Asbestoscape

Another gem that was very well hidden, waiting for the first rain drops to fall in the lights of the night. Asbestoscape is a one-man project that offers dark, haunting, electronic post-rock instrumentals. Some might call it ambient, but it’s too guitar-driven. Some might call it trip hop, but it’s too ambient. Asbestoscape’s soulful, beautiful and melancholy blend of styles, is almost impossible to classify but If i had to so, i would describe it as apocalyptic post-rock. However, this album doesn’t totally conform to the conventions of the post rock genre, it has some really strong shoegaze and drone influences. It doesn’t meander off from the main melodic themes, or start quietly and build slowly. Instead, the approach here is to launch into a groove that digs deep into your psyche, then pile on subtle textures, working toward a cathartic climax. Asbestoscape offers the perfect soundtrack for wandering lost alone in the city at night..

listen | dark city lights

Coffin Dancer

This is almost a remembrance, Coffin Dancer's first EP, "Pax Romana". This is the reissue of the EP, so it contains one extra track, "The Roman Peace". "Pax Romana" splits into four acts, each one with their own historically-orientated sub-title. One of the tracks it's even called "Auto da Fé" that is in portuguese, and consisted, for those who don't know, in a public penance ritual used in the Inquisition. Read more about it here. The songs can pass us the feeling that they are slightly repetitive at times, but it keeps the mood going. The vocals are ferocious, and the music interesting. You'll probably have the feeling of "dejá-heard" on one or more riff of this EP,  feeling like it’s been recycled from other atmospheric sludge band. Even still, this EP is strong enough to grab your attention. For fans of the genre.

myspace | solemn procession of doom

Disnihil

This is another of my favorite. Disnihil are a crust/hardcore band formed by ex-members of Black Army Jacket and this is their debut full-length. This quartet plays gnarled and discordant hardcore, sounding as dark and brooding as ever. It's pummeling down tuned hardcore that nods to the black clad crust with a more modern take on the d-beat phenomena. Expect lots of vocal tradeoffs between straight yells and lower shouts, while the music hits on everything from pounding chord progressions and surging fast paced crust to borderline caustic speeds with intense picking patterns and lots of dissonant metal textures. Resuming, this album simply shreds. This self-titled album was released in 2007 by Chainsaw Safety Records who also holds other great bands really worth checking out.

myspace | disnihil