-above-t85.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/machetazo-mundo-cripta-no-escape-t84.htm FIN MACHETAZO/MUNDO CRIPTA (No Escape) It's been a long while since a Spanish band has featured in the Fin collection (I think the last was LA SECTA from about 93.Yeah I am that old!!) then all of a sudden two come along at once! First the crust/thrash styling of DISHAMMER (see review elsewhere) and now old school grind merchants MACHETAZO. Actually I've been a bit of a 'Johnny come lately' with this band as 'Mundo Cripta' is their fourth album and they do share members with the aforementioned ... Fan Reviews Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:06:01 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/machetazo-mundo-cripta-no-escape-t84.htm#177 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/machetazo-mundo-cripta-no-escape-t84.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/dishammer-vintage-addiction-hells-headbangers-t83.htm FIN DISHAMMER/VINTAGE ADDICTION (Hells Headbangers) Holy crap! I was happier than a pig in shit when this twisted bugger showed up on my doorstep the other morning courtesy of the good people at Hells Headbangers (check out the link below for the real underground shit). DISHAMMER hail from Spain and feature members of MACHETAZO and DEADMASK and play the most filthy black thrash D-beat the world has ever seen.These guys do not fuck around.Recorded for 50 quid in some basement 'Vintage ... Fan Reviews Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:59:15 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/dishammer-vintage-addiction-hells-headbangers-t83.htm#176 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/dishammer-vintage-addiction-hells-headbangers-t83.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/kylesa-static-tensions-prosthetic-t48.htm FIN KYLESA/STATIC TENSIONS (Prosthetic) Revered US troupe Kylesa have spent the last few years concocting the best sludge/doom/crust to humankind resulting in the release of what for many was a pivotal record for the band. 2006s jaw dropping 'time will fuse it's worth' and after month upon month of constant touring (check out their myspace page,these guys NEVER stop!) honing their formidable sound it was indeed high time for them to head back to the jam room to record the follow up. The obvious ... Fan Reviews Sat, 21 Mar 2009 13:44:43 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/kylesa-static-tensions-prosthetic-t48.htm#99 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/kylesa-static-tensions-prosthetic-t48.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/church-of-misery-houses-of-the-unholy-rise-above-t79.htm FIN CHURCH OF MISERY/HOUSES OF THE UNHOLY (Rise Above) Awww,a bit of a no- brainer this one.You want red eyed Japanese hash heads playing gonzoid stoner/doom/boogie with a very unhealthy obsession with serial killers? well, guess what Houses of the unholy delivers in big fuckin spades? you guessed it.Red eyed Japanese hash heads playing gonzoid stoner/doom/boogie with a very unhealthy obsession with serial killers! Not for them the wonky path of 'musical diversity and sonic experimentation' ... Fan Reviews Mon, 18 May 2009 10:44:40 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/church-of-misery-houses-of-the-unholy-rise-above-t79.htm#160 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/church-of-misery-houses-of-the-unholy-rise-above-t79.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/sarke-vorunah-indie-recordings-t57.htm FIN SARKE/VORUNAH (Indie recordings) As you might have guessed by the name of the band this is the brainchild of Khold and Old Mans Child main man and multi instrumentalist Sarke along with Darkthrones Nocturno Culto along for the ride to lend his considerable 20 Marlboro a day roar to the proceedings. Vorunah is a pretty basic record by anyone's standards.Guitars buzz in a warm analog haze whilst the drums pound in a unfussy almost militaristic way.The drunken Priest comes over like ... Fan Reviews Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:18:28 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/sarke-vorunah-indie-recordings-t57.htm#130 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/sarke-vorunah-indie-recordings-t57.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/sardonis-ep-label-electric-earth-t18.htm Platoon Sardonis - EP, Label: Electric Earth One of the newest Doom Metal bands from the European scene is the instrumental, two man band, Sardonis. Their new vinyl seven inch features four Doom-Rock songs that stray away from traditional down tempo, power chord Doom Metal as they explore the more diverse riffs and skull banging tempos of modern Doom Metal. Sardonis shifts gears from fast to slow and diversifies their riffs and chords to keep the listener's attention. This EP features both fast ... Fan Reviews Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:28:25 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/sardonis-ep-label-electric-earth-t18.htm#33 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/sardonis-ep-label-electric-earth-t18.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/acid-witch-witchtanic-hellucinations-razorback-records-t49.htm FIN ACID WITCH/WITCHTANIC HELLUCINATIONS (Razorback records) Finland's dealer in all things heavy Lasse is a very busy man indeed.Not only does he front doomdeath monstrosity Hooded Menace and goregrind merchants Vacant Coffin but he also has time to lend his somewhat inhuman vocal talents to these doomdeath miscreants.Somewhat more 'tongue in cheek' (the pun-tastic album title and absolutely dreadful fromage of the intro) Witchtanic Hellucinations is one of the most horrid,stinking,fetid records ... Fan Reviews Sat, 21 Mar 2009 14:14:25 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/acid-witch-witchtanic-hellucinations-razorback-records-t49.htm#100 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/acid-witch-witchtanic-hellucinations-razorback-records-t49.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/salute-the-underground-witches-brew-t47.htm FIN SALUTE/ THE UNDERGROUND (Witches Brew) SALUTE appear to exist in some subterranean netherworld were bullet belts are mandatory, sawn off denim is worn with pride, tape trading is the only way of hearing new bands,the twin crimes of Emo and metalcore have yet to be invented and a mobile is something a kid has hanging over it's cot! yep, we are talking old school and 'the underground' positively reeks of it. Salute have no time for hanging around graveyards freezing their tits off whilst ... Fan Reviews Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:11:09 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/salute-the-underground-witches-brew-t47.htm#98 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/salute-the-underground-witches-brew-t47.