Hiatus…</h1> <article> <h1>Hiatus…</h1> <p>Toreignimmortal — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:18:39 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/hiatus"></a><p align="justify">A you’ve all noticed we’ve been on a bit of a hiatus today, but now it’s Friday night and the large part of my exams are over, so I’ll just throw down some of the music I’m digging at the moment. Nothing special, just some bands to keep you busy.</p> <p align="justify">First up is a song by Enslaved, which seems to be a band of contradiction to me. I’m not very familiar with them, but I was really attracted to this song called Ethica Odini, an 8-minute long hybrid of Black Metal and Progressive Rock. It’s really a fabulous piece of music, but when I look at the list of album reviews at the Metal Encyclopedia, I actually find people who are angry with Enslaved for putting out this album Axioma Ethica Odini. I really like it though, because the balance between Black Metal and edgy Prog Rock is just perfect. </p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ta7ISzLBsR4olhushiO9O3oa-v8/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/ta7ISzLBsR4olhushiO9O3oa-v8/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Album Review: Last Wail – The Tale of Endless Night</h1> <p>Toreignimmortal — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:51:55 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/album-review-last-wail-the-tale-of-endless-night"></a><p align="justify">This album came in with a (now not so)recent load of physical Russian albums from the above record label, and Niek was so kind to share in this late Sinterklaas present, he even gave me a choice! I chose Last Wail as a starter because I never reviewed, and never owned a Folk Metal album before. Now we’re here, seeing whether this album is worth our time.</p> <p align="justify">Last Wail are quite a cool band as they provide the listener with an alternative spin on the whole female Death growlers-concept; some Folk Metal, drenched in Melodic Death Metal. It certainly is a feature that lifts Last Wail out of an depthless pool of Folk- and Melodeath bands that are already out there. The Tale of Endless Night starts of with a lovely acoustic instrumental, aptly called Intro. From there, the band seem to run through their songs with ease, although that same ease tends to lean to boringness sometimes. A sole light of recognition comes in at the end when the band plays a version of Ensiferium’s Windrider, which is well done, but stands miles apart from the rest of the music, leaving it in the shadows.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SAMM5ZojCbW9la8OV5imgPysvew/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/SAMM5ZojCbW9la8OV5imgPysvew/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Album Review: Amassado – Coracao Enterrado</h1> <p>Niek — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:28:52 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/album-review-amassado-coracao-enterrado"></a><p align="justify">I’m sure you’ve noticed our output is a little slower than before. For me personally the reason for that is work and craploads of other shit I need to take care of in physical life. But more importantly, there are currently some initiatives being unfolded that will drastically change the future of The Baboon. You’ll find out soon enough!</p> <p align="justify">Anyfuck, Amassado! They’re a project of Italian and Brazilian musicians that has just released its debut effort, Coracao Enterrado. I have no idea what this means, but I’m positive it’s Portuguese. This puppy has been out for a while. In fact, it has been sitting in my list of stuff to review for a while as well, but for the above mentioned reasons I didn’t get a chance to look at it sooner. Will do a short but full-fledged review now though.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YuBI3BVLtlhpeKzNOM1ddpB3h3I/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/YuBI3BVLtlhpeKzNOM1ddpB3h3I/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Album Review: In Trails – Triumph in Suffering</h1> <p>Angel — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:38:58 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/album-review-in-trails-triumph-in-suffering"></a><p align="justify">I am usually completely supportive of bands re-interpreting established styles of music, honoring the traditions set down by their influences and paying homage. However, there is a clear distinction between homage and copycat. French metalcore quintet In Trails haven't quite crossed the border to the former, as proven in their début full-length Triumph In Suffering. Those acquainted with the Americanized version of Swedish melodeath will be instantly familiar with the sound here, combining elements of Threat Signal and Nightrage. Although doing In Trails do the metalcore genre justice, they never really establish an individual style, resulting in a feeling of re-hashing trodden ground.</p> <p align="justify">After an intro made up of a melancholic guitar line and a continuous breakdown underneath, the album proper kicks off with “Kingdom Of Pit”. It's a fairly standard metalcore number which does improve during the chorus with the Amenta-speed drumming of Leriche. The guitar and bass lines of Guerido and Allemand are entertaining on first spin, but quickly lose their appeal, especially during the frequent breakdown sections. The 4 solos on this album are evenly scattered throughout and provide light relief, particularly due to the over-powering crash cymbals exacerbating the breakdowns. In Trails do also employ some exceedingly fast sections which are more interesting (title track), but it's not long before they drop into a slower 'melodic section' or a breakdown (“Virus Of Humanity”).