Dark Greetings
Here is a new Interview with Italy's black metal band "VIII" Who recently released their debut cd "Drakon" through the mighty U.S label Black Plague Records so definitely pick this release up soon and be sure to check out Black Plague Records other release's some good one's out now.
Regards
Patrick
Interview with Drakone M vocals,guitars and bass for VIII done by Patrick
1.Dark greetings DrakoneM. When did you first become interested in playing music? What were the first instruments you learned to play?
Hi Patrick. I don’t remember exactly when I started to play music, maybe when I was 13 or 14 years old I think…My first instruments has been my voice, ‘cause I started as vocalist in a black metal band. Anyway, the first instruments I played was an old Ibanez Gio guitar…it’s not bad to begin to play.
2.When did you get the idea to form VIII ? How did you come up with the Name for the band?
The project, and the idea of the project too, was born in the last months of e.v. 2009. The name of the project change after the first demo…at the beginning the name was Division VIII, as “Division HATE” and not eight as number. But, when Mark joined the band in the summer 2012, the name changed in VIII, ‘cause more things was changed in the project. Primarily, the music became black metal whereas before it was more death metal oriented… but generally, it changed all the concept of the project so we decided to delete the word “Division”. VIII still means Hate, but it means much more things…as the number of the Death and much more. I don’t like to explain all the meanings…
3. DrakoneM. you recently released your debut cd through Black Plague Records how did you come in contact with Mike and the label?
Before to spread the promo all around the world we had a pre-agreement with an Italian label, but their attitude with us was too “flabby” so I sent the promo to many different labels and Mike reply for first…his attitude was strong and his terms were very clear and advantageous for us, so we decided to collaborate with Mike and Black Plague Records.
4.How long did it take you to write the songs for the new cd? Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics?
We wrote the songs for this new cd approximately between October 2012 and February 2013.
It’s too hard to say where I draw inspiration for the lyrics ‘cause I don’t have a single “book” to read or a single “window” when I look…broadly, the lyrics are focused to my personal point of view about my Individuality as Man, Soul and Nothing. The lyrics concern the religion, how humanity lives their belief, their fears and how I live these prospective…
I haven’t inserted the lyrics in the booklet ‘cause it’s too personal to be shared.
5.How has the response been from the fans?How about the press?
It’s too early to give an answer to this question…we are a new project with few years of activity so we haven’t fans or people that followed us before. I hope the work will be appreciated and our name will be known in many places.
6.i know you have a session drummer Mark who plays the drums for the band.But have you ever thought of adding more musicians for live shows or do you prefer to keep this a studio only project?
No no, I want to clarify that Mark is a member of the project. Mark is the official drummer and he wrote much riffs for the album. Mark is an VIII member as me. About the live shows, I don’t see VIII as a live project…VIII was born as a studio project and I thinks it will be forever a studio project ‘cause I don’t think we can repeat our musical proposal in live shows, primarily for the atmospheres and then ‘cause we would need much musicians and gears. I like to experiment when I compose music, to use more solution with guitars, vocals and especially with the effects so I don’t want chains that stop my creativity and a live show is a big chain.
7.If you could work with any musicians {past or present} are their any that you would like to work with?
Mh…I don’t know.
I’d like to work with the Opera’s composers like Wagner, Chopin (who said Marcia Funebre?), Bach, Musorgskij, Beethoven and much more…yes undoubtedly!
8.DrakoneM. you come out of the great country of Italy.What is your opinion of the scene in Italy?
I don’t think that Italy is a great country… Italy is the land of the sheep, a big flock of dumbass.
No, Italy is beautiful only for the tourists eheheh…anyway, we don’t have scene or something like this. There are much band yes, some of them are very good, others are shit…like in all the countries of this world.
9.Who are your all-time favorite Italian bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out?
I don’t have a single favorite Italian band but some favorite bands. I could say Aborym surely…also Spite Extreme Wings was a great band, that created a little scene in the past called B.M.I.A. with more nice bands (Janvs, Black Flame, Hiems and more)…just listen “Signvm Martiis” compilation. Another good band is Thee Maldoror Kollective, experimental black metal, with ebm elements…to conclude I say you to listen Urna, Sine Luce, Infamous, Progenie Terrestre Pura, Opera IX (the first album) and Inchiuvatu!!!!
10.What does black metal mean to you?
For me Black Metal is Music. But for me, Music is not a simple hobby to spend my time, rather it’s a column of my personality; with music, I carved my individuality and what I am today. So black metal is what push me to rebel when I was a little boy, black metal is the soundtrack of my evolution from man to “Differentiated Man” and black metal is an Opera that I still write every day, ‘cause black metal is a big part of mine.
11.Are you currently working with any other bands or projects? If yes please tell the readers about them.
No, I haven’t any other band or project.
In the past I was the guitarist of the black metal band Crowned in Thorns but know I want to focalize only to the VIII.
12.You handle the vocals for the band.When did you first become interested in Singing/screaming? Do you do anything special to keep your throat/voice healthy?
I started my “career as a musician” as singer in a black metal band. I think it was in the 1998 and the voice was the only “instrument” that I had in those times, so this is way I become to sing. I haven’t a beautiful voice but now, for me, it’s ESSENTIAL to sing my lyrics ‘cause these are a basic component of why I make music… so I don’t want anyone to sing my words. About keeping my voice healthy, I don’t do anything to preserve the throat. Usually I drink much Jack Daniels or Grappa before and during the recording sessions ‘cause these drinks keep my throat wet but gruff…some cigarettes help to do this work.
13.Who are some of your influences/favorite vocalist?
Attila Csihar without any doubt!
His voice is the most powerful and atmospheric of all the extreme music. I also like the voice of Mortuus of Marduk and Funeral Mist.
I haven’t a vocalist that influence my style…I sing spontaneously, so I don’t spend the time to study the riffs and how I could sing these parts..
14.You also play the guitars when did you become interested in playing the guitar? Are you self taugh or did you take lessons when first learning?
Yes I’m self-taught. I started to play the guitar approximately in the 2001. I’ve always been interested to play guitar, since I was twelve years old, ‘cause I grew up listen Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Dissection, so, the guitar was the “star” of these bands…and I wanted to play like these guitarist.
15.Who are some of your influences/favorite gutiarists? Do you play any other instruments?
Yes, I play also the bass and the piano, but my instrument is the guitar. My favorite guitarist is Jimmy Hendrix…I love how he plays the guitar, so emotional and technical at the same time. In metal music I love the style and the music of Jon Nodtveidt. He was a great musician and a genius with the guitar, his style was unmistakable…about influences, I take many ideas from various genres of music and musicians; I grew up playing metal music, but now I like to mix various styles to create something that I can define mine. Obviously, I haven’t conceived nothing, just I like to experience rather than focalize my style on a single influence.
