Final Exit / Sedem Minut Strachu (SPHC Records)

It`s very hard to review Noise releases, during the years I have not had the chance to meet many of the original and interesting Noise bands. But, this 7” is one of those special and catchy releases. We have here Final Exit from Japan and Sedem Minut Strachu from Slovakia. Noise lovers must know both of them; they are pretty unique and original. SPHC Records (located in USA) released this noise in vinyl format. This lovely colored vinyl is hiding a very high dose of Noise, so be careful and be sure to put the volume on maximum! 

I want to start with side A. Japanese legends Final Exit didn't disappoint me. Their diverse Noise cheers me up; this material can be compared to a digital Frankenstein. So many different styles are stitched together. Same with the tempos… fast, crazy and blasting parts are perfectly balanced with slow, acoustic parts. I guess this mess could blow up the heads of fans of modern rap or pop music, but I found this noise very enjoyable. 

My old Slovakian friends managed to make something very strange and funny. Their side is dedicated to Cliff Burton; also they have used a few riffs from a famous Metallica song. That sounds pretty fresh in the mix with their brand of Noise. But unfortunately this experiment didn't touch me…

Rating: Final Exit 8/10    SedemMinut Strachu 7/10

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Morte Lenta - If Noisecore is Dead​.​.​.​We Are Zombies (SPHC Records)

Today’s theme is noise. “If Noisecore is Dead​.​.​.​We Are Zombies” is very nasty and noisy, and today I will put it on my turntable. Morte Lenta had a lot of records (I believe, that they will become the Brazilian version of Agathocles very soon, hehe), many of them have different material and sound, but this EP is especially rude and crazy. 

I can describe this noise as fast, raw and full of ferocity. This duo is playing in the classic vein of Noisecore. Tracks are short, full of dirty overloaded sound and the structures are very primitive. To be honest all the instruments are messed up, there are not many moments where I could recognize guitar, but that is unnecessary. Why you ask? For me the main and finest thing in this noise is the hysteric, stupid yelling, this shit made the whole atmosphere here, haha! Both guys are screaming like it’s the last moments of their lives, haha! That is a bit funny. Believe it or not but among this mess I found a few good pieces of old Grinding Punk. I can't say that this piece is magical or unique but this EP is worthy of listening to, especially if you like Brazilian noise.

Rating: 6.5/10    

This 7" is released by SPHC Records (USA)

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Noise - Demo Tapes 1991-1995 LP (SPHC)

I`m sure that many of tje noise freaks were very excited when they heard news about this release. This LP is like one old time bomb which contains some pretty rare stuff (here you may find the first 5 demo tape of Noise the band). These tapes were released at the beginning of 90's , all of them were made in a totally diy way (self-recorded and self-released). Well in my opinion those early years were the dawn for many of the extreme and harsh genres, whether metal or noise, punk or grind. By the way one of the most active epicenters of the Noise infection was Brazil… 25 years ago there were a lot of great (unfortunately most of them pretty unknown) and powerful Noisecore bands. The Noise band (which is still alive) were especially good. I really like these short songs, they are simple, they are loud but not ugly and stupid at all… They immerse you into the atmosphere of underground madness. It's like I opened my own eyes and found myself in a painted old cellar, where among old car tires and mold are standing old musical equipment and guys are making some noises. Their noises are replete with aggressive energy and insanity. Bright drumming, raw guitar sounds (which are like one big dirty mess) and also those endless streams of screams and yelling. Strange but, all this obscurity has no boring effect, you will want to listen to this stuff again and again. And for the very end, here is few words about the technical side of this discography. All records were remastered, I think it's some kind of miracle that we managed to keep these records. The design of this LP is consistent of many old band photos and of demo tape covers (so everything looks very old). Rating: 8/10

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Cunts/Anal Butt (SPHC Records)

