Abraxis is a new metallic hardcore band from Australia that, not unlike the mighty Rot in Hell from the UK, is all about cranking out some straight up fucking no joke "holy terror" worship right outta the classic Cleveland handbook. The fact that the opening track of their 2008 demo, "War With God", is called "Mic Check" is more than a slight homage to Integrity (specifically "Vocal Test", obviously), as are the "Melnick-ian leads"™ and fiery power chord breaks employed throughout. Shit, the first half of "Waiting for the End" even follows the approach of Dwid's Roses Never Fade project, while the closing moments of "What the Fuck..." (and the demo itself) explore some of the quiet clean guitars and experimental noise textures heard in a few of Integrity's old split 7" tracks and whatnot, so... literally all the bases are being covered, ha! But all this shit is dead on, man. And all the more impressive considering the entire demo was written and recorded by one dude, who didn't solidify a full lineup for the band until after the fact. Sure, there are bits and pieces of the recording and the mix that need a little polishing up, but this a damn solid effort all things considered, and the fucking songs don't play around, so... I'm definitely looking forward to hearing more from this band already.
The entire demo is available for free download, so grab it below if you like what you hear (and I have a feeling a lot of you will):
[DOWNLOAD] Abraxis "War With God"
And if anyone reading this is interested in releasing something by these cats, or knows someone else who might be, please either pass the word along or get in touch with the band on MySpace. Long live the "holy terror" resurgence!
Comments
Creation is Crucifixion had 1st song on In Silico called Turing Test…
I must check this album. The song you uploaded wasn’t so much interested to me.
5.18.2008 | By Carlos
Man, those d/l sites for the demo just aren’t working for me at all….
5.19.2008 | By Nick
good stuff.
5.19.2008 | By klonkk
good stuff indeed, even though the whole packaging is just too “over-the-top integ worship”, which might pose a problem in regard to carving out an identity of their own.
i hope after the demo they are able to come up with more solid production. but again, good shit!
5.19.2008 | By Andy
stupid samples at the beginning of the songs.
5.20.2008 | By rmc
This is great stuff. Also check out the main man’s old band ‘From These Wounds’... Here’s a track called Courting Pandora from their first (and only?) EP.
5.23.2008 | By Crux