The Conceal - Endless River | Stunted Prayer - 2012

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1. (00:05:08) The Conceal - A Final Song
2. (00:03:51) The Conceal - Endless River, Stunted Prayer
3. (00:01:50) The Conceal - Dust Breeder
4. (00:05:43) The Conceal - Meandering
5. (00:04:50) The Conceal - The Erase
6. (00:06:17) The Conceal - Gutted Sons
7. (00:04:20) The Conceal - Wishing Knell
8. (00:06:06) The Conceal - Closed Seas
9. (00:02:34) The Conceal - Wasteland Charter
10. (00:04:48) The Conceal - The Waiting

Playing Time.........: 00:45:28
Total Size...........: 88,63 MB

http://www.facebook.com/TheConceal
http://theconceal.tumblr.com/
http://theconceal.bandcamp.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/TheConceal

Ok, here i am finally doing what i was keeping in mind for some time - writing about The Conceal. The Conceal is a natural continuation of Flood Peak expanded to become a five-piece, so in case you missed it, it's time to fill the gap.



Endless River | Stunted Prayer contains four reworked songs out of five from Filling Flasks and.. let's count.. six new ones. The reworked versions sound slower, with more stress on heaviness and anguish, but not without rocking impression. New songs are also not just to fill in the space, they are at least as good, if not better as the previously heard. From the very Final Song which is actually the first one, and up to The Waiting these sounds control your feelings and consciousness. And even if you listen to any random song, it will be repeated in your mind again and again. That's what i like.



There is also a great digital layout with lyrics and art included and some beautiful band videos. The visual aspect of The Conceal work is another thing to be pleased with. It perfectly reflects the essence of the project. Looks like these guys founded something outstanding. Dark and heavy shit-rock band with cool past, splendid present and bright future. And whatever you call it, that is still what it is.

Bubonic Bear - Fleshworld - 2011

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1. (00:03:02) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Bubonic Bear - Anonymous and Forgotten
2. (00:01:58) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Bubonic Bear - Occult Farmers
3. (00:01:51) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Bubonic Bear - Parade In Sweat
4. (00:02:43) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Bubonic Bear - Protect Your Plow
5. (00:03:16) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Bubonic Bear - Shaved At Night
6. (00:03:00) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Bubonic Bear - West of Broad
7. (00:04:22) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Bubonic Bear - Young Professionals
8. (00:01:30) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Bubonic Bear - Moist

Playing Time.........: 00:21:43
Total Size...........: 49,76 MB

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bubonic-Bear/168601123196808
http://bubonicbear.blogspot.com/
http://bubonicbear.bandcamp.com/

Bubonic Bear - Fleshworld - 2011
Bubonic Bear - Half Lenght - 2010

Here is the latest record of Bubonic Bear from Philadelphia. Writing this with great pleasure cause i already got familiar with their creative work and it made a very good impression. Half Lengh was a great listen, Fleshworld is even better. Must say they also recorded two splits: with Hulk Smash and Holy Dirt who's parts are downloadable from their bandcamp pages as well as BB's from theirs. Talking about Fleshworld, it's still that Bubonic Bear style you like ( or hate ). Pretty long songs with not so fast, rather slow but intensive drumming and riffs filling the space like you can even touch them. The overall feel is bleak, doomed and psychedelic a bit which makes it an enjoyable listen. The production is better than at the Half Lenght, someone may wish they made it rougher, but not me. I find it just great. You won't think, but there are only two people in the band, Andrew and Dustin, who i thank deeply for getting in touch. Fleshworld is available from Sloth Tapes if you're into buying stuff.

