Old Soul/Nic - split LP - IFB075

Michigan's Old Soul return with 2 long tracks of their genius screamo/post metal mastery with bits of post-black metal thrown in the mix as well.  This has a gigantic, epic sound with intricate layers of guitar work backed by crushing drums.  Nic (they don't really have a name - Nic means nothing) hail from the Czech Republic and play some epic post-black metal in the realm of bands like Fell Voices or Ash Borer.  This is a great pairing as each band shares a good bit of influences but each takes it a different way.  These are sold out.

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http://oldsoulband.bandcamp.com/

http://wedonthaveaname.bandcamp.com/

Marnost / Leechfeast - split 7" - IFB074

Czeck Republic's post black metal masters Marnost are back again, this time with a more experimental track that is rooted in their atmospheric black metal sound, but less structured and more focused on creating a mood.  This haunting track crafts a bleak and forlorn image and is very powerful.  Slovenia's Leechfeast drop a track of doomy sludgy punk that could trace roots to some Black Sabbath style guitar, but this is much darker and gloomier.  You might call it dungeon punk as it alternates between a slow Sabbathy riff coupled with creepy whispered, yet hoarse vocals and beatdowns of lethal sludge straight out of the mire.  This is an international cooperative release with 7 labels.  These are sold out.

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Marnost

Leechfeast

Marnost / Oaken - split LP - IFB072

Marnost hail from Czech Republic and have been creating a unique style of atmospheric anarcho black metal for a while now.  This effort is one long track, recorded originally as a soundtrack for a short film.  Harsh layers of feedback give way to a gorgeous and foreboding build-up, finally lashing you with a wall of noise drenched black metal.  Truly an excellent listening experience.  Hungary's Oaken drop 2 long tracks of heavy and dark hardcore, influenced as much by His Hero is Gone style bludgeoning as more modern epic post-metal.  The mood goes from grinding/beating hardcore to more atmospheric parts complete with haunting singing.  This is co-released by many different labels from the US, Canada, and Europe - DIY cooperation forever!  They are sold out.

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Marnost

Oaken