Hello
Here is a new interview with Spain's Hordak a band that plays Pagan metal together a very unique sound.The band recently released their fourth cd titled "Padre" so if you are a fan of well written and performed pagan metal then this is a band you will defintly want to hear today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Hordak done by Patrick
1.Hello when did you all first meet each other? Was it long before you formed the band Hordak? How did you all choose the name Hordak for the band name?
Hello there! Here´s Autumn War from Hordak. Winter and me met long before forming Hordak, back in our days of school, so we know each other since we were eight years old more or less. Years later, in 2002, we founded Hordak, when we were seventeen, as a way to explore and develop our musical inquietudes.
Not long after we founded Hordak I met A. Mansilla, for he had a death metal band called Last Deception, together with L. Mansilla and J. Sierra and they needed a guitar player. Few years later they joint Hordak, for we started playing alive. The rest is history.
We chose the name Hordak becaused we liked the name and reminded us of our childhood. Hordak is also the basque for “Hordes”, which is simply amazing.
2.What is the current line-up for the band?
The current line-up is formed by:
Autumn War – Vocals, guitars Winter War – Guitars -studio-
A. Mansilla – Guitars
L. Mansilla – Bass guitars
J. Sierra – Drums
We would like to mention that J. Sierra and A. Mansilla are in charge of the recording, mixing and mastering of the albums as sound engineers. So far , they are responsible for “Under The Sign Of The Wilderness” and “Padre”.
3. Hordak is getting ready to release their fourth cd to date "Padre" how long did it take the band to write and record the music for this release?
Concerning the writing, it couldn´t be said how long did exactly take, because there are always some ideas coming and and going, here and there, and sometimes you bring a riff but it doesn´t work until much later or on the contrary you start writing a song and it´s over by the same day you started with it…Concerning the recording, mixing and mastering, it was a whole different thing because due to our jobs and different personal situations, we recorded during the spring and left the rest for the early autumn…so, about three months I guess for the whole thing.
4.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band what are some topics and subjects the band writes about?
It is me, Autumn war, who usually writes the lyrics. The topics I like the most are nature, the Spanish Celtiberian heritage, the cycle of life and death or the eternal turn of the wheel to mention a few. It depends on what music brings to my imagination I write about this or about that. For example, the new album, “Padre”, which is the Spanish for “father”, is dedicated to the sun and every lyric on the album is related to the sun one way or another. The lyric “Father sun – Father Dragon” was written by Lavin Uruksoth from the Cantabrian Pagan Metal band Crystalmoors. He is a good friend of the band and a fantastic singer. He also recorded the vocals for that track and we think that the final result is killer.
5.As mentioned Padre is Hordak's fourth release how do you feel Hordak's music has changed and evolved over the years?
It has evolved naturally to a more mature sound and a more elaborated music but the essence is all the same. I guess it is the same with us, as the time passes by, we change and grow up, but in many ways or in the essence, we are the same so, this fact influences the music you create.
6.Has Hordak ever made a video for any of their songs? If yes how did you like the experience? How long did it take the band to shoot the video?
There is an official videoclip of the song “Spreading the firewings”. The video is a compilation of images recorded during different shows and mixed up as a classic live/official video. We wanted to show how we perform our music alive with Hordak. It was created between Hordak and Nuria Burgos and you can watch it on the net, for example, youtube. It was also included as a multimedia bonus track on the re-released of our first album “War Has Just Begun” by the Russian label GS productions.
7.Are their any plans to make a video for any of the songs off of Padre? If you had the choice what song would you like to see a video done for?
Nothing for the moment, but we shall see.
8.Does Hordak ever play live very often or do you prefer to work in the studio?What have been some of your most memorable shows to date?
We like to play live, but the conditions need to be the right ones. Some promoters do excellent jobs but some other not and some people underrate the work you do, the effort you take to prepare a gig and the music you create, there are many things to bear in mind before accepting to play a gig.
