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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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03.09.2007 by J-Sin
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Kristoffer Nystrom Orkester — Brakehead Buy it at Amazon
A collaboration between Peter Nystroms and Kristoffer Oustad, “Brakehead” is filtered analog noise with drone blended in to perfection. Bleak and majestically painted with aural touch-ups this is one of the darkest albums you may encounter. Industrial noise that was recorded with very few overdubbing in the studio. Loud clanging thunderous rhythms sound off in the background as the building crescendo of noise peaks slowly and then refuses to let go. Some of the four songs are abrasive from the get-go, while others build up to something fantastic. Improvisational noise at it’s very best.
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