Napalm Death: Utopia Banished
This is an impressive re-issue from the ND nutters complete with a limited edition DVD with videos and two live gigs plus an appearance on the BBC. Needless to say the rest of the brutality on the proper album has been remastered. This CD celebrates the band who brought brutality to a whole new level. Those of you who already have this classic album but on vinyl might finally have a reason to get this thing on CD. If you want to know about so-called "grindcore" then this is the CD to start. Balmy, noisy and in yer freaking face. Just what you'd want on a dark winter evening.
Viron: Ferrum Gravis
A latin title to a metal album...what a clever idea. This lot were lauded with their first release partly due to the fact that the album is not exactly what you expect from German metal. Its less Accept and far more US traditional metal. Nine tracks of decent competent heavy metal that never gets old or seems trite. There is even a hint of Iron Maiden on "The Isle of Man" which can never be a bad thing. Its pretty easy to tell why there are people touting this lot. Worth checking out for the more adventurous.
Alright that is your lot for this week. Leaning on the heavy and hearty side, there is quite a good variety nonetheless.
As always keep safe and keep rocking. Check out those live gigs whenever you can, weather permitting, of course.
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