Review: Escuadron De La Muerte – ‘Bastion XXIII’ (noise)

This week we begin a series of great releases from one of the best experimental/noise labels existing: Steinklang Industries. Why one label in one week?  Why not. We begin with a 2020 release, ‘Bastion XXII' from the band, Escuadron De La Muerte. We don’t know much about this particular act other than the fact that we...

Review: VOMIR: ‘Live From The Catacombs’ (noise/harsh noise wall)

Long-established harsh noise act VOMIR is back with a new two-track cassette on Deathbed Tapes entitled, Live From The Catacombs. This release is very simple, straight to the point as VOMIR does best.  Each track is “Untitled” and clock in at just over ten minutes in length. Straight up, classic, harsh static noise walls on...

Review: Controlled Death: ‘Feasts & Holy Slaughter’ 7″ (harsh noise/experimental)

There is creepy and then there are levels of “creepy” that a few artists manage to reach.  Controlled Death does the latter and in a pretty short amount of time.  The experimental/noise act has just released their new 7”, Feasts & Holy Slaughter on Deathbed Tapes. One track on each side of the record. “Feasts”...

Review: THE RITA: ‘Overdriven Stocking Worship: Women’s Legs And Feet In Nylon’ Reissue (noise/experimental)

So how about some foot fetish-core? Did that get your attention?  Most of you who are fans of harsh noise are likely familiar with the project, The Rita.  Their uniqueness comes largely from their aesthetic and sonic themes around foot/leg fetishes.  It’s been a bit since we’ve reviewed a good noise album.  So why not...

Review: SHRINE MAIDEN – “The Call In The Dawn” (experimental/noise)

From Lost Angeles comes a mysterious act that defies all sense of classification and style in and of itself.  SHRINE NAIDEN bring us their 6-track digital album, The Call In The Dawn. We’ve said a number of times on this blog why people listen to noise, at least in our opinion: high vs. low frequencies,...