Forge Of Clouds - Forge Of Clouds (2011)

Quote: "Forge of Clouds is a 4-piece collective from Silesia, Poland. Since 2008 they create a unique maelstrom of heavy riffs and musical landscape, inspired by the best of post- and sludge-metal. Playing smaller and bigger venues, shared stages with KONGH, CALLISTO, BLINDEAD, TIDES FROM NEBULA... They also succesfully got to the finals of 2009 Neuro Music contest, Asymmetry Festival. Now they come with groundshattering debut album, ready to make your ears bleed...

Forge of Clouds are:
Piotr Filipczak - guitar, voc
Wojciech Lichota - guitar, voc
Maciej Śmigrodzki - bass, voc
Jakub Hanusa - drums

Music & lyrics by FoC
Record & mix by FoC
Artwork by Kuba Sokolski
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Genre: Sludge, Post Hardcore, Psychedelic
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Home - Home EP (ReRelease 2010)

Home just rereleased their selftitled Promo EP in collaberation with our friends from digitalkunstrasen.net. This ReRelease includes in addition to the Promo EP 2 Remixes and 1 new track called "Patricia". For more info about the Promo EP itself go here.

Genre: Sludge, Hardcore, Psychedelic
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(29:12)

Tracklist:
01. Emonoel
02. Matt Demon
03. Dice Game
04. Dice Game (Aestate Remix)
05. Dice Game (Pechuga De Pollodiabolo Remix)
06. Patricia

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Arktika - Heartwrencher (12" EP) (2009)

Genre: Post Hardcore, Sludge
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Rorcal - Heliogabalus (2010)

Quote: "Going right out of inferno, HLGBLS is a 70 minutes song which illustrates the decadence of the Roman emperor, Heliogabalus. This time Rorcal is going ways further than before, with crushing doom parts, including long hellish droning fields. This album is scary, really aggressive, completely gloomy. Be sure, you never heard something like that, and you never will. If you’re looking for something really extreme, this is exactly what you need.

CD packed in special limited edition!
CD presented in an A6 digifile, including an 8 pages color booklet. Limited to 500 copies. Hand-assembled and hand-numbered Booklet inserted into a black envelope. Sealed with blood-red wax."

Genre: Doom, Sludge
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(70:33)

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Black Sea - Waiting For Disarm (Single) (2010)

Quote: "'Waiting For Disarm' is the new single from the upcoming release by post-metal band Black Sea. The single features a live version of “Draft”, recorded at the Sinewave Festival in 2009."

Genre: Post Metal, Sludge
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Satory - On the road (Video)

"On the road"-video from austrian Sludge/Post Metal Band Satory featuring the gig on 10th of april '10 in Wörgl together with their friends from Dirty Sun Jazz (Stoner Rock/Progressive) and Our Ceasing Voice (Ambient/Post Rock).

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Black Sea - It's All About Our Silence (2009)

Genre: Post Metal, Sludge
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Pigeon - Demo (2010)

Genre: Hardcore, Sludge
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Fubar-Jam - Waves Send By An Empty Ocean (2010)

Influences: Cult Of Luna, Isis, Cephalic Carnage, Akira Yamaoka, Nobou Uematsu RPG-Soundtracks

Genre: Sludge, Progressive Metal
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Consciousness Removal Project - Do You Ever Think It's The End Of The World? (2010)

Quote: "Post-metal from Tampere, Finland. Everything from post-rockish build-ups to dark metal riffs. With both clean and screamed vocals."

Genre: Sludge
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Consciousness Removal Project - 852 (EP) (2009)

Quote: "Post-metal from Tampere, Finland. Everything from post-rockish build-ups to dark metal riffs. With both clean and screamed vocals."

Genre: Sludge
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(26:30)

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Consciousness Removal Project - Consciousness Removal Project (2008)

Quote: "Post-metal from Tampere, Finland. Everything from post-rockish build-ups to dark metal riffs. With both clean and screamed vocals."

Genre: Sludge
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Time Has Come - Neurodiversity (2010)

Death-, Grind-, Math-, Hardcore band from Germany. Similar to "War From A Harlots Mouth" . This release is mixed with Ambient interludes.

Quote: "Call it Hardcore, Grind, Techmetal, Noise, Mathcore, call it whatever you want. Time Has Come combine raging, soul-searing vocals, pile-driving riffs, unrelenting mathematical drum fury, high-end dissonance with the brute force of hardcore and the musicianship of a metalhead to an over the top wrecking ball, making even the most cynical of hard music veterans go cry to their mommies!

