Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mexico. Show all posts

Saturday, August 18, 2018

Oxidised Razor - Mors Vehementi


This year the old grinders from Oxidised Razor are celebrating their 20th anniversary. I must say that is big date, I believe that's why they did a very big Euro tour (it was a real pleasure to hang out with theme at OEF). Also this year they have released a new album. Mors Vehementi is the 5th full length album from these bloody Mexicans and it is dedicated (of course😉) to their favorite themes: blood, rotten remains, violence and serial killers.
To be honest this cover art didn't work for me, it looks cheesy and disgusting, not much else. But the artist drew the whole band as zombies (you will find that image inside the booklet) and that looks very massive.  I like that there is a quote Jeffrey Dahmer, that make this design a bit spicier and interesting.

Before diving into the music and gore, it’s important to note the minor change in the lineup. Now Oxidised Razor have a new vocalist and bass player. So the major difference is in the vocals, now it sounds more classical, more low, there are no high gurgles anymore. As for the instrumental part it is the same old Oxidised Razor. Goofy and punky drums, crusty bass sound and chainsaw guitar. On this album I noticed a lot nice hardcore punk moments, twisting and groovy they are the main energy of this album (in my opinion). Sometimes I had the feeling that the guys were improvising to be quite honest. Sorry to say but, I can’t say that I`ve found a lot of catchy and memorable songs… I know that these amigos could do better.

Rating: 7/10     Oxidised Razor fb

Friday, June 22, 2018

Putrefuck / Dead Fetus Collection / Pulmonary Fibrosis (Nothing Left But Chunks)

A small US label called Nothing Left But Chunks managed to put together 3 really nasty and heavy bands: Putrefuck (Spain/Mexico), Dead Fetus Collection (Brazil) and Pulmonary Fibrosis (France). In total we have here 29 songs of different Gore melodies which are hidden under this bloody disgusting cover art. So let's go in order and listen to the noise from all the bands… Putrefuck. This duo proved themselves with good old school Goregrind. I feel a lot influence from Dead Infection and LDOH in their music. These songs are rich mid pace tempos and good vomiting vocal. I can't say that the whole sound is extremely "low" but it's good enough. The drums are goofy and a bit cheesy but I like that, it brings some punk stench into this rotten mess. Dead Fetus Collection. These Brazilian maniacs have been pretty active the last few years. They managed to record a lot of good stuff btw. The music of DFC stands out with a messy raw sound that has positive and negative moments. Positive, that everything sounds like one heavy and ugly piece. Negative, the sound of the bass guitar is drowned in the pitch shifted vocals and distorted guitar. Also, the noise of DFC took the biggest part of the whole split and that has a bit of a negative effect. Because all their songs are pretty similar (except for the funny intros) and for me it was hard to listen all 18 songs. Pulmonary Fibrosis. Finally, the French side. The first 4 songs are top notch Gore that can break bones and melt the flesh. The sound has a good balance between raw, messy and clear sound. I can hear the every instrument and together they sound killer! Regurgitated vocals, fast blasting drum sections and dreadful buzzing guitar and bass. This is real bulldozing Gore! The last 2 tracks are just very dirty live recordings, I believe this live stuff is unnecessary here. PS: We want to dedicate this review in memory of Fred (Pulmonary Fibrosis)... Rest in noise brother!
Rating: 7.5/10

Contacts: Putrefuck / Dead Fetus Collection / Pulmonary Fibrosis

Order: Nothing Left But Chunks (USA)

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

News from Oxidised Razor!

New album "Mors Vehementi" will e out in the end of this May on Bizarre Leprous prod!