Bracewar- "United Blood 2009 Demo"


(***)
Track Listing:

1. On Your Own
2. Kill A Commie
3. No Redemption
4. Plague Me

Although we weren't lucky enough to go to United Blood in Richmond, VA, we were able to see Bracewar last weekend and pick up this demo.  It's pretty decent.  Track 1 is by far the best.  This seems to just be a continuation of what Bracewar has been doing,  nothing really new or groundbreaking, but really good jams.  I guess they will be releasing a new 7" here shortly.


Trapped Under Ice/Dirty Money Split 7"

***
This was released October 12, 2008.  I really like this release.  If you like Trapped Under Ice, you will not be disappointed, they really bring it.  I especially like "Gemini."  I'm not too thrilled with Dirty Money, they're o.k., but Trapped Under Ice is really the reason for buying this release (that's why I give this release three stars).  This 7" is available all over and there is also a European version with alternate cover. 

Track Listing:
1. Trapped Under Ice- "Gemini
2. Trapped Under Ice- "Death Clock Ticking"
3. Dirty Money- "Hollow Shell"
4. Dirty Money- "2007 Was a Bad Year"

Best Death Metal Album of 2008


"Apocalyptic Feasting" by Brain Drill
*****

This is truly a "must-have" for death metal fans and fans of technical metal drumming.  Why?  Well, because of Marco Pitruzzella.  This release is PACKED with gravity blasts, crazy fills, and insane speed.  I also recommend looking him up on youtue. Guitar work is also excellent and in perfect harmony with the drumming--which is the real reason to acquire this album.  Even though it is tough to be innovative in death metal, I believe they have done it.  There are a lot of interesting pieces that cause me to go back while listening to certain songs. Lyrics and vocals are the last and least to mention; it is death metal, and there is nothing new in the way of vocal styling/lyrical content, they do, however, work.  Five stars *****. Go buy.