Author: Team Uber

Venom Prison – ‘Primeval’ (Prosthetic Records)

In just a few short years Venom Prison have established themselves as one of the brightest shining stars in ÜK death metal. Two stellar releases under their belt, the band have opted to send out a compilation type release to whet fans appetites for new material, re-recording tracks from their first two EPs (‘Defy The Giant’ and ‘The Primal Chaos’) as well as throwing in two brand-new songs to indicate what may lie in store for the band going forward… But first, a look back. As a re-tread of old material, there is a palpable sense that VP are applying their experience to refine and reinforce their earliest songs. But even with that, there is a rawness to ‘Primeval’ that (fittingly) points to a more primordial state of the band before their edges had been turned into a tight unit with a devastating arsenal.

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Macabre – ‘Carnival of Killers’ (Nuclear Blast)

Well, this is a lot different than John B was expecting. We are a little out of the genres he usually lurks with this one, so this is his first introduction to Macabre and he really was not sure what he was getting into. He will say he was not expecting something quite this dark. Everything is just a little bit crazy and he has to say he kinda liked it. It is not something that will appeal to everyone that is for sure but to the right person, this is a lot of fun…

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Bitch Falcon – ‘Staring At Clocks’ (Small Pond Records)

Bitch Falcon have been on Michael Smyth’s radar for a few years now after seeing them at the last ever show at the now demolished Mandela Hall in Belfast. He walked into a crowded hall to find a band shrouded in smoke and light, thrashing round the stage like it was 90s Seattle and making a noise equal parts face melting and floaty. Not much has changed since then, as he finds out on their new album…

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