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  • The long awaited debut LP from NYC’s FLOWER “Hardly A Dream” is finally set to arrive.

    FLOWER’s tedious approach to writing/creating/drawing their debut LP was carefully thought out and the result is a monumental anarcho punk /crust record. 

    “Hardly A Dream” Takes us on a bleak journey through the dark side of society. As soon as you drop the needle a dark atmosphere is immediately created with a slow intro featuring arpeggio guitar work that builds into pummeling d-beat crust. The albums vocals then leave you with a feeling of being crushed by the ever-present weight of living through our modern world of late stage capitalism that was built on the falsehoods of the so called American dream, religious hypocrisy’s, nationalism, and the greed of humankind. 

    FLOWER take many cues from predecessors and are most often (and rightfully so) compared to NAUSEA but they also take a heavy influence from ANTISECT, SACRILEGE & other greats. The artwork has a very RUDIMENTARY PENI feel and the record comes with an amazing 24.5 X 34.75 CRASS style poster jacket. All art work was meticulously hand drawn and overseen by the guitarist Willow in true DIY style and spirit. Willow was also cool enough to draw up a special shirt for the record release featuring an alternative PROFANE EXISTENCE backprint!

    CLICK HERE TO PRE ORDER LP

    CLICK HERE TO PRE ORDER LP WITH SHIRT

    CLICK HERE TO PREVIEW THE ALBUM IN ITS ENTIRETY AT THE PROFANE EXISTENCE BANDCAMP

    FLOWER will be on tour from January 2nd to the 13th

    2nd New Brunswick

    3rd Asheville

    4th Greenville

    5th Birmingham

    6th New Orleans

    7th Hattiesburg

    9th Gainesville

    10th Atlanta

    11th Durham

    12th Richmond

    13th Philadelphia 

    PO BOX 7903 PITTSBURGH PA 15216

    Crust Hardcore profane existence Punk
  • Finally, the third LP from AGNOSY has arrived! 

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    Dark, heavy, galloping crust from the streets of London. AGNOSY is back to present us with a ferocious beast of an album that can only be forged by the anger and frustration of living in today’s world. “When Daylight Reveals The Torture” aggressively attacks evils such the current rise of fascism and animal abuse. It intelligently and passionately touches on the Afrin invasion and the revolution in Rojava and shows nothing but utter disgust toward the arrogance of humankind’s lust for greed and power that will inevitably lead us down paths of war and environmental devastation.

    AGNOSY – Live at SCUMFEST in London. 2011

    While lyrically AGNOSY are much more politicly straight forward this time around than on previous releases, musically they have expanded on their sound to create a dark and moody atmosphere while at the same time staying crust as fuck. To say they know what they are doing would be an understatement from this band of vets whose members have played in HIATUS, HEALTH HAZARD, and BEGINNING OF THE END.

    Long galloping intros are followed up by traditional d-beat, fierce solo’s are then meet with vicious vocals and pulverizing bass in a brilliant recording captured by Lewis Johns at The Ranch Production House and was mastered by Brad Boatright at Portland’s legendary Audiosiege. We then pressed on deluxe heavyweight 150-gram vinyl,  printed on reverse board jackets, and included an 11in x 22in gatefold insert to bring you a high quality and truly epic record.  

    Click this link to buy AGNOSY “When Daylight Reveals the Torture” Vinyl

    Click this link Stream or Download from our BANDCAMP page

    PROFANE EXISTENCE – PO BOX 647 – HUNTINGTON WV – 25711 – UNITED STATES
  • The legendary crust classic is now available once again!

    Authorized and released in cooperation with MISERY, S.D.S., & MCR Japan & Remastered by Jack Butcher at Enormous Door Studio we are beyond proud to make one one the most rare and sought after crust records available  once again.

    Fuck the scavengers charging punks exuberant amounts of cash on ebay and discogs. We worked meticulously with both bands and with Jack at Enormous door to bring you an updated version that kicks major audio ass while maintaining the original authenticity. 

    Released on deluxe 150 gram vinyl. With an 11×11 inner sleeve. Black Paper Jacket. Reverse Board Jacket.