Last summer we palyed in Germany for the first time at Barther Open Air festival and was amazing.
Also I remember the show/festival we played back in January of 2007 with Wolfencross, Cyhiriaeth, Foscor and Berserk, for sure, one of our highlights.
9.Are their any shows or tours planned for 2016? If yes where are some places the band will be playing?
We would like to play as many gigs as possible, but there´s nothing booked for this year yet. Anyway, if conditions are ok, we are glad to play anywhere.
10.Hordak comes out of Spain's metal scene what is your opinion of Spain's metal scene?
I am not 100% into it, but I know that is growing fast lately. As long as it enriches the scene is welcome to me.
11.Who are your all-time favorite bands from Spain? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
One of our icons have been Nazgul from Madrid, who together with Berserk, Cyhiriaeth, Crystalmoors, Elffor, Numen, Foscor, Wolferncross and some others, where the pioneers of what could be called the first wave of “Celtiberian Pagan Metal”.
We also like many different kinds of music and Spain has very good bands and musicians who we like, not necessarily into metal scene.
12.Besides Hordak are any of the members currently working with other bands?
Yes, all of us except Winter are involved in a classic Death Metal band called “Last Deception” since 2002. At this moment things are kind of on hold with the band, but we will for sure return.
We recorded a couple of tracks for the third album of the worldwide pagan/folk project called Folkearth some years ago.
A. Mansilla plays bass guitars in a Black Metal band from Madrid called “Frozen Dawn”…A. Mansilla and L . Mansilla play in a band called Gotteron, which musically speaking combines a lot of different musical styles…and I think that´s all
13.Besides the new cd "Padre" does the band have any of their other releases or merchandise available for the readers? If yes where can the fans but it from?
There are currently available our third album “Under the sign of the wilderness”, a few copies of our first album´s re-release “War has just begun” as well as t-shirts. If anyone should be interested, can get in touch through our e-mail paganbonfires@gmail.com or browse our website www.paganhordak.net
Our merch is also available via Casus Belli Musica, our current label.
14.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out.Do you have any final comments for the readers?
My pleasure! Thanks very much for your interest and support and thanks to anyone who take the time and interest to read this interview. We are Hordak and we play Celtiberian Pagan Metal. Cheers!
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Interview with Greek black,death band Wargrinder done on 1-28-16
Hails
Here is a new interview with the Greek blackend death metal horde Wargrinder this band has been around since the early 2000's and is working on the second full-length to be released later this year.So if you are a fan of chaotic black/death metal then defintly check out this band today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Wargrinder done by Patrick
1.Hails how is 2016 starting out for you? You formed Wargrinder in 2000 what gave you the idea to form the band?
2016 will be a great year for Wargrinder. The debut The Seal of Genocide just came out on vinyl via Fistbang Recs. The 2nd full length
will be out on tape in a few months or so via Wohrt Recs and then on CD via Nykta Recs this summer. It is titled 'In Suicidal Triumph'.
And next month I'm recording the 3rd full length which is cheduled for 2017. Well the band started off as Shoa in 1999 and then within a year
or so it changed to Wargrinder. I just wanted to create the music that I love inspired by metal bands that I loved. Bass was my first string instrument and that was because I just loved the heavy distorted sound of Lemmy, Cronos, Angelripper and Helmkamp.
2.How did you decide on the name for the band? How do you feel Wargrinder's music has changed over the years?
I wanted somthing with War in it since the lyrical theme was war and hate from the start. The first demo was composed still under the name Shoa, then
the Doom Messiah came out from Warhammer and that was it. Don't know how many times or how loud I've played that album.
