I just discovered these guys earlier today and I've listened to this album about three times already. Heavy as fuck. These blackened death metallers from Mexico come out with this crucial release that's sure to make heads bang and skulls crush. The riffs are heavy and well played. This is their new one from this year. I'm glad I found this band out.
Balam Akab - Sacrificio (2010)
Let's continue with this Mexican black metal kick. Upon listening to these guys, I noticed a striking similarity to Euro black metal. The production is a bit on the lower side of things as with traditional black metal, but I have no problem with that. My only gripe with this gem, is that the drums aren't loud enough and sound a bit too dull and generic. That being said, the riffs are what kept me listening. The riffs are well constructed and surprisingly enough the bass on this album is phenomenal. They get called NSBM, but in reality they are not. They are just for naturalization of all things Mexican. The last song is actually the Mexican National Anthem if I'm not mistaken. Anyways, give this one a spin, it's really not that bad.
Ahpuch Oztoc - Nemiliztli in Coatl (2006)
Lastly, we have a favorite of mine. Before I go any further, I just want to make something clear...I promote music, not views. I enjoy plenty of bands with national socialist views (Nazi) and a few bands that are considered racist. Just because I listen to a band that has views of this nature, doesn't mean that I hate Jews (as a matter of fact, my family has a Jewish background) or hate black people, or any other minority. If you're going to throw that argument at me, then you may want to reconsider, especially if you listen to bands like Cannibal Corpse who talk about fucking people with knives. You're not going to fuck someone with a knife, correct? Well, I'm not going to hate minorities and Jewish people. Who really listens to metal for the lyrics anyways. Don't take this shit seriously. Thank you for listening to my tirade. Russia spawns many NSBM bands that are complete and utter shit/run of the mill who lack intelligent riffs and crafty song writing. M8L8TH (pronounced Moo-loth), which is Russian for the word "hammer," bring about something that I find rare in this kind of black metal...great riffing and excellent musicianship. To me, the vocals are just another instrument in this mix, and I love the vocalists shrieks. This album has stuck with me for about a year or so now. I haven't really listened to the new one as much, because this one is so bad ass. The last track on the CD is my favorite, the maniacal laughter and the riff at the end just bring me goosebumps. Their vocalist is a fucking sick dude too...he's in jail for several murders and robberies. Give it a chance, even if the opening track is a Hitler speech.
M8L8TH - By the Wing of Black (2004)
Once again, let me reinforce the fact that I do not share the same beliefs as every band on this blog. I like music and I have an open mind. I suggest before you go on your rampage of NS hatred, you at least give the band a chance. This is a ballsy move, considering my blog has just started off, but fuck it, there are worse things on the internet.
