*NSFW* Bottom of The Bandcamp (3/29/2017)

Let’s take a look at our old pal Bandcamp and give a shoutout to all those weirdos who put all their heart and soul into a record, then sell it for $5 on the internet.

Operation Cunt Destroyer [NSFW - if that wasn’t already obvious]

Expecting some absolutely stupid and ironically bad slam metal/goregrind similar to the Pig Destroyers and the Anal Cunts of the world, but Operation Cunt Destroyer actually delivers a very solid release. Filled with all the gory, gross, pus filled nonsense of the goregrind scene and the absolutely skull-squishing intensity of slam death akin to the likes of Infant Annihilator. It’s a weird, gross, and oddly catchy experience. Just don’t be surprised if you feel really uncomfortable afterwards. 

Doom Salad - What’s For Dunch?

Math rock seems like the only genre where the purpose is to get as weird as possible. Believe it or not, this album isn’t as strange as math rock can get (Giraffes? Giraffes! Have them beat by a mile) but Doom Salad have crafted some damn fine math rock mixed in with some neat psychedelic elements that create a charming record. Give it a listen.

Terrifier - Weapons of Thrash Destruction

So close to being a thrash power-house. Terrifier spread their wings hard on this album, with a solid vocalist and approach, but don’t stick the landing quite as hard. The songs are very basic, not really going outside of the genre’s comfort zone (though thrash isn’t really built on diversity), and the mixing is a bit rough for my taste. A solid production, maybe mixing up the song styling a bit, and these guys could really crush it.

Stench Price - S/T

Grindcore… meets lounge bass. Yeah it’s that kind of record. A grindcore supergroup that came together to mash together two horribly different sounds: the sweet, chill sounds of a lounge area, and the harsh nonsense noise of grindcore. Like most grindcore, this album is at its best when the harsh sound of grind relaxes a bit. The solid production gives this LP a satisfying crunch, making the more chaotic moments exciting even if they do come off as more meat and potatoes grindcore fodder. The lounge bass, on the other hand, adds little to the overall package. When the lounge sound kicks in, it’s a weird change up that makes the music sound a little unfocused. It’s at its best when the group finds a way to meld the two sounds together, creating a unique, but not necessarily perfect experience.