</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/y4-HHu0IzIkyOf-75MLtJ9w3A0g/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/y4-HHu0IzIkyOf-75MLtJ9w3A0g/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Interview: Shturm</h1> <p>Niek — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:03:21 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/interview-shturm"></a><p align="justify">It wasn’t very long ago when I wrote a little something about a Russian outfit named <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/shturm">Shturm</a>. They are hot shit and so you should read that article if you haven’t already. I thought it worthwhile to sort out an interview with these chaps. Didn’t take long to get it arranged!</p> <p align="justify">Thanks to Adar, vocalist and guitarist, for answering the questions and to Alex, from the band’s label, for arranging the interview for us!</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CISQsAQVPazefS_mUViXZ7L36Mk/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/CISQsAQVPazefS_mUViXZ7L36Mk/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Album Review: Obolus – Two Paths</h1> <p>Toreignimmortal — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:00:46 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/album-review-obolus-two-paths"></a><p align="justify">Two Paths came to me by means of two CD-ROMs, in one jewel case, in a box which was in theory able to hold fifty jewel cases, but was filled with polystyrene foam. These guys do handle their babies with care for sure, and after some heedful listening I can see why. Two Paths is an album which is very worthwhile and which should be appreciated to the fullest.</p> <p align="justify">At the first few listens, I didn’t know what to make of this album. I heard influences from all different kinds of Extreme Metal-genres, but none of them was dominating the others really. The above mentioned genre is the closest I could fit without resorting to ridiculously long and extended genre identifications.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wvMGDfn_K0hVH2BKITViOi0kGVc/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/wvMGDfn_K0hVH2BKITViOi0kGVc/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>EP Review: Coubiac – Nosebreaker</h1> <p>Niek — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 06:00:48 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/ep-review-coubiac-nosebreaker"></a><p align="justify">Nosebreaker. On the cover is a picture of a French Bulldog. Those don’t have a nose.</p> <p align="justify">That aside, Nosebreaker is the debut EP of a Belgian, Brussels-based psychedelic Rock outfit called Coubiac. Or as they put it themselves, <i>”Heavy Chaos Rock”</i>. The band is four dudes, P, F, S and HP, responsible for drums, guitars, vocals and bass respectively. I know no more. Let me briefly shine my light on Nosebreaker.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hNn2WobSoIQNn8SQmqIAcREIXNY/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/hNn2WobSoIQNn8SQmqIAcREIXNY/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>7 Horns 7 Eyes</h1> <p>Niek — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:00:32 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/7-horns-7-eyes"></a><p align="justify">Knowing that you will have picked up this news already some time ago, I still deemed it just for me to serve you this. You know, there may always be people that missed it and shit.</p> <p align="justify">7 Horns 7 Eyes, from Seattle, is an absolute novelty to me, but I guess that’s because their first record is yet to be released. Still, the band are leaving a major buzz across the web already. Quite an achievement, and I’m not quite sure what’s fueling it. Other than that the upcoming shit sounds hot, of course.</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6jJkIBiBXHbfiGHHtsi0Ga-CI0g/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/6jJkIBiBXHbfiGHHtsi0Ga-CI0g/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Words of Farewell</h1> <p>Niek — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:15:44 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/words-of-farewell"></a><p align="justify">Random hit on YouTube today: Germany’s World of Farewell. Self-described as <i>”A pleasant punch in the face for every Melodic Death Metal loving creature out there”</i>. Pretty accurate.</p> <p align="justify">Apparently the band have just got an album out, titled Immersion, the band’s debut. Just got the one song for you, but it at least makes me want to check out more. Which is exactly what I’m going to do now. I suggest you do the same. Here’s a good starting point!</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/re1amMK1BiPVi0z-0sjjhUb7n3Q/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/re1amMK1BiPVi0z-0sjjhUb7n3Q/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> <article> <h1>Disillusion</h1> <p>Niek — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:00:07 +0000</p> <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/disillusion"></a><p align="justify">Just got my ass handed to me by this stuff. It’s some very proper Progressive and Melodic Death Metal from Germany. Disillusion has been a band since 1994 and I can’t believe I haven’t heard about before.</p> <p align="justify">Thankfully due to <a href="http://deathmetalbaboon.com/dump-a-link">Ventilation Shaft</a> now I have, who found out about the band on Last.fm. There’s a reason why I hadn’t heard of them though: their list of achievements is a tad short for a band that has been active for nearly 20 years. There are only two full-length records on it, one called Back to Times of Splendor (2004), the other simply Gloria (2006). According to VS, <i>”both are good but different in style”</i>. Wouldn’t it be good to have a sample from both?</p> <table> <tbody> <tr> <td> <div></div></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AWkFwY1uPu25kHUPrleyepbZC8M/0/da"></img></a><br/> <a href="http://feedads.g.doubleclick.net/~a/AWkFwY1uPu25kHUPrleyepbZC8M/1/da"></img></a></p> </article> </main></body></html>