That's a good question. The first material had some slow parts in it since at the time I was listening to Asphyx so much. Last on on Earth is a grand
album and I thought the slow parts blended in nicely with the fast parts. And then the material progressed from the 3 demos to the debut which in its
most part was composed about 12 years ago. Imagine that most of the lyrics where written during my army service in 2003-04. The debut still has those
slow parts but they had already started to diminish. I think the debut is the perfect bridge between the demos and Storming Armored Wolves since there are
tracks that were written right after the 3rd demo and there are tracks that were slowly pieced together from 2008 to 2010. And since I play everything since 2005,
I am able to pick up the speed a bit. And today the material is furious death/black metal. Personally I find it a lot harder to play the guitars than the drums
and I know that the songs are not technical but their fast and constant shredding so...
3. Wargrinder recently released a split 7inch with Hate Manifesto are there any copies left? Where can the fans buy it from?
The split 7" was released by Fistbang records and it can be purchased via the label's website. Yes it's still available it came out around 3 months ago.
4.Besides the split 7inch I know you are working on new music for your second full-length. How many songs are you planning on having on the new release?
Will it be released on cd or Lp or cassette?
'In Suicidal Triumph' has been recorded and mastered since April of 2014. The songs were composed in January of 2011. It has 9 tracks. It will be released on tape by Wohrt Records
in a few months and on CD by Nykta Records this summer. No plans for vinyl yet but I'm certain that it will eventually happen. Expect nothing but fast bone crushing death/black metal.
And some of my fastest blast beats ever. The compositions are very powerful. I'm very proud of this one. Every single riff is a ripping blade.
5.Does Wargrinder have any other releases or merchandise available for the readers? If yes where can the fans buy it from?
Regimental Recs released the 3 demos in a compilation cd titled 'Erased Seeds of Ignorance'. Its still available. Been trying to get some fucking
shirts made for years now but its very complicated from up here. Nythra Productions from Greece will release The Seal of Genocide shirts soon.
6.I believe Wargrinder is a one man band have you always worked alone or would you like to find some new members to make Wargrinder a full line up?
Yes Wargrinder is my personal project. I had a guitarist (Impious Sodomiser of the Virgin Mary) and a drummer (Rotten Pulverized Head) back in the 3 demos but I've
played everything ever since. I don't want people interfering with my vision. But for live shows and if it ever happens, yes I do have some old friends that agreed to help on guitars, bass and vocals.
7.If you had the chance to work with any musicians{past or present} who would you like to work with?
Cronos from VENOM. I'd love to jam with him. He's my abolute metal hero. Also Rangel Arroyo from Abhorrence (Brazil), the mighty Exequy from the States. That CD blew me away.
Get to think about it there are dozens of people I'd like to work with. And I hope that Gene will someday come up with new material for Apocalypse Command. We got some unfinished business.
8.What does extreme metal mean to you?
Everything. Joy, anger, hate. I've taken this music through so many filters that I don't need special moments for it. Sure it's intense but so is my lifestyle. And my beliefs
as well. I practice what I preach. Therefore I listen to it every chance I get. Extreme metal (and metal in general) is my fucking life. I buy it, I trade it and support it always.
9.Wargrinder comes out of the Greek extreme metal underground. What is your opinion of Greece's extreme metal scene?
We have a very big scene and I like that a lot. Greeks are very passionate people and that shows in our music as well. That been said, we need to start supporting each other
more and stop acting like fucking rock stars. I've played with so many bands and have seen some really fucked up things happen. Too much gossip man. The way I see it is :
stop caring about what other bands are doing and focus on writing some fucking music. If you wanna act tough, show the scene what you are through music. If you wanna gossip
go on TV and be a famous gossiper. I never understood it. I'm sure you didnt know this but when I released the 1st Wargrinder demo I didnt give it to Greeks aside from
some close friends. Then I traded with Iapetos from Unholy distro and it was him that originally introduced Wargrinder to the Greek scene. It's not just Greece mind you, there
are cunts everywhere in the world. But I'm speaking out of personal experience. I play music because I love the MUSIC. And nothing more. Image, presentation, make up and scary
interviews can stay away from me. I play in fucking Wargrinder I got nothing to do with small minded worms. Or IGNORANT worms if you will.
