Product Description International metal giants MISERY INDEX have returned! The brand new full-length Discordia brings the bands punishing and articulate assault to a deadly new level. Commanding vocals roar incisive lyrics and spearhead a vicious swarm of forward-thinking metal. A crossroads where blasting metal, stark passion, and raw fury collide; Discordia is a compelling statement of intent from a band shaping the face of extremity-to-come. From the Artist For Fans Of: NILE, DYING FETUS, NAPALM DEATH, The RED CHORD, The BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, About the Artist Misery Index, based out of Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, DC, USA, features vocalist and bassist Jason Netherton, guitarist Sparky Voyles, drummer Adam Jarvis, and guitarist/vocalist Mark "Lo Sneek" Kloeppel. The band was born in the spring of 2001, by Vocalist/bassist Jason Netherton along with Vocalist/guitarist Mike Harrison as a studio project, with drums performed by ex-Dying Fetus drummer Kevin Talley. "Overthrow," their debut CD was unleashed in September of 2001 on the band’s own Anarchos Records, where it quickly drew praise and interest from underground circles with its five song blast-thrash attack that met all expectations, and then some. The CD was subsequently released in 2002 in Japan on Howling Bull/Ritual Records, and in Europe on Fadeless Records. A limited edition vinyl put out on Goodlife Recordings soon followed. The band was then shifted to a full time project with the addition of Sparky Voyles on guitar. Subsequently, the band’s second release was a split EP with Pittsburgh’s Commit Suicide on Willowtip records. This cd featured two new songs plus a cover of Disrupt, and came out in the summer of 2002. Following the recording of their second EP in March of 2002, Mike Harrison and Kevin Talley left the band to pursue other projects, and with the addition of Matt Byers on drums (ex-Severed Head), Misery Index embarked on their first US tour in the summer of 2002. Following this, 2003 saw the release of a split ep with Arizona's Structure of Lies, and the recording of Misery Index's debut album for Nuclear Blast, entitled "Retaliate". With the addition of Bruce Greig on second guitar, Misery Index will be touring extensively to promote the new album, which was released on August 26, 2003. Subsequently, in 2004 the band has embarked on several US and European tours to support the "Retaliate", along with recording a video for "The Great Depression" and releasing the bands first DVD, which features a full live set from Greece, on their own Anarchos Records label imprint.With the addition of Adam Jarvis on drums in August of 2004, the band performed sets at the Wacken, Brutal Assault, and Party San festivals, which followed the recording of the "Dissent" EP in the summer of 2004. "Dissent" represents a new birth for Misery Index, further refining the sounds of 'Retaliate'. Misery Index toured throughout the winter of 04 and the spring of 05 extensively to support the release, including runs with Napalm Death, Suffocation, Behemoth, Neuraxis, Rotten Sound, Magrudergrind, and Devil Inside. Additionally, joining the band on second guitar and vocals was Mark Kloeppal, AKA Lo Sneek, who rounded out the sound of the band in fine form when he joined in February on 2005. The Music The music of Misery Index combines the most intense elements of metal with a distinct grind approach, added with a touch of hardcore and extreme punk attitude and passion, thus pushing the limits of metal with an insane mix of regressive thrashing rhythms, corrupting breakdowns and energetic ferocity. Misery Index sets no limits in their goal of making metal and grind flow together in boundless punishing assaults designed to modernize the classic death and grind metal of the early 90’s, drawing influence from Brutal Truth, Disrupt, Morbid Angel, Napalm Death, Terrorizer, His Hero is Gone, Bolt Thrower, Assuck and Entombed. The imagery and lyrical concepts are also very critical to the band, and one can expect that in the true nature of the genre, Misery Index will catapult their ideology and anger to the forefront, and shove the sickness and hypocrisy of this planet right back in the face of all who so quietly accept the status quo…and have fun at the same time.
