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Danzig - Danzig (Def American Recordings/1988)

7/19/2015

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Classic heavy metal with a distinguished blues feel to it, if you're a fan of the 70's era of The Misfits, you'll know what to expect out of the vocals put to metal music.  This album and the follow-up 'Lucifuge' are by far my favorite Danzig releases.  What's so grasping is the originality in songwriting basically the music and vocals just kill!  It has a slight raw production quality, but not over-the-top raw.  Distorted guitars spewing out slow riffs that are catchy, unique and heavy muted conglomerations, but these riffs are groove laden mostly, nothing too fast.

Danzig's vocals are sung with passion and candidly felt, it's as though he sings with his whole heart and soul.  The drums go along very well with the guitars.  There aren't THAT many lead parts though there are some at least with a hard-core blues tint to them.  40+ minutes of distinct and gripping metal music that's played so well it's one that you cannot really get sick of.  I remember getting the cassette tape of this back in 1989 and what I thought of it.  Scary album cover for a 13 year old kid but I embraced this one.  25 years later here I am writing about it!

This album has unique guitar and original voice by Glenn.  It's really altogether a sheer triumph.  It also isn't very repetitive it's music is laid out exquisitely.  Dark, blasphemous lyrics, atmospheric, and an abundance of pure soul filled!  The band put together songwriting that was totally unlike any band that I've heard from the 80's in heavy metal except for the classic bands.  It seems as though this era (80's) was notorious for bands making great metal as well.  I won't list them here, my focus is on this self-titled release and what a triumph!

I suppose the reason for the dark lyrics has to do with Glenn's concept of keeping the metal underground.  The heavy blues riffing is apparent on the rhythms/leads.  Totally thick though, the solos shine in pure feel and poise.  I really admire John Christ's efforts here not only on the great leads, but the guitars on the rhythm aspect are so well put-together that they're utterly amazing.  Simple, but so catchy.  This band made a huge impact in the heavy metal world back 25 years ago and yet this one you can still hear and admire!

The main songs that I thought to be my favorites are "Twist of Cain", "She Rides" and "Mother."  After 'Lucifuge', I lost interest in the band.  Danzig is to have another release this year though hearing Danzig interviewed as he is 60 now it sounds like he has no voice left!  Anyway, what steals you from anything away from your own consciousness into this album because of its utmost originality.  It can be heavy, but slow riffs, some whispered vocals, more soul-entwined voice and the drums hit home here.  Very well execution and feel by all members!

Rate: 100%.

Reviewed By Death8699 (secret_face_metal@yahoo.com).
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Vintage Warlords - The Invisible Foe EP (Redefining Darkness Records/2015)

7/2/2015

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In this 20+ minute 3 song EP, we have here 2 genres meshed together, death metal and doom metal.  Rightfully so and this thick, heavy, atmospheric aura of evil depicts nothing that falls short of its display of talent.  Yes, talent alongside riffs that are revealing a bludgeoning darkness.  Low end tuning guitars, these guys avow no compromise.  You get underground of the underground.  Their sound reflects that of a dying essence because of the eerie and chilling tempo based dread .  The musicianship is remarkable.  It's set to just a lurking sound of a blackened night.  The vocals are deep resembling that of old Amorphis, maybe reflective of Asphyx as well, not to mention old Opeth (the low-end portions featured on 'My Arms, Your Hearse').

In these songs, you hear it seems to be a reverb or echo, maybe both that is used to enhance the dreariness.  These songs are just HEAVY, the music is illustriously played in palm muted bits to the core along with some tremolo picking, though the drums stay still slowly in temperament alongside some double bass where it fits.

This EP features mostly 3 tracks that are low sounding vocals with some back-up screaming to accompany the hoarse voice.  Production quality is sound and efficient in separating vocals, guitars, drums, keys which are all well heard never diminished nor in dismay.  It's one hell of a good EP for fans of these kinds of genre types.  A definitely chilling concoction that's presented plus it is musically intriguing and prolific.  A distinct sound for the band, their death/doom fully orchestrated here.

Since there are a lack of physical copies available, you may want to visit their Facebook page for information to finding where you can download the EP.  If death/doom metal is suitable to your pallet, these guys deliver!  A well spent 20+ minutes of your time with a ton of amazing riffs/music!

Rate: 90%.

Reviewed By Death8699 (ryanfanucchi@gmail.com).
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