    Feel free to Stream or Download at our Bandcamp page – HERE

    Buy a physical copy of the Vinyl from our webstore – HERE

    Check out Terminal Sound Nuisance for an outstanding review of the original LP. The review gives insight on not only the music but the records long lasting impact on crust music and why it remains so important to this day. – http://terminalsoundnuisance.blogspot.com/2013/06/misery-sds-pain-in-suffering-future.html
    S.D.S.
    MISERY

    Earlier this year we re-issued this legendary LP and sold over 950 copies in just 4 short months. For this second pressing we pressed 490 copies on Krystal Clear & 485 on Grey Vinyl with Black Mist.

    Crystal Clear (Bullet belt no included)
    Grey With Black Mist (Bullet belt no included)
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    UNITED STATES
  • Stench crust the way it was meant to be played!

    The UK crust scene of the 1980’s inspired band after band but no other band has ever reincarnated the sound of that time as well as SWORDWIELDER. Quite simply if you like crust, then this the album you have waited decades for.

    Package includes- 
    LP pressed on deluxe 150-gram vinyl. 
    Reverse board jacket 
    Printed inner sleeve 
    11×17 poster

    Stream album for free or download for a small fee here – https://profaneexistence.bandcamp.com/album/swordwielder-system-overlord-lp

    Buy Vinyl here – https://profaneexistence.bandcamp.com/album/swordwielder-system-overlord-lp

    Review by Craig Hayes from “Your Last Rites”… 
    Swordwielder – System Overlord 
    Heavyweight punk fanatics take note: System Overlord is a fucking triumph. The long-awaited sophomore album from Gothenburg stenchcore band Swordwielder is a brooding behemoth, constructed from the filthiest and heftiest strains of punk and metal. System Overlord shimmers with apocalyptic visions, and it’s overflowing with all the grim atmospherics and intimidating intensity that defines consummate crushing crust.

    Too much hype? No way… And no apologies, either. Swordwielder deal in definitive stenchcore on System Overlord, and much like their full-length debut, 2013’s Grim Visions of Battle, the band’s latest release is a knockout. Swordwielder’s harsh, gruff and dark sound owes a significant debt to old school icons like Amebix, Axegrinder, Deviated Instinct, and Antisect, and they mix and mangle their influences and leave ’em to rot on the battlefield.

    Plenty of hammering rage drives System Overlord tracks like “Violent Revolution,” “Savage Execution” and “Cyborgs,” and thundering epics like “Corrupt Future” and “Northern Lights” exhibit subtler strengths, mixing guttural growls and clean vocals with crashing percussion and dirge-laden riffs. Connoisseurs of corpse-dragging crust will love the brute-force belligerence of “Absolute Fear,” “Nuclear Winter,” and “Second Attack,” which rain down like merciless mortar barrages. As a rule, all of System Overlord‘s mammoth tracks chug and churn with grinding muscle, while reeking of squalor and decay.

    Swordwielder exudes tightly coiled aggression from start to finish here—songs rise from the ashes of desolation, and resounding calls for action and resistance ring loud. If you’re a fan of heavy-hitters like Fatum, War//Plague, Carnage, Zygome, Cancer Spreading or (insert your favorite hefty crust crew here), System Overlord‘s trampling tempo and strapping sound are bound to appeal.

    Crust profane existence swordwielder
  •  We are happy to announce our next new release

    WILT – “Self Titled” 

    WILT combine old school metal and crust in a perfect hybrid that very few others have ever achieved. Prepare for a LP thats equal parts galloping d-beat crust reminiscent of bands like HELLSHOCK, and INSTINCT OF SURVIVAL, meets old school death metal in the vein of BOLT THROWER, MEMORIAM (old) SEPULTURA.

     

    Here is a track from the upcoming LP

    https://profanexistence.files.wordpress.com/2017/03/02-sermon-for-the-bootlickers.wav

     

    “Sermon for the Bootlickers”

    Despite the inculcation of helplessness within each there remains great power. Ill at ease with such makes us ill. Learn to see the hand that feeds for what it is. You’ve been fooled if you think you’ve got no power. Refuse to be reduced to a consumer you’re a human being. Define yourself by more than wealth. Define yourself as a human. You don’t need what you’re being sold. Bend your knee to no authority but your own mind. You have the power to avoid the gilded trap. Avarice is what you’re conditioned for. Break the mold discover what’s really valuable to you. 

