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The Depression Sessions (The Acacia Strain, Thy Art is Murder, and Fit For An Autopsy)

George Archibald

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The Depression Sessions

The Depression Sessions:

The Acacia Strain, Thy Art is Murder, and Fit For An Autopsy

Review by George Archibald

What do you get when three of the nastiest bands in metal decide to collaborate with each other, The Depression Sessions EP. The Acacia Strain, Thy Art is Murder, and Fit For An Autopsy, contributed 2 songs each, one original and one cover, to the split that was released August 12th. This EP has been in the works for some time; this is possibly Thy Art is Murder’s former vocalist Chris McMahon last work with the band, before exiting the band earlier this year.

To lead off the promotion of the album, a music video was made for Thy Art Is Murder’s “They Will Know Another.” TAIM’s themes range from war, to poverty, to environmental issues on this song. This is possibly one of the best TAIM songs, written with as much substance as well as aggression.

The Acacia Strain’s rendition of Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun”, puts an eerie play on the classic song about the end of the world. The band transferred the song over to 8 string guitar, which puts the song in a lower register, making the song into a very bass line driven track. With the addition of vocalist Vincent Bennett’s growling vocal style, this song takes a on new life of its own.

A stand out on this album is Fit For An Autopsy’s take on Nine Inch Nails’ “The Perfect Drug.” The original song had minimal guitars in the mix, as much of the song is electronic programming from Trent Reznor. Fit For An Autopsy takes the rhythms from the original song, and injects their own flare to them. Again, another band that uses extended range instruments, the song has hints of a lower bass line that drives forth the emphasis in the song.

Overall this EP is exciting if only for the factt hat all three of these bands have been busy writing new material. The only song that seems to miss the mark for me is TAIM’s rendition of Rammstein’s “Du Hast.” It seemed a bit lackluster in effort due to the simplicity of the song which in comparison to their other contribution to the album may have been one of the best pieces of music they have written collectively.

The Depression Sessions is currently available from Nuclear Blast and streaming on Spotify. If you are a fan of these bands this is a definite must have.

 

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Marilyn Manson is Back

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Marilyn Manson just released his 12th album “One Assassination Under God-Chapter 1” on November 22nd 2024. 

This album in my opinion is the best album Manson has put out since Holy Wood.   It has a feeling of albums old and new with little hints of Antichrist Superstar, Mechanical Animals and Holy Wood. 

The album opens up with “One Assassination Under God” which just gets you ready for what’s to come. With Manson Just finishing his tour, This is the Manson we have been needing for years now. He looks good and sounds great. 

Putting out a few singles from the album , the overall feeling of this album is great. It’s been a while since I’ve like a full album of Manson, while this album isn’t perfect it’s as close as perfection of those early albums were. Of course I love the singles “As Sick as the Secrets we Keep” and “Raise the Red Flag” but I also really enjoyed songs like “Death is not a costume”, “Nod if you understand” and “Sacrilegious” 

I think this new chapter of Mansons life and music is exciting , I hope we get more tours in 2025 and maybe some over the top stage shows like we did in the late 90s early 2000s. I feel the younger generation hasn’t experience a real “Full” on Manson show yet and it’s time for the King to take back his throne at the top of the Shock Rock mountain. 

ALL HAIL MARILYN MANSON 

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BUSH 30th ANNIVERSARY OF “SIXTEEN STONE” VINYL

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I remember when this album came out in 1994 . I was 15 and really discovering all types of music. As being a typical teenage boy I seen the band name “Bush” and thought hmm I love bush, let’s check it out.  It was such an amazing album from beginning to end.  

The new  released vinyl that just came out on November 17th is such a testament to this album being as great then as it is now. Listening to the vinyl just brought back so many memories of being an angst teenager that just wanted to heard. The vinyl package is amazing with lots of photos of the band throughout the years and the sound of the vinyl is so pristine. 

I got my hands on the opaque red vinyl and just looks awesome spinning on the player. It’s crazy to think that this album has so many hits and no filler songs, even the songs that didn’t become hits are just as good as the hits. 

With the hits being “Glycerine”, “Everything Zen” , “Comedown” “Little Things” and “Machinehead” but some of my favorite songs are not the hits songs like “Swim”, “Bomb” and “Alien” which is probably my favorite song on the album. If you’re a fan of Bush or this album or just want to dive into the mid 90s Grunge/Post Grunge era this is a key album to have in your collection. 

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ALICE IN CHAINS “BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE” VINYL REVIEW

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Alice In Chains have Re-Released the 2009 album on vinyl. This album was the first Alice In Chains in 14 years and the first album with guitarist/singer Willam DuVall after Layne Staley passed away in 2002. 

I was a huge Alice In Chains fan and was a big fan of both Layne and Jerry. When this album first came out I remember sorta pushing it the side only cause of sadness about Layne but after hearing “Check My Brain” I gave it a chance and was so glad that I did. This album is amazing and really put Alice In Chains back into the mainstream. 

The vinyl not only looks super awesome but sounds amazing. If you’re a fan of Alice In Chains and into collecting Vinyl, this album is a must in your collection. It’s a great packed vinyl with 2 vinyls included. 

Side A: All Secrets Known, Check My Brain and Last of My Kind. Side B: Your Decision, A Looking in View. Side C: When The Sun Rose Again, Acid Bubble, Lesson Learned. Side D: Take Her Out, Private Hell, Black Gives Away To Blue

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