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Rot in Hell “Niu” 12” and “As Pearls Before Swine” CD/LP

Rot in Hell - NiuI'm a little overdue on this, but some time ago A389 Recordings unleashed "Niu": A six-song, 20-minute live set from the mighty Rot in Hell that was recorded live in the UK sometime during May of 2009. Included are the tracks "Lucius Ferre", "Black Omega", "Iron Halo", "Between Iron Teeth", "Erebus", and "Dionysian"; and I must say that the soundboard recording quality is surprisingly awesome. I guess when a band is as raw and in your face as Rot in Hell, the typically rugged characteristics of live recordings automatically feel more familiar and appropriate. And expect no banter! The set opens with a little bit of ambient noise and feedback, you'll get brief segments of the same between tracks, and about five minutes of it at the end. No, "Hi, we're Rot in Hell." No, "Thanks." Nothing. Which is, quite frankly, fucking perfect! It's just an onslaught of the raging metallic hardcore for which the band is known. I've written about Rot in Hell a number of times already, so you shouldn't need me to repeatedly link their sound to the likes of Integrity, Ringworm, Gehenna, etc. If you don't know by now, there may be no hope...

Rot in Hell "Iron Halo" (live)

The vinyl is limited to just 300 copies (each including a download code), and I believe it's almost sold out. That being said, you can snag it digitally for a paltry $2.50, so... you know what to do!

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Rot in Hell (12")
Deathwish Inc. (12")
Hellfish Family (12")
RevHQ (12")






Rot in Hell - As Pearls Before SwineRecorded way the fuck back in December 2008/January 2009 and finally released a few weeks ago (via Deathwish Inc.), "As Pearls Before Swine" is Rot in Hell's long-awaited debut full-length. Opening with the perfect balance of early Integrity meets Ironside in "Fulminate of Mercury", it becomes immediately clear that the album will offer up 11 tracks/a little over 31 minutes of the same relentless attack the band has been honing since day one. As mentioned above, I can only draw the same parallels between Rot in Hell and some of their influences so many times before it just gets stupid, so... listen for yourself if you still don't get the picture. For the most part their approach remains steadfast here, with instrumental "Hallways of the Always" branching out a bit to combine eerie acoustic guitars and melodic leads with unexpected strings. The strings also return towards the end of "Ars Sina Scienta Nihil Est", which is by far the longest track at just under six minutes, and also makes the most use of samples and experimental textures. The production's a touch thicker overall, but certainly not polished, and the density creates a solid bass presence that's always welcomed. I hate to keep it so brief, but... what more needs to be said, really? It's no secret that I'm a huge fan of Rot in Hell, and still find them to be one of the most consistent hardcore acts out there right now. I'll never tire of bands that keep this style of hardcore alive...

Rot in Hell "Fulminate of Mercury"

Shattered are the boundaries of time and space, invoking Dionysus. Tear apart fragile realities, atomic Promethean. The crowned and conquering son, breaking the chains and calling to arms. With sacred sciences you opened the door... and something flew in...

Both vinyl and CD purchases from Deathwish Inc. include an instant download of the album, or you can score it digitally for just $6.00...

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Rot in Hell (CD)
Rot in Hell (LP)
Deathwish Inc. (CD)
Deathwish Inc. (LP)
Deathwish Inc. (mp3)

Comments

  1. Best current hardcore band, hands down. No competition.

    4.22.2011 | By Monster at the Meadowlands

  2. incredible

    4.23.2011 | By Deville

  3. illegitimate children of a-double. love ‘em!

    4.23.2011 | By andy

  4. thanks to you Andrew I know this band and I became huge fan of it. For me the previous “full length” is a little better but still this band destroys in every way!

    Fantastic!:)

    4.23.2011 | By Carlos

  5. Truth defined: “one of the most consistent hardcore acts out there right now.”. Love this band, they are the best band doing this kind of stuff currently, excluding from count, the allmighty Integrity of course.

    4.25.2011 | By xMarkusxKTL

  6. I love Rot in Hell!!!!!!!!!
    I love the way they record their material, it’s so distorted and raw. A work of art. these guys are artists in every sense of the word. Amazing live band too. I had a chance to meet Nate in Baltimore. I’ve been a huge fan of his work for many years (On Thin Ice, Age of Kali)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    8.14.2011 | By Khalil Boulos

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