http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/-t1.htm Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:47:04 GMT 10 http://i88.servimg.com/u/f88/13/68/85/28/tei_lo14.jpg http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/-t1.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/battlegod-productions-special-issue-t113.htm The Inquisitor BUIO OMEGA - 'Planet Of Tombs' http://www.myspace.com/sideRalterror Kicking off this special edition dedicated to all things Battlegod Productions is Italian Black Metal quartet Buio Omega and their third full length release centered around hatred and darkness and eerily entitled 'Planet Of Tombs'. With a slow introduction aimed solely at building up the right dark and murky atmosphere, the band then step things up with an almost catchy style of grating Black Metal with vocals ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Sun, 11 Oct 2009 09:47:04 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/battlegod-productions-special-issue-t113.htm#220 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/battlegod-productions-special-issue-t113.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-36-t112.htm The Inquisitor DECAYOR - 'Re-Occuring Times Of Grief' [Unsigned] On to some dark and foreboding Death Doom Metal straight from the depths of Ireland, Decayor have released a four track EP entitled 'Re-Occurring Times Of Grief' complete with truly spectacular artwork. Following an intro of oppressive severity and a crack of thunder that heralds the arrival of some sledge hammer like riff-age, Decayor approach their style of Doom in the same way that Anathema used too early on in their career. First ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Fri, 18 Sep 2009 07:19:41 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-36-t112.htm#219 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-36-t112.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/british-black-metal-special-issue-1-t111.htm The Inquisitor DRAGGED INTO SUNLIGHT - 'Hatred For Mankind' [Mordgrimm] You may be one of the lucky few who witnessed as I did this Liverpudlian five piece at this years inaugural Deathfest at Leeds University, but for those who were not there let me tell you what their set stood for. It showed to all present that Dragged Into Sunlight are in control and you will see only what they wish you too, a point proved as onlookers were treated to a backs to the audience slab of smoke screened Black and Doom ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:01:50 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/british-black-metal-special-issue-1-t111.htm#218 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/british-black-metal-special-issue-1-t111.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-35-t110.htm The Inquisitor DENIED - 'When The Slate Becomes Diamonds' [Painkiller] Inspired by sheer hilarity and video games, Italian Heavy Metal five piece Denied have unleashed their debut full length album entitled 'When The Slate Becomes Diamonds' upon the Metal world. Crossing and splicing the styles of Iron Maiden and Hammerfall, Denied play with a real sense of the old school melody and heaviness about them, fast melodic and with clear vocals shouted loud and very proud. You will in my opinion find it ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:23:46 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-35-t110.htm#214 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-35-t110.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-34-t109.htm The Inquisitor SEPARATIST - 'The Motionless Apocalypse' [Reverb] There is so much to like about this Australian Technical Death Metal five piece, the name alone screams of a brutal romance. Terrorists are dirty, under-hand and lethal, but a separatist is romantic, they stand alone and they fight for a just cause. there really is little difference between the two in actuality but human stereotype will prevail and that is how they are each seen. Another thing to intrigue is the bands location, the island ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:06:18 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-34-t109.htm#213 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-34-t109.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-33-t108.htm The Inquisitor NOFUCK - 'Existenzminimum' [Unsigned] All is fair in love and war, and all the pain, love and suffering that comes with it. That is what the collective minds of Italian five piece Thrash Metal band Nofuck have in common, and it is a long running lyrical theme throughout 'Existenzminimum', the bands first full length album. First off it is really great to hear a Thrash band with a truly harsh old school sound. Many bands incorporate a modern sound and end up treading the waters known ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:56:33 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-33-t108.htm#212 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-33-t108.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-32-t107.htm The Inquisitor NECROPSY - 'Bestial Anatomy' [Unsigned] From France with brutality, Brutal Death Metal quartet Necropsy have let loose the beast with their first full length album 'Bestial Anatomy'. Necropsy delivery sledge hammer blow after blow of crushing Death and Grind savagery and brutality. Vocally they are spectacular in their grinding horrific aesthetic and musically they simply slay all comers and devour the remains. 'Bestial Anatomy' is everything a BGrutal Death and Grind band should sound ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:37:34 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-32-t107.htm#211 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-32-t107.