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/amon-amarth-once-sent-from-the-golden-hallbonus-edition-metal-blade-t51.htm Platoon 'Once Sent From the Golden Hall' was Amon Amarth's first full length album on a major Metal label. This album is a bit thrashier than the albums that followed but it still remains unquestionably Amon Amarth. 'Once Sent From the Golden Hall' is essential for any fan of the band. I think the remaster and rerelease of this album was really to make the album more readily available to the legions of new fans that have been taking notice of the Norsemen in light of their recent success. The ... Fan Reviews Wed, 25 Mar 2009 03:22:12 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/amon-amarth-once-sent-from-the-golden-hallbonus-edition-metal-blade-t51.htm#105 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/amon-amarth-once-sent-from-the-golden-hallbonus-edition-metal-blade-t51.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/absu-absu-candlelight-t46.htm FIN ABSU/ABSU (Candlelight) After an 8 year absence which saw various line up changes and a near fatal injury Texan black metal hellions return to the fray.One things for sure Absu have not been resting on their laurels in this period as 'Absu' is a jaw dropping revelation of a record.Forsaking the usual satanism for themes based on sumerian/mesopotamian/celtic mythology and thelemic mysticism 'Absu' is a very complex album lyrically whilst the music is a brain rattling mix of scathing black ... Fan Reviews Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:23:22 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/absu-absu-candlelight-t46.htm#83 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/absu-absu-candlelight-t46.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/ironsword-overlords-of-chaos-shadow-kingdom-t31.htm FIN IRONSWORD/OVERLORDS OF CHAOS (shadow Kingdom) Hailing from sunny Portugal come this formidable 3 piece powerhouse intent on reclaiming Metal from hipster posers,pantomime battle metal and neck tattooed metalcore back to it's rightful home. And a pretty decent fist of it they make too! Overlords of chaos (their forth album) is bristling with old school metal values from the 'foot on the monitor' surge of opener 'death of the gods' the stupidly catchy 'Wrath of Crom' to the Maidenesque 'fear ... Fan Reviews Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:39:52 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/ironsword-overlords-of-chaos-shadow-kingdom-t31.htm#64 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/ironsword-overlords-of-chaos-shadow-kingdom-t31.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/orne-the-conjuration-by-the-fire-black-widow-t30.htm FIN ORNE/THE CONJURATION BY THE FIRE (Black Widow) 2006 I just never got round to checking this band out until now.All the signs were there and the stars were aligned but did I take heed? no I did not! and for that alone I shall be in eternal shame as this record is without doubt a classic of it's or any kind. For anyone not in the know (besides me!) this is the band started by Peter Vicar from true doom legends REVEREND BIZARRE in the late 90's and apparently are still going now (where's ... Fan Reviews Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:59:31 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/orne-the-conjuration-by-the-fire-black-widow-t30.htm#63 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/orne-the-conjuration-by-the-fire-black-widow-t30.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/wino-punctuated-equilibrium-southern-lord-t26.htm FIN Yep,the debut solo offering from the St Vitus,Obsessed,Spirit Caravan and Hidden Hand doom legend and what a mixed bag it is too.Kicking off in fine style with the early LED ZEP swagger of 'Release me' things look pretty rosy from were I'm sitting but alas the euphoria doesn't last long.Don't get me wrong the big man is in fine voice with his weathered tones adding weight and an overall sense of outlaw freedom to the proceedings while CLUTCH drummer extraordinaire Jean Paul Glasters' precision ... Fan Reviews Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:56:51 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/wino-punctuated-equilibrium-southern-lord-t26.htm#54 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/wino-punctuated-equilibrium-southern-lord-t26.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/coffins-buried-death-20-buck-spin-t14.htm FIN COFFINS/BURIED DEATH (20 BUCK SPIN) I've been kinda raving about these Japanese ner do wells for quite some time now but this beast of a record is their best thus far.Uchino and company have taken the template of their previous works ( two full lengths and 965 split singles!) and uped the ante on just about every level.Brick heavy thick riffs rampage whilst Uchinos' spewed bark regails us tales of 'Altars in Gore' and 'Cadaver blood'.Fans of heavily processed guitars and triggered blastbeats ... Fan Reviews Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:00:27 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/coffins-buried-death-20-buck-spin-t14.htm#29 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/coffins-buried-death-20-buck-spin-t14.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/dimension-zero-he-who-shall-not-bleed-vic-records-t17.htm Platoon Dimension Zero - He Who Shall Not Bleed - Vic Records There is something very refreshing about hearing good new Gothenbourg Thrash. Dimension Zero can certainly be counted on to keep the tempo and aggression up as they have churned out another maelstrom of an album. The band features the veterans of the Gothenbourg scene who still remember how to write a fast, no compromises type of album. This band is more important today than it has ever been. With the mellowing of Dark Tranquility, ... Fan Reviews Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:25:07 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/dimension-zero-he-who-shall-not-bleed-vic-records-t17.htm#32 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/dimension-zero-he-who-shall-not-bleed-vic-records-t17.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/freedom-hawk-sunlight-magic-lady-records-t16.htm Platoon Freedom Hawk - Sunlight - Magic Lady Records Freedom Hawk is comprised of a group of veteran musicians who claim to have never been in any of the 'cool bands'; until now. Freedom Hawk is the coolest band I have heard in a while. This group exhales massive new energy into hard rocking Heavy Metal. The energy this band exudes is a hard rocking, head banging, good time. The power of these Virginia based rockers compels you to rock out. The catchy, throw back riffs will remind ... Fan Reviews Sat, 31 Jan 2009 07:24:23 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/freedom-hawk-sunlight-magic-lady-records-t16.htm#31 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/fan-reviews-f3/freedom-hawk-sunlight-magic-lady-records-t16.htm