A**T
A death metal gem
Relapse records (which has signed bands like Nile, Dying Fetus, Suffocation, Soilent Green, and Agoraphobic Nosebleed) is definitely an appropriate home for the critically acclaimed Misery Index. MI (who play grindcore influenced death metal) is equally as heavy as those bands, and equally as (or maybe even more) talented. Their sophomore full length, "Discordia," is a finely crafted, punishing, no frills metal assault with an articulate, bare bones production. The rhythms are mercilessly uncompromising, as new vocalist Jason Netherton barks over a massive barrage of extra sharp, cold, bludgeoning riffs and Adam Jarvis' complex, walloping drum patterns.In an era where heavy music is dominated by metalcore, it's quite refreshing to hear a band like Misery Index. This record doesn't have one hint of melody, meaning it's devoid of clean vocals, audible breakdowns, acoustic interludes, or annoying, radio-ready choruses (in fact, are there any choruses at all?).A brutal, surging, occasionally chugging guitar lead and thrashy, rapid fire drums begin the album's first song, "Unmarked Graves." Track three, "Outsourcing Jehovah," which has a punching, machine gun rhythm, is almost as heavy, and so are the cast iron, cascading riffs on "Breathing Pestilence." But "Sensory Deprivation," which might be the record's best song, is backed by a thunderous, crushing rhythm, searing guitars, pummeling drums, and even a mini guitar solo. Lastly, "Pandemican" is a short but sweet album closer which puts more scorching riffs atop a hailstorm of double bass drums.Though most of "Discordia" is an uber-fast, 33-minute train wreck of blazing, dissonant metal, raw passion, and furious energy, a few songs (like the mostly instrumental title track) are more mid-tempo. But whether attempting to destroy your ear drums or allowing you a little room to breathe, it's probably impossible to find one weak moment on this entire disc.Cutting to the chase, "Discordia" has about everything you could want in great death metal. It's definitely one of 2006's best in albums of this genre, and it's also one of the finest grindcore/grindcore-influenced metal albums of this millennium. Thus, this is a must listen for all extreme music fans, and come year's end, it should be on many metalheads' "best of" lists.
L**R
Awesome
Great metal band that everyone needs to check outalot of albums to please you
J**N
Blasting Death/Grind Assault. 5 Stars
I first got into Misery Index over the summer when I heard "Conquistadores" from their new album "Discordia" on my Music Choice Metal channel, and I really liked it. Then I soon realized that I had to get this album. I went out and I bought "Discordia", and it was a whole lot better than I expected it to be. I was absolutely amazed how incredible this album was. This album is a blasting train wreck of brutal vocals, neck snapping guitar riffs, clobbering blast beats, wallopping double basses, what more do you need. Jason Netherton's growling vocals are harsh and very brutal, and his bass is audible as well. Sparky Voyles and Mark Kloeppel's guitar riffs will snap your neck in half and rip your bare flesh off. Adam Jarvis's double bass drumming is top-notch throughout, I swear, this guy really does an incredible job behind the kit. Every song on this album is just awesome, but my favorites are "Conquistadores", "Unmarked Graves", "Sensory Deprivation" (this song has some pretty cool guitar solos), "Outsourcing Jehovah", "Breathing Pestilence", and "Meet Reality" (which has a cool double bass drum solo in the beginning). Sure this album is only 33 minutes long, but it's brutal, blasting, and in your face throughout. If you're a fan of Dying Fetus, The Red Chord, The Black Dahlia Murder, Lamb Of God, Nile, Napalm Death, or just extreme heavy music in general, you'll definately love Misery Index, I'm not kidding for one second. Go out and buy this album now. I also recommend their first album "Retaliate" as well. LONG LIVE MISERY INDEX!!Jeremy's song ratings:1. Unmarked Graves - 5/52. Conquistadores - 5/53. Outsourcing Jehovah - 5/54. Breathing Pestilence - 5/55. Meet Reality - 5/56. Sensory Deprivation - 5/57. The Medusa Stare - 5/58. Dystopian Nightmares - 5/59. Discordia - 5/510. Pandemican - 5/5
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