MacabreEternal

Horna "Sudentaival"

This again. One thing that stands out is how mixed a bag it really is. It starts really strong but then track 4 is like a half arsed rehearsal attempt that they try to pass off as being "truuu" or "kvlt" which I really fucking hate. A shit track is a shit track, being a BM band doesn't grace you the authority to clog an album up with bilge! Anyway, thankfully the album picks up again from the mid-point onwards and vocally I think it is a strong effort. The album needs a trim most definitely but still is a solid progression from the previous release.

Horna "Haudankylmyyden Mailla" - been meaning to add this to my collection after spending a few hours with the debut full length and being very much peaked interest wise into furthering my Horna collection. Certainly starts strong anyways as I listen now. Ulcerate "The Coming of Genocide" - this a freebie on Bandcamp at present from the band page. I had heard it slated before today for being too raw and showing little if any of the promise that has come to fruition in recent releases. However, whilst it is only demo it shows plenty promise to these (battered) ears. Certainly worth a download for free anyways.

Horna "Haudankylmyyden Mailla"

Some friends bought me some "novelty" ales for my birthday and I smiled politely and put them at the back of the fridge hoping the beer fairies would take them. Sadly today I had to break into them. 2 out of the 4 made the drain after a couple of mouthfuls. Sticky Toffee Pudding Ale and Pendle Witches Brew were the victims in question. Top Totty Ale despite having a fucking ridiculous name was palatable. I genuinely can't remember the first one I had. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Sperm whale apparently.

All alcohol should come with a disclaimer like that.

Ulcerate "The Coming Of Genocide"

Passed out on Thursday night after this and a few other delicacies. Nicholson's Pale Ale which was my main pint whilst out most days. Quite citrus on the taste buds which I normally don't like but this was smooth and lightly hoppy too. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Not sure now what this actually was. It was in National Museum of Scotland under the Belize section. I love it though, so hellish and clunky a piece. Not a boat, an actual banqueting bowl that holds three hundred litres of....erm...food! Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Celestial Grave "Burial Ground Trance" Nice primitive BM - Natassja will probably dig this.

Back from Edinburgh and am completely exhausted as we must have covered miles on foot. So relaxed and chilled out right now after a fantastic week with the girlfriend and no work for another week yet also. Loads of photos taken at the National Museum of Scotland that I will get around to uploading in the relevant thread as well as a few beers to add to that particular thread also. Bought no music whilst I was away despite some decent record shops being discovered I just didn't want anything, in fact barring Opeth one night this week I haven't really listened to any metal all week. Sure that will change now I am back at home!

A former work colleague of mine does Krav Maga. Cool story me. Welcome aboard.

It has some fancy £100 a dish restaurant in the basement (which we didn't eat in), but it is far more fitting as a hotel. Some great decor and odd ornaments. Costs a fucking bomb though so probably a one off. Great location next to Edinburgh Castle. My girlfriend did me proud for my 40th.

Somebody knew I was coming! Our room, The Old Rectory at The Witchery by the Castle. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Opeth "Damnation"

What a relaxing start to our Scottish trip. The serene St Mary's Loch. Soul repairing place. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Pics to follow next week.

So Monday next week - I will be staying here: http://thewitchery.com/Old-Rectory.html Gothic interior and its own turret staircase, I can't fucking wait!

I find the whole thing oddly comforting. It has a particular place of course, like now late in the evening with the sun fading and the tranquility needing some soundtrack to ease along the passage but to also keep you on your toes with its dark atmospherics.

Cities Last Broadcast "The Humming Tapes"

On leave for two weeks and off to Edinburgh Sunday morning. Can't fucking wait. Handed over all my clients without a hitch this week and have a clean slate going into the new job when I get back.

Carnage "Dark Recollections"

Asphyx "Last One On Earth"