This is the moment when I take a step back from my sick obsession and take a long, hard look at the material that I have been giving more than its fair share of airplay as of late. In the following list, you will find both recent recordings that come at high recommendation by yours truly. Dispute it if you must, but you might do well to at least consider the following releases that have been flicking my proverbial bean for the past month:
5. Coffinworm- When All Became None (Profound Lore, 2010): These crusty fuckers from Indianapolis put out their first full length in April, blending black, stoner, doom and drone into a thick audiosludge that sticks to your brain like resin to the walls of your lungs. It's dirty, it's fucking fabulous and I can't stop telling people to give them a listen. With lines such as "We huff your rot", Coffinworm proves to be good fun throughout.
4. Winterfylleth- The Ghost of Heritage (Profound Lore, 2009): Could it be? Folk Black Metal from England that comes absent of the squeaky clean layer of bubblegum bullshit? Indeed folks, it is true. With Pagan pride in their hearts and glory in their horizon, Winterfylleth delivers the raw goods with a tasteful dose of the Anglo-Saxon folk chant. Like 'em? Give the band Fen a listen as well.
3. Watain- Lawless Darkness (Season of Mist, 2010): Watain have made a name for themselves through their dedication to wholly evil, unrelenting black metal. This year's Lawless Darkness showcases their ability uphold their reputation for cold blasphemy while also incorporating a throwback sound reminicent of early thrash and chock-full of soaring guitar riffs. This album is practically f-lawless. Let the ferocity possess you. Drink it in.
2. Oranssi Pazuzu- Muukalainen Puhuu (2009): Finnish psychedelic black metal act OranssiPazuzu's Muukalainen Puhuu is a sonic mindfuck trip you'll want to embark on again and again. With supremely haunting vocals and reverb-heavy, echoing melodies this album will have your little stoner mind lost in a purple void of madness.
1. Vault Dweller- Messenger of Doom (2009): What hath boredom in Salem, Oregon wrought?! A groovy, sexy-ass, ultra-dirty crusty metal combo that I can't seem to get enough of. I had the pleasure of catching these guys live in a garage on 3rd street playing alongside another notable ambient, wall-of-sound local black metal act, Fell Voices. They seem to fall somewhere between Dystopia and eyehategod on the spectrum of wow. Clean that waxy buildup from inside your ear and enjoy.
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