Oiltanker - The Shadow Of Greed - 2011

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1. (00:01:38) - (VBR 291 kbit/s) Oiltanker - Last Words
2. (00:01:00) - (VBR 304 kbit/s) Oiltanker - Coma
3. (00:02:14) - (VBR 294 kbit/s) Oiltanker - Who's In Control
4. (00:01:56) - (VBR 284 kbit/s) Oiltanker - Blight
5. (00:02:57) - (VBR 293 kbit/s) Oiltanker - The Circle Complete
6. (00:02:27) - (VBR 286 kbit/s) Oiltanker - A Means To An End
7. (00:01:53) - (VBR 294 kbit/s) Oiltanker - By Death Or By Force
8. (00:01:43) - (VBR 296 kbit/s) Oiltanker - Ignorant Bastards
9. (00:03:22) - (VBR 283 kbit/s) Oiltanker - Suffer
10. (00:01:30) - (VBR 284 kbit/s) Oiltanker - Sorrow

Playing Time.........: 00:20:39
Total Size...........: 42,83 MB

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Oiltanker/178083802211595
http://oiltanker.bandcamp.com/
http://www.myspace.com/oiltankerct

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Oiltanker - Demo Cassette - 2007

After 5 years, this is Oiltanker's first LP! On this record, they bring more of the heavy Northeast crustcore that they've been doing from the time they started the band. For fans of Disrupt, State of Fear, and Nuclear Death.

Yes! The the long-awaited Oiltanker album is finally here. More tunes in the line of their previous releases. Fast, heavy, crushing tunes with pushing drumming, lots of guitar solos and memorable riffs. Add angry shouting from three of the band members and you get The Shadow Of Greed. Cool album. Definitely not the one to miss.

Hysterese - LP - 2011

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1. (00:01:51) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Fix It
2. (00:02:01) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Three Wise Monkeys
3. (00:01:48) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Vogue
4. (00:02:08) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Headlocked
5. (00:01:29) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Deadbeat
6. (00:02:14) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Epidemic
7. (00:02:04) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Fist of Glass
8. (00:02:53) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - The Spook
9. (00:02:10) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Rock, Shore, Shit
10. (00:03:51) - (CBR 320 kbit/s) Hysterese - Powerwulf

Playing Time.........: 00:22:30
Total Size...........: 42,72 MB

http://www.hysteresepunk.blogspot.com/

Hysterese - LP - 2011

Wow. From the south Hysterese suprise us with a beautiful mix of portland-styled punk (yes punk - not crust) with various other influences from Masshysteri, Gorilla Angreb and the classic 77 punk-style! Did not expect this one after only a short time of existence and only one demo-tape!

I must say i've never been a huge punk rock fan and though i heard Masshysteri a couple of times i have no idea what's portland-styled punk, 77 punk or deutschpunk sound like. But it's fair to say i truly love this record. Even more then the beautiful demo they put out before, on which i first heard Hysterese. The best thing about it is dual vocals singing, especially when both guy and girl sing different words at the same time, that's fantastic! The music is groovy, catchy and always giving a positive feeling, making happy and wanting share the happiness with the whole world. Don't know what the lyrics are about but pretty sure i'd admire the band even more if i knew it. Go to their blog and hear some songs, you'll like it. By the way, these people also are/were in Derby Dolls, Lights Out and Riot Brigade which doesn't make any clue for me either, huh.

Drainland / Cellgraft - Split - 2011

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1. (00:03:33) - (VBR 268 kbit/s) Drainland - Alpha Rat
2. (00:01:01) - (VBR 254 kbit/s) Drainland - The Ghost Of Warren Street
3. (00:02:49) - (VBR 270 kbit/s) Cellgraft - Obsolescence
4. (00:00:37) - (VBR 278 kbit/s) Cellgraft - Blind Constituency
5. (00:00:57) - (VBR 282 kbit/s) Cellgraft - Abdication
6. (00:00:47) - (VBR 277 kbit/s) Cellgraft - Chronological Enslavement
7. (00:00:28) - (VBR 283 kbit/s) Cellgraft - Weapon Abuse
8. (00:00:52) - (VBR 286 kbit/s) Cellgraft - Deformed Resonations
9. (00:00:42) - (VBR 285 kbit/s) Cellgraft - Amelioration Lapse

Playing Time.........: 00:11:47
Total Size...........: 23,98 MB

http://drainland.tumblr.com/
http://drainland.bandcamp.com/

http://cellgraft.blogspot.com/
http://www.myspace.com/cellgraft

Drainland / Cellgraft - Split - 2011

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Cellgraft - External Habitation - 2010
Cellgraft - Deception Schematic - 2010

Irish harsh and heavy hardcore battles Floridian vicious DIY grind.

