Uitschot / Agathocles

The stream of new splits from Agathocles doesn`t ever seem to run dry, and that is awesome. This time we have a split with Uitschot (old band of Koen AG). This piece has pretty nasty cover art… A vomiting person who`s feeding the birds. The perfect way describe both of these bands to those who've never heard about Mince and Grind, haha! Inside I found a nice insert that depicted old photos and lyrics, nothing special but it looks good. Uitschot are no longer active punks, so thematerial that you will hear was recorded more than 10 years ago. So you can call it a blast from the past, hehe. To be honest i don`t like how this noise sounds. All the songs have a dull sound, but that's how it's supposed to sound, that old diy punk recording tone. Simple riffs, goofy structures, bad mastering and the fire of passion in the music. Most songs sound similar, I guess that's why it started to be boring at the middle of Uitschot's side. Noise and madness that's how I can describe this A side. Mighty Agathocles is performing with 10 old punk-influenced dirty songs with lyrics about nihilism, toxic hell, society's bullshit and protest against the system. All the noise was recorded back in 2014 (so it`s not so fresh) but it sounds very alive. During the listening I realized that the vinyl version sounds more catchy (yes it’s dirty and lacks in frequencies but it doesn't like garbage) than the digital variant that I found on the Internet. Musically there is nothing new, Belgian veterans just playing their brand of Mincecore that is full of hate… So if you`re into this band you should definitely get this split in your collection because it worth of it! Rating: Uitschot 7/10 Agathocles: 7.5/10

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Agathocles / Cum Sock (Vleesklak Rec)

Who said noise? Who wants some? Join us, because today we will listen one short and dirty split and, let's be honest there's only 1 proper way to do so. Turn the volume up full blast. Yes, it`s Agathocles, if you haven't heard of them yet, then you must have been living in a monastery. This time the Belgian maniacs cooperated with the Canadian Noisecore psychos from Cum Sock. 1 spin and AG is vomiting from my speakers! These raw songs smashed me with a powerful flow. 12 short tracks with a recognizable style and messy buzzing sound, that's what you will find here. This material is definitely not the best stuff to come from AG. The songs feel old and sound a bit dry. But, I will admit, this noise did give me a good portion of enjoyment nonetheless. Wow, Cum Sock's side of the split is ridiculously loud, haha! This material is what I call pure fun. There is a lot of cheesy structures/riffs, they clearly had fun during this recording. I find that is very important because if you don't enjoy your stuff, you will never record a good song, EP, or album. I even caught some influences from Anal Cunt in this “music”, haha. Of course there are dirty punk roots in Cum Sock's noise. Chaotic, stupid, loud, goofy. That's how I can describe this noise. Rating: Agathocles 7/10 Cum Sock: 7.5 / 10

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Assur - In Belgium There Is No Law (Vleesklak Records)

The Belgian scene is primarily known for iconic grind bands such as Agathocles, Mucus or Leng Tch'e, but there is one more band that I want to introduce you to. Meet Assur; raw grindcore with death metal influences that are located in Antwerp city. This band started in 2005, and according to information on the web they were not so active. Truly underground boys, haha! I guess that's why I only just found Assure. I got a huge box from Vleesklak Records with different promos, there I found “In Belgium There Is No Law”. To be honest, it's not the best design and art that I've seen so far. The tape has simple white and black design, and cassette has only one sticker - that's all. Not much, huh? But maybe the noise will be better? Let's check it!

The intro is nice, gloomy, slow, with simple riffs and vomiting growling… but then I heard synthetic double bit on bass drum, this drum machine sounds simply cheap. That spoiled impression in a bit. But there is a good things too, there is a lot of old primitive metal and grindcore riffs (old noise manicks would be happy). Also there is some groovy and catchy tunes like in “Billie” song. Mostly all fast pieces here are good, but some of slow ones (which reminds me lost and forgotten death metal bands) are a bit boring. This cassette has become very controversial for me, I could not decide whether I like Assur or not.         

Rating: 6.5/10 Assure fb

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split Mangle/Fetus Christ is out!

This split is released by Dead Heroes rec, Vleesklak Rec, SuperFi Records and Nuclear Mind Records

Double Me / Han Solo

Take a look at how hardcore seeds richly sprouted on Italian soil! Every year, the roots penetrate and grow deeper, and the fruits of this plague are becoming more and more juicy. We are eating one of these fruits today. Although this split is not the latest one, it still did not lose its taste. Hmm, I recognize the style of the artist who designed the previous release - Double Me. Only now he portrayed bound hands covered with sores ... what a gloomy image! :)

Hmm, I note that the Double Me sounds a little denser on this release, which pleases us even more. Even the songs are a little fiercer and livelier. New and improved Double Me still mix hardcore, punk and powerviolence. The guys know what they're doing, and they always try to give it their all. Their side is easy to remember thanks to the simple, yet good rhythm, pleasant bass guitar intro and certainly evil, grim vocals.

But I somehow didn't get hooked on the tracks by their countrymen from Han Solo. Their record is too crude and noisy. The part that I could make out was not very bad. Hysterical screams, fast and aggressive pieces in songs. And Han Solo used only bass, which sounds very impressive. But despite all the efforts, the sound is what brought the guys down.

Double Me: 7.5    Han Solo: 6/10

You can order this 7" thru Here And Now! or thru WooAAargh!

Split Agathocles & Cum Sock will be out very soon!

Split Kadaverficker & Prisoner 639 out very soon!