Sludge/Hardcore aus England. Neulich über den Namen gestoßen, hab mich schlau gemacht und reingehört. Gefällt wirklich gut. Man hört natürlich stark Eyehategod raus (logisch), allerdings gehen ATM sehr HC lastig zu Werke, sodass man meist schon von Highspeed-Sludge sprechen kann. Auf ihrem zweiten Album sind sogar ein paar Psychedelich/Folk Elemente verwurstelt. Hoher Assifaktor!
Und ich bin mal so frei und verlink noch die Reviews, die Klaus K. für sein Cosmic Lava geschrieben hat (geht doch klar, oder?)
Zitat von Cosmic LavaAMONG THE MISSING (Cease To Exist) CD
Maybe the title from the last album of AMONG THE MISSING was a sight into the their own future, because the band broke-up soon after this second release. Personally, I believe that this is a real loss, because their filthy blend consisting of crust, thrash, sludge and doom was very refreshing and inspiring, most notably because this band was able to channelize their aggression and frustration into overwhelmingly powerful tunes. 'Cease to Exist' has been released back in 2007 thru Withered Hand Records and it's definitely more metallic hardcore punk than its predecessor. Songs like 'Knights of the Sun' and 'Trembling Before' recall the riffing of early Black Sabbath, but 'Hymn' or 'Fable' is purest crust punk. The album is saturated with energy and inspiration, and AMONG THE MISSING have the balls to confront the listener with absolutely unexpected changes and ideas. The epic title track is a genuine masterpiece of instrumental psychedelic folk rock while 'Finsbury Park' is a surprise due to the clear female vocals.
Fans of Jex Thoth should listen closely here, even if the guitar sound is more brutal and a further difference is the snotty punk attitude that transmutes the song after five minutes into something else entirely. But at the beginning there's the same mystical 60's vibe that we know from newer bands like Jex Thoth. So it makes sense that the track list is seperated into side a and side b, because the second part of the album (excepting 'Trembling Before'), featuring the aforementioned two songs, shows a complete different face of the band. But even a few of the first cuts include some surprises. The opening section of 'Mitre Square/Element of Change' is unexpectedly folk-influenced before a mighty heavy riff breaks into that elusive moment of peace and AMONG THE MISSING unleash a brutal load of viscous yet energetic doom-soaked sludge. For me personal it's just another proof for the apparent creative power and strong potential of AMONG THE MISSING. Dynamic, brutal, dark and blistering with pissed off, vitriolic vocals - this band just plain rocks. I recommend this to any fan of crustpunk, thrash, sludge and good music.
(KK)
Zitat von Cosmic LavaAMONG THE MISSING (Disorder Of The Templar) CD
I have to admit that I discovered the English band AMONG THE MISSING much too late, but otherwise it's never too late to discover an superb band. Maybe it's also a good excuse to mention that guitarist Donny Hopkins sent me their albums a few years later since they've been released. By the way, I don't accuse him for that. Well, enough of my ramblings - let's switch over to 'Disorder of the Templar', released in 2005 on Withered Hand Records. When I put the silver disc into my player and listened to the entire album, it was one of the rare moments when I instantly fell in love with that sound. Since that moment nothing has changed and I confess that I won't live without 'Disorder of the Templar'. AMONG THE MISSING has managed to create an explosive and aggressive heavy sound, that could easily be classified as sludge, but that wouldn't be accurate. This has also a kind of crust, thrash feel that is a bit hard to describe. The fact is, that this is a band with a lot more to offer than the usual EyeHateGod/Grief rip-off sound. While other bands lose themselves in an endless succession of heavy riffs, AMONG THE MISSING focus their attention on memorable songs without losing their relentless brutality.
'Spider Web' or 'Ten Pounds of Fuck' are counted among the best brutal songs I've heard in awhile. This is the kind of music where you can let it all hang out and forget about the daily shit in your life. Kevin Gardner and Donny Hopkins are playing some shredding metal riffs while a tight rhythm section provides a strong backbone. The band busts out into a fast-paced part whenever it's necessary, but they've included a lot of extremely fast songs here what makes the album refreshing and varied. Obviously AMONG THE MISSING has also a preference for early Black Sabbath and it's very nice to hear how they've integrated those Iommi-like riffs into their abrasive sound. Vocalist Tim Holehouse delivers a large vocal range, but he's not the only singer on this album, and the band invited a couple of guest vocalists like Heck Armstrong (ex-Hangnail/End Of Level Boss) or Nick D. Sharpe. The most depressive track on the album is the hidden bonus cut, where the band destroys all hope with the help of feedback and psychotic vocals. 'Disorder of the Templar' is a mind-pulverizing release.
Zitat von TheWizardUnd ich bin mal so frei und verlink noch die Reviews, die Klaus K. für sein Cosmic Lava geschrieben hat (geht doch klar, oder?)
Natürlich geht das klar . Ja, klasse Band. Schade, das sie sich aufgelöst haben. Zusammen mit A HORSE CALLED WAR das Beste was ich in den letzten 4 Jahren an englischem Sludge gehört habe, obwohl AMONG THE MISSING die stilistischen Grenzen locker sprengen.
Moloch sind aber auch nicht zu verachten, wenns um aktuellen englischen Sludge geht! Auch wenn die alles andere als innovativ und Grenzensprengend auftreten.
Hmm... A HORSE CALLED WAR sind natürlich auch 500 Lichtjahre von nächsten Innovationsplaneten entfernt, aber die haben knackige Songs. Tja.... mit MOLOCH tue ich mich schwer...ist mir alles ein bißchen zu langatmig, obwohl ich ja großer GRIEF Fan bin... na ja, man kann nicht alles haben...
Definitiv. Hab schon seit ca. 7 Monaten ein Interview mit den Jungs in der Mache, aber leider haben einige der Bandmitglieder private Probleme zu lösen. Scheint also ne authentische Band zu sein . Ich hoffe weiterhin, dass der Podge von Calculon Records da weiterhin ein Auge drauf hat.
Gibt auch noch ne Split mit Blood Island Raiders...oder hab ich das überlesen?
"Blessed are the Dead" Ebenfalls Withered Hands, 2006. Is aber bis auf je ein Song Live-Zeug drauf.
Blood Island Raiders 1. Night Of The Frost (11:22) 2. Armageddon (Live) (07:47) 3. For The Sake Of Clarity (Live) (04:20) 4. Gods Breath Is Steel (Live) (05:30)
Among the Missing 5. Horses For Corpses (16:13) 6. Cobra (Live) (03:04) 7. Narcissistic Sports Pimp (Live) (02:51) 8. Trembling Before (Live) (03:27) 9. No Claw Craw (Live) (03:48)
Zitat von rocketqueenGibt auch noch ne Split mit Blood Island Raiders...oder hab ich das überlesen?
Hast recht, denn das Split-Album haben wir tatsächlich vergessen. Hab darüber auch was geschrieben, aber ich bin gerade zu faul den Link zu suchen. 'Blessed are the Dead' ist auch gut, aber dem Neueinsteiger würde ich dann doch eher 'Disorder Of The Templar' empfehlen.
DOOMEDSOULS
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Antworten
. Ja, klasse Band. Schade, das sie sich aufgelöst haben. Zusammen mit A HORSE CALLED WAR das Beste was ich in den letzten 4 Jahren an englischem Sludge gehört habe, obwohl AMONG THE MISSING die stilistischen Grenzen locker sprengen.
. Demo und EP beides super!
. Ich hoffe weiterhin, dass der Podge von Calculon Records da weiterhin ein Auge drauf hat.
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