After a band existence of about four years THC can look back on +60 inland and abroad shows, on sold-out cds or even on in a blink of an eye gone merchandise. Time Has Come first output, a SplitCD with Dead For Seven Weeks, received overwhelming reviews for their tracks on the cd. In 2007 they released a 4-track ep on the infamous tape-label Yehonala Records. Their first full length record will be out in 2008, expect the unexpected.

Since Time Has Come's very start their destructive and tight liveshow has always been a trademark and kept crowds all over europe speechless. They shared stages with bands like Heaven Shall Burn, The Cursed, Walls Of Jericho, Deadlock, Hatesphere and toured with their brothers in mind and lifeforce rec. artist War From A Harlots Mouth and brazil's no1 metalcore-export Confronto.

Fast forward almost complete 2007. A few members have left the ranks. There have been peaks and valleys, crosses to bear, and good times had by all. Time Has Come may have been underground for the last 12 months, but they are crawling their eight legs and hairy backs out onto the streets, with their bloodlust for new prey!

It is about time that these guys destroy the next venue in your hometown with their (self-) destructive live-performance. This is not another goteborg ripoff, not another trendy emometalband, no lame youth crew nike-nerds, no dull hatebreed-wannabees, this is something unorthodox unique with a love for destruction!"

Feb 2008, Stefan / Hardcore For Life Clothing

Genre: Hardcore, Ambient, Sludge
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"Phoning It In" A Hydra Head Digital Sampler (2010)

Hydra Head the headquarter of Aaron Turner (ISIS) offers a monster sampler for free. Just click on "add to cart" -> you will get an email with download instructions.

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Tracklist:
1. Oxbow + Philippe Thiphaine - "Coalking" From Songs for the French (5:46)
2. Daughters - "The First Supper" From "s/t" (3:18)
3. Bohren & Der Club Of Gore - "Unkerich" From Dolores (5:31)
4. Knut - "Calamity" From Wonder (1:43)
5. The Austerity Program - "Song 27" From Backsliders and Apostates Will Burn (4:04)
6. Pyramids With Nadja - "Another War" From Pyramids With Nadja (15:27)
7. Helms Alee - "Lionize" From Lionize/Truly 7" (2:45)
8. Hayaino Daisuki - "Ghosts of Purgatory" From The Invincible Gate Mind of the Infernal Fire Hell, or Did You Mean Hawaii Daisuki? (2:43)
9. Harvey Milk - "I Know This Is No Place For You" From A Small Turn of Human Kindness (5:07)
10. La Gritona - "Tony Alamo" From Demasiado Tonto Para Los Ninos Listos. Demasiado Listo Para Los Ninos Tontos (4:38)
11. Stephen Brodsky - "Here In Spirit" From Here's to the future (5:54)
12. Jodis - "Continents" From Secret House (7:27)
13. Nihill - "Mundus Subterreanus" From Krach (5:16)
14. Cave In - "Retina Sees Rewind" From Planets of Old (2:30)
15. Kayo Dot - "II. Whisper Ineffable" From Coyote (11:13)
16. Keelhaul "THC for One" from Keelhaul's Triumphant Return to Obscurity (3:34)
17. Clouds - "New Bombs" From B Chuggas May Be Logging (2:08)
18. Xasthur - "UNTITLED 4/05" From 2005 Demo (7:02)
19. GridLink - "Amber Gray" From Amber Gray (1:06)
20. Greymachine - "Wasted" From Disconnected (8:43)
21. Bergraven - "Hunger" From Till Makabert Vasen (7:08)
22. Torche - "UFO" From Songs For Singles (2:01)

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Seas Of Stone - Demos (2009)

Quote: "In den Sphären von SEAS OF STONE aus Dresden entwickeln sich zwischen ausgedehnten sphärischen Parts immer wieder wuchtige Gitarrenwände und schwergewichtige Riffs. Die dabei entstehenden Soundlandschaften zwischen nihilistischen Ausbrüchen, bei denen der Band regelmäßig der Kragen platzt, und dem ein oder anderen Lichtblick legen eine musikalische Sozialisation irgendwo zwischen Neurosis, Kylesa und God is an Astronaut nahe."