16.Thank you Drakone M. for taking the time to do this interview do you have any final words for the readers?
Thank to you Patrick. Nothing to say, follow us through our official page: www.viiieight.wordpress.com or facebook page: www.facebook.com/VIII.drakon ... or contact us for info, orders or for any other reason at this email: div_viii@tiscali.it
Greetings, thanks again
DrakoneM/VIII
If you wish to contact the band his contact Info is the final answer.But if you live in the U.S.A or your a label interested in some trade's or wholesale then contact Mike and Black Plague Rec. here
http://www.blackplaguerecords.com/
Email
orders@blackplaguerecods.com
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Interview with Hard Tension done by Patrick on 7-22--14
Metal Hails
Here is a new interview with Hard Tension from Portugal playing a good mix of death,metal and folkish influences. Their second E.P Is out so definitely check this band out if you enjoy metal/folk hybrid.
More interviews,reviews coming soon
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
interview with Paulo Santos Guitarist for Hard Tension done by Patrick
1.Hello Paulo please introduce yourself to the readers. When did you first get into metal?
Hello. My name is Paulo Santos, I'm the guitar player from Hard Tension. I live in the south of Portugal, in a seaside city called Portimão.
I started to play acoustic guitar when I was 8 years old. Later, when I was about 13 years old I heard Randy Rhodes playing Mr. Crawley solo on a dvd and I became fascinated with that kind of sound. So I knew right then and there that was the sound I wanted my guitar to produce. That was my first experience with metal.
2.Who were the first bands you listened to? Who are some of your current favorite bands?
The first bands I listened to were Ozzy Osbourne, Stratovarius, Quiet Riot and Rising Force. In the present I still love these bands, but I now listen to mostly progressive metal bands like Symphony X and I very much enjoy listening to Gamma Ray.
3.Paulo when did you first meet the other members of Hard Tension? How did you all come up with the name for the band?
I met Migas at a bar four years ago and he invited me to play in one of his bands, and a few months later I invited him to play in one of mine. Tião, the drummer, and Carlos, the bass player, met at a concert. We later found out we had the same influences and started playing together.
The term "Hard Tension" was first used to describe a type of strings that are very resistant and have a very good sound projection. I always like that name and I decided to use it.
4.Hard Tension is getting ready to release it's second EP. "Fear And Guilt" how long did it take to write the music for the E.P?
It took about four months to write the songs and two weeks to record the tracks.
5.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band? Where do you all draw inspiration for the lyrics?
Migas is the lyrics magician. He is very smart and can think about things that really matter and that we want to express with our songs.
He thinks about what background the stories in the song might have and makes up really interesting lyrics.
6.How has the response been from the fans? What about the press?
The response to this EP was better than the last, people seem to enjoy this EP much more than the last. We have had mostly positive reviews, so we are quite pleased with it.
7.Has the band begun writing the next E.P or full-length? Does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually write everything?
We are currently working on the last track of our first full length album! We will record in the next few months. Usually someone has an idea and then we work on it until it turns into a song and everyone gives their input.
8.Paulo you and the band live in the Portugal metal scene. What is your opinion of Portugal's metal/rock scene?
Well, there aren't a lot of bars to play in because in our country metal is an underground style of music. The good news is that our fans give us positive feedback and support us.
9.Who are some of your all-time favorite bands from Portugal's scene? Are there any new bands you feel the readers should check out?
There are some really good portuguese metal bands like Prayers of Sanity and Tarantula.
10.Paulo you handle the guitars for Hard Tension. When did you first become interested in playing the guitars?
Well, I started to play acoustic guitar at 8 years old, but when I heard Randy Rhodes playing guitar on the Blizzard of Ozz album, it changed my life right then and there.
11.Who are your influences/favorite guitarist? Are you self taught or did you take lessons when starting out?
My favorite guitar players are Yngwie Malmsteen, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I am mostly self taught, I spent many, many afternoons watching my favorite bands play and trying to keep up with them.
12.Paulo are you or any of the members of Hard Tension currently playing in other bands or solo-projects?
Yes, we all have other bands and we have other jobs aside from Hard Tension.
13.What are some things you enjoy doing in your spare time?
We love going to the beach in the summer. We have great weather and some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever find!
14.Well Paulo, thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out. Do you have any final comments for the readers?
We want to thank you for taking an interest in us. If you want to hear out tunes you can find us on youtube or soundcloud.
You can also follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/hardtension.
Here is a new interview with Hard Tension from Portugal playing a good mix of death,metal and folkish influences. Their second E.P Is out so definitely check this band out if you enjoy metal/folk hybrid.
More interviews,reviews coming soon
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
interview with Paulo Santos Guitarist for Hard Tension done by Patrick
1.Hello Paulo please introduce yourself to the readers. When did you first get into metal?
Hello. My name is Paulo Santos, I'm the guitar player from Hard Tension. I live in the south of Portugal, in a seaside city called Portimão.
I started to play acoustic guitar when I was 8 years old. Later, when I was about 13 years old I heard Randy Rhodes playing Mr. Crawley solo on a dvd and I became fascinated with that kind of sound. So I knew right then and there that was the sound I wanted my guitar to produce. That was my first experience with metal.
2.Who were the first bands you listened to? Who are some of your current favorite bands?
The first bands I listened to were Ozzy Osbourne, Stratovarius, Quiet Riot and Rising Force. In the present I still love these bands, but I now listen to mostly progressive metal bands like Symphony X and I very much enjoy listening to Gamma Ray.
3.Paulo when did you first meet the other members of Hard Tension? How did you all come up with the name for the band?
I met Migas at a bar four years ago and he invited me to play in one of his bands, and a few months later I invited him to play in one of mine. Tião, the drummer, and Carlos, the bass player, met at a concert. We later found out we had the same influences and started playing together.
The term "Hard Tension" was first used to describe a type of strings that are very resistant and have a very good sound projection. I always like that name and I decided to use it.
4.Hard Tension is getting ready to release it's second EP. "Fear And Guilt" how long did it take to write the music for the E.P?
It took about four months to write the songs and two weeks to record the tracks.
5.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band? Where do you all draw inspiration for the lyrics?
Migas is the lyrics magician. He is very smart and can think about things that really matter and that we want to express with our songs.
He thinks about what background the stories in the song might have and makes up really interesting lyrics.
6.How has the response been from the fans? What about the press?
The response to this EP was better than the last, people seem to enjoy this EP much more than the last. We have had mostly positive reviews, so we are quite pleased with it.
7.Has the band begun writing the next E.P or full-length? Does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually write everything?
We are currently working on the last track of our first full length album! We will record in the next few months. Usually someone has an idea and then we work on it until it turns into a song and everyone gives their input.
