Manegarmr begins with a symphony of heavy, whirlwind guitars in opener ‘Ascension’. Hessian draws comparisons to their countrymen Amenra, but unlike the latter’s penchant for post-metal, Hessian prefer to be more up-front. Manegarmr definitely deserves to be played at obscene volume. The driving guitar is at the forefront of the whole record and it’s interplay with the growled vocals of Bram, makes the feeling all the more menacing. At times it’s metallic, but not so much that it sounds overproduced or copyist.Continue reading
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Steak Number Eight – The Hutch
If there was ever a competition to find the worst band names in the entire universe, this Belgian group would be up there with the likes of Chimp Spanner and the god-awful Anal Cunt slugging it out for the top prize. Steak Number Eight is a really ridiculous name and although things like this should be secondary to the music itself, the moniker cannot be ignored. I cannot believe that it has not cost the band some fans because had I not been sent this to review, there is almost no chance that I would have given them a try. And I’ll be honest and admit that at least half the reason would be down to the stupid name.Continue reading