Reviews

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Kryptkeeper There is Power in the Blood EP

One of those cases in which a glance at the band’s photo is enough to know that the music is going to be good. An eerie intro, consisting of a rustling sound over some gloomy chords, sets the tone, and after the suspense takes a hold, you get delivered with the most furious black thrash metal I’ve heard in a while. Quite a similar vibe to the last record by DESINTEGRACIÓN VIOLENTA, a band with which they share members, there is a prevalent punk feeling throughout in the way the songs are played and constructed. Reminds me of a punk version of POISON (the German band, not the hair metal band). Grim and disgusting with an unhealthy dose of darkness.

Mommy Boys Monoton EP

Chaotic Berlin punk outfit that reminds one of ’80s street punkers from the same latitudes, adding some layers to their sound with economical synth effects and noise in the mix. Full of a defiant attitude and aggressive tweaks that end up with the feeling of a brawling pogo in a basement. Eleven energetic and furious tracks, urgent and histrionic, keeping the vibes of Deutschpunk at its finest. Recommended for connoisseurs who dig classic Euro street punk.

Shafrah بنات المدينه Bnat El Medinah LP

I really don’t know anything about this band other than that they play hardcore punk. A little melodic at times, and  some real bootstompers at other times. I’d even go as far as saying that at least one of the songs reminds of the kind of hardcore that BOSTON STRANGLER is known for. They also play some fast hardcore and some well-thought-out melodic punk, kind of like what CHAIN CULT is known for now. This is a very enjoyable record and I’d love to see them live.