VESTAL
CLARET / UNGOD
'Split
Cassette'
(No
Visible Scars Records)
It's
great to see labels in this day and time of digital labels, CDs
etc. that still release cassette tapes! It gives me a little more hope
for the real DIY underground. Up first on the split is Vestal Claret,
the best way I can describe their music is a mix of 70s "classic"
rock with traditional heavy doom riffs. The vocals are sung in a
really well done clean voice which goes good with the music. This is
not really my style of metal / rock that I listen to on a regular
basis so I will end by saying if you enjoy classic rock and early
doom, then give Vestal Claret a shot - you might enjoy them.
Up next
is a band that you should be aware of if you have been a black metal
fan for a few years now. Germany's Ungod are masters of raw,
primitive black metal. Four songs of filthy, grim black metal with
thin guitars, fast drums that do slow down from time to time. The
vocalist unleashes harsh black metal shrieks that spew the lyrics
out. These four songs just prove why Ungod are still a force within
the black metal underground. This is a good release with two very
different bands but both are obviously old-school influenced and have
a lot of talent and show their ability in their songs. Old-school
maniacs and tape collectors, show your support for the smaller
cassette labels and buy this gem of metal.