    WILT will be on in Europe this July / August will ELECTROZOMBIES From Chile

    Wed, July 12 Hanover / Germany / Confirmed
    Thu, July 13 Bremen  
    Fri, July 14 Mulhem / Germany / Confirmed  
    Sat, July 15 Gent, Belgium / CrustPicnic / Confirmed
    Sun, July 16 Paris / France or Amsterdam / Nederland  
    July 18 North-East France or West Germany 
    July 19 Freiburg / Germany TBC 
    July 20 Winterthur / Switzerland 
    Fri, July 21 Zurich / Switzerland
    Sat, July 22 Biel / Switzerland 
    July 23 Lausanne or Geneva / Switzerland 
    July 24 Geneva / Switzerland or Grenoble france
    July 25 Treviso (or Milano or Bologna or Verona) / Italy
    July 26 Ljubljana Slovenia Confirmed
    July 27 No Sanctuary chilling day
    Fri, July 28 NoSanctuary Confirmed
    Sat, July 29 NoSanctuary Confirmed
    July 30 Ilirska Bistrica/Slovenia or Vienna/Austria or Budapest/Hungary.
    July 31 Wiena / Austrai or Budapest or / Slovakia
    August 1 Brno / Czech Republic.
    August 2 Prague / Czech Republic
    August 3 Finsterwalde / Germany TBC
    Fri, August 4 Leipzig / Germany TBC
    Sat, August 5 Berlin / Germany / confirmed
    August 6 Dresden
    August 7 Wroclaw / Poland
    August 8 Warsaw / Poland
    August 9 Poznan / Poland
    August 10 Szczecin/Poland TBC
    Fri, August 11 Rostock / confirmed
    Sat, August 12 Hamburg TBC
     

    For this in the Seattle or surrounding area you can catch WILT this Saturday April first at Highline Bar with NOOTHGRUSH from Oakland.

    Anarchist anarchist metal blackened crust Crust D-Beat death Grind Metal Punk Rock thrash wilt
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0 EXOGENE: ALIENATION UNIVERSELLE: CD REVIEW

  • November 9, 2013
  • by PigBastard
  • · Reviews

EXO  ALL PUNK / METAL DIE HARDS BEWARE: ELECTRONIC MUSIC
This is a French electronic band released on both RAVACHOL and SVOBODA among other distributors seemingly recorded in 2009.  All text in the booklet, including the song titles, is in French, except for the song titles Big Brother, and Microimplant.  This band is a two piece, one does the synth work / programmed drums, and the other does the guitar work and vocals.  Although I cant understand French, I do notice words here and there which make me aware that this band is anarchist in nature, and most likely advocate for an egalitarian society.  The duo seems to work well together, calling to mind such European industrial metal bands as Die Krupps among others.  no!, no Rammstein.  The music is much more in that style, although some songs do have a cheesy techno sound which I hate.  To be honest, I’m really not sure why EXOGENE or whomever was responsible, sent this for review to Profane Existence, because most punk / metal die hards would probably not approve.  I grew up listening to industrial, punk, and metal, so I actually like this.  What they do is decent, and is of a style which I thought had faded out about a decade ago.  All lyrics are in French, except the chorus for Big Brother, which is pretty self explanatory.  Booklet has some cool ufo pictures, and a band photo of the duo.  One of them is wearing a BOLTTHROWER shirt, presumably the guitarist.  This CD / band is good if you like industrial metal thats heavy on the keys.  If you cant stand electric drums or keyboards, I recommend you dont bother.

RAVACHOL PRODUCTIONS: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ravachol/152079038182574
SVOBODA RECORDS: https://www.facebook.com/SvobodaRecords

0 BLACK CODE: HANGED, DRAWN AND QUARTERED: CD REVIEW

  • November 9, 2013
  • by PigBastard
  • · PE Records · Reviews

bc  HANGED, DRAWN AND QUARTERED is one of the newer albums in the PROFANE EXISTENCE store (3 vinyl copies available at time of review), received via trade from a French label RAVACHOL PRODUCTIONS / SVOBODA RECORDS.  This outfit from France formed in 2011 and currently reside in Besancon, a city in eastern France about 30 or so miles from the Switzerland border. The lyrics comment on corrupt politicians, false satanists, drinking beer, puking beer out of your ass, refusal of working so you can get drunk all day, and then again more satanism.  The band seem like a bunch of mean rowdy drunks that get off on being “more evil than thou”. Vocals hit the mid and deep range, and musically, this is all out crusty thrash metal with dual guitars and a very competent drummer.  HDQ is their first full length effort, and they’ve already got a split 7″ out with LUST FOR DEATH, a new band, also from France.  Check out the split if you like BLACK CODE, it’s in the same style but with a more recognizable crust punk based beat, and the EP is 14 + minutes long!  all material can be accessed through the bandcamp page.