10.Who are your all-time favorite Greek metal bands? Are their any new bands from Greece that you feel the readers should check out soon?
There are some fantastic bands from Greece. And to name a few : Naer Mataron, Hate Manifesto, Wargoat (Goat Kataklysm), Diabolical Principles, Mortuus Caelum, War Possession,
Deyteronomy, Nergal, Necromantia, The Psalm, Swamp, Human Serpent, Mass Infection, Progress of Inhumanity, Birth Through Gore, Respawn the Plague, Burial Hordes, Birth of Depravity,
the legends Unholy Archangel, Resurgency, Soulskinner, Nadiwrath, Divine Blasphemy, Ithaqua, Legion of Doom, Caedes Cruenta, Lykaionas, ChaosBaphomet, Varathron, Cease of Breeding, The Shadow Order,
man there are many more I will never stop typing... Also check out Wargrinder or go fucking kill yourself.
11.Besides Wargrinder I recently read that you are now working with Hate Manifesto when did you join this band? Besides Hate Manifesto are you currently working with any other bands or projects?
I joined Hate Manifesto some months ago to record drums for their debut album. I've jammed with them before though, around 15 years ago. Just wait till the debut comes out. We will
overcome I can promise you that. Well there are always proposals and due to lack of time I keep rejecting people man, but there are a few bands I'm planning on drumming for and it all
will materialize end of 2016 and 2017
12.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
Support the underground, the extreme metal movement. Always push forward. Live proud and to the fullest so you'll die a warrior not a fucking coward.
Achieve or die trying. In Suicidal Triumph..
Band Contacts
https://www.facebook.com/Wargrinder-366105636773887/?fref=ts
http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Wargrinder/12178
Here is a new interview with the Greek blackend death metal horde Wargrinder this band has been around since the early 2000's and is working on the second full-length to be released later this year.So if you are a fan of chaotic black/death metal then defintly check out this band today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Wargrinder done by Patrick
1.Hails how is 2016 starting out for you? You formed Wargrinder in 2000 what gave you the idea to form the band?
2016 will be a great year for Wargrinder. The debut The Seal of Genocide just came out on vinyl via Fistbang Recs. The 2nd full length
will be out on tape in a few months or so via Wohrt Recs and then on CD via Nykta Recs this summer. It is titled 'In Suicidal Triumph'.
And next month I'm recording the 3rd full length which is cheduled for 2017. Well the band started off as Shoa in 1999 and then within a year
or so it changed to Wargrinder. I just wanted to create the music that I love inspired by metal bands that I loved. Bass was my first string instrument and that was because I just loved the heavy distorted sound of Lemmy, Cronos, Angelripper and Helmkamp.
2.How did you decide on the name for the band? How do you feel Wargrinder's music has changed over the years?
I wanted somthing with War in it since the lyrical theme was war and hate from the start. The first demo was composed still under the name Shoa, then
the Doom Messiah came out from Warhammer and that was it. Don't know how many times or how loud I've played that album.
That's a good question. The first material had some slow parts in it since at the time I was listening to Asphyx so much. Last on on Earth is a grand
album and I thought the slow parts blended in nicely with the fast parts. And then the material progressed from the 3 demos to the debut which in its
most part was composed about 12 years ago. Imagine that most of the lyrics where written during my army service in 2003-04. The debut still has those
slow parts but they had already started to diminish. I think the debut is the perfect bridge between the demos and Storming Armored Wolves since there are
tracks that were written right after the 3rd demo and there are tracks that were slowly pieced together from 2008 to 2010. And since I play everything since 2005,
I am able to pick up the speed a bit. And today the material is furious death/black metal. Personally I find it a lot harder to play the guitars than the drums
and I know that the songs are not technical but their fast and constant shredding so...
3. Wargrinder recently released a split 7inch with Hate Manifesto are there any copies left? Where can the fans buy it from?
