Summer Slamz - 2012 Edition

The kid Big Chocolate is at it again. Basically, what we have here sounds like outtakes from Circle Of Nine. It's not from the same session or anything, but sounds like it, which is perfect because I loved that shit and I wouldn't really want to see DTG change much. AND DOSE DRUMZ I previously considered Scott Hull to be the master drum programmer after Agorapocalypse came out, but BC has got him licked, fore sure. This has never been really what I would consider slam, but heavy fucking grooves + low ass guitars + frank mullen level gutturals = TRILL SHIT. As long as he keeps that shit up, you'll never hear a complaint from me about the goofy synth or all that guitar noodling.

Disfiguring The Goddess - Sleeper EP (2012)

Probably the only slam band in Norway. As you can see from the zombie corpse rape cover art, you're in for a good time here. LIYL PIT RIFFMENT.

Kraanium - Post Mortal Coital Fixation (2012)










SOME OLDIES BUT GOODIES

This demo is so brutal. Lots of big chunky grooves and spectacular vocals. There's some goofy sounding guitar punch ins on here and stuff that are kind of laughable, but I feel it adds to the charm. They did one more demo in 2008 then disappeared. They had signed to that S.O.A.R. Records (is that still a thing?) but never put out an album. This is a fun listen and gets regular play on my rides to work. If you haven't heard Implosive Disgorgence I implore you to check this out post-haste.

Implosive Disgorgence - Demo (2005)

In recent years the Russians have been at the forefront of slam, since all those gnarly Japanese bands like Glossectomy and Disconformity seemed to have disappeared. NOW, it seems all the ruskies are leaving the slam behind and going more death metal. Well let's take a trip back to 2008 when Katalepsy was at their prime. Considered by most fans to be their best works, here's the 4 tracks from their split with Fleshrot and Blunt Force Trauma. Classic slamz here, people.

Katalepsy - Triumph Of Evilution (2008)

Much like Katalepsy, Ezophagothomia(also Russian, or Ukrainian or something) took a less retarded approach with their most recent full length. I heard the full length first and didn't even know that this shit existed until recently. I'll be motherfucked if this isn't one of the best straight forward slam releases I've ever heard. Rather than dwell on the present, live in the past and listen to this Ezophagothomia demo until you devolve.

Ezophagothomia - Ezophagothomical Invasion (2009)

Mutilation Rites - Empyrean (2012)

New York's Mutilation Rites are one of the busiest bands in black metal. Further proving their tenacity is their 4th release in 2 years Empyrean. I'm a strong supporter of this band and have posted everything they've ever done. As I mentioned in my last round up, They've gotten better with every release and Empyrean is no exception. It's a lot more epic than previous releases, but also more stripped down with many sections leaning more towards early d-beat hardcore or later era Bathory. This shit rips, and with bands like Watain (who I still like, but jesus) making self-cock-stroking movies and self-important calfornia dude bros thinking they've changed the face of black metal forever by sounding like dogshit in a trashcan, Mutilation Rites are carving their place amongst the TRVE and the 2 LEGIT 2 QUIT.

Next level shit
buy it

Meek Mill's "Dreamchasers 2" Downloaded Over 2 Million Times In One Day. Wat U Think?

I know my readers have their fingers firmly on the pulse of what's happening in the hip-hop world, so I don't need to tell you that Meek Mill broke a datpiff.com record today with an unprecedented 2 MILLION downloads in one day. Only 5 artists have even broken 1 million. Those artists being superstars (read: boring pop musicians) like Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, and Lil Wayne.

I was immediately disinterested in Meek Mill as he's signed to Rick Ross's imprint Maybach Music Group. Rick Ross is a correctional officer turned gangster rapper. So basically, a total poser, bro. His albums are entertaining and I've been known to partake here and there, but he's just completely full of shit.

I'm going to give credit where it's due and say that Meek Mill definitely has skills. His flow is impeccable and the choice of beats for the most part on this mixtape are all hard as nails(assuming he handpicked them himself. Who knows?)

There's way too many poppy tracks on here for me, which I guess is how you get 2 million downloads, and there's practically zero talk of drugs or violence(a requirement IMO.)

Guests include: Drake, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Mac Miller, Wale, and Fabolous. THAT'S THE SHIT I DON'T LIKE! At least he got French Montana on there.

I'm trying to get into it, but I just don't think it's for me.

Meek Mill - Dreamchasers 2(2012)

Discuss.

White People

Weep Woefully In The Woods pt.2

The second installment of WWW - the atmospheric black metal roundup.

England's Wodensthrone return with a new full length. Their debut LP Loss was an amazing specimen of atmospheric black metal that received much due praise. 3 years later they've given us the gift of Curse. Simply put, Wodensthrone, got way better. This record is much heavier, much darker, and overall more dynamic. The departure of their original vocalist left remaining members splitting up vocal duties, giving them a lot more range. Could not recommend this more.

Wodensthrone - Curse (2012)

As the name of the band, the name of the album, and the song titles suggest, The Great Old Ones deal strictly within a Lovecraftian theme. I can get behind that without even hearing a band. Thankfully my intrigue was met with a quality brand of haunting and melodic black metal. These French frogs are on the come up, so don't sleep on Al Azif.

