Shit, this really does sound like Blut aus Nord being played under water. Probably the closest I've ever heard a band come to their sound. Immense stuff.

Written by Guest on 17.05.2012 at 12:34

Shit, this really does sound like Blut aus Nord being played under water. Probably the closest I've ever heard a band come to their sound. Immense stuff.

The sound of the guitars is quite impressive, I mean... You can barely hear them sometimes but that's because of the whole underwater effect that I really enjoyed... But they really have cool dissonant riffs here and there.

Great drum programming too, it adds a lot of suspense during some of the silent moments. It's like Blut Aus Nord and Godflesh had some cold and mechanical sex in their pool. Now that Daniel wrote his pick I gotta get my shit done and write my review.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 17.05.2012 at 12:36


The sound of the guitars is quite impressive, I mean... You can barely hear them sometimes but that's because of the whole underwater effect that I really enjoyed... But they really have cool dissonant riffs here and there.

Great drum programming too, it adds a lot of suspense during some of the silent moments. It's like Blut Aus Nord and Godflesh had some cold and mechanical sex in their pool. Now that Daniel wrote his pick I gotta get my shit done and write my review.

Nearly at the end of the third track now and loving it so far.

Added to the list of several other releases I need to listen to...

Written by Troy Killjoy on 17.05.2012 at 17:42

Added to the list of several other releases I need to listen to...

My list just keeps getting bigger.

Too much to listen to, too little time.

"Take Blut Aus Nord's Procession of the Dead Clowns"
Shut up and take my remaining free megabytes money

Written by InnerSelf on 17.05.2012 at 20:09

"Take Blut Aus Nord's Procession of the Dead Clowns"
Shut up and take my remaining free megabytes money

The most Blut aus Nord-ian track on the album:

Written by Guest on 17.05.2012 at 20:20

The most Blut aus Nord-ian track on the album:
Maelström Mani Padme Hum

It's literally crushing me.
France, I'm sorry that I used to hate you

Written by InnerSelf on 17.05.2012 at 20:30

France, I'm sorry that I used to hate you

We all did dude... we all did.

Written by Guest on 17.05.2012 at 20:34

Written by InnerSelf on 17.05.2012 at 20:30

France, I'm sorry that I used to hate you

We all did dude... we all did.

Do they teach this kind of sound in school ? it's either that or BaN has become as influential as fuck

Written by InnerSelf on 17.05.2012 at 20:38

Do they teach this kind of sound in school ? it's either that or BaN has become as influential as fuck

I'm not sure, but I think I recall hearing that Vindsval makes a living as a guitar teacher. Maybe he's taught a few of the bands around today.

While having some obvious influences, it's cool to see that P.H.O.B.O.S. does have its own personality so to speak.

Will I dig this or not...

Written by tea[m]ster on 18.05.2012 at 05:52
Will I dig this or not...

Personally I'd suggest you wait a bit before delving into something like this. The mix of industrial and black metal might be a major turn-off for you considering you aren't accustomed to (as far as I know) the likes of Blut aus Nord, Reverence, Samael, Iperyt, and other industrial black metal* bands.

* admittedly I'm not too familiar with this genre myself being that I don't personally enjoy it all too much, but Joe is very well-versed in most things industrial/black

Written by Troy Killjoy on 18.05.2012 at 06:01

the likes of Blut aus Nord, Reverence, Samael, Iperyt, and other industrial black metal* bands.

* admittedly I'm not too familiar with this genre myself being that I don't personally enjoy it all too much, but Joe is very well-versed in most things industrial/black

Fuck you Troy. I am sick of you nailing it on the head EVERYTIME

I tried Samael, I couldn't stand it! Yuck! Maybe I will stay away from this...

To be honest this is quite light on abrasiveness, and black metal. It stems more from BaN's TEOAM/MoRT style combined with Godflesh's mechanical side (but still not as heavy to me; lacks the bludgeoning aspect of Godflesh) so quite industrial oriented with shit loads of droning ambience. At least to me this is a very easy listen, much more than their Tectonics album which is far heavier. This is still quite dissonant and dark which will probably put off most people.

That description sounds tasty. Mediafire, here I come!

BaN + Godflesh = I need to hear this asap.

Written by tea[m]ster on 18.05.2012 at 05:52

Will I dig this or not...

Think Streetcleaner and some droning and long passages of Pure... now make them lighter in terms of heaviness and looooonger. Some of BAN's industrial work as well. I think you might like it.

Review coming soon btw.

As compared to their previous works, this album is more ambient and industrial..... but I'm still confused about where each track ends and starts. Anyway it's a good album

Written by Metal Addiction on 21.05.2012 at 06:27
but I'm still confused about where each track ends and starts.

I like that feeling, gives albums (specially with this kind of music) far more flow.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 20.05.2012 at 21:26

I think you might like it.

If this sounds anything like Samael I will pass, tell me now!

Written by tea[m]ster on 22.05.2012 at 23:36

Written by X-Ray Rod on 20.05.2012 at 21:26

I think you might like it.

If this sounds anything like Samael I will pass, tell me now!

I know very little Samael but enough to say that this does not sound like it AT ALL. Like it has been said before it's for people who enjoy his/her good industrial a la Blut Aus Nord, Godflesh or similar.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 22.05.2012 at 23:40

I know very little Samael but enough to say that this does not sound like it AT ALL. Like it has been said before it's for people who enjoy his/her good industrial a la Blut Aus Nord, Godflesh or similar.

Well shit Doc, if it's Godflesh I am in! Stay tuned...

Written by tea[m]ster on 22.05.2012 at 23:41
Well shit Doc, if it's Godflesh I am in! Stay tuned...

YOU stay tuned... I'm reviewing this soon! (Got the nice promo from The Guy). Once I'm done with this University year (which will be tomorrow lol) I'm going to start with my review.

Written by X-Ray Rod on 22.05.2012 at 23:50

YOU stay tuned... I'm reviewing this soon! (Got the nice promo from The Guy). Once I'm done with this University year (which will be tomorrow lol) I'm going to start with my review.

I'm still waiting...
Finally listened to some of this, the last two songs to be exact. I like it. The Godflesh comparisons are inevitable.

Written by tea[m]ster on 02.06.2012 at 19:25

Written by X-Ray Rod on 22.05.2012 at 23:50

YOU stay tuned... I'm reviewing this soon! (Got the nice promo from The Guy). Once I'm done with this University year (which will be tomorrow lol) I'm going to start with my review.

I'm still waiting...
Finally listened to some of this, the last two songs to be exact. I like it. The Godflesh comparisons are inevitable.

Why are you waiting? The review has been published for a couple of days already. Look up.
There are godlfesh influences just as much as Blut Aus Nord influences but P.H.O.B.O.S. manages to use those influences, mold them and come up with a sound that ends up being his own.

God damn, revisiting albums like this and Bong make it rather hard to choose a favourite for this year.

Written by Guest on 13.12.2012 at 06:01

God damn, revisiting albums like this and Bong make it rather hard to choose a favourite for this year.

Hehehe I agree. I remember I listened to it a few weeks ago, first time since my review and damn... Shit is still good.

Listening to Necromegalopolis of Coprolites, and it sounds like something from the first Diablo game. The muffled atmosphere, and especially the drums... Makes me feel like I'm in the "Caves" level, or in "Hell."