Goatwhore - CARVING OUT THE EYES OF GOD

The dark and evil quartet known as Goatwhore have just released their latest CD entitled “CARVING OUT THE EYES OF GOD”. Another step in evolution of their signature Louisiana Black Metal style, Goatwhore’s new album is heavier and even more blasphemous than the rusted carving blade they used to render their rival sightless.

“CARVING OUT THE EYES OF GOD” is Goatwhore’s 4^th full length release, and their much anticipated follow up to their highly successful 2006 Metal Blade release, “A HAUNTING CURSE”. This CD marks the band’s 2^nd collaboration with the engineering wizard Erik Rutan, from the infamous Manna Studios in Florida. The crystal clear production achieved allows us to hear those little intricate details like Zack Simmons drumming thundering triplet patterns and blistering blast beats that cut through the wall of rhythms laid down by Sammy Duet (guitar) and Nathan Bergeron (bass). Ben Falgoust’s wicked words snarl with diabolic fury, as his vocal patterns are delivered with a veteran’s precision and clarity. The overall effect is a CD that feels like a tribute to the Black Metal forefathers Celtic Frost, Venom, and Slayer, yet sounds completely new and unlike anything else released in 2009. Highly recommended for fans of the aforementioned bands, and to all ye malicious Metal Heads who thrive on metaphysical music.

Rating: 3 ½ Skulls

 Track listing:

1. Apocalyptic Havoc

2. The All-Destroying

3. Carving Out the Eyes of God

4. Shadow of a Rising Knife

5. Provoking the Ritual of Death

6. In Legions, I Am Wars Of Wrath

7. Reckoning of the Soul Made Godless

8. This Passing into the Power of Demons

9. Razor Flesh Devoured

10. To Mourn and Forever Wander through Forgotten Doorways

Sources:
http://www.myspace.com/goatwhore

http://www.goatwhore.net/

IWRESTLEDABEARONCE – It’s All Happening

IWRESTELEDABEARONCE’s new CD “It’s All Happening” is a whirlwind of violent riffing and screams that sporadically switches from electronica to jazz and all points in between, creating a unique listening experience that can be compared to an epileptic seizure. As painful as that may sound, it’s actually quite entertaining, and all the random elements work well together, especially if you like this kind of avant-garde music.

IWRESTELEDABEARONCE writes music with only their listening pleasure in mind and if they get a strong reaction to their music, the members of this band feel that they’ve done their duty. IWABO's new album manages to take their complex sound one step beyond, surpassing their previous release on many levels. Singer Krysta Cameron's vocals shine through in ways never before heard, while the music has been given the royal treatment it deserves with an excellent production that captures every subtle nuance. Krysta’s lyrics on this album are more spiritual, personal, and introspective than before.

Guitarist Steven Bradley comments, "We couldn't be happier with how the album turned out! …We went out of our way to expand our sound in every way possible, and this album is definitely more extreme in every direction than our previous EP. Also, we wanted to steer clear of an over-produced and lifeless sounding record, and I believe we've found a balance between all the electronics we use and a raw un-edited sound."

Rating: 2 1/2 Skulls

 Track Listing:
1 – You Ain’t No Family

2 – White Water In The Morning

3 – Danger In The Manger

4 – I’m Cold And There Are Wolves After Me

5 – Tastes Like Kevin Bacon

6 – The Cat’s Pajamas

7 – Pazuzu For The Win

8 – Black-eyed Bush

9 – Eli Cash Vs The Godless Savages

10 – See You In Shell

Sources:

www.myspace.com/iwrestledabearonce

http://www.centurymedia.com/us/