Ministry – Filth Pig – Review

April 1, 1996

Ploddingly minimalistic repetition of simple phrases and music that was recorded live instead of taking the time and energy to meticulously craft each song.

Hypocrisy – Abducted – Review

April 1, 1996

The death roots intact, but exploring Pink Floydian tangents. Surprising are the fist bang anthems, twisted beyond pop only by Peter Tastgren’s gnarled growl.

Strife – “Grey” – Review

April 1, 1996

Straight-edge hardcore played balls-out with no annoying attempt at being musically “progressive.” There’s also no melody and no slow mosh parts.

H2O – Seveninch – Review

April 1, 1996

Solid, melodic hardcore, like a sped up Marginal Man. They gain points by flogging a seemingly dead horse until it hobbles onto all fours and starts galloping.

Stampin’ Ground – Review

April 1, 1996

Although they’re in the hardcore vein, Stampin’ Ground have a more brooding, ominous tempo than most hardcore bands.

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