Xes and Strokes

I'm surprised that it wasn't until recently that I came across an extreme metal band called BEATEN TO DEATH. You'd think the name would have been taken years ago and used by at least one relatively "known" act, though I've not done even a cursory level of research to ascertain whether other acts within the metal realm may be using it. Be that as it may, the discovery of Norway's BEATEN TO DEATH was a fortunate one and the 19-minute "Xes and Strokes" very much a pleasant surprise that I almost...