Reviews
Praise for Misanthropic Slaughter is already starting to role in:
“Misanthropic Slaughter” reflects a band fully shed of any stylistic overlaps; Masaki’s gravelly rasp has been honed to a gritty, saw blade edge very much his own, and the music screams not of mimicry but intelligent adoration of the immortal rip and shred. A-, Brian Davis, Metaleater.com
“Of all the unsigned bands I’ve heard over the last 3 years or so, they are without a doubt the band that has it all together…” Rated 9 out of 10 Scott, www.Hookinmouth.net
“What a testament to the metal scene when an unsigned band like this can put their big label peers to shame. These young hopefuls really have got their shit together. Look for Hemoptysis’ debut full-length album, Misanthropic Slaughter, out this spring and more from us on this band soon.” – Metalcallout.com
“…this is some of the best Oldschool Thrash Metal I’ve heard in a long time…It’s incredible how an unsigned band like this manages to sound better than lots of signed bands.” Rated 9 out of 10 – Guido, Dose of Metal
“…they up the ante in the American thrash department.” Rated 4 out of 5, – xMAIDENx, stereokiller.com
“Straight out of the blistering sands of Arizona comes the band Hemoptysis. Promoting their new release “Misanthropic Slaughter”, existing and new fans alike are in for a special treat. As the title track begins to melt the listener’s ears; a lethal blend of thrash, heavy, and death metal bleeds through and through. Hemoptysis has a very unique way of combining different genres together to create a melodic yet heavy sound. Their ability to “bring it” has been showcased on this album very well.”- Reviewed by Dean Osuna, Ultimate Local Music
“…it rips…” – Vince Neilstein – www.Metalsucks.net
“WVOX’S ‘Metal Mayhem’ show rules the New York airwaves with Hemoptysis! ‘Misanthropic Slaughter’ is destined to put these highly- talented guys on the map for good! Get this cd at all costs – it will be one of the big surprises of the year! Hemoptysis is one of the more creative and superior thrash outfits I have ever had the privilege of spinning on the air in a long, long time!…” Matt O’Shaughnessy – WVOX’S ‘Metal Mayhem’, New York.
“I was so blown away that I decided to take on the review task myself as an editorial review. Misanthropic Slaughter contains 11 tracks that sound like they were written, produced, mixed, recorded, and executed by a group of elite musicians who know metal and how it should be layed down. I still can’t believe these guys are unsigned and shopping for a label, well all I can say is – If I had a label, I would sign these guys from Arizona and put them where they should be. Hemoptysis sound tighter, more well rounded, and better most of the other cookie cutter crap the labels are sending me. If Misanthropic Slaughter is the future of American Metal, things are looking good. “- Downshifter, Full Metal Rock
“The first time Misanthropic Slaughter entered my ears, a realization flooded through my Metal mind and veins that HEMOPTYSIS is a band that cannot be stopped nor contained. not when the Thrash I’m hearing is this staggering. How on Earth can HEMOPTYSIS be an unsigned band? Some may question my Metal enthusiasm here. I respond by stating: this is a band that has 0% tolerance for pretentious Metal and has administered to my ears an original sound, that is bad ass personified.” – Stone, Metal Odyssey
“Misanthropic Slaughter has elements of thrash metal, death metal and melodic death metal with the end resulting in a unique sound. The talent is very much there and overall “Misanthropic Slaughter” is infectious, exciting and absurdly fun to listen. The musicianship is outstanding and tight for a debut album. Check them out!!!!”- Mahesh, Forbidden Magazine
“Misanthropic Slaughter is a true underground thrash metal. Hemoptysis incorporates death/black metal elements; such as singer Masaki Murashita’s growling, melodic vocals and the commanding drum work of Travis Thune; combined with refreshing, potent riffs – deliver the goods. -”- Ruben Mosqueda, Rock & Rolla Zine
“…the songs are very well written and the delivery is faultless…The year is only a few days old and already the benchmark for 2011 thrash has been set…” – Iain, CackBlabbath.co.uk
“Have Hemoptysis managed to deliver the goods? Hell yes!” Rated 90 out of 100, Loucifer, Loucifer Speaks
“Set to be released on March 8 it’s (Misanthropic Slaughter) filled with 11 tracks and 50 minutes of some of the best extreme music I’ve heard in awhile. The songs range from just pure speed riffs with catchy hooks to fantastic leads to hitting melodic grooves, sometimes in the same song. … Bottom line is that this band has put together an excellent album for extreme music fans and needs to be heard. Currently they are unsigned but after what I’ve heard there should be no reason a label does not pick these guys up. The amount of effort in putting together such a good package needs to be rewarded.” 8 sins out of 10, Reviewed by Robert Lisenby, That Devil Music
“This band is one of true professionalism with the packages they send out, the images they create, and the music they play. After listening to Misanthropic Slaughter I had to literally take a couple of minutes to recover from the onslaught of heavy hitting drums and vocals that make you realize this band is trying to collect your soul. I immediately went to the media pack to see what company they are signed with and low and behold… they don’t have a deal! It amazes me that the music world is always crying for the next big thing, but when it comes along and even has a highly acclaimed EP under its belt; it just slips by and continues to play clubs while some of these backyard “core” bands are playing major stages and making real money. Pisses me off! The album drops very soon and remember; do what you can as a fan to get these guys signed. They deserve it, and metal deserves it. Show me your horns,” – Martell, www.welovemetal.com
”Most often billed as a Thrash / Death Metal band, Hemoptysis are so much more. Building off that thrash/death core, the band flawlessly incorporates strong European elements of Black Metal, Melodic Death, and (in my ears) even good old fashioned Priest meets Maiden Heavy/Power Metal! This new CD will surely show the world just how diverse and talented they really are.” – Reviewed by Don Harrison, www.metalcrotch.com
“Gawddamn this shit is brutal and I’ll safely say that I’ll be mopping up the drool pools left over from my jaw being on the floor for the last few hours spinning this one !!!!!!” – Reviewed by Janet Willis, hellridemusic.com
Reviews on “Who Needs A Shepherd?” EP
“Hemoptysis have what it takes to hold their own among the elite of heavy metal. Throw Who Needs A Shepherd ? in your stereo, then kick back and watch it all burn.” -TheSaltyPirate.com
Metalsucks.net: “…it’s kind of amazing how this unsigned band have made something that is so much better than the crap plenty of signed bands are turning out.”