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-stronghold-records-special-t106.htm The Inquisitor STRONGHOLD RECORDS BASED IN THE UNITED STATES AND SPECIALIZING IN BLACK METAL Here are my reviews on their releases so far, be sure to check the labels website below... http://www.strongholdrecords.net ANGELRUST ‘The Nightmare Unfolds’ http://www.myspace.com/heartturnedcold Angelrust are a five piece Death & Thrash Metal band from Ohio. Starting with a graceful and peaceful acoustic folk like introduction, one might almost be lulled into a false sense of ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Sat, 22 Aug 2009 06:05:25 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-stronghold-records-special-t106.htm#210 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-stronghold-records-special-t106.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-31-t105.htm The Inquisitor DEATHLIKE - 'Enmity' [Unsigned] Straight up Norwegian Death Metal here from Deathlike and their new release 'Enmity'. The introduction track gives off vibes of a dank sewer with the constant dripping of putrid water ever present in the murk and darkness. Musically the black them is continued as Deathlike prowl forward with a sprawling slowed down tempo that grinds along angrily and with much angst and bitter thoughts. For the faint of heart this is not, and when the pace is quickened ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:37:20 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-31-t105.htm#209 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-31-t105.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-30-t104.htm The Inquisitor SANGUINEOUS - 'Extinguish The Dying Light Of Serenity' [Unsigned] Featuring a member of The Nihilistic Front who I featured in the last issue, Australia's Sanguineous take you away from the Doom side of Metal and focus more on the Brutal Death side of the spectrum with their release 'Extinguish The Dying Light Of Serenity'. The production values on this one are slightly off and that gives the whole release a rather muffled affect and that sadly is a real let down, because if you can ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Fri, 07 Aug 2009 10:32:11 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-30-t104.htm#208 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-30-t104.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-29-t100.htm The Inquisitor IMMORTAL ANGELICA - 'Reminiscence' [Unsigned] This mixed sex Symphonic Gothic Metal four piece are extremely new to the scene and this release, 'Reminiscence' is their debut nine track album. Introducing the band is a track that could be straight from the Gladiator soundtrack at first until the heavier sounds kick in but afterwards this is all Metal. I like the melodies that Immortal Angelica produce yet at the same time in places there is a severe lack of beat that makes the music ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Sun, 02 Aug 2009 12:41:41 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-29-t100.htm#204 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-29-t100.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-28-t97.htm The Inquisitor L'ESPRIT DU CLAN - 'Chapter IV: L'Enfer C'est Le Notre' [Enrage] As you can probably tell from the album name 'Chapter IV: L'Enfer C'est le Notre' this is French Metalcore band L'Esprit Du Clan's fourth full length album release. So what you may ask do you get from this band other than unreadable un pronouncable names? Well first and fore most you get trigger happy riff-age, deep melodies and a heaviness tinged with modern sounding styles that flows effortlessly but to utterly devastating ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:45:02 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-28-t97.htm#196 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-28-t97.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-27-t95.htm The Inquisitor MEDAMAKI - 'Warbird' [Unsigned] from Evesham in the UK, there is a Metal and Rock band who like to keep things simple, hence the name of their brand new four track EP simply entitled 'Warbird'. The name alone incites aggression and power, or Klingon fans. Take your pick. What you get though is not flat out adrenaline fueled aggression, but a groove drenched stoner rock style that rolls out effortlessly and bathes the proceedings with a hazy, lazy light. It isn't get up and go music ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:24:01 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-27-t95.htm#193 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-27-t95.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-26-t94.htm The Inquisitor CREATIVE WASTE - 'Cruelty Beyond Conception' [Unsigned] Being a band from the Eastern sector of Saudi Arabia is never going to be overly easy with the countries strict censorship laws and the militant religious zeal with which their laws are carried out. Now imagine being a Grindcore band whose latest demo features the men raised the American flag in the Pacific conflict with Japan? This is what Creative Waste have to contend with on a daily basis and their second demo 'Cruelty Beyond ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:14:39 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-26-t94.htm#190 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-26-t94.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-25-t92.htm The Inquisitor STILLBIRTH - 'Plakative Aggression' [Unsigned] From the northern reaches of the Rhineland in Germany comes Death Grind of a very high quality. They may be named Stillbirth, a word to put tears into the hearts of many but they don't give a flying fuck as their sole intention is to make nasty Death Grind to make you vomit in horror at their antics. Unlike a lot of Grind out there this band have a very enjoyable sound. Keeping things pretty mixed they have adorned their latest full length ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:58:11 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-25-t92.htm#187 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-25-t92.