supported by 82 fans who also own “Die by the Knife”
Black Arts & Alchemy is the definition of a PERFECT EP! Every single song stands for it's own and could be single releases, if they wanted to be. It's a ripper (pun intended) and shows how absolutely brilliant of a musician and composer James McBain has become. A flawless blend of speed, blackened themes and catchy riffs/choruses. This will remain in my Top 3 favorite EPs of all time and it will be near impossible to dethrone it. poutineslayer
supported by 76 fans who also own “Die by the Knife”
Yes, this release is exactly what a band called Grave Violator should sound like. Fast, straightforward evil black death thrash (with one exception), and I mean that in the best possible way. Imagine _Scream Bloody Gore_ and Possessed from now: that's the sonic neighborhood.
It is mixed well, with a great snare drum sound, and the vocals are clean enough to be dirty.
I am glad they got back into the cult because this is several horns up. perverseosmosis
Death-doom horror fanatics ILSA emerge from the underground with a Relapse debut that keeps their chest-collapsing fury intact. Bandcamp New & Notable Jan 6, 2018