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Chiodos
Perhaps no one can explain the sheer ferocity and timid quietness it is better than when vocalist Craig Owens says “we don’t want to let the kids down” when discussing the group’s intense vocals live at shows. Well they never let a single kid down with their vicious assault on the ears and grip on the jugular...
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Dalek — Deadverse Massive Vol. 1: Dalek Rarities 1999-2006 Buy it at Amazon
Dälek thumps out lyrical sorcery effortlessly on this collection of ominous hip-hop anthems. Alongside beat maker Oktopus, MC Dälek gives strength to the meaning of gritty with urban hood music that’s thoughtful, somewhat sublime, and boasts more flows than the Mississippi. Dark textures are abound here on “Deadverse Massive” that is armed with brutal slashings of samples and synths as well as thunderous bass-heavy rhythms. Visceral noise-riddled hip-hop that deftly pushes the envelope of underground hip-hop.
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