Live 4 Metal: “I was surprised at how tight this band is on their five song EP…Hemoptysis has a solid grasp on how to really build the song, but keep it heavy and vibrant at the same time. I like what is here,…” – Review by Metal Mark
Metaleater: “The creation of guitarist/vocalist Masaki Murashita, HEMOPTYSIS is a guitar driven Metal affair with a strong emphasis on mid-paced ’80s style Thrash attacks, thick with melody and relatively strong riffing. A strong foundation has been laid, and coupled with Murashita’s raspy CARCASS “Heartwork”-era vocal style, tunes like “Who Needs A Shepherd?” is a strong enough release that listeners should feel a sense of satisfaction in what HEMOPTYSIS have done and hope for even bigger and better things to come.” – Review by Brian Davis
Pivotal Rage Lite: “These guys are brutal akin to Arch Enemy and Carcass and the chords, solos and riffs are memorable and melodic not too far removed from Megadeth. The result is a extraordinary merger of melodic death metal and Bay Area thrash. Who Needs A Shepherd is a solid collection of furious, venomous thrash metal that will have even the most seasoned metal veterans take notice. Are you listening Nuclear Blast, Century Media and Metal Blade? Listen to Who Needs A Shepherd? and I’m sure you’ll concur.” – Reviewed by Ruben Mosqueda
KNAC: “Every track burns with a guitar-heavy, blackened-by-hellfire sound which will woo the new breed and old schoolers alike.” – Reviewed by Charlie Steffens
MetalBite:”"Who Needs a Shepherd?” is by far the truest form of the metal spirit I have come across in many years” – Reviewed by JD
All Metal Resource: “…Who Needs A Shepherd? is a fun, straight forward piece of aggression containing some great double bass, powerful vocals, well chosen levels of guitar distortion…and a couple of quality thrash solos tossed in for good measure. Who Needs A Shepherd? is an incredible effort… Hemoptysis should definitely receive some sort of break as a result of this EP,… Go out and support these guys, spread the word and buy this EP, because I want to see what this band can really do.” – Reviewed by Cody Plucker
Full Metal Rock: “…a very impressive 5 song self titled ep.” – Reviewed by Downshifter
Metal Martyr: “Who Needs A Shepard? is the traditional metal sound that’s not over the top and redundant.” – Reviewed by Scott Wharton
Phoenix New Times: “…Hemoptysis’ EP Who Needs A Shepard? is another quality offering from a Phoenix metal band. I look forward to hearing what they do on their first full-length.” – Reviewed by Martin Cizmar
Extreme Underground Metal Coven: “Hemoptysis is a great example of a hybrid of modern American and European death and black metal fused with 80′s era thrash…this metal entity has a bright future in the genre…” – Reviewed by Chris Rhynard
Thrash Magazine: “Gritty, ominous and menacing the latest offering from Hemoptysis, Who Needs A Shepherd, is a solid Death Metal release.” – Reviewed by Bruce Moore
All About The Music: “…Who Needs A Shepherd, gives a cool crossover between the traditional roots of thrash and heavy metal, and the modern metal sound.” – Reviewed by Alex Gilbert
Pest Webzine: “Bottomline if you add the good quality music to their image, professionalism and dedication, you get a band that’s a strong candidate to success.” – Reviewed by Adrian
Abort Magazine: “Hemoptysis have put in an ultimate effort…that can stand up over time. This one most certainly will. Who Needs A Shepherd? is currently available worldwide…show some love for an unsigned, up and coming metal band.” – Reviewed by Alxs Ness
Mouth For War: “The four dudes that make up Hemoptysis have… a wildly entertaining blend of old school thrash with elements of modern melodic death metal…To put it simply, the five tracks on this disc are infectious, exciting and absurdly fun to listen to…I’ve listened to this disc several times now and each time it seems to get more enjoyable. For a demo EP, the musicianship is outstanding and tight. Check them out.” – Reviewed by Ray Henry
Metal Psalter: “Listening to Hemoptysis is a multi-faceted experience…the talent is very obviously there…” Reviewed by llmarinen
Loucifer Speaks: “The musicianship and the way that the songs have been crafted is amazing…Five tracks of superbly addictive metal.” Reviewed by Lou Yardley
Teeth of the Devine: “Definitely a young unsigned band to keep an eye on.” – Reviewed by Erik Thomas
Metal-Rules.com: “A band to keep an eye on.” – Reviewed Robert Williams
Antimusic.com: “Hemoptysis as a medical condition basically means that the person is coughing up blood…If this E.P. is any indication of things to come these guys will be coughing up legions of fans.” – Reviewed by Kevin Wierzbicki
