Recent content by BlackGoat

Added the repress version of DEATHHAMMER "Phantom Knights"

The answer to your question would be HELLWITCH. Though all their songs were released on CD in 1990 and later, the material of their first album predates all CORONER by several years (Hell, "Nosferatu" is from 1984) as is documented by demo recordings.

EXCUSE ME ? O_o

True, but DEATH had several HIGHLY traded and played demos out in 84/85 and those blew away anything that was previously known (= "Haunting The Chapel" SLAYER). The first DEATH LP that was widely available (at least here in Germany) was actually a bootleg LP of their official live tape and...

Added the repress version of DAWNFALL "Dominance Of Darkness"

No, it's cross pollenation. Pure Death Metal doesn't use blasts. Of course it's very common by now because people (and bands) keep mixing up styles and stylistic elements but that doesn't change historical facts. Keep listening to your blasty Death Metal Grindcore crossover and enjoy them...

If you do not worship the first 4 MANOWAR albums you are not a Metalhead.

I'm completely serious. And I'm merely backing up AssholeGrindElitist here. I'm coming from the other side of the fence than him but we both clearly see the "Metal -> Thrash -> Death" strain distinct from the parallel "Hardcore -> Crust -> Grind" strain. I'm not saying one is better than the...

Blasting is a defining moment for Grind (and thus Punk). The moment your band has blast beats you are NOT a Metal band.

Me.

BLACKFOOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also BLACK OAK ARKANSAS should be heard :)

He may if he somehow manages to bluff his way into the Schengen area. :D

Added the repress version of DEATHHAMMER "Forever Ripping Fast"

I saw them play live at a recent KEEP IT TRUE and they were pretty damn good.

Yes, their reunion album "Psycho, Psycho" is actually completely brilliant.