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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: Live show reports / commen...

Last post by HateSermon - Today at 03:10:25 AM

Kakerlak, Sissy Spacek
at Backwards Compatible, Grand Rapids, MI 1/23/26

Unfortunately I missed the first act but it was Brandon Hill (Plagues, Starved Relations, etc) and Monte Davis (Palm Hands) collab set. I later saw footage and it looked like Brandon on his modular rig and Monte on harsh Sax.

I walked in just as Kakerlak was setting up. One thing I will say about Nolan is he's the master of restraint. Watching him live is watching someone in what seems like complete control of his actions. The set started with a mechanical sounding loop that built the backbone of the layers that were yet to come. Short bursts of feedback to build tension and anticipation until - eventually - the patented Kakerlak crackle explodes and it sounds like your head is a hollow metal box with cybernetic cockroaches scurrying about. All of this tweaked via various pedals and an MXR EQ. His next show is the Dada Drumming showcase at Skeleton Dust next weekend and if you're heading to that one, you're in for a real treat.

The midwest has been getting fist fucked by an arctic storm for the past week and because of this, John Wiese couldn't make the trek to Michigan so Sissy Spacek was a one man operation with Charlie Mumma on drums. I've known Charlie for a few years now but have only had the chance to see him play drums live maybe twice? The guy is a machine. Wiese provided a long electronic piece (23 mins) which was used as source for Mumma to drum to. Even with Wiese absent, it's very apparent how well they work together and feed off of each other. Plenty of slower moments with subtle yet building percussion and then energetic bursts of electronics and dynamic drums, with the crowd yelling and fists waving. Total bliss. Much needed after having cabin fever all week. Charlie recorded the whole set so I'm sure the gig will be on a Spacek release at some point.

Need to mention the venue — Backwards Compatible is a new record store that has mostly second hand stuff for now. Owned and operated by Brandon Hill and, if you know the guy, you know it just makes sense for him to start this endeavor. Tons of noise, metal, hip hop and jazz with some real gems worth digging for. I'm guessing capacity is around 50 people? Small shop. There have been several shows of all kinds there already. Very laid back and byob. Its nice to dig through the crates in between sets. I picked up Sick Seed "Beasts Among Men" cassette and Judas Iscariot "Moonlight Butchery" unofficial 12" while I was there. Great times.

#2

CLASSIFIED ADS / Re: WANTED : Old Noise / Power...

Last post by thenationalacrobat - Today at 02:19:53 AM

some guy doing a load of older designs here.
https://cult-ov-cloth.printify.me/

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: Best of 2025

Last post by Olion - Today at 12:22:00 AM

3 Ambient Noise Wall albums from 2025 (because ANW is my main area):

1. shivering fox & pinniped - Its All Gone Now
https://diler-mechty.bandcamp.com/album/its-all-gone-now

2. pinniped / Silver Dove - i hate myself for believing in you for so long, when i knew that you could never change
https://pinniped1.bandcamp.com/album/i-hate-myself-for-believing-in-you-for-so-long-when-i-knew-that-you-could-never-change

3. Sebastian Tomb - Homicide Costume
https://sebastiantomb.bandcamp.com/album/homicide-costume

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: FILTH&VIOLENCE

Last post by Balor/SS1535 - Today at 12:12:09 AM

I asked Bizarre Uproar about the negative attitude answer and he said -
"It must be lost in translation between English-Russian-English. It was about anti-gay politics: pride/rainbow shite and everything around those. Not negative attitude against the actual faggots"

That's more what I was expecting it to mean.  I was thinking, "didn't he do a collab with Black Leather Jesus?"  ha

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: FILTH&VIOLENCE

Last post by Cranial Blast - Today at 12:03:12 AM

The Carnivore fandom was always pretty clear from a lot of references. I'm pretty sure the speech of You Know Who.. from "Duetschland" off Apocalyptic Struggle is the same sampled on Carnivore's "Jesus Hitler." And I bet that was no coincidence.

"Not negative attitude against the actual faggots"

lol, this quote is 100% pure, concentrated BU.

Exactly! Filth & Violence almost seems to be a nod to the Carnivore song on Retaliation Sex & Violence.

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: FILTH&VIOLENCE

Last post by BatteredStatesofEuphoria - January 24, 2026, 11:49:50 PM

The Carnivore fandom was always pretty clear from a lot of references. I'm pretty sure the speech of You Know Who.. from "Duetschland" off Apocalyptic Struggle is the same sampled on Carnivore's "Jesus Hitler." And I bet that was no coincidence.

"Not negative attitude against the actual faggots"

lol, this quote is 100% pure, concentrated BU.

#7

GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: Soundcloud, bandcamp ?

Last post by Olion - January 24, 2026, 11:45:01 PM

https://olionele.bandcamp.com/album/glimmers-of-bliss

New Olion album.
Cover art based on an oil painting by Joanna Kazuch.

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: FILTH&VIOLENCE

Last post by Cranial Blast - January 24, 2026, 11:37:07 PM

I asked Bizarre Uproar about the negative attitude answer and he said -
"It must be lost in translation between English-Russian-English. It was about anti-gay politics: pride/rainbow shite and everything around those. Not negative attitude against the actual faggots"

I think that's a lot people's sentiment as well! 100%

[OUT NOW on PHAGE]

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NEW RELEASES ANNOUNCEMENTS / Dismal Chant- Aus Der Traum

Last post by DismalChant - January 24, 2026, 11:18:21 PM

OUT NOW on PHAGE
Dismal Chant- Aus Der Traum CS and Digital
https://phagetapes.bandcamp.com/album/aus-der-traum

"Better Living Through Chemistry." ¹
"O, bring me needles, ampoules, powder ground by pestle on cool striated marble."  ²

The wretched fumes of which the night is born. Glassy eyed and pliable.  A dreaming sea. To be coated in nothingness. Exhaling Babel's dross. Bereft of the stars. A song that sleeps in the blood. Soporific gust of time's yawn. The smell of leaded petrol, backyard incinerators, and crackling circuitry.

¹ DuPont
² Annie Boutelle

Mastered by Grant Richardson at Hex Audio Labs

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GENERAL SOUND DISCUSSION / Re: KAZUMA KUBOTA

Last post by Cranial Blast - January 24, 2026, 11:11:34 PM

My first experience with Kazuma Kubota was recently with Hakanasa CD album. I was curious what this material would sound like as the cover image was intriguing to me for whatever reason and it came on a trade I did with Input Error recently and I quite enjoyed this album! Lots of sudden shifts and great dynamic as mentioned in the above post. A very noisy chaotic feeling album from start to finish. I'm definitely going to be looking in closer on Kazuma Kubota's stuff from here on out.