8.Paulo you and the band live in the Portugal metal scene. What is your opinion of Portugal's metal/rock scene?
Well, there aren't a lot of bars to play in because in our country metal is an underground style of music. The good news is that our fans give us positive feedback and support us.
9.Who are some of your all-time favorite bands from Portugal's scene? Are there any new bands you feel the readers should check out?
There are some really good portuguese metal bands like Prayers of Sanity and Tarantula.
10.Paulo you handle the guitars for Hard Tension. When did you first become interested in playing the guitars?
Well, I started to play acoustic guitar at 8 years old, but when I heard Randy Rhodes playing guitar on the Blizzard of Ozz album, it changed my life right then and there.
11.Who are your influences/favorite guitarist? Are you self taught or did you take lessons when starting out?
My favorite guitar players are Yngwie Malmsteen, Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. I am mostly self taught, I spent many, many afternoons watching my favorite bands play and trying to keep up with them.
12.Paulo are you or any of the members of Hard Tension currently playing in other bands or solo-projects?
Yes, we all have other bands and we have other jobs aside from Hard Tension.
13.What are some things you enjoy doing in your spare time?
We love going to the beach in the summer. We have great weather and some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever find!
14.Well Paulo, thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out. Do you have any final comments for the readers?
We want to thank you for taking an interest in us. If you want to hear out tunes you can find us on youtube or soundcloud.
You can also follow us on facebook at www.facebook.com/hardtension.
New Reviews done by Patrick on 7-22-14
Metal Hails!!
thank you for taking the time to read the newest blog of Reviews we have black,death,thrash and even a death/doom band.So hopefully you all will find some bands to your liking.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Atavisma--Where Wolves Once Dwelled Cassette tape {Nihilistic Holocaust}
Atavisma come out of the death metal scene in France and play a very old-school death metal with some death/doom influences mixed in the music.The guitars are played with some great riffs and range from mid-paced to a slower style with sme great solo's and patterns.The drums are done amazing with some fast beats but does slow to a mid-paced drum patterns in a few songs.The vocalist does a great job with death growls and some deeper growls in a few songs.Atavisma are a band with a lot of talent and great idea's this is a band to watch for.
thank you for taking the time to read the newest blog of Reviews we have black,death,thrash and even a death/doom band.So hopefully you all will find some bands to your liking.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Atavisma--Where Wolves Once Dwelled Cassette tape {Nihilistic Holocaust}
Atavisma come out of the death metal scene in France and play a very old-school death metal with some death/doom influences mixed in the music.The guitars are played with some great riffs and range from mid-paced to a slower style with sme great solo's and patterns.The drums are done amazing with some fast beats but does slow to a mid-paced drum patterns in a few songs.The vocalist does a great job with death growls and some deeper growls in a few songs.Atavisma are a band with a lot of talent and great idea's this is a band to watch for.
Label Contact
Cemetery Fog--Towards the Gates MLP {Iron Bonehead Rec.}
Cemetery Fog return with a brand new MLP on Iron Bonehead Rec. With a release like Towards the Gates this is a band with a bright future.Cemetery Fog play a death/doomish style similar to the mid nineties.The guitarist does a great job with keeping the guitars between mid-paced but does speed up on a few parts which really fits this bands style.The vocalist does a great job with some really well done death growls. The band even has a atmosphere to the songs and this is recommended to anyone into {early} My Dying Bride or Anathema or early death/doom.
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Chiral--Abisso {Self-released digital-download}
Chiral is a melodic black metal band with touches of progressive metal in a few tracks from the great country of Italy.Chiral is a one man band but truthfully the music sounds like it is a full band.With a great mix of violent black metal going from fast razorsharp guitars to a more controlled mid-paced speed. even adding in some acoustic guitars.The vocals are black metal shrieks but fit the music very well.this is the digital-download but Chiral are planning on releasing this on cd through Black Plague Records soon.
Band Contact
The Rut--Self-titled {self-released}
The Rut is the new band from Andrew Parrish on vocals {Besides being a good friend he is the one who got me interested in doing my own zine but enough of the history lesson.The Rut is a very hard band to put into a certain genre {or even genre's} the musical styles very from cross-over punk/thrash to a more rocknroll vibe with some death metal creeping in the songs.The guitars are all over the place one minute doing a rock style riffs the next playing cross over thrashy/punk styles.The drumming is good mix of mid-paced rock with some faster beats and Andrew's vocals are done really well with clean vocal patterns {This is my first encounter hearing him sing like this} and some screams,This is a good release for anyone who wants to listen to something different.
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Shards Of Humanity--Fractured Frequencies cd {Unspeakable Axe Records}
This is Shards Of Humanity debut cd "Fractured Frequencies" thrash is what Shards Of Humanity play and do a damn good job.The guitars are played with a lot of speed, and catchiness with some good solo's mixed in.Shards Of Humanity are a great thrash band so if your a thrasher then definitely pick this cd up soon.
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Sheol/For--Split 7inch {Iron Bonehead Records}
Sheol from the U.K start off this seven inch with their song "Phosphagous Amorpheon" .Sheol play death metal the way it is supposed to be played heavy and vicious the drumming is done with semi-fast blast beats The guitars are done with a lot of powerful riffs and chords.The second band is Sweden's own "For" with their track "To Envisage A Fuliginous Sun" extremely well written song with some great ,heavy riffs the drumming is top notch with some extremely fast beats but does slow to mid paced range before going full force again.Both bands play death metal the way it should be played if your a fan of these bands then get this now and if you've never heard the bands do yourself a favor and buy this now.
Label Contact
Unaussprechlichen Kulten--- Baphomet Pan Shub-Niggurath LP,CD {Iron Bonehead,Dark Descent rec.}
Unaussprechlichen Kulten have released their third full length Baphomet Pan Shub-Niggurath on LP AND CD. the music is crushing,heavy death metal with some excellent guitar riffs and very well played patterns.The drumming is very chaotic with some fast beats and some mid paced drums entertwined.Vocals are done with sheer force and some great death growls. The LP. is being released by Iron Bonehead Rec. and the cd version will be released soon by Dark Descent.
Unaussprechlichen Kulten have released their third full length Baphomet Pan Shub-Niggurath on LP AND CD. the music is crushing,heavy death metal with some excellent guitar riffs and very well played patterns.The drumming is very chaotic with some fast beats and some mid paced drums entertwined.Vocals are done with sheer force and some great death growls. The LP. is being released by Iron Bonehead Rec. and the cd version will be released soon by Dark Descent.
