{"id":14601,"date":"2013-06-28T00:00:58","date_gmt":"2013-06-28T00:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/?p=14601"},"modified":"2013-10-09T13:53:09","modified_gmt":"2013-10-09T13:53:09","slug":"ep-review-necrogrinder-the-bunty-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/ep-review-necrogrinder-the-bunty-man\/","title":{"rendered":"NECROGRINDER – The Bunty Man EP (2013) | Album \/ EP Reviews @ Metal Forces Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

NECROGRINDER
The Bunty Man EP<\/strong><\/span>
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\nUKEM (2013)<\/span>
Rating: 5\/10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Spawned from the industrial smog of Sheffield in the UK, Necrogrinder release their second EP, The Bunty Man<\/em>, which comes three years after their 2010 debut eight- tracker, Mangled Fetus Insertion<\/em>. Fans of brutal grindcore and slamming death metal will no doubt know what to expect from this bunch of deranged minds. <\/p>\n

The Bunty Man<\/em> is certainly a record that doesn\u2019t take itself too seriously, although the splats of humour will more likely be traced to song titles such as \u2018Bummed By The Binmen\u2019 and \u2018Handicap Handjob\u2019 rather than those indecipherable vocals. <\/p>\n

This is very much extreme metal that \u2013 despite its comedy element \u2013 is still brutal and hard to listen to if one is not accustomed to the grindcore scene. Sam Williams\u2019 vocals are about as guttural and messy as it gets, having the appeal of someone who has spent their sinner money on a plate of compost!<\/p>\n

However, whereas a lot of modern grindcore \/ death metal mutations tend to alienate with their speed, Necrogrinder are actually quite listenable when they find old school rhythm amid the gory clutter of pounding drums and hyper guitars. \u2018Bummed By The Binmen\u2019 is a prime example of how the band finds a niche between frantic extreme metal and deathlier, more accessible structures. The same could also be said for the guttural bellowing of \u2018Suffolkated\u2019, which provides some real nasty chugging alongside those dirty, phlegm-infested growls. <\/p>\n

The real minus point of this sort of band though is the fact that there are numerous acts of similar sound, often opting for the pig squeal vocals and muddy dynamics. I can take this stuff in small doses, however, and enjoy the humourous element of this kind of relentless barrage. It\u2019s hard not to be swayed by the technical prowess of the hilariously entitled \u2018Compostmortem\u2019 with its furious drumming and bleaker chords, which weave their way through the sordid speed. <\/p>\n

Yes, the vocals do become a bit of an irritant after a while. Yet, when you consider that the EP only runs for 20 or so minutes, before you know it such carnal delights as \u2018Vegetable Soup\u2019, \u2018Banger Pigshead\u2019 and \u2018Chainsaw Brainsore\u2019 have passed you by leaving you with a strange look upon your face. <\/p>\n

Yep, Necrogrinder are about as rewarding as being hit full pelt on the head with a bag of spuds, but as a brief novelty experience this type of wretched extremity does have its place in society… I think?!<\/p>\n

Neil Arnold<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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