Genre: Sludge, Psychedelic
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Chakrun & Seas Of Stone SPLIT (2010)

Quote: "Aus den Untiefen des ostsächsischen Avantgarde-Jungels schwingen sich diese beiden Bands auf, ihre erste Veröffentlichung von der Leine zu lassen. Dass dies gemeinsam geschieht, ist kein Zufall. Vor Jahren noch wurde zusammen ein äußerst abgeranztes, ewig leerstehendes Haus als kreative Bleibe bezogen. Heute, trotz mittlerweile vollzogener räumlicher Trennung, freuen sich alle Beteiligten, einen Ausschnitt dessen, was seither musikalisch passiert ist, auf Tonträger präsentieren zu können. Die EP stellt den ersten Release des selbst mit betriebenem Labels „Cosmic Mother Records“ dar"


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CHAKRUN aus Leipzig verfeinern kontinuierlich ihr Klanguniversum zwischen psychedelischen Abfahrten, Momenten der Ruhe, dichter Atmosphäre und staubtrockenen Riffs. Die musikalischen Trips zwischen Koordinaten wie Colour Haze, Rotor und Russian Circles halten genügend Eindrücke bereit, um den Gedanken an das Fehlen von Gesang absolut hinfällig werden zu lassen.

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In den Sphären von SEAS OF STONE aus Dresden entwickeln sich zwischen ausgedehnten sphärischen Parts immer wieder wuchtige Gitarrenwände und schwergewichtige Riffs. Die dabei entstehenden Soundlandschaften zwischen nihilistischen Ausbrüchen, bei denen der Band regelmäßig der Kragen platzt, und dem ein oder anderen Lichtblick legen eine musikalische Sozialisation irgendwo zwischen Neurosis, Kylesa und God is an Astronaut nahe.

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Genre: Psychedelic, Stoner, Sludge

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Toundra - (II) (2010)

Genre: Sludge, Post Rock
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(40:21)

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Celeste - Morte(s) Nee(s) (2010)

Genre: Hardcore, Sludge
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Betrayal At Bespin - Diary Of A Dead Man Walking (2009)

Bei Betrayal At Bespin musste ich zuerst an was denken? Na klar Star Wars. Die Frage stellt sich, wie kommt eine Band dazu sich so zu nennen? Wird es wie in Star Wars ein Verrat mit Happy End? Mal sehen. Zuerst zum Artwork von "Diary of a Dead Man Walking". Es ist äußerst aufwendig gestaltet und verbeitet für mich den Charme von S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Da hat sich jemand richtig Mühe gegeben, sehr fein!

Nun zum Sound:
Das Intro wirkt etwas bedrückend und düster und lässt schon ahnen was sich da am Horizont zusammenbraut! Dies bestätigt sich dann auch gleich bei "Road to Ghost Town". Hier wird erstmaul richtig auf den Putz gehaun und rumgewalzt. Richtig fetter Sound gepaart mit bissigen Shouts, was nicht Jedermans Sache ist aber durchaus passt. Das "Ghost Town" passt dann wie die Faust auf`s sprichwörtliche Auge wenn die Akustik-Gitarren einsetzen und man sich wie im Western in einer verlassenen Stadt fühlt. Eine richtig tolle Atmosphäre die hier aufgebaut wird!

Es wechseln sich schöne Melodien, kurze Verschnaufer mit Walzen und richtig epischen Riffs ab. In den epischen Passagen erinnert es fast etwas an frühe Callisto auch wenn der Groundsound ein ganz anderer ist.

Getragen wird das Ganze von diesem tristen, post-apokalyptischen Western-Style. Hier schaffen es Betrayal At Bespin unglaublich Stimmung aufzubauen. Besonders überzeugen können sie mich wenn sie zwischen Riffing und wunderschönen akustischen Melodien wechseln, was sie - danke dafür - häufig tun.

Auch das Geschrei, dass aufgrund der Bissigkeit anfänglich etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig für mich war, gefällt mir nach einigen Durchgängen der Scheibe äußerst gut.

Um es kurz und bündig zu machen:
Betrayal At Bespin liefern mit "Diary of a Dead Man Walking" eine durchweg sehr überzeugende Scheibe ab, die sich irgendwo zwischen frühen Callisto und frühen Cult of Luna und traditionelleren Metal Einflüssen beweg
©tbaoth
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Reading the name Betrayal At Bespin my first thought was what? Sure, Star Wars. Why does a band call themselves like this? Will it be like in Star Wars a betrayal with a happy ending? We'll see.

