The band that was always most closely tied to the old xeroxed version of Umlaut was Neurosis.
The May 2007 issue of Decibel magazine had a great cover story on the band that began with the statement "Neurosis' vast impact on the history of extreme metal is undeniable."
I still find it hard to believe that Neurosis became such a hugely influential and important band; my perspective is stuff like Steve Von Till serving me my first ever vegan meal. Kinda not extreme metal.
Click HERE and HERE to see how it was..... Click HERE to read the Decibel article.
"No seed will grow on this barren earth..."