Black Plague Reviews done by Patrick on 7--22-14
Hails
Here is a batch of new reviews from the U.S black metal,Metal label "Black Plague Rec." If your looking for some excellent black meta,death or doom metal.then check out this great label.
regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Dark Flight--Closure cd {Black Plague Records}
Bulgaria's Dark Flight play a very good style of blackend doom metal.The music starts off with mid paced razor sharp guitar chords but the guitars do slow to a more slower doom pace.The drummer is really good with the kit playing slow,heavy drums but does speed up to a more mid-paced style on a few tracks.Dark Flight surprised me by having synths used in the band but their not bad at all adding another layer of atmosphere to the songs.This is a very good blackend doom band that hopefully will release some new music soon.
Fatal Castration--Perishan Grinder cd {Black Plague Rec.}
Lycanthropy come out of the Russian/Ukraine black metal scene the band plays violent,fast black metal .the guitars are extremely fast with some mid-paced tempo's to keep the music interesting.The vocalist does a great job with some vicious black metal screams and even some death growls in a few sections.This is a really good band and release so if you can find this cd I would highly recommend picking this up today.
Label Contact
Here is a batch of new reviews from the U.S black metal,Metal label "Black Plague Rec." If your looking for some excellent black meta,death or doom metal.then check out this great label.
regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Dark Flight--Closure cd {Black Plague Records}
Bulgaria's Dark Flight play a very good style of blackend doom metal.The music starts off with mid paced razor sharp guitar chords but the guitars do slow to a more slower doom pace.The drummer is really good with the kit playing slow,heavy drums but does speed up to a more mid-paced style on a few tracks.Dark Flight surprised me by having synths used in the band but their not bad at all adding another layer of atmosphere to the songs.This is a very good blackend doom band that hopefully will release some new music soon.
Label Contact
Fatal Castration--Perishan Grinder cd {Black Plague Rec.}
Fatal Castration comes out of the Phillipines playing a good style of brutal death metal the trio knows how to play the brutality without getting lost in the shuffle of the scene.Fast as lightning guitars that are played with a lot of talent and experience.The drumming is really done very well with some blast beats and some mid-paced drums to slow the pace down.The only complaint I have is the pig-squealed type of vocal's {I have always hated this style of vocals} I mean deep growls or even guttural vocals would have fit the music better.But the band can write some good music so if your into brutal death metal defintly check this cd out soon.
Label Contact
Lycanthropy--Totenkranze cd {Black Plague Rec.}
Lycanthropy come out of the Russian/Ukraine black metal scene the band plays violent,fast black metal .the guitars are extremely fast with some mid-paced tempo's to keep the music interesting.The vocalist does a great job with some vicious black metal screams and even some death growls in a few sections.This is a really good band and release so if you can find this cd I would highly recommend picking this up today.
Label Contact
Nazghor--Through Darkness And Hell cd {Black Plague Rec.}
This is how Swedish black metal should sound combing the mid-nineties Swedish sound with Nazghor own style.The guitars are extremely well played with a lot of power and talent going from fast to a more mid-paced sound in the same song.The drummer is equally as good with some very well played drumming patterns.The vocalist does a great job with shrieks and some whispery vocals in a few songs.This is one of the best black metal bands I've heard in quite awhile.
Label Contact
Slow--Unsleep cd {Black Plague Rec.}
Sow is a crushing funeral doom band as you proably guessed the music is extremely slow.The guitars are done very well with some crushing doom riffs and even some great acoustic guitars entertwined.Personally I like some funeral doom but not a lot so if you are a fan of slow,funeral doom or know someone who is you might enjoy this band
Label Contact
VIII--Dracon cd {Black Plague Rec.}
This is the debut cd from Italy's VIII and what a great debut cd this is playing mid-paced black metal with some slower atmospheric sections In a few of the songs.The vocals are growls with some gruff type of vocals and of course some great screams The drums are mid-paced for the most part with a few a songs that speed up with some faster drumming and guitars.If your a fan of mid-paced black metal then this is a good release for everyone to check out.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Interview with Vintersorg done by Patrick on 7-15-14
Here is another new interview with the great Vintersorg's MR.V if you haven't had time to check out and buy the new cd "Naturalb" through the great label "Napalm Records.
Enjoy the interview and stay tuned for new reviews,interviews soon.
Interview with Mr V. Vocals and guitars,Bass and Keyboards for Vintersorg done by Patrick
1.Hello Mr V. how are things going with you these days? please introduce yourself to the readers
Mr V: I’m fine. I’m actually having a vaction from my day time job as a teacher and now I’m writing new music, building some stuff to my house and spend a lot of time with my family. I’m one of the two guys behind Vintersorg and I’m also involved with Borknagar, Cronian, Waterclime……a music addictJ
2.What gave you the idea to create Vintersorg?You started the band in 1994 did you think it would still be going after all these years? Also how do you feel the sound/music has changed over the years?
Mr V: What I wanted to do was to mix the harsh elements for Black metal with acoustic guitars, with clear vocals and some good portion of Scandinavian folk music. That’s the foundation of Vintersorg, but as musicians and humans we like to evolve and therefor every album has a bit of a new “take” on the mixture. I didn’t really think about how long we would proceed as I started this band as a one-man-band type of thing. But as I said above…I’m addicted to music, especially to write and record..so I think it’ll be a very long trip. The music has gone through some changes as we like to explore new musical grounds, some albums are a bit more progressive than others but I think we’ve found a nice balance between all the elements now.
3.Vintersorg is getting ready to release the new cd "Naturbal"How long did it take to write the songs for this release?
Mr V: It took my maybe a month or so to do the framework but as we record, mix and master at my own studio we add and take stuff off during that whole process. So, the finished album is a result of that process and we like to keep it like that, to keep it open until the very end. We’re open minded guys and live by our passion and on an emotional basis when it comes to the music we create, therefore it’s so nice to have it all in our hands until the finish line.
4.Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics ?Do you usually write the lyrics first or the music?
Mr V: I always write about the relation between Man and Nature in one way or another in Vintersorg. Just finding a new angle to it every time and “new” topics in that area to ponder about and write down for the lyrical content. This time I wrote the lyrics first as it’s a concept album. This is part III in our “four-element-cycle” and this album is concerning “FIRE”.
5.Are you thinking about making any video's for this release or do you like making video's? Is their a certain song{s} you would like to make a video for?
Mr V: We’ve already don a video for a track called “Lågornas rov” (The Flames Prey) and you’ll find that on here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34D_Tq46z2o
6.How has the response been from the fans?What about the press?
Mr V: It’s been very positive so far and we try to interact with the audience as much as apossibel through our FB-site. The over all impression is that people really like the album as much as we do and that’s just great fuel for us for the next album. Media seems also to enjoy it as the reviews have been very good and that’s of course also niceJ
7.Has Vintersorg ever played live or is this strictly a studio only band ?