First, the artwork of "Diary of a Dead Man Walking" is extreme elaborately decorated and gives you the kind of feeling you get while playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Someone put a whole lot of effort in this artwork, very nice!

The sound:
The intro seems a bit depressing and dark and you can already guess what is brewing on the Horizon. This is confirmed when you listen to "Road to Ghost Town". This is where the hard riffing and dark sound spreads to become a huge monster. A real thick sound with biting shouts - which is not everybodys favourite but it really fits. The "Ghost Town" in "Road to Ghost Town" comes out when the acoustic guitars start playing and you feel like being in a lost western city of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. A really great atmosphere starts to build up, great!

The record alternates beautiful melodies, short breaks to take a breath and massive epic riffing. In the epic passages they sometimes remind me of the early Callisto but with a completely different background.

The whole thing is carried by this bleak, post-apocalyptic western style. The band succeeds in building a incredible atmosphere. If you have seen Deadwood - this is the soundtrack to it. They totally catch me when they change between riffing and beautiful acoustic melodies and - thank you guys - they do this often. Even the screaming, which was at the beginning a little strange for me because of the biting sound, fits really perfect and after a few runs i like it.

To make a long story short:
Betrayal At Bespin deliver a thoroughly convincing disk with "Diary of a Dead Man Walking". It could be settled between the early Callisto, Cult of Luna and a more traditional metal influences. If you like these bands try this album i'm sure it'll get you like it got me!

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Genre: Post Metal, Sludge
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Home - Promo EP (2010)

Home hatten schon einige Namen und Formationen und ist "als Projekt" schon einige Jahre aktiv. Die fixe, endgültige Formation ist erst im Oktober 2009 festgestanden. Nach einem ersten fulminanten Auftritt Ende 2009 im PMK in Innsbruck beschlossen sie ihren Namen ein letztes Mal zu ändern und eine Promo EP aufzunehmen.

Die Formation besteht aus bekannten Namen aus der Innsbrucker Underground-Szene Hans-Peter Ganner (Vocals, Bass; / Bassist-Sahara Surfers, ExBassist-DNR, ExBassist-Crippled), Amadeus Mader (Guitar; / ExGitarrist-Botanical Garden, ExGitarrist-Room 101) und der Multi-Instrumentalist Mathias Magerle (Drums; / ExVocalist-DNR, ExGitarrist-Crippled, ExMultiInstrumentalist-Jokers In Trousers).

Mit den 3 Songs auf dieser EP, die in Rekordzeit eingespielt waren, beweisen sie wahre Stärke und überraschen (mich jedenfalls) mit einer kompletten Stilrichtungsänderung. Hans-Peter ist erstmals am Mikrofon vertreten mit einer brachialen Stimme, die ich ihm wohl so nicht zugetraut hätte. Generell ist der Sound von Home sehr schwer einzuordnen. Mich erinnert es sehr an Kylesa, wobei man bei Kylesa auch nicht zu 100% sagen kann aus welcher Ecke sie stammen.

Ein Mix aus Sludge, Psychedelic und Hardcore erwartet euch hier. Jeder der Power in der Musik sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Viel Spaß!

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Home had many names and formations since the beginning of this project. The final formation exists ever since octobre 2009. After a first trailbrazing gig at the end of 2009 in the PMK in Innsbruck the 3-piece decided to change the name a last time and record a Promo EP.

The band exists of very popular names of the underground-scene in Innsbruck. Hans-Peter Ganner (Vocals, Bass; / Bassist-Sahara Surfers, ExBassist-DNR, ExBassist-Crippled), Amadeus Mader (Guitar; / ExGuitarist-Botanical Garden, ExGuitarist-Room 101) and Multi-Instrumentalist Mathias Magerle (Drums; / ExVocalist-DNR, ExGuitarist-Crippled, ExMultiInstrumentalist-Jokers In Trousers).

With the 3 songs of this EP, that was recorded in no time, Home demonstrates pure strength and surprises (at all events ME) with a totally new soundscape. This is Hans-Peters first try in a band as vocalist with a totally brachial voice. The tunes are generally very hard to classify with a genre. It reminds me very much on the sounds of Kylesa. But it is also very hard to range the music of Kylesa.

A mix of Sludge, Psychedelic and Hardcore is awaiting you with this release. This is for everybody who is searching for music full of power! Have fun!

Genre: Sludge, Hardcore, Psychedelic
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