Clandestine Cuts Vol. 2, #2 - New music from Hosoi Bros, Dimaeon, Lungs, Defecto, Silence of the Old Man, and The Almigh
| Written by: | Susan, BitterCOld, R'Vannith, Doc G., wormdrink414, X-Ray Rod, BloodTears |
| Published: | February 29, 2012 |
Clandestine Cuts Volume 2, Issue #2
The Metal Storm Demo/EP Spotlight
Welcome to THE place for the newest music on Metal Storm. These up-and-coming bands are the blood, sweat, and tears of the art form of metal music so let's show some love. We're here to present the best of the best we've heard lately and then it's YOUR turn to vote in the poll below for your favorite. Remember, the top bands from this year's Clandestine Cuts issues are nominated in the Metal Storm Awards - nominated by you. Awesome responsibility, isn't it?
January 31, 2013: VOTING IS NOW CLOSED! Thank you for your votes; find the winners in the Metal Storm Awards 2012 category Clandestine Cut Of The Year and chose your favorite.
In case you're new at this, go back and enjoy our last few issues:
Clandestine Cuts Vol. 1 #13
Clandestine Cuts Vol. 1 #14
Clandestine Cuts Vol. 1 #15
Clandestine Cuts Vol. 2 #1
Think your band has what it takes to be featured in the Cuts? Contact Susan via PM or email Susan @ metalstorm . net to find out.
| Lungs - 10" http://www.reverbnation.com/lungsmusica The Minnesota, USA based riff-factory, Lungs have a 10" out and a couple songs up on their Reverbnation page - Do yourself a favor. If you like the post-meets-sludge stuff that is spawning from all over the globe, this is right up your alley. On "Sermon On The Plain" and "The Pith", Lungs showcase the ability to produce piledriving riffs and counter the mood up with those mellow, clean sections that lull the listener before aural battery resumes. Fun fact, the lungs for Lungs come from behind their kit... their drummer is the singer. Zomg! by BitterCOld |  |
 | Defecto - Defecto EP http://www.reverbnation.com/defectoband Defecto have some punchy material in this new 6 track EP. Think along the lines of a fusion between more modern thrash efforts from big names such as Testament and the edgy symphonic/progressive sound of Symphony X's latest releases and you're not too far from what these guys are aiming for. While sometimes straying into the derivative it does deliver some high quality material with pristine production that is very accessible and gives you instant satisfaction. With excellent replay value this is a nice showcase of a very talented band on the rise. by R'Vannith |
| Hosoi Bros - Wine Witch http://hosoibros.bandcamp.com/ Hot damn! Punk and stoner?! Hell yes! You know what that means; succinct song writing, chock full of catchy riffs that just roll like a motherfucker, performed at high-speed in a stripped down, no gimmicks fashion. If Barn Burner gets your dick hard, then Hosoi Bros will probably cause erection-related heart failure. Too bad this release is only a 2 song 7", which is frankly 50 songs too short. by Doc Godin |  |
 | The Almighty Excruciating Pain - E.P.E.P. http://thealmightyexcruciatingpain.bandcamp.com/album/e-p-e-p As outlandish and over-the-top as everything on the cover of this thing is (the pic, the band logo, etc.), it's still got a tongue-in-cheek, self-mocking aspect to it that, in a world where Manowar and Hunter Hendrix's manifestos regrettably exist, is pretty fucking refreshing on a metal disc. So a kudos or two is in order. Plus, thrashy tech death sweetened by extra melody that isn't writing-riffs-on-a-graphing-calculator-then-having-Jared-Loughner-clip-lyrics-from-old-issues-of-Scientific-American-and-Foucault-books kind of incoherent and pretentious? Count me in. by wormdrink414 |
| Silence Of The Old Man - Carencia De Ausencia http://silenceoftheoldman.bandcamp.com/ I didn't think the "blackgaze movement" would reach South America so soon but here I am listening to the debut EP of the Chilean one-man band Silence Of The Old Man. Fortunately, Neige isn't around Chile so this doesn't have too much of that French sound you are so used to hearing. This brand of blackgaze is actually very raw, especially the vocals which could be a turn off to some people but it does suit the music and at least it isn't *another* angelic voice. Many post-rock ideas make their way tastefully through the music? In fact, the moments this project shines the most are when those influences are at their peak. Good examples of that and also the highlights of the EP are the beautiful instrumental "El Silencio De Los Lamentos", the piercing "Ausencia" and the ending of "Tiempo De Miseria" with inspiring acoustic guitars giving it a nice folk touch, bringing homesickness to yours truly. by Mr Doctor |  |
 | Dimaeon - Exit Reality http://www.dimaeon.com http://dimaeon.bandcamp.com/ Some bands have the extraordinary ability to translate emotions into music, giving it meaning. An album or EP doesn't have to be just a musical exercise. This band shines most when the amplifiers' volume is turned down and the music is at its bare minimum, stripped down and vulnerable. Dimaeon have the death metal and progressive metal tradition in their DNA, and also, to a lesser extent but it's still present, drink influences from doom. These songs are then opportunities to wear different musical skins and this allows them to showcase a heavy side layered with somber growls, which then turns into a journey through mellow foundations, rich in melodies and with an abundance of great-sounding, emotion-pouring solos. This multiplicity of possibilities found in Exit Reality brings forth many surprises, like complementary keyboards, and a sense of diversity which is well-measured. This is a band who knows how to draw attention to their biggest strengths, which are the ethereal quality of their songs and their melodic climaxes. by BloodTears |
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| Susan Smeghead Elite Posts: 6941  |
Certainly some amazing music this month but also, some incredible cover art. All different and quite cool. The Almighty Excruciating Pain and especially Dimaeon are even BETTER when seen larger. Check out their links 
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62000  |
When I saw this month bands it was enought reda only band names and see album artwork to understanjd only YES ONLY Silence Of The Old Man is good others is even not worth to try , let they be forgotten .... I have suggestion why under band name you dont put country and genre to, its be much easyer
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die"  I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18374  |
Written by Bad English on 29.02.2012 at 12:09 So you didn't even check out the other bands... Just voted without even listening to the rest?
