CD in 6-panel digipak with 8-page booklet.
Steve Shedaway is credited for live bass and Lazarus Hoove for live guitar, but both didn't play anything on this record.
"Stallzeit (Ltd. Digi + Bonustrack)" is a special limited-edition CD by the German extreme metal band Milking The Goatmachine, released by Noiseart Records. Packaged in an exclusive digipak and expanded with a bonus track, this edition is aimed at collectors and devoted fans who appreciate both musical brutality and a striking visual concept. Musically, Milking The Goatmachine are known for a high-energy mix of death metal, grindcore and thrash influences: blasting drums, aggressive riff walls and guttural vocals meet groove-laden mid-tempo passages and catchy mosh parts. "Stallzeit" continues this tradition with compact, hard-hitting songs that alternate between breakneck speed and pounding, headbang-friendly rhythms, supported by a raw yet powerful production that keeps the instruments clearly audible despite the musical chaos. Lyrically and conceptually, the band plays with its trademark goat/farm theme, combining dark humor, rural imagery and horror elements to create an absurd, tongue-in-cheek universe that gives the album a distinctive identity within the extreme metal scene.
Milking The Goatmachine have built a notable reputation in the underground through their consistent output, relentless touring and unmistakable goat-themed stage image. Their releases stand out thanks to memorable song structures, tight musicianship and a balance between unbridled extremity and surprising accessibility for fans of modern death and grind. Over the years they have appeared at various metal festivals and shared stages with established scene acts, which has helped cement their status as a reliable name for high-quality, high-octane extreme metal. The band's concept albums and visually coherent artwork have earned them a loyal international fanbase that appreciates both their musical seriousness and their tongue-in-cheek approach.
Noiseart Records, the label behind "Stallzeit (Ltd. Digi + Bonustrack)", is known in the metal community for focusing on hard-hitting guitar music ranging from death and thrash to modern and melodic metal. With a roster that has included numerous up-and-coming as well as established bands from the European scene, Noiseart has become a trusted address for fans who are looking for fresh, energetic and professionally produced releases. The label is recognized for giving its artists strong support in terms of production quality, artwork, promotion and tour activities, enabling bands like Milking The Goatmachine to reach a larger audience without compromising their artistic identity. With this limited digipak edition, Noiseart Records once again underlines its commitment to collectors and genre enthusiasts by offering a product that goes beyond a standard jewel case release and delivers added value through bonus material and an enhanced presentation.
For fans of extreme metal who enjoy a blend of speed, brutality and dark humor, "Stallzeit (Ltd. Digi + Bonustrack)" is a compelling addition to the collection. The limited digipak packaging, the additional track and the carefully crafted goat-centric concept make this CD stand out from more conventional releases. Whether you are already familiar with Milking The Goatmachine's previous work or are just discovering the band, this edition offers an intense, entertaining and thematically cohesive listening experience that showcases both the musical strengths of the group and the curatorial quality of Noiseart Records.
Metal
55.944
- Black Metal 3.564- Death Metal/Gothic 2.889- Doom Metal 1.002- Gothic 158- Gothic Metal 289- Grind Core 166- Hard Rock 8.921- Hardcore 2.420- Heavy Metal 31.977- New Metal 254- Power Metal 624- Rock Crossover 106- Thrash Metal 2.328Songwriter 3.442
Stallzeit (Ltd. Digi + Bonustrack)
