Musical Ramblings: Classic metal review
This week's classic metal review will be dedicated to a band that has recently reunited and their anthology of work. It's hard for me to pick just one CD of theirs to examine because there's something that kicks ass on each of them. This band is none other than Nothingface!
Pacifier (1998 — Mayhem Records)
On Nothingface's debut release, we're introduced to the distinct vocal delivery from Matt Holt and the excellent and complex guitar and drum work. Standout tracks on this disc are “Lipsdick,” “Undercut,” and the headbanging tune “Defaced” (which they also have a video for). This release does slide a little to the nu-metal sound for some of the songs, but it still stands out as an original sounding release at a time when many Korn-clones were appearing.
An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity (1998 — Mayhem)
Their second indie release cranks it up a notch and allows the Nothingface crew to develop their style a little more towards a full-on metal assault and away from the nu-metal sound. “Villians,” “The Sick,” and “Grinning” will make you have a white knuckle ride if you're listening to this in your vehicle.
Violence (2000 — TVT)
Man, oh man. This is the first Nothingface CD I heard and from the second I put it in to the time when I finally shut it off (probably after listening to it three times in a row), I was blown away. Besides “Filthy” (which is still pretty heavy), this CD is just constant metal thrown at your ears. I don't even have a favourite song off of this disc because they're all so, so good. If you have to be introduced to this band, this is the CD to get or sample. Matt's vocals are so full of emotion and hate towards the subjects he's singing about that you actually feel it. The phenomenal production, riffing and drum work will have you begging for another listen. This is one of the best CDs I own.
Skeletons (2003 —TVT)
Sadly, this may be the final release that we get from Nothingface unless they regroup or release some kind of live album or rarities disc (I hope for all of the above). This disc focuses a little more on melody and easier song structures, but that doesn't mean the delivery or the songs themselves lack that Nothingface feeling. “Here Comes the Butchers,” “Beneath,” and “I Wish I Was a Communist” are excellent songs on this one.
So there you go: an awesome band and four excellent discs to choose from. I can't wait until the new disc from these guys drops (hopefully some time next year) and they nail us with some awesome metal! Make sure you go to http://www.officialnothingface.com/mainpage.html for two of their newest tracks and all the latest news and the link to their myspace page!
Pacifier (1998 — Mayhem Records)
On Nothingface's debut release, we're introduced to the distinct vocal delivery from Matt Holt and the excellent and complex guitar and drum work. Standout tracks on this disc are “Lipsdick,” “Undercut,” and the headbanging tune “Defaced” (which they also have a video for). This release does slide a little to the nu-metal sound for some of the songs, but it still stands out as an original sounding release at a time when many Korn-clones were appearing.
An Audio Guide to Everyday Atrocity (1998 — Mayhem)
Their second indie release cranks it up a notch and allows the Nothingface crew to develop their style a little more towards a full-on metal assault and away from the nu-metal sound. “Villians,” “The Sick,” and “Grinning” will make you have a white knuckle ride if you're listening to this in your vehicle.
Violence (2000 — TVT)
Man, oh man. This is the first Nothingface CD I heard and from the second I put it in to the time when I finally shut it off (probably after listening to it three times in a row), I was blown away. Besides “Filthy” (which is still pretty heavy), this CD is just constant metal thrown at your ears. I don't even have a favourite song off of this disc because they're all so, so good. If you have to be introduced to this band, this is the CD to get or sample. Matt's vocals are so full of emotion and hate towards the subjects he's singing about that you actually feel it. The phenomenal production, riffing and drum work will have you begging for another listen. This is one of the best CDs I own.
Skeletons (2003 —TVT)
Sadly, this may be the final release that we get from Nothingface unless they regroup or release some kind of live album or rarities disc (I hope for all of the above). This disc focuses a little more on melody and easier song structures, but that doesn't mean the delivery or the songs themselves lack that Nothingface feeling. “Here Comes the Butchers,” “Beneath,” and “I Wish I Was a Communist” are excellent songs on this one.
So there you go: an awesome band and four excellent discs to choose from. I can't wait until the new disc from these guys drops (hopefully some time next year) and they nail us with some awesome metal! Make sure you go to http://www.officialnothingface.com/mainpage.html for two of their newest tracks and all the latest news and the link to their myspace page!