The Great Old Ones - Al Azif (2012)

I'm a little late on posting this one, but I've listened to this quite a bit since it's release. Drudkh have about a 50% success rate when it comes to me enjoying their full length albums. They really showed us what they can do on my favorite release Microcosmos in 2009. Succeeding that masterwork was Handful of Stars, and it didn't do it for me at all. Eternal Turn Of The Wheel is a lot of what I have come to expect from Drudkh these days. If you've lost track of black metal's favorite Ukrainians, I suggest giving this one a go. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Drudkh Eternal Turn Of The Wheel (2012)

I would tell you to put these on blast at your next LARP sesh, or game of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, but all you weiners probably listen to Eluveitie or Turisas all day or some shit.

ENJOY

Visceral Throne - Omnipotent Asperity (2012)

As I mentioned at the end of March, the illustrious Visceral Throne had a full length in the works, and now it has arrived. Well not really. It comes out May 22nd, but we can listen to it now because the internet rules.

Quality brutal death metal and/or slam seems to be a biproduct of shitty surroundings, be it rural wasteland or the third world. Visceral Throne are from Indiana and they slay, so it must suck there.




Omnipotent Asperity checklist:
-slams
-grooves
-pingy snare
-guttural vocals
-flying double bass while guitar sluggishly chugs over 3 chords

It's all there.

some notes - A generous implementation of ice bell would be appreciated, and there's some leads in there I could do without. As Sergeant D so eloquently stated "sweeps are for janitors."

Seriously though, this shit is awesome. I had my concerns that they would be a one demo wonder, but they have proven themselves otherwise. Get into it.

LINK TAKEN DOWN BY REQUEST. YOU KNOW HOW TO FIND IT.

You Guys Care About Mixtapes, Right? Vol. 6

Chief Keef is a teenager from Chicago, who is probably about to blow the fuck up. It was recently announced that Kanye West would be remixing his track "I Don't Like,"(video below) which will feature an appearance by Pusha T of Clipse fame. This shit is pretty hard, man. Reminds me of when I first heard Waka Flocka. Not as wild, but he's definitely got that Menace II Society/O-Dogg/"I don't give a fuck" vibe going on. Get into it now, and act like you knew something. I'm getting old, dude. Apparently, this kid's earliest memory of rap music is G-Unit and Beanie Sigel. Keep it 3hunna.

Chief Keef - Back From The Dead

Coke Boys, or as they are now called French Montana and Coke Boys(likely do to French Montana's signing to Bad Boy Entertainment this year,) are all about money and cocaine. That's pretty much all I want to hear about when I listen to rap music, so this is perfect. I'm not too familiar with the other "Coke Boys," but you probably know French Montana from every fucking mixtape and album worth listening to in the past few years. Dude has been grinding hard. Max B is pretty well known in his own right, but is not on this release as he is in prison (guess why.) And one of them has the coolest name ever - CHINX DRUGS. They also always post on facebook about YEMEN CHEESE ENTERTAINMENT. Don't know much about it, but it sounds amazing. Pimpin' in Iraq.

Coke Boys - Vol.3 NIGGAS WIT COKE

Jadakiss is a hip hop veteran making a name for himself initially with the group The Lox with Style P and some other guy whose name escapes me. I've been A Jadakiss fan for a long time and I strongly suggest you explore his back catalog. This sounds a lot different than I expected. It's way crunk for a dude from Yonkers. I was expecting to sound like DJ Premier produced the whole thing or something(which could've been cool too. don't get me wrong.) It's a Gangsta Grillz mixtape, which are, of course, a series by the notorious DJ Drama from right here in Atlanta. Beyond covering all of the bases of drugs, money, and violence; some highlights are a very mean production, and a fucking SLEW of guests including his buddies from the LOX, the late Slim Dunkin, Young Jeezy, Yung Joc, and everyone in between. I'm loving this shit right now. Traffickin'.

Jadakiss - Consignment

Another young up and comer, Spaceghostpurrp gained some undergrond acclaim for his last release Blackland Radio, which pretty much sounded like Mystic Stylez by Three 6 Mafia and it was fucking awesome. and lo-fi, and at times just plain weird. This release is much more slick and more like an evil version of Houston style artists like UGK, Fat Pat, etc. There's also a little bit of that like smoky jazz bar shit Bone used to do. He gained even more acclaim for his production and appearances on A$AP Rocky's LoveLoveASAP. You can expect a lot of talk about smoking weed, drinking lean, chillin, and your bitch sucking his dick. This dude's REAL NAME is Muney Jordan. I don't know why he even bothered coming up with a stage name.

Spaceghostpurrp - God Of Black

To be honest, both of these dudes are mediocre at best, but their songs/hooks/verses are always just plain fun and their choice of producers to work with is always top-notch. The collaborative release Codeine Astronauts is no exception. If you want something that's going to bump hard as shit in your car and make you laugh, look no further.

2 Chainz & Future - Codeine Astronauts




Get familiar. Wild'n ass kids smoking weed and waving their dreads around.

Another Roundup

There's way too much cool new shit floating around for me to pick just one, so here they are for you all in one place. Work is busy the next few days, so I'll edit this later with write-ups as it's the least I can do for the artists. Enjoy.

Torche - Harmonicraft

Unleashed - Odalheim

Acephalix - Deathless Master

Pact - Dragon Lineage Of Satan

Graf Orlock - Los Angeles EP

Marduk - Souls For Belial (Single)