Mr V: We did a lot of touring back in the beginning of this Millenium but recent years we’ve not been a live act. We’re only two guys, I have huge problems to get time off from my day time job, as well as Mattias. ( the other guy). I’ve also a family with kids, dog and you name it…so the whole thing with touring is just too hard to make it happened as least for the moment.
8.When did u first become interested in singing? Who are some of your favorite singers? Do you do anything special to keep your voice/throat healthy when recording?
Mr V: From the beginning I did some singing at my own while writing songs etc. Then when I started to play the more harsh metal I just did growls and that was something that I was satisfied with. But at the side I did some “clear voice” singing with other bands and after some time I just thought it was time to really do that type of singing in the music I wrote myself. I don’t have any great tip to get your voice in good shape but the ordinary tip of drinking a lot of water is of course basics. Keep it moist and not dry.
9.Mr V you also handle the guitars for the band when did you first become interested in playing the guitars?Are you self-taught or did you take lessons when first learning?
Mr V: I learned it by myself..those endless hour of practicing and playing around with chords and how to really get the tone that I wanted. But it was all just plain fun and when you have that type of experience it’s not a “drag” it’s just something that your mind want to do out of joy. I see that as teacher all the time, when the student is interested in a subject it’s a self-going process. I guess I was like 7-8 years when I first started to strum on my grandfather’s guitar.
10.Who are some of your favorite/influences for the guitars?
Mr V: I don’t have any actually, I have in my youth listen to some guitar music and back then I always loved Steve Vai due to his extraordinary style and there’s if course guitarists in band I like. Mick Box for example in Uriah Heep, very simple playing style but with a lot of emotion.
11.Are their any instruments you haven't learned yet that you would like to soon?
Mr V: Probabaly…but I’m so occupied with all the bands I’m involved with and all other things in life that calls for my attention, so at the moment I just try to inject as much as possible time and effort in what I have at the table.
12.You live in the great country of Sweden what is your opinion of Sweden's metal scene?
Mr V: It’s vast I guess you could say. I mean we’re a small country when it comes to habitants and there are so many bands around.
13.Who are your all- time favorite bands from Sweden?Are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
Mr V: I don’t have any specific but I think some of the Swedish bands have been pioneers in their genre like Bathory, Entombed, Unleashed and so on.
14.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out. Do you have any final words for the readers?
Mr V: Nah..just check out the new album, it’s a great adventure I think but it may take you some spinns until you really get hold of the whole thing as it’s many details.
Interview with Doom:VS done by Patrick
Here is a new interview with Johan Ericson of Doom :VS {He is also part of the great death/doom,gothic band Draconian} if you enjoy deathdoom metal with some atmosphere then definitely check out Doom :VS new cd "Earthless" through Solitude Productions.
regards
Patrick
Interview with Johan Ericson vocals and all instruments for Doom:VS done by Patrick
1.Hello Johan how is life in Sweden these days? Please introduce yourself to the readers?
The life here in Sweden is fine thanks, keeping busy. I'm Johan of DOOM:VS, DRACONIAN and various different projects.
2.What gave you the idea to form "Doom:vs? How did you come up with the band name?
I just wanted something I had total control of myself, everything from song writing, playing the instrument and production. The doom genre have always been close to my heart so it felt natural to continue with another doom laden project. The band name question is easiest the most common question and let me explain. The word Domus in Latin means big house. Adding another "o", big house of doom. Also you can interpret it as DOOM=US meaning humanity, ourselves. So the the U is written as a V like in the old days, and like Blue Öyster Cult.
3.Have you ever looked for more members to join the band or do you prefer working alone?
No, I thought about it cause there's been a lot of live requests but at the moment I can't find the time so I'm just concentrating on creating music. So to answer the question, I will always be the only creative force of DOOM:VS.
4. If you could work with any musician's{past or present} who would you like to work with?
I had Thomas AG Jensen from Saturnus as guest vocalist on the latest album so that's a bit of a dream come true. Always loved the music from Saturnus since I first heard them back in the mid 90's. I always wanted to do something with Mathias Lodmalm of Cemetery fame but that would be a whole other project I think.
5.How did you come in contact with the great label Solitude Productions?
After my previous label Firebox had to close down I was searching for an equal label with the same unique interest for doom music. And I think I found it. A label that doesn't say what to do and just trust in your vision.
6.Doom:VS is getting ready to release the new cd "Earthless" how long did it take to write the music for the songs on this release?
It didn't take that long to write the actual music. The time consumer on this one was the recording. To find time for each session.
7.Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics? What are some subjects you write about?
Inspiration comes from life in general, the ups and downs, relations and death. The general theme have always been loss and regrets, and the feeling of not belonging.
8. Doom:VS comes out of the Swedish underground, what is your opinion of Sweden's metal scene?
The metal scene in Sweden have always been great, good quality music and it seems like the younger generation are keeping it alive by playing more old traditional styles of metal. Everything from retro 70's rock/metal to old school death metal.
9.Who are your all-time favorite Swedish bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
Tough question as I am a big music fan. Butt what inspired the most while growing up and formed me as a musician would be bands like, Candlemass, Cemetery, Edge of Sanity, Entombed, Katatonia, Bathory and Tiamat. The list could go on and on really. Can't think of any newer bands right away but my friend in Mammoth Storm are really making a fuzz with their doom,sludge, stoner style.
10.Johan you handle the clean vocals for the band when did you first become interested in singing?
When we grow up and just played around in the rehearsal we all took turns on singing so it have always felt kind of natural. I don't sing much anymore, just on recordings and I wish I had time to learn to sing better.
11.Who are some of your influences/favorite vocalist? Do you do anything special to keep your throat/voice healthy?
When it comes to growling I always liked singers Mikael Åkerfeldt, Dan Swanö and Paul Kuhr.. No health here, I don't smoke so that's it.
12.You also play all the instruments for Doom:vs what is your favorite instrument to play? Are their any instruments you would like to learn someday?
The guitar cause it feels the most natural these days. I started as a drummer and took piano lessons as a kid so I can fiddle around a bit and fool the average joe I guess, haha. I would like to master the violin, that would be cool.
13.Johan you also do vocals for the band Draconian is Draconian still active or is Doom:VS your main project now?
I only do back up vocals for DRACONIAN, and yes, we are very much active. We are finishing up pre-production for our 6th album right about now. DRACONIAN will always be the main band for me.
14.How would you say Doom:VS music is different then Draconian's?
For me it's more personal cause I behind every note and breath. Also the music a bit slower and monotone driven.
15.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out. Do you have any final words for the readers?
Yes, I just would like to say that if you haven't picked up the new CD yet for various reasons the vinyl will be released July 20th via Wretched Records. So get over there and order it! Thanks for the interview Patrick!
