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South of Hessen | Connective Tissue 1997

Stack

(Germany)

Bernd Bohrmann (Vocals)
Chris King (Guitar)
Marcel Hammenman (Guitar)
Michael Araya (Bass)
Ralf Lombardo (Drums)

Carol

(Bremen, Bremen, Germany)

Björn Schmidt (Vocals)
Andy Lehmann (Guitar)
Matthias Trenne (Bass)
André Wendelken (Drums)

Basic Info:

Release Date: 1997
Label: Summersault Records
Runtime: 9:34
-Stack: 5:43
-Carol: 3:51
Tracks: 4
-Stack: 3
-Carol: 1

Genres, Influences and Characteristics:

Powerviolence, Screamo, Metalcore, Heavy, Frantic, Playful

Points on the Timeline:

Stack had sporadically released demos, EPs and splits from the mid-late 90s, with this being one of those splits. They would release their magnum opus in 2001, their first LP and final official record. meanwhile, Carol was a short-lived Screamo project that begat one solid EP in ‘95 and this split two years later. This would be their final release until a comp came out many, many years later.

Shapes in the Sound:

Stack is a bona fide Powerviolence outfit with fast, short tracks, tempo shifts and frenzied drumming. Still, there is a carefree side to the band - after all, having an album title and cover referencing Slayer and including a cheesy Power Metal sample isn't very typical in striving brutality. By contrast, Carol's side is concentrated Screamo fury, beginning with a tense, slow intro before devolving into utter chaos. This is perhaps the darkest, craziest track from this band yet.

Threads in the Tapestry:

North and Central German Hardcore scenes merge in this wonderful split. These two obscure bands decided to come together and showcase the German Hardcore scene, its variety and the sheer quality that it was capable of. This would not be Stack's final foray with Screamo, and we will see them again soon.