Cianide 'The Dying Truth' review

CIANIDE

'The Dying Truth'

(Deathgasm Records)

Originally released in 1992 Cianide's 'The Dying Truth' is a true classic in the realm of death metal and in underground metal in general. Deathgasm have done a great job with re-releasing this slab of death metal history. Not only do you get the release of 'The Dying Truth', but you also get as an added "bonus"the band's two demos, 1990's 'Funeral' and 'Second Life' from 1991. If you are not familiar with Cianide you should think about what genre you are a supposed fan of considering Cianide have been going strong (still releasing quality, heavy death metal today, check out the review of their latest here) but seriously if you've never heard Cianide they were one of the first bands to originate the heavy, mid-paced death metal sound that so many bands have tried to copy but very few have captured it quite to the perfection that Cianide has over the years. So if you missed this release in 1992, don't make the same mistake in 2012! Go to the Deathgasm web-store today and order your copy now!!

(Patrick)

[Cianide are truly an amazing band, an interview with Mike Perun is long overdue... Make sure to look out for the lavish vinyl re-issues of this album and 'A Descent Into Hell', both by The Crypt - ED]

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Cianide 'Gods Of Death' review

CIANIDE

'Gods Of Death'

(Hells Headbangers)

For those who prefer their metal keeping its direct link and inspiration all the way to the glory '80s, Cianide is one of the most obvious answers. Man, these stubborn Ill-Noize bastards are the equivalent of the fuckin Berlin Wall when it comes to death metal, as you damn well know where you stand in all the sub-genre madness if you're digging Cianide and their aural assault. Their sixth full length would hardly lift them to godlike status among the passers-by element in the scene, and this hardly matters really, but for the old school brigade 'Gods Of Death' most definitely will be yet another pleasant headbanging time, with gallons of one's beer of choice flowing accordingly. Cianide has proven for well over 20 years they're masters of all tempos and this remains true here, from the speed-fests of 'Desecration Storm', 'Idolator' and 'Contained And Controlled' to the crushing low 'n slow power of songs like 'Dead And Rotting' and 'The One True Death'. The stuff is infectiously catchy, the band knows the importance of massive riffs and use that to great effect, with the rhythm section heavy, rumbling, feeling kept intact. Hells Headbangers are also releasing the album on vinyl, and there's no denying this to be the perfect medium for 'Gods Of Death' considering the vintage sounding production job given to it. This, in my opinion, is an album worth owning. 'Metal never bends', as the band have said themselves... [9]

(Vladimir Petrov)

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