EP, Diabolist Services Cult
May 12th, 2010
10" Gatefold Picture MLP.
Limited to 500 hand-numbered copies.
So in my hands is a copy of "OLD WOUNDS BLEED MISANTHROPY", the newest release from Serbian horde The Stone. The band had decided to re-record 2 classic songs with the current lineup and also threw in Slayer and Masters Hammer covers to sweeten the deal.
"Za korak paklu blize" starts things off right, blasting from the turntable speakers with vengence and fury!!!!! The song sounds a little clearer and is executed flawlessly by the current formation. The track which is exclusive to this release originally appeared on the bands recording "SOME WOUNDS BLEED FOREVER" which happens to be their debut full length, so the clearer production doesn't take away to much from this track. Track 2 is "Vihor paganske osvete" and appeared originally on their 1998 demo recording "Unveiled Evil" demo and gain the production makes everything a little clearer without taking away the majestic savagery away from the original intent. The Slayer cover "Aggressive Perfector" changes things up a bit, but is nothing more then a tribute done many times over to a band that has influenced countless numbers of extreme metal bands. The Masters Hammer cover was an obvious choice for the boys from Serbia and is a fitting end to the 10" and also exclusively only on this release.
But the real winner here is the presentation of this album released worldwide by intolerant vinyl only label DIABOLIST SERVICES and FUCK ME....the packaging is beautiful. Heavy stock gate-fold and the picture disc is also of the highest quality as well. My version also came with a really nice parchment paper insert and a patch. One of the best, if not the best vinyl I own, simply based on the packaging alone. The music is great as well, but unless you are really into this band, then it is not essential. But overall another winner for DSC and The Stone!
Music : 7.5/10
Total Package : 8.5/10
Review By B.S.O.G
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