TV show (various episodes) Unless you’re from Columbus, Ohio, you probably are unfamiliar with the public access television hero, Damon Zex (although his programs have been played in the UK, Channel 4). Basically, Mr. Zex is a Robert Downey Jr. lookalike goth whacko bent on pushing the envelope of mundane … Continue reading
a.k.a. [Principle of Darkness] (self-released) It’s hard not to be a cliche in music nowadays, especially in the EBM/Industrial genre. Well, in someways, the German four-piece known as Golem 101 has indeed fallen victim to this sad fact, but at least they know how to use all the best cliches … Continue reading
(demo, 2004) It can’t be said that Reclusiam’s eponymous debut is groundbreaking or particularly challenging, but it –is– an extremely well executed slab of funeral doom. The production on this release is immediately evident. Everything sounds just as it should. The drums have punch. The crisp cymbals aren’t harsh … Continue reading
(2004, self-released) This industrial/death metal band was a rather random find, truly the underground distribution system at work. It was worth the effort. As far as I know, this is the first release from this Egyptian outfit. Nothing groundbreaking, but keeping the high tempo death metal tradition alive. Dead-on riffing … Continue reading
(Lost Horizon Records, 2004) I’m not familiar with Uaral’s demo releases, but this duo’s first CD release on Lost Horizon reminds me a bit of a folk version of Nortt. If he moved to Chile and replaced the droning electric guitar with an acoustic, you might get something like “Uaral … Continue reading
