SHAH - Beware (SNC Records, 1989)

SHAH's second full lenght LP released on SNC (The Soviet Independent Record Label) is probably the most popular Shah LP amongst fans. Kind of a medium between the Destruction blitzkgried thrash of the early demos and first LP but not yet the total Metallica-like later material, it combines the best of both worlds. Produced by Valeri Gaina - the vocalist of Kruiz. You can also check out Shah's official Myspace for a decent history of the band.

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KRUGER - Рожденный Мраком (Metal Agen, 1992)

Well hey, yeah no updates but I've not had anything to talk about. Recently I completed a trade with a guy in Vladivostok, so I got some new records in. Here's one: Moscow's Kruger- Рожденный Мраком (Born Of Darkness) was released on Metal Agen records in 1992, the same label to release the awesome Death Vomit LP a year later. Produced by Russian metal guru Agen Prince this sick piece of primitve Death Metal does not dissapoint. Dirty, raw and venomous is what this is, but on top of that it also exhibits a slight biker / Motorhead swagger that just adds to the whole package. All lyrics and vocals are in Russian which is always a big plus. One of the best records of that perioud no doubt. The rip presented here is not of my vinyl but of the CD version which contains two bonus tracks. The mix is the same as far as I can tell. The opening "Black Mass" chant is awesome and sets the mood just right. The meat grinder hungers for human fodder! Haha.



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coming up: more SHAH, Graveside, Aria and Hellraiser

No more "personal blog"

I deleted "my personal blog" because since I started it I realized how much I don't like or want to talk about myself or my life on the internet. Especially since sites like archive.org can potentially save it forever! Fuck that. Besides, my life is boring...keep reading this one though!

MASTER - Talk Of The Devil LP (Moroz, 1992)

Here is Master's third and best-yet LP - "Talk Of The Devil". Released in 1992 on Moroz Records (not state-run Melodiya). By 1992 the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was officially no more and Master was a very different band than in 1986 when they released their S/T effort. "Talk Of The Devil" is 100% thrash through and through, hard and driving with the lyrics being a lot more varied and abrasive. At that point there was no more censor boards to get approved by and the playing field was open. Sadly (not speaking of Master) these new found freedoms of expression also unleashed with them murky oceans of racist and NS bullshit which would have landed fools in prison just a couple of years prior. "Free Speech For The Dumb" indeed. Oh well, the country has been through much worse. Enjoy this, more gritty and evil Master!

file: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OIRKJYP3 (LINK RE-UPPED per request)

KFAI Radio Riot show podcast

Ok here is the recording of the show, I sound like I haven't been on the radio too often and I had a cold, plus I just have a goofy voice. It's the whole 2 hour show so the file is a little large. I rambled a lot and had a great time, thanks to Felix for having me on. Check it out.

House Of Suffering on FM Radio tonight!

Felix from Havoc Records has a weekly radio show called Radio Riot on the local community radio station KFAI, tonight he is having me on as a guest, to help him do a special on Soviet and early post-Soviet metal. The show starts at 12:00AM midnight, tonight, US Central time. You can listen online at KFAI.org

Железный Поток - Знамение (Melodiya / Russian Disc, 1991) Iron Stream - The Sign (1991) LP

From the Moscow suburb of Krasnogorsk, here is Iron Stream with their second LP - The Sign, released during the last year of the Soviet Union's existence. Like with much Soviet metal, a very strong Metallica influence can be felt right off the bat with the first chords. This also reminds me of Heathen. Forming in 1988, Iron Stream is of the first generation of Russian metal, this LP was a joint release between Russian Disc and Melodiya. A solid thrash LP.

Warpath
Embriyo
The Way of Light
Ready For Boarding!
The City Of Assasins
The Sign
Our "Sovok" Is Undefeatable (a gag).

Video mayhem

Sorry there has been a lull in content lately. I am currently waiting on a guy in Russia for some new stuff. Anway, here is a cool video of my favorite Kruiz song.



and here is my favorite Russian ch(A)os punk band PURGEN. This_song_is_hard. Get into it.


to finish off this round we have this excellent video by Severnye Vrata. This features the winning combination of "Alexander Nevsky" + metal = sickness. Also featuring some great LA.R.P.I.N.G. Down with the Teutonic invaders!