Buy HANGED, DRAWN AND QUARTERED directly from the Profane Existence store! quote from PE: “BLACK CODE are a dark and heavy hardcore band from France. For fans of bands like BLACK BREATH, TRAGEDY, and MASSAKARI. They feature members of HUMAN COMPOST.”

PROFANE EXISTENCE: http://profaneexistence.com/#!/~/product/id=28437769
BLACK CODE: blackcode.bandcamp.com

0 MOLLUSK: COLONY OF MACHINES: CD-R REVIEW

  • November 9, 2013
  • by PigBastard
  • · Reviews

COM  Four songs of sludge from Cincinatti rage through a half hour of bliss for metal heads with an affinity for long songs.  All songs featured on this album are 7:45 or longer, with the exception of title track Colony Of Machines.  The aforementioned is merely a relaxing interlude between mammoth assaults of sludge that characterize this album.. really more like a segue into the last song, or if this was put on vinyl it would act as an introduction to the B-side.  MOLLUSK is comprised of two members, one of which is credited with drums / vocals, but the level of musicianship on this album shows what monumental feats a two piece can do.  I cant really describe this as a vision from the guy credited with strings (guitar & bass), because the album wouldn’t flow without the drums.  Truly, the drumming going on here is what keeps this monster of sound from slowly drowning in the murky waters of ambiance that the melodies provide.  Gruff shouted out vocals that are rather generic in style emanate from only the compositions on the first half of this cd, the other half being purely instrumental.  Lyrics are neither provided on the bandcamp page or in the cd, so its anyones guess what the duo sing about.  Judging from the music, I’d say they deal with the decay of society into the quagmire of filth that flows through the sewers of our cities like black blood through someones veins.  It’s not really the lyrical content that the band is going for, but more for the mood and feeling that the musical mixture of distorted melodies and surging drums provides for the listener.  Highly recommended for those who like long sludge metal songs with a heavy slab of doom thrown in for good measure.  Not for everyone.Recorded at Candyland Studio by Mike Montgomery during the Spring of 2013.  Expect a sticker with purchase of CD.  or you can download for free from bandcamp.

MOLLUSK: mollusk.bandcamp.com

0 Bobby Joe Ebola Songbook-REVIEW

  • November 7, 2013
  • by xbezerkerx
  • · Reviews

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Upon receiving this book, in all honesty, I had not a clue who this band was. I also had never read a Songbook from a band, nor did I know they even existed to this extent. The book, as a whole, was quirky,amusing, and at times I found myself thinking “Did I read that correctly?”. How anyone could come up with some of the concepts featured in their songs, nonetheless some of the wording that was used, was both intriguing and mind-boggling all at once. What I enjoyed most about this songbook was that it wasn’t just a songbook. It went well beyond lyrics and/or how to (kind of) play some of the songs. The Bobby Joe Ebola Songbook dedicates a decent amount of book space to member history, introductions to each separate grouping of songs per chapter, and occasionally a Pop-Quiz related to knowledge about the bands releases as well as their history as a band in general. I really enjoyed reading this songbook mostly because it was something I wasn’t used to reading. I had gained an opportunity to read something out of my element and I’d consider it a success. From what I have gathered, Dan Abbott and Corbett Redford have experienced some serious shit and used their experiences to create what is Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children Macnuggits. If you enjoy twisted and quirky poetry/songwriting, this book is definitely up your alley. (XurkelX)

http://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/4408/

0 YLIVALLAN ORJAT: 7″ REVIEW

  • November 3, 2013
  • by PigBastard
  • · Reviews

YO  This new band from the southern parts of Finland plays hardcore Scandinavian Punk rock.  The members are each from different southern towns in the country, but it seems like the band maybe centered in Helsinki, the capitol of Finland.  The guitar has a massive sound and flies through riffs at a buzz saw speed while the drums keep the circle pit a movin.  Fem vocals emanate from a scratchy throat with a “no bullshit no compromise” attitude that keeps things fun yet serious.  Chorus parts sometimes have the whole band singing along, which fills out the wall of sound approach, and provides a fun atmosphere.  Rare guitar solos pan from one ear to the other side while the bass keeps the melodic structure flowing, then both come racing back to keep up the punch n drunk distortion.  The last song Ylivallan Orja has a poppy chorus with what sounds like 10 people singing, and just makes one wanna pogo (yeah I know, cheesy, but eat my shit anyways).  This is that kind of punk: good to listen to, good to dance to, dont give a fuck who ya slam into cos its all in good fun.  This well done debut was officially released the beginning of November last year (2012), and the bandcamp page includes 3 songs that aren’t on the bombastic 7″.  All songs are available for free download, but as always, if ya like it and and can afford to buy it, you should!