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-24-t91.htm The Inquisitor AIMA - 'Zeta Landscape' [Unsigned] To start off this issue I have the pleasure of reviewing female fronted Italian experimental metal band 'Aima' and their brand new release 'Zeta Landscape'. Everything fits really well with these sun soaked metallers. Vocally beautiful but with a raw savage passion running through it when needed, the riff-age is catchy and unpredictable, sporadic for the most part but then able to conform for some neck killing head banging moments. Bass and drum play ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:53:49 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-24-t91.htm#186 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-24-t91.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-23-t90.htm The Inquisitor DEFY THE LAWS OF TRADITION - Till Death Us Part' [HT] 'Defy The Laws Of Tradition', a name that bellows out at you and reeks with the stench of anarchy and rebellion, what better way for a Hardcore Metal band from Germany to introduce themselves? Unlike a lot of Hardcore bands they do not just spout off at the mouth about all the mother fuckers they are going to kick the shit out of or about watching your back, and that's refreshing if not down right considerate of them. Instead 'Defy ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:20:28 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-23-t90.htm#185 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-23-t90.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-22-t89.htm The Inquisitor TOTAL DEATH - 'Demonios' [Unsigned] They have been rolling since the distant summer of 1988 and have made more members over the last two decades than your average dysfunctional Scandinavian Black Metal dynasty. 'Demonios' is the bands 2004 release and forms the first of a two part review on these Spanish lords of Death & Thrash. 'Total Death' are exactly what you would expect from an old school darkened Thrash Metal band from the 80's. Big riffs, even bigger hair and anthems of ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:10:22 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-22-t89.htm#184 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-22-t89.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-21-t88.htm The Inquisitor ETHEREAL FAUN - 'The Nightlitany' [Unsigned] Two folk bands in one week, that's rare, but after the Hungarian folk troop of Dalriada I am now confronted with the far easier to get into female fronted Italian folkists of 'Ethereal faun' and their brand spanking new album for 2009, 'The Nightlitany'. 'Ethereal Faun' possess everything that a conventional folk band should have, the mysterious and overly green artwork, the elven like image and the fantastic riffs intermingled with some ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:59:07 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-21-t88.htm#183 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-21-t88.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-20-t82.htm The Inquisitor KORPBLOD - 'Hymner' [Drapskunst] For those of you who are familiar with, or even devoutly read The Evil Inquisition, you'll know that the two forms of Metal that takes a lot to impress me are Grindcore and Black Metal. mention early 'Napalm Death' or any 'Gorgoroth' and I am likely to be found in an almost catatonic state of slumber. As far as I can see the problem with Black Metal after you get past the almost mandatory folk like or intricate and mystical intro is that when it is all ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:08:19 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-20-t82.htm#173 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-20-t82.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-19-t81.htm The Inquisitor GOREGAST - 'La Revencha' [Hecatombe] If there is one thing that this masked band of Berliners understand and know how to do well, it is to make unadulterated noise pollution in its goriest and most violent form. Not often do you hear a band who describe themselves as 'Animalpower Death Grind' but I can tell you this one certainly leaves an impression, no an indentation upon your mind. as you'd expect the pace is break neck and excruciatingly brutal, never relenting in its severity or ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Sun, 31 May 2009 11:16:27 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-19-t81.htm#167 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-19-t81.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-18-t75.htm The Inquisitor SACRILEGIOUS - ''Sacrigegious' [Unsigned] Sporting their debut self titled demo this Norwegian one man black and death metal project come fully armed with four tracks of dense hostile noise pollution created with the purpose of causing sheer darkness and blackened rage! Noise pollution may be right though as this is more noise than music in places although there is much to be said for the raw underground feel to the project. Yet despite the grim nature of this particular beast you ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Thu, 07 May 2009 13:56:56 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-18-t75.htm#148 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-18-t75.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-17-t74.htm The Inquisitor ANCESTRAL LEGACY - 'Trapped Within The Words' [Femme Metal] Formed a full fourteen years ago amongst the bitter cold winterscapes of 'Froland' in 'Norway', symphonic black metallers 'Ancestral Legacy' have lived what some might call an underrated and underachieving career to date with a string of demos behind them but only one full length album in the bag thus far! 'Trapped Within The Words' is the follow up EP to that album and displays the genuine grace of female vocalist 'Isadora ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:27:36 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-17-t74.htm#147 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-17-t74.