Saturday, November 28, 2020

Interview with XT. music writer for Perilaxe Occlusion posted on 11-28-20

 

1.Hello XT thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out please introduce yourself to the readers?

Thank you for having me! I'm the forerunner of this band. I'm the one who came up with the names, concept, music, and I play guitar/bass. I have a musical background in extreme metal, and a hobbyist background in 3D modelling and level design.


2.When did you first discover death metal and music in geeneral and who were the first bands you discovered?Who are some of the current bands that you have been listening to?

The first death metal record I fell in love with was Carcass' "Symphonies of Sickness", even though it's arguably the first deathgrind album, and possibly the heaviest album of the 1980s. I expanded out into more obscure bands like Timeghoul, Demigod, and Chthe'ilist in my later teen years. I found their musical compositions very unique and well thought-out. Recently I've been jamming Abyzou, Rites of Daath, Nihil Invocation, and Mordom, all of which are impressive modern acts of extreme metal.


3.When did you first become interested in writing and playing music?What was the first instrument that you learned to play?

When I was eight years old, I began taking guitar lessons. Around age 11 is when I started taking drum lessons, where I frequently played along to the entire debut Van Halen album note-for-note. In terms of writing my own music, I wrote my first song when I was 10 years old, making a horrible demo with my 4th-grade buddies at the time. Re-recorded it with a band I formed in the 8th grade when I was 14, then re-re-recorded it properly when I was 19 with the same band. I got more into writing music in my later teen years as my improving musical skills allowed me more creative freedom.


4.What instruments do you currrently play?Are you self-taught or did you take lessons when first starting out?

I play drums, bass, and guitar. I played violin in grades 6-8, but that was for school. Never cared for it, never picked it up since, despite being the best violin player in the school. I also can't read music,even though I was taught how to during the violin years. I'm mostly self-taught in my instruments, especially in music theory. I've found learning theory has unlocked massive songwriting potential. At first I was very weighed down by it, thinking a song had to have 1 tempo and 1 scale, later realizing I can mix scales, modes, and keys all I want, and throw in chromatic riffs because they sound evil. Theory is fantastic knowledge to have, and even better when you know it and ignore it.

5.Are their any instruments that you would like to learn one day if yes which ones would they be?

Not really. I do wish I was able to do death metal vocals. Something in the veins of Ross Dolan from Immolation, Paul Riedl from Blood Incantation, Muhammed SuiƧmez from Necrophagist, or Karl Sanders from Nile. It's something I think about, but not something I want to actively attempt like I did with guitar or drums.


6.When did you first get the idea to start Perilaxe Occlusion and how did you choose the name of the band does it have a special meaning?

Perilaxe Occlusion is play on a 3D rendering technique called parallax occlusion mapping. I thought the name sounded neat, especially combining "peril" and "axe", which makes it more akin to death metal. I thought it'd be unique to have a death metal band dedicated to 3D modelling, rendering techniques, and all other things surrounding it like math and computers, but in a macabre context, such as describing someone rendering a scene of graphic violence. I got the idea years ago, and had several death metal riffs in my phone's voice memos kicking around for a while. In July 2020, I decided to stop daydreaming and start taking shit seriously. I hit up Lucas (@rustedwinds on Instagram) to design a logo for me while I was writing music. I got a talented drummer and a skilled vocalist to perform on the demo, all recorded by an engineer who is extremely knowledgable, although he had never done death metal before. I must say that everyone knocked it out of the park. Everyone played top notch and took it as seriously as I did.


7.Who would you say are the bands biggest influences?For the readers unfamilar with the bands music how would you best describe it?

I'd say Perilaxe Occlusion plays death metal with technical and doom elements. We're not a death/doom band, we're just not afraid to slow down to knuckle-dragging speeds. We're not tech death, but we have parts that stray off the 4/4 path. We'll never make the listener feel tedium that some doom bands might have, or make them do a calculus test for technicality's sake. It's like spices on a roast--overdoing it kills the joy.


8.Exponential Decay is the bands debut which is getting released through Chaos Rec. when did you first come in contact with Chaos Rec.?

Chaos Records contacted me on Instagram. Impure is a band I like that's signed to them, so I was quite surprised they showed interest before even hearing any music. Victor from Chaos Records is super nice guy. He wants to print this on all formats including vinyl! Whether or not that happens remains to be seen, but I'm very glad I get to work with him. He works his ass off getting me fantastic interviews such as this one, and is connected with a graphic designer who does all the layouts for physical media. The PDFs I've seen of the CDs and tapes look incredible. Very excited to start shipping them out.

9.I believe you are the main song writer for the band how long did it take to write the music for the debut demo? How long does it usually take to complete one song?

It took me roughly a month to get everything as they were recorded. I had a bunch of riffs I had thought of over the years, which kicked things off a little bit. The biggest challenge was connecting them, some riffs didn't even get used. I'd say if I worked every single day on a song, it'd take about a week to compose. Rehearsing, tweaking, etc, all takes up more time. Months, even. This demo was quicker than one might expect since I was very direct with all the arrangements.


10.Who usually handles writing the lyrics for the band and what are some topics written about on the debut release?Which usually comes first the music or the lyrics?