To order a copy of Doom:VS new cd go to this web-site
http://www.solitude-prod.com/
and if you want to learn more about Doom:VS check out the Official Facebook page here
https://www.facebook.com/deadwordsspeak
regards
Patrick
Interview with Johan Ericson vocals and all instruments for Doom:VS done by Patrick
1.Hello Johan how is life in Sweden these days? Please introduce yourself to the readers?
The life here in Sweden is fine thanks, keeping busy. I'm Johan of DOOM:VS, DRACONIAN and various different projects.
2.What gave you the idea to form "Doom:vs? How did you come up with the band name?
I just wanted something I had total control of myself, everything from song writing, playing the instrument and production. The doom genre have always been close to my heart so it felt natural to continue with another doom laden project. The band name question is easiest the most common question and let me explain. The word Domus in Latin means big house. Adding another "o", big house of doom. Also you can interpret it as DOOM=US meaning humanity, ourselves. So the the U is written as a V like in the old days, and like Blue Öyster Cult.
3.Have you ever looked for more members to join the band or do you prefer working alone?
No, I thought about it cause there's been a lot of live requests but at the moment I can't find the time so I'm just concentrating on creating music. So to answer the question, I will always be the only creative force of DOOM:VS.
4. If you could work with any musician's{past or present} who would you like to work with?
I had Thomas AG Jensen from Saturnus as guest vocalist on the latest album so that's a bit of a dream come true. Always loved the music from Saturnus since I first heard them back in the mid 90's. I always wanted to do something with Mathias Lodmalm of Cemetery fame but that would be a whole other project I think.
5.How did you come in contact with the great label Solitude Productions?
After my previous label Firebox had to close down I was searching for an equal label with the same unique interest for doom music. And I think I found it. A label that doesn't say what to do and just trust in your vision.
6.Doom:VS is getting ready to release the new cd "Earthless" how long did it take to write the music for the songs on this release?
It didn't take that long to write the actual music. The time consumer on this one was the recording. To find time for each session.
7.Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics? What are some subjects you write about?
Inspiration comes from life in general, the ups and downs, relations and death. The general theme have always been loss and regrets, and the feeling of not belonging.
8. Doom:VS comes out of the Swedish underground, what is your opinion of Sweden's metal scene?
The metal scene in Sweden have always been great, good quality music and it seems like the younger generation are keeping it alive by playing more old traditional styles of metal. Everything from retro 70's rock/metal to old school death metal.
9.Who are your all-time favorite Swedish bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
Tough question as I am a big music fan. Butt what inspired the most while growing up and formed me as a musician would be bands like, Candlemass, Cemetery, Edge of Sanity, Entombed, Katatonia, Bathory and Tiamat. The list could go on and on really. Can't think of any newer bands right away but my friend in Mammoth Storm are really making a fuzz with their doom,sludge, stoner style.
10.Johan you handle the clean vocals for the band when did you first become interested in singing?
When we grow up and just played around in the rehearsal we all took turns on singing so it have always felt kind of natural. I don't sing much anymore, just on recordings and I wish I had time to learn to sing better.
11.Who are some of your influences/favorite vocalist? Do you do anything special to keep your throat/voice healthy?
When it comes to growling I always liked singers Mikael Åkerfeldt, Dan Swanö and Paul Kuhr.. No health here, I don't smoke so that's it.
12.You also play all the instruments for Doom:vs what is your favorite instrument to play? Are their any instruments you would like to learn someday?
The guitar cause it feels the most natural these days. I started as a drummer and took piano lessons as a kid so I can fiddle around a bit and fool the average joe I guess, haha. I would like to master the violin, that would be cool.
13.Johan you also do vocals for the band Draconian is Draconian still active or is Doom:VS your main project now?
I only do back up vocals for DRACONIAN, and yes, we are very much active. We are finishing up pre-production for our 6th album right about now. DRACONIAN will always be the main band for me.
14.How would you say Doom:VS music is different then Draconian's?
For me it's more personal cause I behind every note and breath. Also the music a bit slower and monotone driven.
15.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out. Do you have any final words for the readers?
Yes, I just would like to say that if you haven't picked up the new CD yet for various reasons the vinyl will be released July 20th via Wretched Records. So get over there and order it! Thanks for the interview Patrick!
To order a copy of Doom:VS new cd go to this web-site
http://www.solitude-prod.com/
and if you want to learn more about Doom:VS check out the Official Facebook page here
https://www.facebook.com/deadwordsspeak
Monday, July 7, 2014
Interview with Nazghore done by Patrick on 7-7-14
Hails!
I have a second interview with Nazghore from Sweden who recently released their third cd "THROUGH DARKNESS AND HELL" is now available through Black Plague Records.A great release of black metal done like only the Swedish can.
regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Nekhrid vocalist of Nazghor done by Patrick
1.Metal Hails! Nekhrid! When did you first discover metal?Who were some of the first bands you listened to?
Who are some of your current favorites?
Hails! I do not know exactly when I discover. I remember that I listened to Metallica in my days of youth.
2.When did you meet the other members of Nazghor meet? Does the band name have a special meaning?
I met up with Armageddor one night to exchange ideas of musical terms and directions. It turned out we had similar visions on what we wanted to create and thus Nazghor was born. The other members were recruited short the after through various connections. Nazghor is an order. Nazghor is a legion. Nazghor is our message. Throughout our lyrics, you can find it's meaning.
3.What is the current line-up for the band?For the reader's who have never heard your music how would you describe it?
I have a second interview with Nazghore from Sweden who recently released their third cd "THROUGH DARKNESS AND HELL" is now available through Black Plague Records.A great release of black metal done like only the Swedish can.
regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Nekhrid vocalist of Nazghor done by Patrick
1.Metal Hails! Nekhrid! When did you first discover metal?Who were some of the first bands you listened to?
Who are some of your current favorites?
Hails! I do not know exactly when I discover. I remember that I listened to Metallica in my days of youth.
2.When did you meet the other members of Nazghor meet? Does the band name have a special meaning?
I met up with Armageddor one night to exchange ideas of musical terms and directions. It turned out we had similar visions on what we wanted to create and thus Nazghor was born. The other members were recruited short the after through various connections. Nazghor is an order. Nazghor is a legion. Nazghor is our message. Throughout our lyrics, you can find it's meaning.
3.What is the current line-up for the band?For the reader's who have never heard your music how would you describe it?
Nazghor consists of five members at the moment. Guitarits; Armageddor and Angst Base; Amon Batterist: Rimfrost and Nekhrid as the lyrical deliverer. The sound of Nazghor is a dark and raw yet melodic with a classic scandinavian backbone.
4.Nazghor recently released their third cd "Through Darkness And Hell" through Black Plague Rec. How did you come in contact with Mike and the label?
Mike contacted us when we were already in the making of the production. Somehow our dark tunes had made its way all across the Atlantic and we agreed on a partnership.