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-16-t73.htm The Inquisitor PROTESTANT - 'As Dead As We Look' [Halo Of Flies] If ever a band deserved a horror movie soundtrack contract then 'Milwaukee' outfit 'Protestant' really are that band. Playing a unique brand over eerie chugging doom metal, these American doomsters add into the sound a bizarre and spooky undertone that is enough to strike fear into your heart! To label 'Protestant' as pure doom though would be way off base as they kick into a shrieking fast and frantic adrenaline fueled hardcore style ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:26:52 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-16-t73.htm#146 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-16-t73.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-15-t72.htm The Inquisitor DOOMSOWER - 'Ov Doom' [Unsigned] What are the requirements of an obsessed doom band? I think that any band with the word doom in both their name and their latest release moniker has to be pretty obsessive. With a brutally down to earth and seriously down tunes bass sound 'Doomsower' pack the poor production quality that keep this band on the majorly raw side. Yet despite such a huge floor you cannot help but adore the full on doom goodness that exudes from their new release 'Ov Doom', ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:26:17 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-15-t72.htm#145 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-15-t72.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-14-t71.htm The Inquisitor ABSU - 'Absu' [Candlelight] With an already expansive and illustrious career behind them, Texan blackened thrash icons 'Absu' have released yet another mystical daemon upon us in the form of their new self titled album. Dealing with the main steam taboo areas of occultism, as well as the enchanting lore of Sumerian, Celtic and Mesopotamian cultures, 'Absu' strive to break the mould of conceived metal and in doing so try to expand their minds as well as the minds of their audience. ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:25:38 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-14-t71.htm#144 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-14-t71.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-13-t70.htm The Inquisitor MYSTIC GRAVE - 'Doom, Death, Darkness' [Unsigned] Hailing from 'Rahhe' [Sounds like the noise a beast would make] in 'Finland' this death doom trio keeps things pretty much on the grim side of life and their music is mired in the perpetual darkness created by three men who live in an arctic climate and like to have things just that little bit darker. With a debut EP like this one you need to make an impact and whilst musically the impact the band make is moderate the name of the EP ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:24:49 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-13-t70.htm#143 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-13-t70.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-12-t69.htm The Inquisitor THE GATES OF SLUMBER - 'Conqueror' [I Hate] Direct from 'Indianapolis' in the 'United States' comes 'The Gates Of Slumber' with their third full length album and their twelfth release overall, simply entitled 'Conqueror'. Playing in the most traditional of doom styles imaginable 'The Gates Of Slumber' like to keep things a little varied by hitting in to some faster paced almost stoner like grooves and then pulling the pace back harshly and diving head first into some down and dirty down ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:23:59 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-12-t69.htm#142 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-12-t69.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-11-t68.htm The Inquisitor AS HEROES FAIL - 'As Heroes Fail EP' [Unsigned] If you put aside the chilling intro that sounds as if it belongs in the wake of a zombie movie then what you have with German metallers 'As Heroes Fail' is four more tracks of gore drenched horror influenced groove thrash metal with a militaristic structure embedded into its flow and a constantly catchy beat at it's core. 'As Heroes Fail', the name alone stands out as if to say as they fail, we shall rise and rise they do to the challenge ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:23:06 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-11-t68.htm#141 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-11-t68.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-10-t67.htm The Inquisitor SAVANON - 'Demo 2007 [Unsigned] So now it is time for another two parter, I seem to be doing a hell of a lot of these at the moment but so far they have all been of a great quality so I have high hopes for this one too. So here is the first part of Greek doom and black metal outfit 'Savanon' and their 2007 demo. Now this demo actually stands as being the bands debut release and if they were hoping for an immediate impact of blackened tidings and sinister black moods then they passed ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:21:45 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-10-t67.htm#140 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-10-t67.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-9-t66.htm The Inquisitor LAZARUS COMPLEX - 'The Cleansing' [Unsigned] 'The Cleansing' is the 2006 debut release from 'Indiana' based epic doom band 'Lazarus Complex'. With a front cover depicting a man struggling on hands and knees through a rock strewn barren desert I did find the bands symbolism rather funny and apt as it does describe the bands musical approach somewhat! That isn't to say that 'Lazarus Complex' and their music is bad but it has to be said that they don't do much for me. Whilst I understand ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:20:44 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-9-t66.htm#139 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-9-t66.