bandcamp: http://ylivallanorjat.bandcamp.com/album/7-3-bonus-track
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ylivallan-Orjat/149478568451578

0 DERNIER COMBAT: TURN A BLIND EYE: 7″ EP REVIEW

  • November 3, 2013
  • by PigBastard
  • · Reviews

DC  This trio powerhouse from Atlanta Georgia just recently formed in 2012 out of the ashes of previous ATL bands, including DISABLE.  Turn A Blind Eye consists of 4 well produced punk rock anthems expressing their dissatisfaction with American society.  The record opens with sounds taken from a police protest rally, and segues into the song Above The Law, an anti-cop ballad for the masses. The record closes with an instrumental guitar track which acts as a eulogy for the depressive song Rope’s End.  In between is the street punk style hardcore melee that is DERNIER COMBAT.  Heavily distorted guitar and bass layered over a rock steady beat that throws in lotsa fills and time changes.  Production is crystal clear and as heavy as lead itself.  Vocals are straight forward shouted out punk rock that reminds one of late 80’s hardcore.  Musical influence ranges from POISON IDEA to ANTI-CIMEX, and lyrics deal with corrupt politicians, suicide, and depression caused by the ‘fucked up state’ we live in.  Recorded / produced by the bands guitarist / singer and released on their own label Baby on Board Recs.  Vinyl 7″ is limited to 300 copies of hand numbered ruby red wax. Download card / password included for track by track mp3 version of this great record.  Digital package includes four cover songs, including such widely known bands as CHAOS UK and POISON IDEA.  Make sure to get your filthy hands on this release, cos this is a hot record from the dirty south!

DERNIER COMBAT: http://derniercombat.bandcamp.com/
BABY ON BOARD RECS: http://babyonboardrecords.bandcamp.com/

0 Asfixia / Annunaki Revenge – split 12″ Review

  • November 2, 2013
  • by SFitzgerald
  • · PE Web Zine · Reviews

Asfixia Annunaki RevengeWithout hesitation on seeing this beautiful primal aesthetic cover, I had to stick it on. A hand-screened foldout cover with a twenty page booklet of lyrics and lyric explanations is great material to flick through while listening to an album. Asfixia from Bilbao (Basque country) are powerful yet sublime. They have this really raw crisp sound, dark and melodic at times with great rasping vocals. But now unfortunately are split up since 2007. Also included on this is a great version of the song ‘Product’ by the old German crust band Lost World.

Annunaki Revenge who are on the next side are also from the Basque country. Their side consists of six songs of crusty hardcore with gruff vocals. They but me in mind at times of the ferocious crusty Greek punk of the early nineties/late eighties. Then other times it can be very melodic but still very intense. As far as I’m aware they sing impassionately of the absence of hope in modern life. The release is a benefit for an anarchist printing collective based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Basque country. Released by Stonehenge Records and Contraszt! Records
(SFitzgerald)

Contraszt! Records Bandcamp: http://diyordie.bandcamp.com/album/asfixia-annunaki-revenge-split-lp

1 SOMALI PIRATES: GREATEST HITS EP: 7″ REVIEW

  • October 29, 2013
  • by PigBastard
  • · Reviews

somalipirates  SOMALI PIRATES are a humorous tongue in cheek band from sunny San Diego California.  On this record, they compile the four best songs and put them all on one 45rpm 7″.  This booze swillin, all night patyin bunch of rock n roll rebels know what to do, and they do it well.  The music on this is catchy punk rock n roll with good melodies and a steady vocal presence. These punx just play good ol fashioned rock n roll with no pretense and no judgement – except to the posers!  With songs such as Pay Me Or You Die, or Stay Strapped, SOMALI PIRATES brings the party thrash to mix with issues that make you think, like booses you most likely hate, and corrupt politicians.  This EP comes with song explanations to keep it simple, stickers, and a digital download card.  Released on Camel Clutch Records

