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Observers' review: http://www.brutalism.com/content/meti-bhuvah-ii

Following the debut album ‘I’, the following album is entitled ‘II’ and again, Meti Bhuvah presented another album containing 13 tracks durable from approximately 2 to 4 minutes.

The genre is still the same – Primitive Ugly lo-fi Black Metal with hateful venomous voice and moderately fast tempo. The distinction between both albums is that this one sounds chunkier and a bit thick by sound. As for the rest, nothing has changed much, however I could clearly describe this piece as ‘hate on full galore’.

Those into Ildjarn and the related bands may like this album! Now a warning to eager listeners who want something new: I describe Meti Bhuvah as a ‘love it’ or ‘hate it’ band. If you like clear production, don’t listen to this one! If you love modern stuff, avoid Meti Bhuvah, but if you like old fashioned ugly Black Metal, taste this one out!

Observers' review: http://www.brutalism.com/content/nebelwerfer-the-spirit-of-violation

Familiar with the slogan ‘From Russia with love’? Hah you will change your mind right after you smash your head with this Russian Panzer!!!! And I really mean it!

The Nebelwerfer ("Smoke Mortar" literally "Fog thrower") was a World War II German series of weapons designed to deliver chemical weapons. (sources: Wikipedia)

The name fits 100% with what the band has to offer us, however before I go on, it is important to note that although WW2 sampling are present in their music, it doesn’t mean the band is NS! Nebelwerfer’s concept is simple and straight: Hate, Torture and Death! Nothing more, nothing less!

Right! Russian Nebelwefer is not a new outfit; however their 3rd album ‘The Spirit of Violation’ is definitely a remarkable release that could leave a stunning impact in the brutal side of (Militant) Black Metal, enough to say that their quality of performance makes this talented band to stand above all other likes of this sub genre.

The starting song (‘Diktat’) starts with a classical militant march music that suddenly engulfs into everlasting barbarity…just like getting a punch straight to your face. This song besides having a barbaric side, it has more than meets the eye (or better the ear) as sampling, classical bass and synths are used to enhance this fine track. These tiny features are evidence that Nebelwerfer is not a mere brutal black metal band like the majority!

Generally speaking, this band performs a dynamic consistence of old school Black Metal mixed with the brutality, speed and technique of Death Metal. The songs of this album are quite diverse in their tempo and besides being a 100% extreme band, there is a sense of structure, concept and expression that fits well with their lyrics – something that is hardly found in other bands of similar subgenre! There is a purpose behind their brutality! Most remarkable is that besides straight forward brutality, a degree of melody and harmony together with occasional deep sounded synths accompanied by some ‘industrialized’ sampling are nevertheless present thus helping their music to have a boost in the ‘level of expression’. When taken from a holistic point of view, every kind of sound and noise comprehends with one another, and this will let the listener not only to enjoy this album, but to end up becoming a Nebelwerfer-addict!

Songs like ‘T.S.K’ and ‘The Grand Torture’ for example contains a vast array of dispersed elements like chunky Doom/Death Metal riffing, drums’n’ bass performance, deep background synths, sound sampling of ammo inserted into guns, dirty sick whispers, harmonized (on purpose) guttural voices and so on. The song ‘In the Shining of Omega’, despite the merciless brutality there is a degree of tempo variation and a good use of both lead and backing vocals shifting from one speaker into another.

If to make a brief comparison with other bands (for better understanding), just imagine the tight and fast drumming of Lost Soul (the Polish Death Metal), together with the Militant Barbarity of Antaeus, Marduk and Infernal War (PL). However, that’s not enough to conclude, since Nebelwerfer added synths, and militant sampling throughout their music! The best thing to do is simple – to grab a copy of that CD straight away.

‘Spirit of Violation’ is professionally mixed/recorded and comes with a professional semi glossy package.

And to conclude here:
5/5 points for their dynamic performance
5/5 points for the degree of experimentation while staying true to Metal
5/5 points for making an addictive and never tiring album
5/5 points for delivering a mature approach towards the sub genre of Brutal Black Metal
5/5 points for abiding with concept rather than just non sense brutality
5/5 points for the tight drumming, and the never neglected bass lines

The Brutal side of Black Metal has conjured a new Master, and this is no one else than Nebelwerfer from Russia!

Observers' review: http://www.brutalism.com/content/soli-diaboli-gloria-soli-diaboli-gloria

Soli Diaboli Gloria is one of those mysterious bands Russia has at hand, and this band is quite evidence. The line-up consists of only 2 members who are: F on vocals and K on all instruments. As well, one of the guys is also involved with another mysterious band known as Meti Bhuvah.

The self-titled album contains 7 tracks, which includes a Deathspell Omega cover version (Dezekration Master). Musically speaking, they play straight forward Black Metal with light hints of groovy Thrash. Being a plain metal band, Soli Diaboli Gloria is quite massive in unleashing a powerful demising atmosphere emitted through their primitive sounded guitars. In general, the music is filled with tempo variations, from the typical blast beats, mid-tempo patterns and solemn slow parts.

Previously I mentioned about their sound, and yes I can say that Soli Diaboli Gloria already managed to settle a sound of their own which can hardly be compared with the likes of Black Metal. However if I have to use an analytical approach, I could say that Soli Diaboli Gloria is like a cocktail consisting in the primitive sound of Burzum, the insanity and hyperactivity of old Abigor and Mayhem, the ill atmosphere which the German band Martyrium (pre-Secrets of the Moon) came out with, together with the sick voice reminding me of old Summoning (Lugburz album).

The album production is quite primitive and somber, however it sounds that this piece of black art was mixed in a studio. One little drawback is the guitar sound which feels a little bit messy due to its emphasis on this sheering grinding sound, but on the other hand, this could be something that listeners may enjoy! Overall, I cannot say that Soli Diaboli Gloria came out with a golden release; however this debut CD proves that this band stands for an easy chance in developing a distinguishable identity apart from their likes! Recommended!

4/5