Hoplites is a one-man Chinese black metal/hardcore band that emerged out of nowhere and proceeded to release three full lengths over the course of 2023. I thought each release was slightly better than the last, but none of them really had memorable moments, instead feeling like an aimless jam session each time that threw elements at the wall to see what stuck. Where does that leave the new album? Find out in this review…
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Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship – Otakuslam♡Animecide Review
Most slam acts neither make any attempt at actually sounding good nor serve up anything listenable on purpose, aiming to induce cringe in the listener. Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship sticks out from the crowd by actually making not only listenable, but enjoyable Slam and doing it in a way where the irony enhances the experience, injecting Japanese Idol music and Anime samples into their Brutal Death Blend. Goat can’t tell you where the samples come from though… at least that’s what he says…
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Crypts of the Unknown: Bergraven – Det Framlidna Minnet