The split 7" was released by Fistbang records and it can be purchased via the label's website. Yes it's still available it came out around 3 months ago.
4.Besides the split 7inch I know you are working on new music for your second full-length. How many songs are you planning on having on the new release?
Will it be released on cd or Lp or cassette?
'In Suicidal Triumph' has been recorded and mastered since April of 2014. The songs were composed in January of 2011. It has 9 tracks. It will be released on tape by Wohrt Records
in a few months and on CD by Nykta Records this summer. No plans for vinyl yet but I'm certain that it will eventually happen. Expect nothing but fast bone crushing death/black metal.
And some of my fastest blast beats ever. The compositions are very powerful. I'm very proud of this one. Every single riff is a ripping blade.
5.Does Wargrinder have any other releases or merchandise available for the readers? If yes where can the fans buy it from?
Regimental Recs released the 3 demos in a compilation cd titled 'Erased Seeds of Ignorance'. Its still available. Been trying to get some fucking
shirts made for years now but its very complicated from up here. Nythra Productions from Greece will release The Seal of Genocide shirts soon.
6.I believe Wargrinder is a one man band have you always worked alone or would you like to find some new members to make Wargrinder a full line up?
Yes Wargrinder is my personal project. I had a guitarist (Impious Sodomiser of the Virgin Mary) and a drummer (Rotten Pulverized Head) back in the 3 demos but I've
played everything ever since. I don't want people interfering with my vision. But for live shows and if it ever happens, yes I do have some old friends that agreed to help on guitars, bass and vocals.
7.If you had the chance to work with any musicians{past or present} who would you like to work with?
Cronos from VENOM. I'd love to jam with him. He's my abolute metal hero. Also Rangel Arroyo from Abhorrence (Brazil), the mighty Exequy from the States. That CD blew me away.
Get to think about it there are dozens of people I'd like to work with. And I hope that Gene will someday come up with new material for Apocalypse Command. We got some unfinished business.
8.What does extreme metal mean to you?
Everything. Joy, anger, hate. I've taken this music through so many filters that I don't need special moments for it. Sure it's intense but so is my lifestyle. And my beliefs
as well. I practice what I preach. Therefore I listen to it every chance I get. Extreme metal (and metal in general) is my fucking life. I buy it, I trade it and support it always.
9.Wargrinder comes out of the Greek extreme metal underground. What is your opinion of Greece's extreme metal scene?
We have a very big scene and I like that a lot. Greeks are very passionate people and that shows in our music as well. That been said, we need to start supporting each other
more and stop acting like fucking rock stars. I've played with so many bands and have seen some really fucked up things happen. Too much gossip man. The way I see it is :
stop caring about what other bands are doing and focus on writing some fucking music. If you wanna act tough, show the scene what you are through music. If you wanna gossip
go on TV and be a famous gossiper. I never understood it. I'm sure you didnt know this but when I released the 1st Wargrinder demo I didnt give it to Greeks aside from
some close friends. Then I traded with Iapetos from Unholy distro and it was him that originally introduced Wargrinder to the Greek scene. It's not just Greece mind you, there
are cunts everywhere in the world. But I'm speaking out of personal experience. I play music because I love the MUSIC. And nothing more. Image, presentation, make up and scary
interviews can stay away from me. I play in fucking Wargrinder I got nothing to do with small minded worms. Or IGNORANT worms if you will.
10.Who are your all-time favorite Greek metal bands? Are their any new bands from Greece that you feel the readers should check out soon?