5.How long did it take to write the songs for "Through Darkness And Hell"? Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?
This record was the fastest for us to finish. We started working on it as soon as "Upon the darkest season" was released
and just 3 months later the new message was recorded. The maestro Armageddor and I created most of the record, with input from a nazghorian who wishes to remain anonymous.
6.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band?What are some topics/subjects you all write about?
I, deliverer Nekhrid of the Nazghorian legion write all the lyrics. The lyrical themes are mostly anti-cosmic satanism and devil worship.
7.How has the response been from the fans? What about the press?
The response has been positive from both fans and press.
8.Does Nazghor have any tours or shows coming up that the readers should watch out for? Where are some place's you all will be playing?
We have been very focused on producing music for a long time and are still so. Therefore the touring has been put aside.
But we have plans for the future, so keep an eye out on our facebook page to get the news as soon as they are revealed.
9.Has Nazghor ever gotten to play outside of Sweden? If you could set up a dream show/tour who are some bands{past or present} you would love to share the stage with?
We haven't had a performance abroad yet but we are open to share the stage with any likeminded. However, to tour with the progenitors Bathory and Dissection would have been an honor.
10.What does Black Metal mean to you?
Black Metal is not just music. It is a lifestyle.
11.Nazghor come out of the mighty Swedish black metal scene.What is your opinion of Sweden's metal scene?
The swedish black metal scene is in our opinion the primary one and we are very proud to be a part of it.
12.Who are your favorite bands from Sweden? Are their any new Swedish bands you feel the reader's should watch out for?
Our favorite Swedish bands are the ones that sound Swedish. Some of those bands are Dissection, Bathory, Naglfar, Setherial, Mörk grynig and Watain.
13.Are you or any of the member's currently working with side bands or solo projects? If yes please tell the readers about them.
Yes we are. Some of those are still unnamed and unreleased and some of us play live with other bands.
14.Nekhrid you handle the vocals for the band when did you first become interested in singing/screaming? Do you do anything special to keep your throat/voice healthy?
I became interested in doing vocals while I was experimenting with some old projects for many years ago. At that point we were many musicians in every position except for the song. I decided to give it a try.
15.Who are some of your influences/favorite singers? Do you play any other instruments?
There are many great singers, however there is one local vocalist who is a very big influence for me, and of course the mighty Nödtveidt. I Played bass guitar in several projects for like 10 years ago.
16.Thank you Nekhrid for taking the time to fill this interview out.Do you have any final words for the readers?
To spread the dark message of Nazghor.
Interview with Devangelic done by Patrick on 7-7-14
Here
is a new interview with Devangelic from Italy.Devagelic come
out of the brutal death metal scene in Italy and their first
cd Resurrection Denied is being released by Comatose Music so
if you enjoy brutal death metal then pick this up today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Mario Guitars for Devangelic done by Patrick
1.Hello Mario how is life in Italy these days? Please introduce yourself to the readers?
Hi to everyone and thanks for having us for the interview!! I'm Mario guitar player of Devangelic and Vulvectomy from Italy.
2.When
did you and the other members of Devangelic first meet? What is the
current line up? For the readers who have never heard your band how
would you describe the music?
We
actually knew each other already before to start the band, especially
me and Paolo we’re playing and touring from long time. The first real
meeting to talk about the project happened back in 2012 summer and there
was Alex (drummer), David (former bass player) and me; then we spoke
with Paolo (vocals) about it and he was immediately in! The current
line-up is the same who started except for the bass player David, who
left the band for personal reasons, replaced by Demian.
Our
music is basically a brutal death metal mix between bands like
Disgorge, Gorgasm and Condemned, with our own personal influences in it.
3.Devangelic
is getting ready to release it's debut cd "Resurrection Denied" through
Comatose Music. How did you all come in contact with the Comatose
Music?
We
came in contact with Steve from Comatose Music at the end of 2012, when
we were sending our promo CD around. He came up with a very good offer
and we gladly accepted to start working with him, even because we
already knew how much he works hard for the bands on his roster.
4.How has the response been from the fans? What about the press?
Definitely
huge and unexpected! We received so many great reviews, great feedback
by the fans and we sold out all of our tees and cds while we were on
tour in the US!
5.Does Devangelic have any tours coming up? If yes where are some places you all will be playing?
We
just got back home from the US tour with our bros from Lust Of Decay
and Coathanger Abortion; we’ll have our first European run in Septermber
with our friends Antropofagus, Bloodtruth and To Feed Of Flesh and then
we’ll play some festival around Europe like Carnage Feast and Lowlands
Death Fest
6.Who
are some bands you have shared the stage with? If you could set up a
dream tour/show who are some bands{Past or present} you would love to
share the stage
with?
It’s
pretty difficult to say. We would love to share to stage with bands
that we grow up with like Morbid Angel, Suffocation, Dying Fetus,
Cannibal Corpse and a lot more. We already shared the stage with some of
the sickest bands in the planet like Gorgasm, Condemned, Guttural
Secrete, Unmerciful and Mortal Decay and we’re going to play with
Incantation, Bolt Thrower, Grave, Wormed so we’re pretty honored and
happy about that!! Anyway let’s say dream tour for me would be: Cannibal
Corpse, Dying Fetus, Hour Of Penance and Devangelic!
7.Devangelic comes out of the Italian metal scene what is your opinion of Italy's metal scene?
Well,
in these years there are so many great and hard working bands making
the scene growing up in Italy and personally I’m really happy about it!
We have a lot of bands like Hour Of Penance, Septycal Gorge, Putridity,
Vulvectomy, Antropofagus, Bloodtruth, Unbirth, Logic Of Denial and the
good thing is also that the major part of the bands are not competing,
but just help and support the others, that’s what the music scene need!
8.Who are some of your all-time favorite Italian bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
I’d
say the bands I mentioned before so: Hour Of Penance, Septycal Gorge,
Putridity, Vulvectomy, Antropofagus, Bloodtruth, Unbirth, Logic Of
Denial and for a great new outcome people should check Xenomorphic
Contamination!
9.In
your opinion what is the best and worst thing about the underground
metal scene? And what does underground metal mean to you?
The
best thing in the metal underground scene is the support from the fans
first, they ARE the scene, and then the neverding support between each
band. The worst thing is the exactly opposite, so bands that act like
rockstars and talk shit about everyone else just because other bands do
more then them, but luckly it doesn’t happen very often!
10.Mario do you or any members of Devangelic play in side bands? If yes please tell the reader's about them.
Sure!
I play in Vulvectomy, Paolo plays in Putridity and Alex plays as a
session drummer with Indecent Excision, Vomitous and he also plays with
different bands in many genres
11.Mario
you play the guitars for the band when did you start playing the
guitars? Are you self taught or did you take lessons when you were
younger?