Transcontinental split between two madly angry bands. Drainland guys are working like at the conveyor, one record after another. After Swine, split with Grinding Halt, full-length and this record, their split with Trenches  saw the light of day and future plans include collaborations with Crows, Enabler and hopefully more bands. Not to mention their other activities. This hammer seems to never stop hitting our heads. Cellgraft are currently working on an album and they already have several records, too. And here is a new dose of their vicious destruction. They do deserve being heard by everyone who's into fast, raw and sttraight-in-your-face  stuff. Released by De Graanrepubliek, SuperFi Records and IFB Records.

Dog Shredder - Boss Rhino EP - 2010

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1. (00:09:53) - (VBR 239 kbit/s) Dog Shredder - Boss Rhino
2. (00:11:20) - (VBR 263 kbit/s) Dog Shredder - Heart of the Sunrise

Playing Time.........: 00:21:13
Total Size...........: 38,57 MB

http://www.facebook.com/dogshredder
http://dogshredder.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/#!/dogshredder
http://dogshredder.bandcamp.com/

Dog Shredder - Boss Rhino EP - 2010

Cobbled together from pieces of lates and greats such as the Russians, Black Eyes and Neckties and, most notably, the instrumental juggernaut that was Cicadas, Dog Shredder is an amalgamation of disparate musical elements that taste great together. Imagine, if you will, the aural experiments of Sonic Youth coupled with a Sabbath-style dB beat down. Imagine the ferocity of punk applied with the precision of prog. Imagine scalpel-sharp arrangements delivered cinder block heavy.

Don't know what to add to this quote. These two songs are really powerful and are claimed to appear on the forthcoming Doorbell Volume album which i'm looking for. Do yourself a favor and listen to this teasing record.

BØREDØM - World Bores To Death - 2011

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1. (00:02:33) - (VBR 278 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Lap Dance Of Rats
2. (00:02:43) - (VBR 285 kbit/s) BOREDOM - The poverty lawyer
3. (00:02:21) - (VBR 287 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Gutmensch
4. (00:02:28) - (VBR 280 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Impatience
5. (00:02:33) - (VBR 277 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Charades
6. (00:06:47) - (VBR 280 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Concessions
7. (00:02:34) - (VBR 285 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Clenched fists and bared teeth
8. (00:03:54) - (VBR 282 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Torture
9. (00:01:32) - (VBR 223 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Interlude
10. (00:03:09) - (VBR 282 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Asshole parades
11. (00:03:31) - (VBR 275 kbit/s) BOREDOM - Sink or swim

Playing Time.........: 00:34:05
Total Size...........: 70,60 MB

http://boredomoverall.blogsport.de/
http://boredom.bandcamp.com/

BØREDØM - World Bores To Death - 2011

Welcome the most doomed and bored guys in Austria. Here they are. And their latest release for now. Though there are these Bore- words everywhere i can't imagine myself calling this album boring. Not even for a single little moment. Doomed? Yes. Not as a genre but in it's hopeless, desperation, nihilistic rage and darkness-all-around feel. I remember listening to their previous records ( which are Demo and two splits ), but frankly speaking, those seemed just like many others to me, nothing special could i hear. But this one.. it's wonderful. The sound became more aggressive, heavier, still keeping those cool melodies and more "metallic" i'd say.  "Awesome dark rockin` crust" as Pirsic called it, hah. Seriously, people, if you're reading this, don't sleep on this record! Huge thanks and best wishes to the band.