There are some fantastic bands from Greece. And to name a few : Naer Mataron, Hate Manifesto, Wargoat (Goat Kataklysm), Diabolical Principles, Mortuus Caelum, War Possession,
Deyteronomy, Nergal, Necromantia, The Psalm, Swamp, Human Serpent, Mass Infection, Progress of Inhumanity, Birth Through Gore, Respawn the Plague, Burial Hordes, Birth of Depravity,
the legends Unholy Archangel, Resurgency, Soulskinner, Nadiwrath, Divine Blasphemy, Ithaqua, Legion of Doom, Caedes Cruenta, Lykaionas, ChaosBaphomet, Varathron, Cease of Breeding, The Shadow Order,
man there are many more I will never stop typing... Also check out Wargrinder or go fucking kill yourself.
11.Besides Wargrinder I recently read that you are now working with Hate Manifesto when did you join this band? Besides Hate Manifesto are you currently working with any other bands or projects?
I joined Hate Manifesto some months ago to record drums for their debut album. I've jammed with them before though, around 15 years ago. Just wait till the debut comes out. We will
overcome I can promise you that. Well there are always proposals and due to lack of time I keep rejecting people man, but there are a few bands I'm planning on drumming for and it all
will materialize end of 2016 and 2017
12.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
Support the underground, the extreme metal movement. Always push forward. Live proud and to the fullest so you'll die a warrior not a fucking coward.
Achieve or die trying. In Suicidal Triumph..
Band Contacts
https://www.facebook.com/Wargrinder-366105636773887/?fref=ts
http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Wargrinder/12178
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Interview with Greek black/death metal band Hate Manifesto done by Patrick on 1-23-16.
Hello to the readers of Winter Torment!!
Here is a new interview with Greece's barbaric death,black metal band Hate Manifesto who talk about the split 7inch with Wargrinder and the bands future including a full length coming sooon.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Hate Manifesto done by Patrick
Here is a new interview with Greece's barbaric death,black metal band Hate Manifesto who talk about the split 7inch with Wargrinder and the bands future including a full length coming sooon.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Hate Manifesto done by Patrick
1.Hails when did you all get the idea to form Hate Manifesto ?
Hate Manifesto were formed in 1997 under the name of Carpathian Lords by our previous vocalist Warfrost Armageddon and me.Later on that year our bass player(and former bass player of kawir)I.AM.GOD. joined us as a permanent member and with that line up we did pretty much everything as a band until 2003 that we put the whole thing on ice.In 2003 just before we decided to freeze the band we changed the name to Hate Manifesto.It was something that we had in mind for many years because obviously our previous name didn't represent us at all anymore neither it blended with our musical style.Hate manifesto represents anything we stand for personally and music wise.
2.What is the current line-up for Hate Manifesto ?For the readers who have never heard Hate Manifesto's music how would you best describe it?
The current line up is:
W.S.P.(guitars+vocals)
I.AM.GOD.(bass)
WARHEAD(battery)
3.Hate Manifesto recently released a split 7inch with Wargrinder how long did it take you all to write and record the song for this split release?
The track was composed in 2 weeks if i can recall properly and the whole procedure lasted about a month+(recordings,mix,mastering etc)
4.Has the band started writing new music for the next release?Will it be a E.P or are you trying to do a full length this time?
We finished the composing of our full length before 10 days actually and we sent it to our drummer warhead so he can learn it before the recordings.Mid of february we're starting the recordings for the drums and from there slowly step by step we'll finish the whole album.It will be out around september i hope and it will be absolutely a step ahead for us from every aspect.
5.Will the band self-release the next recording or will you all work with a label? Any idea which label you will be working with?
Nope not at all.Our full length will be out from fistbang records again the same label that released our split with wargrinder so stay tuned.
6.Does the whole band work on writing the music or does one member usually write everything?
From 2000 and after i'm handling the music by my self but for no other reason beside the fact that we're 100% satisfied with what i'm composing and that helps the band having a specific musical identity that never changes.
Of course when it's necessary I.AM.GOD. will contribute with ideas especially in the arrangements but overall there's no restrictions to no one in the band.Everyone contributes actively.
7.Who usually writes the lyrics for the songs?What are some subjects the band writes about?