Started
to play guitar when I was 12 years old. I had some private lessons with
a teacher but then I've started to play self taught because I wanted to
play death metal and extreme music and noboby can teach you to play for
example Cannibal Corpse haha
12.Who are some of your influences/favorite guitarist? Do you play any other instruments?
My
favorite guitar players are Dimebag Darrel from Pantera (one of my
favorite bands) and Pat O'Brian (Cannibal Corpse). Yes I play also
piano.
13.What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Reading books, playing with PSIII, watching movies, drinking beers.
14.Mario thank you for taking the time to fill this out.Do you have any final comments for the readers?
I
would like to remind everyone that our first CD “Resurrection Denied”
is available yet on Comatose Music and soon on our official online store
and in the main stores like Amazon, iTunes and Best Buy, and to keep
posted on next Devangelic shows, follow us on our official Facebook
Page: https://www.facebook.com/devangelic.official
Thank you and to all the staff for having me, hope to see you guys soon!
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
New reviews done by Patrick on 7-1-14
Metal Hails!!
Here is a brand new review blog hope you all will find something to your liking and help the labels,bands out and buy some merchandise from them don't just download it off the Internet. some really good bands reviewed this time around
take it easy
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Athanatos--Unholy Union Demotape {Iron Bonehead Rec.}Another killer band from Chile this time it is Athanatos who play a very good style of early death/thrash metal.The guitars are done with some vicious guitar riffs and few solo's mixed in the songs. The drumming is top notch with some really good beats that go from mid-to fast beats .The vocalist does a great job keeping up with the chaotic music.with some gruff screams and death growls.This is a must have for all those who still worship and collect tapes.
Label Contact
Here is a brand new review blog hope you all will find something to your liking and help the labels,bands out and buy some merchandise from them don't just download it off the Internet. some really good bands reviewed this time around
take it easy
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Athanatos--Unholy Union Demotape {Iron Bonehead Rec.}Another killer band from Chile this time it is Athanatos who play a very good style of early death/thrash metal.The guitars are done with some vicious guitar riffs and few solo's mixed in the songs. The drumming is top notch with some really good beats that go from mid-to fast beats .The vocalist does a great job keeping up with the chaotic music.with some gruff screams and death growls.This is a must have for all those who still worship and collect tapes.
Label Contact
Children Of Technology--Future Decay cd,Lp {Hells headbangers Rec.}
Italy's Children Of Technology return after four years with their second full-length.With their cross-over thrashy punk they are one of the best in the scene.The guitars are fast punkish type guitar riffs with some heavier and faster thrash parts entertwined in the music.The drummer is really good with keeping the pace between faster drumming beats and more of a mid-pace range.The vocalist does a good job with the screams and even some deeper vocals.This is a band who knows how to play thrash and punk and do botoh scene's justice.
Label Contact
Deus Otiosus--Rise cd {Deepsend Rec.}
Denmark's Deus Otiosus return with their third cd "Rise" .Rise is the bands most mature music to date everything flows together.Anice mix of early death metal and thrashy influences.The guitarist plays with a lot of great riffs and solo's mixed in the music.The drummer is really catchy as well with a lot of great and memorable drum pattern's.The vocals are some of the best I've heard in some time with death growls and some gruff vocal's entertwined.This is defintly Deus Otiosus best release to date.
Label Contact
Heimat--Heem cd {Regimental Records}
Heimat come from the Belgium scene and play a excellent black Metal combing mid to fast guitars that vary in each song to give the song a life of it's own.The drummer is excellent with his style of outbursts of blast beats to a more mid-paced controlled drummer.The vocalist does a good job with the demonic screams and screeches that fit the music great.Another great release from the mighty Regimental Records.
Label Contact
Incantation--Dirges oF Elysium cd {Listenable Rec.}
Incantation is back better than ever with their brand new cd Dirges oF Elysium.The guitars are extremely fast with a few slower parts mixed in a few of the songs.The drumming is done with a lot of power and intensity blast beats with some slower mid-paced beats mixed into.The vocals are deep death growls this is Incantation at their best highly recommended to Incantation fans or anyone into great death metal/
Label Contact
http:www.listenable.net
Moloch--Verwustung cd
This is the new release from the one man band Moloch.Sergi does a great job with the vocals with some very good screams and blackend shrieks.Musically I would say it is heavily influenced by ambient with a strong dose of black metal.If you enjoy early to mid 90's black metal with a lot of ambient and atmosphere blackend metal you should give this band a listen.
Morbidity--Revealed From Ashes cd {Memento Mori}
This is some very good sounding classic death metal from Bangladesh.combing U.S and some European influences together to make it a great debut.The guitarist plays a lot good riffs and solo's mixed in .The drumming is well done and executed with a lot of great drum patterns and talent.the vocalist does a great job of mixing in gruff type of vocals and pure death growls.This is a release all old-school fanatics should pick up.
Open Grave--Fear cd {Regimental Rec.}
New Jersey's Open Grave have unleashed their debut full-length Fear. Black Metal at it finest the biggest change I can hear to the band is they have some keyboards in a few songs .compared to the split cd and demo which was pure black metal.But the keyboards are done very well and works within the new songs.For the long time fans their is still plenty of raging and vicious black metal but also some really well played mid-paced parts with the keyboards.This is a highly recommended release from one of the U.S best black Metal bands
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Provocator--Antikristus cd {Moribund Rec.}
Provocator is the new band/project of Hellscream {from Bleedig Fist fame} this is Provocator's debut cd and it is some intense blackend metal done like the early 90's black metal scene.Uncompromising black metal with some thrash influences in the guitar.The guitars are all over the place with crazed riffs and few solo's.The vocals are gruff death growls and some harsher black metal vocals.If your a fan of old-school black metal with some thrash influences you should pick this up today!
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Skinlepsy--Condemning The Empty Souls cd {Self-Released}
Brazil's Skinlepsy have released a good and solid Death Metal release Condemning The Empty Souls.Fast to a slower more mid-paced range with the guitars.The guitarist knows how to play writing some killer riffs and solo's.The drummer is relentless with a nice mix of extremely fast drum beats but does slow to a more mid-paced range.This whole band is very talented and knows how to write some good memorable music.If your a fan of brutal death then definitely pick this release up.
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Taatsi--Amidst The Trees cd {Forever Plagued}
This is the first full-length from Finland's two man band Taatsi .The band plays mid to some faster black metal with a lot of atmospheric elements.The guitars are done with razor sharp chords.The drumming is done with a lot of precision and mid paced beats and even some slower beats .The vocalist does a great job with the vocals with blackend shrieks and screams.Taatsi even add some great keyboard and acoustic guitars in a few of the songs.This is a great release by a good band who knows how to make memorable blackend atmospheric metal.
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