---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62000 |
Written by X-Ray Rod on 29.02.2012 at 14:03 no i trdyd but i did not like it
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| X-Ray Rod Skandino Staff Posts: 18374 |
Written by Bad English on 29.02.2012 at 14:10 Well, that's very good! I really dislike when people don't check everything because you never know... 
---- Written by BloodTears on 19.08.2011 at 18:29 Written by Milena on 20.06.2012 at 10:49
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62000 |
Written by X-Ray Rod on 29.02.2012 at 14:15 I always do it try all songs here what is avalible
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| Susan Smeghead Elite Posts: 6941 |
Link fixed for Silence of the Old Man
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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| Susan Smeghead Elite Posts: 6941 |
Man, Lungs is just the right amount of RAW. Totally digging it. And Defecto, way fun.
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752  |
Currently listening to Lungs, and if all of this month band put out the same quality behind their music it's gonna be really hard to decide.
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Ag Fox Angel No More Elite Posts: 4774  |
Written by Susan on 29.02.2012 at 04:01 does Dimaeon have links to their music on their site? I can't seem to find any
---- loves 小巫
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835  |
Written by Ag Fox on 29.02.2012 at 19:24 Their bandcamp is here: http://dimaeon.bandcamp.com/
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| Susan Smeghead Elite Posts: 6941 |
I added the bandcamp link to the main article also. Hurray for good music!!
---- "A life all mine Is what I choose At the end of my days" --The Gathering "A Life All Mine" from Souvenirs
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 62000 |
Written by Susan on 29.02.2012 at 18:18 only band frrom Chile was goor for me, others was way to week pr not my style or type
---- I stand whit Ukraine and Israel. They have right to defend own citizens. Stormtroopers of Death - "Speak English or Die" I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835 |
Thank you, Susan!
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| InnerSelf proofread free Posts: 2676  |
Quote:  will begin checking those when I finish with the stuff from the previous edition
---- He who is not bold enough to be stared at from across the abyss is not bold enough to stare into it himself.
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| Milena gloom cookie Staff Posts: 4603  |
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| BitterCOld The Ancient One Admin Posts: 15287  |
Written by Bad English on 29.02.2012 at 12:09 ugh. garbage post. implying you aren't going to bother with most says a lot. "why under badn name you dont put country" we don't put the country. hooray. suggestion activated.
---- get the fuck off my lawn. Beer Bug Virus Spotify Playlist crafted by Nikarg and I. Feel free to tune in and add some pertinent metal tunes!
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 |
Vocals are an absolute turn off for me with Defecto. Dimaeon brings melodeath to a whole new level. The Hosoi Bros are pack with energy and fun. Lungs is an awesome assault of distorted pounding riffs. What should I do? What should I do?
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Milena gloom cookie Staff Posts: 4603 |
---- 7.0 means the album is good
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835 |
Written by Noktem520 on 29.02.2012 at 19:59 And I love you ahah
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7557  |
Written by BloodTears on 02.03.2012 at 11:26 Will you give me that amount of love if I vote Dimaeon too? 
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| BloodTears ANA-thema Elite Posts: 11835 |
Written by Cynic Metalhead on 02.03.2012 at 13:14 Only if it is an honest vote, I don't want to "sell" votes out here, it would be good if people generally liked them.
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7557 |
Written by BloodTears on 02.03.2012 at 17:53 I genuinely liked Dimaeon to be honest. But I thought you are selling your "amount of love" like anything so...i thought why should i left behind?!
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| Edmund Fogg Posts: 1752 |
Final decision: Lungs Close battle, but they are the ones that kept drawning me.
---- You cannot sedate all the things you hate - MM The Observer is the source of reality - Bloom God damn it!! What did Diddy didn't do? - Satan
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 9155  |
The mention of Barn Burner makes me smile, checking that shit out now
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| Cynic Metalhead Ambrish Saxena Posts: 7557 |
Lungs nailed it. Totally.
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| Promonex Cathemeral Elite Posts: 9720  |
Defecto wins this one. Easily.
---- All life begins with Nu and ends with Nu... This is the truth! This is my belief! ...At least for now. - The Mystery of Life, Vol. 841 Ch. 26
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| NocturnalStalker Metal Addict Posts: 889  |
Dimaeon are pretty good. The others weren't to my taste.
---- "And we are not who we think we are We are who we're afraid to be" - Lux Occulta "The Opening of Eleventh Sephirah"
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