Local Bands

Local bands often yield nasty consequences, at least the L.A. ones do. Despite the massive sea of mediocrity, boredom, and the lack of creativity, there are a select few that are definitely worth watching out for.

Nokturne followed a typical Black Metal pattern early on but evolved into something razor sharp and heinous. Everything from Kruelty Kampaign is definitely worth a listen. Kruelty Kampaign contains nasty and gritty guitars and machine gun blasting with one of the best vocal performances I have ever heard. The vocals over the next releases begin to fade but the razor sharp guitars and machine guns are still in tact.

Sanguis Imperem are a LA Death metal band. With 3 vocalists during live performances and snarls and growls on record, Sanguis Imperem are a force to be reckoned with. Military marches are ubiquitous and used to the best of capabilities. The guitars are thick and follow a slight Black Metal arrangement. Don't expect any technical neck fucking expect only War influenced savagery. The vocals are definite commands from the tyrants of LA.

Spiculum Iratus are another Black Metal band. Spiraling guitars and deep vocals on top of a powerful rhythmic bass and a shifting drum effect demands attention. The atmosphere is thick, the production is powerful. Despite their short existence, Spiculum Iratus are definitely worth checking out, the vocal performance alone is worthy of listening too.

I am sure this band is fairly known. Nocturnal Blood is dark and dirty. With obvious Demoncy and Beherit influences, one can't help not listen to them. Howling vomits and an even production is something many bands should take note of. Nocturnal Ghoul knows when to cut the crap and hold back the lo-fi production when necessary.

Other bands worth noting:

Bestial Incarnation
(inactive) Satanic Supremacy
Ritual Combat
Vatican (Black Legions Worship)