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-8-t65.htm The Inquisitor ARCHAIC - 'Time Has Come To Envy The Dead' [Unsigned] Coming all the way from 'Budapest' in 'Hungary' comes thrash metallers 'Archaic' with their debut full length entitled 'Time Has Come To Envy The Dead', an enticingly named album from a country whose metal scene is coming along with leaps and bounds, helped in no small part thanks to bands just like this blackened thrash monster unleashed to release quality music. I haven't reviewed a good old fashioned hard hitting thrash band ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:19:48 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-8-t65.htm#138 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-8-t65.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-7-t64.htm The Inquisitor PYLON - 'Doom' [Quam Libet] I'm going to have to start this review with a few negative points I'm afraid. Three of them in fact. Firstly where did the band get their name? It may have some deep seated meaning but I cannot see one. Secondly the album name 'Doom' shows a severe lack of imagination. I love doom metal but that just reeks of a long night where nothing came to mind! Thirdly isn't so much a negative as a comedy moment. I'm a huge sports fan and on a Saturday morning I like ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:18:48 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-7-t64.htm#137 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-7-t64.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-6-t63.htm The Inquisitor HOT BUTTERED ANAL - 'Please Kill Me' [Spare Change] This 'Providence', 'Rhode Island' thrash metal crossover band will probably have the same first impression that they had on me. Look at the bands moniker of 'Hot Buttered Anal' and you'll think here comes another grind outfit along the same theme as the talentless 'Anal Cunt'. You would however be totally wrong and as this bands debut full length release 'Please Kill me' winds along it's often merry way you'll be pleasantly surprised ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:17:24 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-6-t63.htm#136 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-6-t63.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-5-t62.htm The Inquisitor BRUTART - 'Arab Dream' [Unsigned - At The Time] In the August first edition of 'The Evil Inquisition' I brought to you the latest release from Slovenian death doom lords 'Brutart' by the name of 'Mimic'. Well I liked them so much I'm delving into the past now so please cast your mind back to 2005 and I bring you 'Arab Dream'. I mentioned it in my last feature on the band but it deserves another mention. 'Brutart' really do care about the package as a whole and as with 'Mimic' and the ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 06 May 2009 21:09:56 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-5-t62.htm#135 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-5-t62.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-4-t61.htm The Inquisitor SNOW - 'The Coldest Path EP' [Unsigned] Yorkshire Doom merchants SNOW were very keen to send the full package when asked if they fancied a review and after glimpsing the artwork which is based upon an old steam railway viaduct in the Yorkshire countryside it isn't hard to see why. Indeed much preparation and attention has gone into the release of "The Coldest Path", so much so that I have little doubt that the music will fail to live up to the expectations now set! If you ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:48:12 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-4-t61.htm#134 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-4-t61.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-3-t60.htm The Inquisitor ASCEND - 'Ample Fire Within' [Southern Lord] "Ample With Fire" is the debut album from the Californian brainchild of Gentry Densley & Greg Anderson or as I like to refer to them the battle of the beards! Seriously they are both Epic! Ascend are signed to Southern Lord Records, home to so many superb Doom outfits and this duo are deservedly put on the same pedestal. Ascends Drone Doom style is winning them fans on an international level and it isn't hard to see why. "The ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:19:57 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-3-t60.htm#133 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-3-t60.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-2-t59.htm The Inquisitor A WASTE OF TALENT - 'Psychodelic Steamtrain' [Misantrof ANTI-Records] For those of you out there that don't know these lads, A Waste Of Talent are the polar opposite to what their catchy moniker might suggest. Featuring amongst others two members [Vrangsinn - Guitars and Mothorsen - Saxophone] of the infamous Norwegian Black Metal giants Carpathian Forest. This project is extremely different though from the aforementioned with their subtle steam train effect intro leading slowly and ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:11:34 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-2-t59.htm#132 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-2-t59.htm http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-1-t58.htm The Inquisitor o.68/AMELOTATIST - 'Todeskvlt EP' [Swallow The Feeder] Some may see a split release featuring only two songs as slightly pointless, but with Doom nothing is pointless. Nothing is trivial or unrequired. "Left" is 8:12 of slow paced tuned down heaven from Germany's Industrial Doomsters o.68. Starting with a haunting narrative that builds deliberately into a churning wasteland of deep inauspicious sense of longing, this is pain and anguish personified into musical context by ... THE EVIL INQUISITION REVIEWS Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:47:51 GMT http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-1-t58.htm#131 http://evilinquisition.forumotion.net/the-evil-inquisition-reviews-f5/the-evil-inquisition-issue-1-t58.htm