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Kataklysm (In The Arms of Devastation)

Friday, 17 March 2006 00:00 | Written by The 616 |

I have not always been a very big fan of metal. Until about a few weeks ago, I really didn't listen to much metal outside of bands like Still Remains and a few others in that general vein. But recently after gaining a real respect and love for bands like Carcass and At The Gates I've been trying my hand at every genre of heavy music I can get my hands on, from hardcore and punk to metal, death, grind and black. Kataklysm is a band I've always heard a lot of things about, but have never actually gotten around to listening to myself. After I got my hands on their album The Poetry of War, I realized how much I've truly been missing out. Since then I've procured copies of their albums Serenity in Fire, Victims of This Fallen World, and most recently, their 2006 release, In The Arms of Devastation.

Last Updated (Friday, 12 May 2006 02:17)

Interview with Damien (The Zimmermann Note)

Thursday, 02 March 2006 19:45 | Written by The 616 |

Q: How did The Zimmermann Note get together?

A: TZN came about through the ashes of two bands- Commit Suicide and Better Off Dead. I had put an ad out in Nov, of 2003 on Pahardcore.com and was replied to by Jordan and Joe. After that it was history in the making. We've been together for almost three years now and we are all going stronger than ever.

Q: I remember reading somewhere that some of you guys were in other, well, much HEAVIER bands like Circle of Dead Children. What made you decide to go more metalcore, considering a lot of you have more of a death metal or grind background?

A: We wanted to do something a little more marketable in the pgh area and Death metal/grind was really not taking off like we thought it would, and gigs were hard to come by for that type of music. So the ad I put out was one of the more METAL genre. We actually are more metal than metalcore, but the elements are there for all genres. We are happy at the style we have and are compared to Maiden and Carnal Forge.

Last Updated (Friday, 03 March 2006 03:02)

Who To Look Out For In 2006

Thursday, 02 March 2006 21:07 | Written by The 616 |

It's about that time. I've been doing a bit of research and i've compiled a short list of who I think is going to be making the most waves this year...it's not in any particular order, but...here you are: Cannibal Corpse, The Chariot and First Blood.

Last Updated (Sunday, 05 March 2006 22:09)

Himsa (Hail Horror)

Thursday, 02 March 2006 23:17 | Written by The 616 |

I've had plenty of time to mull over what I wanted to say about this album. And while it definitely doesn't wow me the way Courting Tragedy And Disaster did, I've had more time to be less impressed by Iron Maiden-esque dual guitar melodies and 80's hair metal throwback guitar solos. Judging by the material on their latest offering, Himsa could say the same thing. Less flashy guitar work, more downtuned Slayer-esque brutality and better production quality make this a more firm and palatable album, but at the same time...there's nothing that really grabs your attention until you reach almost halfway through the cd.

Last Updated (Friday, 03 March 2006 02:50)

Junius (Blood Is Bright)

Tuesday, 07 February 2006 16:58 | Written by The 616 |

The constantly growing indie rock genre has seen the birth of some very impressive, forward thinking bands. Bands with an ear for good structure, well plotted riff progression, and on occassion, even vocalists that know how to sing. Junius, a young upstart band that plays a musical style similar to Depeche Mode, The Cure, and The Appleseed Cast. Coming in at only five tracks, Junius manages to transport listeners to a realm where melody and slowly but surely progressing riffs are key.

Last Updated (Wednesday, 31 May 2006 23:40)

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Who To Look Out For In 2006

Himsa (Hail Horror)

Junius (Blood Is Bright)