Satanstoenail
My Larpstyle determines my Derpstyle
That’s Darren from Sanctum’s new band. Not my thing but they’ve put a lot of work in and I’m glad people are digging it.
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I don't know that a second release from GC would rate as highly for me, they'd have to progress somewhere, but it was a right time right place album when I listened to it first time just after it's release and since then it's stuck. Makes a difference from all the growly, half produced, undone piles of the heavy shit that flooded the market this year. This is a heap of LPS and EPS from Australian bands this year alone that should never have been released. I don't have a problem with people having different tastes and liking different shit but some of the releases this year have been woefully undone in so many areas.
I've been out of the loop on Aussie metal for ages (all metal in fact- only new releases I checked out all year were JP Firepower, Amorphis QoT, At the Gates and Visigoth's amazing new album) so thanks for putting together these extensive lists for me to listen to which have brought some new bands to my attention and encouraged me to put together my own list!
I'm a bit of a traditional fan so my list mostly reflects that- top 10 in no particular order:
Abnegation- Inception of a Dream EP- Not my usual taste, but it's one bloke (including real drums) and he's come up with a professional effort. Don't like him trying to put on a Scandinavian voice on his cleans though, regardless of whether he's a fan of modern In Flames.
I'm a bit of a traditional fan so my list mostly reflects that- top 10 in no particular order:
- Hidden Intent - Fear, Prey, Demise - Love the 'aussieness' to the thrash sound. Killer production and execution. Deserve the overseas attention they are getting.
- Temtris - Rapture - Thought their previous efforts were pretty bland and sub par, but they seem to have taken things up a notch with this release and it's very good. Getting a killer drummer on board can do that sometimes.
- Battlegrave - Relics of Dead Earth - Not a massive fan of the vocals and is a little generic, but it sounds killer, especially with Kevin Talley's pro-drumming. They've put their heart and soul into this and it shows. Would love if they put together a live outfit.
- Lethal Vendetta - No Prisoners, No Mercy- There's something about these guys that I reckon they could take to the next level., however something is holding them back. There are some bits of this release that grate with me such as aspects of the drumming / timing and I really think they could need a producer to give them some guidance. Would have loved at least one song that was much faster in tempo as well. Apparently very good live however.
- Espionage - Digital Dystopia - World class power / traditional metal release, with much improved vocals. Think they should cut some of their songs down- as we get the idea with some of the solos (enter the arena being a case in point).
- On My Command - Apparitions- Could benefit from some better production and guidance and execution in parts. But shows promise in songwriting and has some pretty catchy riffs and melodies in there. Not to mention the great artwork.
- Black Majesty- Children of the Abyss- Only just scrapped in to the list. Obviously outstanding musicians and history but this release seems a bit weak.
- Southeast Desert Metal- Break the Silence- They probably are getting more attention in the mainstream than better bands do, but it's still an enjoyable listen, with a pro sound.
- Witchskull - Coven's Will - Some great stoner / doom / hard rock riffs, and just seem to be a more professional outfit than some of the other hard rock / traditional bands mentioned that could have made the list.
- Tamerlan Empire- Age of Ascendancy - Not really a Black metal fan these days, but this was interesting enough for me to check out. Surprisingly hi-fi sound.
Abnegation- Inception of a Dream EP- Not my usual taste, but it's one bloke (including real drums) and he's come up with a professional effort. Don't like him trying to put on a Scandinavian voice on his cleans though, regardless of whether he's a fan of modern In Flames.
Satanstoenail
My Larpstyle determines my Derpstyle
I liked how the guy who slipped on the onion went public to tell everyone how putting the onion on top is actually quite dangerous because he slipped on the onion. The Aussie equivalent of Homer Simpson saying "Because of me, they have a sign".
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The guy is probably hiding now 
If it were me and I was injured substantially I would make them pay for my medical because the messy floor is their liability but fuck going public and telling the world I can't enter a Bunning store without pissing my pants, some news doesn't need to be shared. It's even news in New Zealand where Bunnings is double the price to Australia. Forget about $40 screwdrivers some guy tripped on onion!
If it were me and I was injured substantially I would make them pay for my medical because the messy floor is their liability but fuck going public and telling the world I can't enter a Bunning store without pissing my pants, some news doesn't need to be shared. It's even news in New Zealand where Bunnings is double the price to Australia. Forget about $40 screwdrivers some guy tripped on onion!
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