Frisian Metal Massacre Vol. 3
Various Artists
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July 19, 2023
I'm not the biggest fan of compilation albums, unless they support local bands. And that is exactly what BIG BAD WOLF Records and HEADBANGERS Records doing with the "Frisian Metal Massacre" series, as Friesland is one of the most northern (and beautiful) provinces we have in the Netherlands. For this compilation, Vol. 3, which will only be available on vinyl, the record company has changed tactics just a bit. They have opted to just use two bands, INCURSION DEMENTA and ATMORAN. They both contribute three songs to make "Frisian Metal Massacre Vol. 3" a proper split album instead of a compilation.
The first side of "Frisian Metal Massacre Vol. 3", aptly named Old Dogs, is for the INCURSION DEMENTA. They were formed in 1987 and were active until sometime halfway the nineties. On top of two demos ("Incursion Dementa" in 1988 and "Ever Never" in 1991) they also have a CD for sale, named "All This Is". The latter is a bonafide collector's item by now. Since they split, they have been around when asked, at least until 2015. The revival of Thrash Metal brought the band back together and they have been playing regularly ever since then. The music they have added to this split album, and it showcases the fact that INCURSION DEMENTA are quite a good live experience. Although I must admit that, based on the songs pictured here, they are not the tightest ensemble, but also definitely the sloppiest. If you are a Thrasher by heart, you will certainly enjoy the Old Dogs side.
On the New Tricks side you will be introduced to ATMORAN. They are definitely a band of this day and age, with their influences ranging from a band like SEPULTURA up and until OPETH. As they have only been around for some four years, there is only one thing to conclude, based on the songs they have contributed to "Frisian Metal Massacre Vol. 3". These guys have grown up fast and are certainly capable of throwing very good music at you. and they do harbour the influences of the bands mentioned, but I hear a lot more coming through. Best of all, that increases every time I have a listen. Don't worry, though, they do have their own kind of sound, which is the amalgamation of all the sounds they take with them, as they are able to forge them together seamlessly. For such a young band, that is very commendable. I actually like ATMORAN very much. I am hoping for more releases by them in the future, and of course I need to go and see them live some time.
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"Frisian Metal Massacre Vol. 3" Track-listing:
Side Old Dogs: Incursion Dementa
1. Cut This Life
2. Nightmare
3. Never Ever
Side New Tricks: Atmoran
1. Forsaken
2. Savage Sanction
3. The Gatherers
Various Artists Lineup:
Incursion Dementa
Benny W (vocals)
Benny M (guitar)
Radboud B (bass)
Simon S (guitar)
Douwe Leeuwen (drums).
Atmoran
Benny W (vocals)
Benny M (guitar)
Radboud B (bass)
Simon S (guitar)
Douwe Leeuwen (drums).
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