Castavet - Mounds of Ash

Not really feeling up for a review on this one other than telling you that you have to check this album out, like now. Here is a link to their myspace page

http://www.myspace.com/castevet

The Austerity Program - Backsliders and Apostates Will Burn EP

When I read a review of an album today, there is always a lot of rambling on about nothing that has to do with the album, be it the talk about the genre of the album or a short history of a band or even complete nonsense and then they will sum up the album in the final paragraph and it really tells you nothing about the album. Well they gave it an 8 out of 10 but what are some of the better songs I should check out? That is what I want to know when I read a review. And while I'm rambling on here it's to make a point. The first time I heard The Austerity Program I wasn't sure if I liked the vocals or not, but I listened to it again and for some reason they really fit the whats going on in the background really well. Anyway, this EP by The Austerity Program has no flaws. The songs are super catchy and you'll have the beats to the song and the lyrics stuck in your head for days. Song 25 kind of starts out slow and then about a minute and a half into the song it's just pure joy throughout. What makes this EP better than anything they have done to date is that they got rid of some of the boring and unneeded parts that were constant in their only LP, Black Madonna. They also cut down the song length to about 5 minutes a piece. So if you're looking for the best songs to listen to, it simply is all of them. There is only 4 songs and you will listen to them constantly. The only real complaint I have about it is it's an EP and not a full-length like I think they should have done.

Eparistera Daimones by Triptykon

As you know by now this is basically the album that would have been made if Celtic Frost had stayed together. I also can tell you that this album kicks some serious ass. Tom Fischer can continually write creative and catchy songs that just ache for multiple listens. The classic guitar sound is still there(thank you) and you really can't do anything while listening to this except bang your head and honestly what else would you want to do besides bang your head, sit there with your headphones on with a box of tissues(I know what you're thinking and eww) and weep at how sad and heartbreaking this shit is because it isn't. The best thing for you to do is crank it and just start punching people in the back of the head in hopes to start a mosh pit. My personal favorite song is Goetia. The way the drums and guitar just coincide with each other throughout the whole song is just awe-inspiring. Anyways, I really don't know what you're still doing reading this, just go out and by this so you can give it a listen as I'm sure you will truly enjoy it.

Song 26 by The Austerity Program

There has been a lot of talk about their new EP, and I for one, cannot wait for it to come out. Word has it that they got rid of a lot of instrumental elements that was a big part of their last album, Black Madonna. Their best songs were the ones with more singing in them such as "Song 17A" which was my personal favorite from that album, and they cut down the time of all the songs and made them shorter which is brilliant because it will make you want to listen to it over and over again, like what Torche did with their last album "Meanderthal".

Nachtmystium Releases Track Listing + songs

This is really just something to get me to talk about Nachtmystium's newest album Addicts: Black Meddle Part II. Blake Judd is just absolutely amazing and anything he does never disappoints. Their previous album, Assassins: Black Meddle Part I, is arguably his greatest album to date and was my favorite album of 2008. But the one thing after listening to Assassins the umpteen times I listened to it, I wanted more. Well 2 years later Judd is finally going to give me the fix I have been waiting for, and most likely, he is going to leave me with the same feeling as before. For me, June 8th can't come soon enough. Anyway here is the track listing for their new album.

1. "Cry for Help"
2. "High on Hate"
3. "Nightfall"
4. "No Funeral"
5. "Then Fires"
6. "Addicts"
7. "The End is Eternal"
8. "Blood Trance Fusion"
9. "Ruined Life Continuum"
10. "Every Last Drop"

Addicts: Black Meddle Part II is set to come out on June 8th through Century Media.

You can find their new songs in the link below and I must warn you, you will wish June 8th was here already. And after that, you will probably go back and listen to Assassins and Insticts: Decay a few times too.

Option Paralysis by The Dillinger Escape Plan

Well, another album by TDEP, and another disappointment for the fans that want them to go back to their Calculating Infinity ways. Well I say, too bad for them because this is one kick-ass album. I for one am glad that they don't go back to their old ways because for me, CI was one tone throughout the whole album, an awesome tone sure, but sometimes I like diversity. This album seems kind of like Miss Machine, its got songs that will beat you up and make you want to constantly mosh such as, Good Neighbor and Crystal Morning. Some best of both worlds like Farewell, Mona Lisa and Gold Teeth on a Bum. But it also has some really soft, relaxing songs like, Widower and Parasitic Twins. I can listen to this album no matter what mood I am in which is a great thing for me and a great job by them. This album is a must buy for everybody who enjoys metal and diversity at the same time. Enjoy!

Snakes for the Divine Review

What can I say about Matt Pike that hasn't been said before, the guy just creates some of the best music out there today consistently. The new album, Snakes for the Divine, is just another example of his greatness. The opening riff to the title song is so catchy you will just want to put it on repeat. Frost Hammer gives you the feeling of a single and I just love it when he yells, FROST HAMMER! As you're listening to the song How Dark We Pray it just gives you this feeling to go out and start clubbing baby seals, and Holy Flames of the Fire Spitter is the best closer to an album since Razor Hoof, I just love the Hoo Ha part of song. This album is easily a 9 out of 10, but I do have one problem with this album. Pike's guitar can almost be to heavy at times because it can drown out the sound of Kensel's drumming which is a shame because he is a great drummer.