REVIEW: Infinite Inertia - "The Colour Out Of Space"

It isn't often that I write and post a review for this blog (chalk it up to my own laziness/selfishness) but when I do it's usually of The Netherlands' Infinite Inertia. Usually known for producing some of the deepest, darkest minimal ambient atmospheres, he's really outdone himself with this latest, Lovecraftian-themed release. "The Colour Out Of Space" presents us with a decidedly more dense and complex soundscape where ancient monstrosities call from the deepest depths and snatches of melody lure us into madness like a siren's song. Highly recommended if you're looking for your next "soundtrack without a movie."


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REVIEW: Static Soma "Ultrataker"

Introducing the latest side project from the Dutch dark ambient/industrial orb that is Vulture, Static Soma takes a decidedly minimalist approach. Eschewing dense layers of sound, "Ultrataker" focuses on dark, isolationist soundscapes. Sometimes pychedelic, sometimes with an ethereal feel. Equally palatable to fans of both noise and more ambient type of music.

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REVIEW: Joris J/Ratbag - "Liar Paradox" split

New from kulturterrorismus netlabel comes a split by two great artists who I am getting to hear for the first time. Joris J and Ratbag epitomize true, traditional industrial music as it's meant to be played. Ratbag starts it off with some dark ambient atmospheres, punctuated by clangs and scrapes that are dampened, not jarring and mix well. The second track is a tightly composed harsh noise piece with low rumbles, high-pitched chirps and mid-range metallic drones. More industrial atmospheres are followed by Joris J's contribution, their first track starting off with some distorted bell tones that evolves into some aggressive sample & hold electronics. The next track starts off with some unplaceable '60s sample, then moves into a multi-layered drone passage. More ambient industrial atmospheres follow, with a short noise piece wrapping the split up. Diverse sounds that you can play in order or random for different flavors with every listen. Available as both VBR MP3 and Ogg Vorbis, highly recommened!

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REVIEW: Hellhaunt - "Filth Beast of Chaos"

As an old school metal head I am morally obligated to post a metal review at least once in a while on this blog. The only way to really describe Hellhaunt is to say that they sound like "Haunting the Chapel-era" Slayer in a knock down, drag out fight with Bathory in a dark alleyway, with an open sewer with dead bodies floating past. Likely to appeal to both old school metal heads and open-minded black metal fans alike, Hellhaunt is blackened thrash at it's filthiest. They have several albums on both CDr and net audio as well as their first two demos; "Hatecraft" and "Sea of Nausea" recently re-released on one ultra limited cassette. But my favorite is "Filth Beast of Chaos," maybe because it's the first HH album I heard, or maybe because it's just a great album to introduce someone to the band with. Get it now or have your face ripped off by undead wolves!

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REVIEW: Infinite Inertia - "The Watchers"

The latest in a string of fantastic albums by Vulture's dark ambient side project Infinite Inertia. This is the last II album for awhile, as he switches focus to his main project and there's no better way to go out. Deep atmospheres evoke the most ancient darkness of unknown space.

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REVIEW: Infinite Inertia - "Tendron Carnalis"

One of numerous side projects of Vulture, Infinite Inertia is a monolithic generator of dark ambient music... or maybe DEEP SPACE AMBIENT is more accurate....

Tendron Carnalis is a collection of highly articulated sound textures that you can almost feel. Synth pads, voices(?) and other sounds swell out of, then receed back into the abyss from which they eternally oscillate. This album is a free download that should not be missed by fans of ambient and dark experimental music.

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