Joe McPhee - Black Magic Man [LP]

***"Emerging from their vile tomb once again, Total Hell has risen and conjured their debut LP Killed by Evil—a perfect amalgamation of demonic metal and raw, prodding punk. With Killed By Evil, this band of twisted rippers featuring New Orleans elites Drew Owen (Sick Thoughts), John Henry (Static Static), Michael Hohan (Trampoline Team), and Panzer (Persuaders/ Tirefire) tap even deeper into the sullen world of brutal 80’s metal and hardcore. On Killed By Evil, Total Hell masterfully references the sounds of bands like Venom, John Carpenter, Slayer, and Discharge, while creating their own cursed, singular vibe. On tracks like 'Demonized' and 'Nuclear Satanic Warfare', Total Hell taps into warped, proto-metal landscapes accessing dark, ruthless shredding and pummeling d-beat… While on the 'Intro' and 'Outro' tracks, the band takes the listener on a demented, atmospheric odyssey with synthesized soundscapes and psychedelic space guitar tangles. The album’s arrangement is deeply intentio