InfoMusic Reviews DCxPC Live & Dead Vol. 1 Moat Cobra

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For the past few weeks, the new album by the music group Moat Cobra has delivered a breathtaking sonic explosion. Titled “DCxPC Live Dead Vol 1 Presents Moat Cobra”, it is with several tracks that they lead us. These guys deliver powerful guitar riffs, raw drums and dynamic melodies. With the rock voices, we are on an energetic and super powerful vocal performance. The more we listen to them, the more we have this desire for destruction and liberation. 

This album is ideal to evacuate in us the anger and the frustration that we can feel every day. From then on, we leave in the company of this incredible album.

Muse Chronicle Reviews DCxPC Live & Dead Vol. 1 Moat Cobra

Moat Cobra is one of Florida’s best metal bands blending class metal, sludge, and hardcore punk into their own unique style of swamp metal.

“This rare gem must not be missed by metal enthusiasts seeking a fresh and invigorating listening experience.”

Moat Cobra’s vinyl release, “Moat Cobra: Live & Dead,” offers an electrifying experience for fans of metal and punk rock music. With Side A showcasing their live prowess and Side B delving into their studio compositions

Side A kicks off with “Blood Crops,” a high-octane track that sets the stage for the energetic live experience. Followed by “Devour” which elevates you even further, ramping up the intensity with its furious pace and power-packed delivery, leaving the listener craving more. Next up “Bad Star,” delivers a robust and hard-hitting groove, showcasing the band’s ability to craft dynamic compositions effortlessly. “Singularity” has hints of punk in it and “Gladius Vulgarius” has an impeccable instrumentation, which is beautifully layered. With “”Soffo Cone” you wouldn’t know what hit you.

The Live side ends with a bang with “Permian”. Aside from the tracks already on live side, the dead side features the Prelude which sets up the track Lick the Knife which is perhaps my personal favourite from the album, it has your heart racing from the get go and will keep you hooked till the end.

With only 200 copies pressed on violet vinyl, this rare gem must not be missed by metal enthusiasts seeking a fresh and invigorating listening experience.

The Musical Road Reviews DCxPC Live & Dead Vol. 1 Moat Cobra

By Kamil Bobin

DCxPC Live's newest format, "Live & Dead," is an innovative and exciting release that showcases the Moat Cobra's versatility and prowess. This limited edition 12" vinyl features a unique concept, with Side A capturing the raw energy and intensity of their live performance while Side B presents their studio sound with meticulous production.

The vinyl's violet color and limited pressings add a sense of exclusivity and collectability to the release, making it a must-have for fans and vinyl enthusiasts alike. Preorders for the vinyl began on July 14, creating buzz and anticipation among Moat Cobra's devoted following.

The first single from the album, "Devour (live)," sets the stage for what's to come. This live rendition captures the band's energy and raw emotion, immersing the listener in a visceral and thrilling experience. The powerful blend of classic metal, sludge, and hardcore punk creates a unique and distinctive style that the band calls "swamp metal."

On Side B, the studio recordings showcase Moat Cobra's meticulous attention to detail and their ability to refine their sound. The transition from the live performance to the studio recordings provides a well-rounded listening experience, giving fans a taste of both the band's raw energy on stage and their polished studio work.

Moat Cobra, hailing from Florida, is renowned for their exceptional mix of metal, sludge, and hardcore punk, creating a sound that is entirely their own. Their signature swamp metal style embodies the essence of their roots, drawing inspiration from their surroundings and musical influences.

In conclusion, DCxPC Live & Dead Vol. 1 Presents Moat Cobra is an exciting and unique release that showcases the band's musical prowess and versatility. The vinyl's concept of live and studio recordings on separate sides adds an extra layer of intrigue, while the limited violet pressings make it a collectible gem for fans. With their blend of classic metal, sludge, and hardcore punk, Moat Cobra's "swamp metal" style is a force to be reckoned with in the Florida metal scene. For fans of intense and dynamic metal music, DCxPC Live & Dead Vol. 1 Presents Moat Cobra is a must-listen that offers an unforgettable musical journey.

Metal Asylum Reviews DCxPC Live & Dead Vol. 1 Moat Cobra

DC x PC Live & Dead Vol 1 Presents Moat Cobra

Posted on July 24, 2023

DCxPC is a collaboration that books and releases music from live shows for multiple bands and they have one goal and that is to release music by bands they love. “No contracts, no record deals, just a faith in the punk rock community.” The collaboration has already released fourteen recordings, with many more in the pipeline.

Live & Dead is a new format for DCxPC, with live recordings on one side (of the vinyl) and dead (studio) on the other and this release for Moat Cobra is the first released in this format.

So now we know a bit about the team behind the release, what about the band it is showcasing? Moat Cobra is a sludge metal, hardcore band from Orlando in Fl, consisting of members Brett Beavers on vocals, Dave Moreno on guitar, Al Serrano on drums and Roberto Oppenheimer on bass, and was formed in 2013.

The first half of the album (the live part) is raw and energetic, just like any live show should be. The guitars are heavy, and the drumming is energetic and the vocals, complete with screams and growl, are totally awesome. The energy and passion for the music that the band has is clearly heard in the live part of this album and this would also be heard by the audience at the time of recording.

The “dead” part of the album, the studio recordings, is just as fantastic as the live part, and really shows the talent that these guys have. Not quite as raw as the live t performance, there is still a grittiness about the recordings that really makes them stand out.

The guitars are pounding, riffs really hitting you in the stomach and the drumming is hard and frantic, once again showing how energetic and vigorous the music really is. Meaty basslines show through more on the “dead” part of the recording, adding an extra groove that is perhaps missing from the “live” part, but showing that this band really is a force to be reckoned with.

The lyrics are more audible in the dead parts of the album, although this is to be expected due to the nature of live and recorded performances, but the vocals are just as strong on both the live and dead parts.

Releasing both live and recorded songs on one release is a great way to introduce a band to the listening public and I think it is a system that really works, as the listener has the advantage of hearing the band in both settings.

Another great release by DCxPC and by a band that is now firmly on my radar. Great band, great production, great album! Be sure to check out both Moat Cobra AND DCxPC for other releases and recordings!

MangoWave Music Magazine Reviews DCxPC Live & Dead Vol. 1 Moat Cobra

14/07/2023 | DCxPC Live
Album | Vinyl/Digital
Metallic Hardcore / Sludgecore
Orlando, FL, USA

Fans of Hardcore and Punk Rock from the USA should be well acquainted to the DCxPC Live series might by now. Now, it is time for taking it to the next level: introducing DCxPC Live & Dead. The first part of this series features a concert by Orlando’s Sludge Punk band Moat Cobra at Lou’s on the A-Side. The B-Side, the dead side so to say, contains seven studio recordings by the band. This is therefore the full package: raw live energy on the A-Side, and high definition Sludge Punk on the B-Side – almost forty minutes of pure fun!
8/10 Mangoes