Wooooph, this split is only for sick noise maniacs… It is the sound of a clash between two continents. This sound violence will fry your brain and make your ears bleed. Expect ugly and terrible filling. This small split contains no less than a filthy cover. Only one look at this naked hairy person will make you puke, hahaha! That ridiculously dangerous cover
Let’s start with Cunt`s side. Insane Japanese freaks first tease the listeners hearing with sharp peak noise (it reminds me of the sound of a guitar when it starts to buggy on stage. Then everything turns upside down and with terrible pressure sounds the instrumental part. These wild kamikaze us no stringed instruments, there is only noise interference, vocal and loud drums… and you know what? Despite the primitive set, it sounds all quite good
Well now let’s talk about Anal Butt, first of all I must say that I didn’t enjoy their noise too much. Boys from Maryland play pretty standard noisecore… Their stuff is not bad at all but there are a lot of similar things (bands) around. Shorts songs with aggressive and violent pressure. Loud yelling vocals, crazy drums… And that's all I can say about this record. But I believe 100% that their noise will find many fans among noise and grind freaks.

Cunts: 7.5/10 Anal Butt: 6.5/10

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Sete Star Sept - Beast World (SPHC)

Last year this wonderful japanese two-headed monster issued its last (for the moment) album. After calling it "Beast World", the guys quickly sent this unpleasant noisy creature to pressing (vinyl version is issued by SPHC rec). As with nearly all previous works from Sete Star Sept, this album differs with its frantic insanity. But, with every new work, noise of these guys, seems to be influenced by some kind of "free jazz" more and more. These small hatches of insane jazz dilute the general noise mass and make it more interesting. Avant-garde rhytms and screams just like from the asylum. This album is overfilled with various emotional spikes, Kae and Ryosuke show us again all that insane power which Japanese people can produce. Separately I'd like to pay attention to the artwork. This hellish insanity looks amazing. All these cute monsters devouring and tearing each other apart. This is probably not a "Beast World", but a world in the beginning of development, from the nourishing soup of which various organisms are fishing out. I should also mention the beautiful comics you can find in the centre of this issue. Rating: 8/10 Sete Star Sept fb

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Sedem Minút Strachu – Sedem Minút Samurai (SPHC Records)

Scary neanderthals that smell like toxic onion stench settled on the shores of the glorious country of the sun and began their barbaric attack! :) Sedem Minút Samurai was recorded during the Japan Tour of this glorious trio. An interesting fact: famous (in small circles) master of noise Ryohei Kikuchi took his part in recording these 33 seconds of noise. And it was issued specially for American SMS tour (a limited issue), the casual version was released in the begining of 2017 on old-fashioned vinyl format (with a big hole), all this madness is a job of SPHC rec... Sedem Minút Strachu is translated as "seven minutes of fear". And indeed, this recording contains exactly 7 minutes of wild, primitive, horrible and rude noise. In case someone didn't know or forgot, I'll remind you that these guys play two basses without any structures or rhytms memorized before the recording. SMS noise is 100% improvisation. This trio's noisegrind stands out thanks to its low solid sound and aggressive primitivism (I think something similar was played at neanderthals' parties, ahaha.). I dont't know about the others but these guys evoke primitive emotions in me, aggression and anger, they force me to look for a doe and some food :) In addition, the last 30 seconds show us the difference between Jan and Ryohei styles of playing.

Rating: 8/10  SMS bandcamp page

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Final Exit – Seasons Are Going And Going.... And Lives Goes On (SPHC)

A great band, gorgeous album... At first "Seasons Are Going And Going.... And Lives Goes On" was released in 2008 (in CD format). But vinyl pervert Dan McGregor decided to re-release this noisy thing on his own label SPHC rec. And so this album got a skin in the gatefold form, and all songs perfectly fit on one side of this LP (so we got single side vinyl). The sound was remastered and sent to the factory. Funny facts: all songs got the names of all calendar months also design contains a beautiful picture of all 4 seasons (I especially like those golden trees in autumn lights). After listening to this album I can say the next: it's unbelievable crazy and strange album, haha!) All songs are different, some of them are harsh and cold, chaotic and mad like "January" for example. Also there are a songs with melodic, lovely romantic guitar moments like "March" or "April", and in "May" we can hear light and nice punk rock (what surprises and confuses, haha). But most of all I want to highlight the "June", the banter on Iron Maiden song just warmed up my soul . And in moments like these (different melodic, sunny fun stuff) Final Exit put their brand sick and evil noisecore. It's pretty pity that this LP is so short... 

Rating: 8.5/10    Final Exit fb

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