BANDCAMP: http://somalipirates.bandcamp.com/

0 ALEA IACTA EST / CONTROLLED EXISTENCE: SPLIT 7″: REVIEW

  • October 29, 2013
  • by PigBastard
  • · Reviews

grindcoresplit  AIE is from Slovakia and play pure unadulterated grindcore.  there are no melodies here, just music written to be played fast and loud.  Short and to the point.  ALEA IACTA EST bring 5 original songs, plus a cover of “human trafficking” by INSECT WARFARE.  Lyrics are political in nature featuring short sentences with big ideas.  Translated into Slovak, English, and I think Czech (?), they definitely want the audience to know exactly what they are saying.  First song has a noisy intro, and then nothing but brutal assault follows.  recorded April 2013.
CONTROLLED EXISTENCE is from Prague, Czech Republic, and manage to fit 8 crusty power violence songs on their side.  Lyrics are a mix of Czech (?) and either Italian or Spanish, not sure which.  No English translations on this side, which is a shame for under – educated Amerikans such as myself.  Songs all stick to the same style, mid range vocals, lots of chaotic speed amongst groove laden riffs.  Songs recorded February 2013.
This split is 14 tracks of total fury in about the same number of minutes.  Definitely recommended for fans of power violence / grindcore and guaranteed to please.

CONTACT THE BANDS HERE:
CONTROLLED EXISTENCE: http://controlledexistence.bandcamp.com/
ALEA IACTA EST: http://aleaiactaest.bandcamp.com/

A co – release between these labels:
SEKAC RECORDS: http://www.bandzone.cz/pechsekac
CANCHIS – CANCHIS RECORDS: http://www.matandovatos79@hotmail.com
NH DIY ST RECORDS: nhdiystrec.free.fr

0 COMMUNION OF THIEVES: TO SERVE MAN: CD – R DEMO REVIEW

  • October 17, 2013
  • by PigBastard
  • · Reviews

a2871066156_10CoT is a fem fronted 5 piece blackened crust band from El Paso Texas.  There isn’t much punk at all with this outfit, apart from the red / anarchist message.  ISKRA call themselves anarchist metal, and this outfit isn’t far from that description.  The demo package for this CD is awesome and totally DIY.  Even the CD itself has the album cover printed onto the top with a glossy finish.  To Serve Man is 7 tracks (two of which open and close the album with no lyrics) played out in a little bit more than 30 minutes.  Recorded and released in 2012, by Culture War Distro.  The lyrics, just like the art, are anti – Christian in general, and talk about body politics and street riots in particular.  Two of the songs are entirely sung in Spanish, true to nature as some of the members are of Hispanic origin.  Their latest effort is a split release with a power violence band from Phoenix called Biocidio.
The opening track, Twilight of Capitalism 2, is a 3 minute instrumental prelude of the anarchist crust to come.  The guitar plays a repetitive minor key riff amidst sounds of urban unrest and general chaos, most likely caused by civil warfare.  Lots of sound samples keep it interesting for the 3:20, and ends with a crowd chanting for either peace or freedom.
Bottomless Execration comes next and instantly brings the black metal inspired crust that will play out through the rest of this album.  Minor key riffage on dual guitars, truly off the wall drumming that fully drowns itself in the art of blst beats, and reverb on the screeched out vocals.  COMMUNION OF THIEVES truly is a force to be reckoned with.  Beauty Beyond An Image slows the pace a bit, but just to make it more clearly emotional and melodic without losing the aggression.  Innocencia Interrumptida quickly returns to blast beat black metal form.  The acoustic intro for Black Earth is great, and the basic guitar pattern is used a lot through the rest of the song, albeit faster and distorted.  Pasos Libres is definitely one of the best musical compositions, there’s a lot of rage seething to escape, and after it is released, it gets washed into the drainage ditch with a thunderstorm, which ends up cleansing the listener in a rain storm with acoustic guitars before this beast is put to rest.
This demo is amazing and has top – notch production but retains a dusty feeling from the desert.  Although I thought this album would be very difficult to improve upon, you should really check out the new material on their bandcamp page, since they were able to do just that.

COMMUNION OF THIEVES facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Communion-of-Thieves/150111081711829
COMMUNION OF THIEVES bandcamp: http://communionofthieves.bandcamp.com/

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