The Austrasian Goat - "S/T" (2007) / Gates Of Slumber - "Like a Plague Upon the Land" (2005)

"The Goat incarnates a dark truth through the fragile humanity of the former SHALLNOTKILL guitarist/vocalist Julien Louvet, also behind the D.I.Y. 213 Records label - http://perso.orange.fr/213. Fear not though, this isn’t another of those superfluous one man project bands polluting the scene, but a must have for those dwelling in NORTT, XASTHUR and LEVIATHAN territory. The slow majesty of The Goat is comparable to that of SUMMONING’s, though its trance inducing, suffocating and despairing trot evokes abysmal visions rather than Midgardian landscapes...
“Faith is venom, hope is a snare, wait for nothing and enjoy decay...” "

- i hate records homepage

The Austrasian Goat LP: http://www.divshare.com/download/602609-b4e


"From Indiana, USA, here's a doom metal band for those who like their doom old school, Saint Vitus style. That is, like Black Sabbath but dragged down deeper into the mire. This ostensibly five-track ep (it's longer than that, due to several hidden bonus tracks) has got all the depressive atmosphere, widdly solos, guitar effects, anguished Wino-like vocals, and sledgehammer heaviness you desire. These guys are obviously dedicated doom fans first and foremost, and like their Finnish brethren Reverend Bizarre they do their influences proud, and they make it pretty obvious who those influences are. There's a cover of "Ask No More" by Pentagram, and one of the hidden tracks is a version of St. Vitus' "War Is Our Destiny"... And if this disc turns you into a fan of The Gates Of Slumber, they've helpfully provided a bonus embroidered TGOS patch for your denim vest! We'll be wearing ours proudly."

- AquariusRecords.org

The Gates of Slumber - Like a Plague Upon the Land: http://www.divshare.com/download/602759-9f3