I'm writing the lyrics, it's important for me that i must feel what i'm singing and it's also important that the music fits with the lyrics to be blended as one.We don't want to be out of our concept in any means.Of course as i said above everyone in the band is active so if something interesting will be brought on the table will be used lyric and music wise.
Our concept has to do with war between the ages mostly.Beside that we're speaking about dominance/hate/depopulation/genocide that blend with historical references to war and personal visions of extinction and hate beliefs.
8.Besides the split 7inch with Wargrinder does the band have any other merchandise available for the readers?If yes where can the fans buy it from?
Unfortunately no, there's nothing beside our split with wargrinder available from the band.Possibly some t-shirts will be printed but nothing's sure yet.
Follow the band's page and be updated for everything,our full length will satisfy every potential fan that's for sure.
9.Hate Manifesto comes out of the Greek black/death metal scene what is your opinion of Greece's metal scene?
Well that's a question that requires time to analyze but i'll try to be brief.
Music wise the bands are better that the previous years.Not in the level that i concider a band absolutely dominating or superior but in a good level.Technology helps also bands that are not capable of to sound like monsters or pro's in studio but when they perform live you realize they're a studio built up.For example musicians that supposed to record compose and play but in the studio they can't record a 4/4 or never touched an instrument on a recording session.Also many bands in greece play for the hype and what's popular by the time and not for what they're craving for.But this is a global phenomenon in our music i guess.
Beside that the greek scene is infested with cliques and fake brotherhoods that poison and deteriorate our music.For a little bit of publicity some people can humiliate their selfs easily.Hate manifesto will never be a part of this game neither will do public relations for their own profit so keep a distance from us.We let the slime job for the ones that have a natural talent on it.
We have relations with a handful of people only as friends first and all the rest come after.
We don't support bands we support the attitude of people.Everyone is judged by his actions.
And that's the bottom line.
10.Who are some of your all-time favorite Greek bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for soon?
Definetly i would say early rotting christ,necromantia and varathron.And other bands also but not in the capacity of these 3.We have a unique scene that's for sure but these 3 in their early years overcome everything.
As for other bands i totally support and recommend wargrinder.Absolutely devastating band and so underated.That's the price for not following the bullshit hype here in greece and not doing public relations.Beside that i can't think any other new band that i'm interested in.Mostly i'm into older bands but you can check out our comrades from wargoat if you're into destructive bestial BM and lykaionas for black occult worshippers.
Brothers from Vorphalack will return soon will fresh material so stay tuned.
A band that we have endless respect and that will never change is legion of doom for those that don't know them(if they're are any)
And for those that adore the old school greek BM sound check out caedes cruenta and ithaqua.
11.Are any of the members of Hate Manifesto currently working with any other bands? If yes please tell the readers a little about them?
I.AM.GOD. is also a member of Vorphalack and beside that he runs his personal project called DEATH.FOR.YOUR.RACE.
As for me my main band is and will always be Hate manifesto but beside that i'm running a side project called Cult of eibon in the vein of early rotting christ and varathron.A 7'' ep will be out in february by A fine day to die productions for the ones interested.
As for warhead i don't think he's running any other project beside wargrinder.
12.When not working on new music or band business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Spending time with my family mostly.
Beside that i hang out with my close friends,watching my favorite football team and read a lot.Mostly history books.
13.What does Underground Metal mean to you?
It's a whole way of life and a way to define things in music but in life also.
I believe it exists inside someone you don't learn about it.
If you're are underground you feel it if you're not you pretend to be one.
The underground is the core of our music but i don't believe there's an actual underground nowdays as it existed back then,not at all actually.
14.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
First of all i would like to thank you for your support and by giving a chance to hate manifesto to be heard.
Stay true to your beliefs and way of life and stop degenerating your existence by weak pathetic human actions.
For those interested our split 7'' with wargrinder is still available through fistbang records and recently through iron bonehead records also.
Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Hate-Manifesto-297433660433548/
Oppress or be oppressed
W.S.P.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
New Reviews done by Patrick on 1-10-16
Hello
Hope everyone is having a good day or evening Here is a new blog of reviews for the readers to check out.it is not a lot but I plan to have a lot of new interviews and reviews posted coming in the next few weeks/rest of the year.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Ancestor's Blood--Hyperborea cd {Naturmacht Prod.}
Wargrinder/Hatemanifesto--As The Conquer Descends/The Gospel Of Extinction 7Inch {Fistbang Rec.}
Hope everyone is having a good day or evening Here is a new blog of reviews for the readers to check out.it is not a lot but I plan to have a lot of new interviews and reviews posted coming in the next few weeks/rest of the year.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Ancestor's Blood--Hyperborea cd {Naturmacht Prod.}
Ancestor's Blood will be releasing their third masterpiece of cold with a lot of atmospheric black metal.Starting off with a mid paced musicial journey.The music is played with a lot of atmospheric parts performed with well performed guitars that go from mid paced to a faster speed before calming back to a mid paced range.The keyboards are used extremely well and add another layer of atmosphere to the overall sound.The vocals are grim and harsh screeches and in a few songs some very well done black metal whispering type of vocal patterns that really fit the music.If you are a fan of well written and performed atmospheric black metal then defintly pick up a copy of Ancestor's Blood new cd today.
Label Contact
https://www.naturmacht.com/
https://www.naturmacht.com/
GoatThroat---Rites Of Blasphemy cd {Tribulacion Prod.}
Germany's raw and violent black metal has never sounded or been performed better then with GoatThroat's debut cd.Rites Of Blasphemy is ten tracks of barbaric raw black metal.The music is well written and delievered going from a mid paced range to a all out fast assult on the eardrums.The drumming is top notch with some very well done mid paced drum patterns to all out blasting drum patterns.The vocals are grim black metal shrieks and screams if you are a fan of raw black metal that is short and gets to the point then Rites Of Blasphemy is a release you will want to pick up today.
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Nidafjoll--Endir cd/digital {Self Released}
This is a one man band from Iceland who plays a very symphonic black metal style.The main man behind this band is Sigurbooi Gretarsson who does an amazing job of writing and composing the music.The guitars are done with a lot of changes going from a mid paced pattern to a more black metal fast guitars.The vocals are are done with black metal screams and some well sung clean vocals entertwined.Nidafjoll are a hard band to put into one category as their is defintly a epic mid paced black metal with touches of folk music added to a few songs.
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Thy Legion--Promo 2015/16 {Self-Released}
Here is a review of Malta's Thy Legion three songs of heavy and powerful blackend death metal.Extremly fast guitars that are done with a lot of good riffs and patterns that range from extremely fast to a more controlled mid pace guitar sound.The drumming is top notch with some mid paced drum patterns that do speed up in a few sections to a more frenzied drum pattern.The vocals are a mix of black metal screams and death growls that fit this bands music very well.If you are a fan of mid nineties blackend death metal then you should defintly give this band a listen.
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Wargrinder/Hatemanifesto--As The Conquer Descends/The Gospel Of Extinction 7Inch {Fistbang Rec.}
Starting off this split 7 inch is Greece's Wargrinder with their song Spawn Of Insidious Malevolence the music doesn't take long before you know what your getting with a blackend war metal sound.Crazed and furious drumming that is done with a lot good patterns and speed.The guitars are played in the same vein with extremely fast riffs and a few solo's mixed into the overall sound.The vocals are raw death metal growls and a few black metal screams entertwined in the music.Up next is Greece's Hate Manifesto with their song Perpetual Glorification Of The Eternal Symbols{Of War} playing a vicious and even brutal style of war black metal with blasting war like drums that are done in a crazed playing style.The guitars are played at a high speed that race through the song.If you are a fan of war black metal then you defintly need to pick this split up today.
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