I write the lyrics since the theme of 3D modelling was thought up by me. I only have 1 friend who knows about 3D modelling/has experience with it all. This is all nerdy-ass mumbo-jumbo to most people, bandmates included. I am related to one of the digital artists for Avatar (2009). He works for Weta Digital, and sent me several books on filmmaking and 3D. Very complex, yet cool stuff. The music always comes first. I often get a song title or theme before a song, which is very helpful in lyric writing. It's a bit of a jump start writing lyrics with a topic in mind.

11.does the band have any other merchandise currently availible for the readers to purchase? If yes what is availible and where can the readers purchase it?

Yes. I recieved cassettes from a fantastic French label called Epidemia Records. At the time of writing this, they're over 80% sold. I have 2 t-shirt designs available on my Bandcamp. One is of the demo art printed by Cursed Earth Apparel. The other is a polygonal graveyard seen on the back of the CDs, and the inside of the tapes from Chaos Records, printed by Grim Graphics GSO. They sell for $16.


12.Have you started working on new musiic for the bands next demo or would you like to write a full-length release?

Yes to both. The new demo is being recorded right now. It's called "Raytraces of Death" and will be out sometime in 2021. We plan on doing a compilation of the two demos with a bonus interlude track. All 2021 we plan spending on writing a full-length album, hoping for a 2022 release. I also plan on having new merch. At least one new shirt design with a backprint that reads "RASTERIZED DEATH METAL", and possibly even a long-sleeve.


13.What does Underground Metal mean to you?

.Underground metal is the response to everything more in the mainstream. Cradle of Filth and Amon Amarth are far from mainstream music, but are the mainstream of slightly more extreme metal music. The underground steers clear of squeaky-clean, quantized production, and instead opts for organic recordings and filthier tones, also shying away from convential song structures and lengths. The freedom and loyalty in this scene in strong and supportive. The people involved are the sole reason music like this is still around. Very few people would write music that nobody wants to listen to. I'm very happy people think Perilaxe Occlusion is worthy of being an underground band, and not something people skip over on Bandcamp or YouTube.


14. comes out of Canada's metal scene what is your opinion of the scene in Canada over the years?

Canada's metal scenes vary on location. Quebec is full of incredible death metal and black metal. Giants such as Voivod, Gorguts, Kataklysm, and Cryptopsy hail from that province, and more underground heroes like Chthe'ilist and Spectral Wound reign from that region. Then you have the most iconic war metal band Blasphemy hailing from the west coast, along with Conqueror, Revenge, and Axis of Advance. Scattered around are solid acts like Adverserial, Human Agony, Tomb Mold, VHS, and Nocturnal Departure. Many classics like Woods of Ypres, Slaughter, Strapping Young Lad, and Razor come to mind, as well.

15.Who are your all-time favorite Canadian bands and are their any new bands you could recomend to the readers?

Fuck, this is a thinker. I'd say early Gorguts/Cryptopsy, I fuck with some Rush albums, July Talk, Tomb Mold, Gordon Lightfoot, and Stan Rogers. As far as newer Canadian bands are concerned, I would recommend Mitochondrion, Paroxsihzem, Gris, and Profane Order.

16.Besides working in Perilaxe Occlusion do you currently work with any other bands or solo projects? If yes please tell the readers a little about them?

.I do. I'm in a number of other acts ranging from grindcore to thrash metal (although I'm keeping those acts classified for now).


17.Thank you XT for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?

Thank you for the interview! I love doing these. A great way to spend an evening thinking critically. My final thoughts are a big thank you to everyone who preordered Exponential Decay, and that there is more music to come and not a lot of waiting. We have plans for new music years ahead of us. Stay (down)tuned...                                                                                                                                                Band Contacts                                                                                                                                                https://chaos-records.bandcamp.com/album/exponential-decay-demo                                                       https://www.instagram.com/perilaxeocclusion/?hl=es-la                                                                             Label Contacts                                                                                                                                              https://www.chaos-records.com/                                                                                                                  https://chaos-records.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                         https://www.facebook.com/chaosrecords                                                                                                     https://twitter.com/ChaosRecs

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

Interview Cruz guitarist of Guillatine done on 11-25-20

 


1.Hello Cruz please introduce yourself to the readers?

Hey everyone I am Cruz I live in Long Beach Ca, and I am one of the guitarist from Guillatine.

2.When did you first discover metal music and who were the first bands you heard? Who are some of the current bands that have caught your attention?

I started listening to hard rock like early 6th grade and my friend Nick Diaz , RIP introduced me into Slipknot and Korn around age 11-12. I thought that was insane until my neighbor Sal, that got me into playing guitar, gave me a Guitar World Magazine. The issue was about the BIG FOUR, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, and MegaGay (hate megadeth). I went out and got Master of Puppets copy and Show No Mercy copy and it was wrap from there.

Currently I try to focus on locals or my peers and see what they’re putting out. I been stuck on Torture Rack from Portland of Headsplit Records, fuuuuuuk man they fucking rip! The homies from Transcendence put out “Towards Obscurities Beyond” and I gotta say goddamm! Ensepulcher from Fresno I believe has always caught my ear, they’re a must see and the tunes are ridiculously heavy! Of course, our brother from another other Disciples of Death.

3.Cruz when did you first become interested in playing the guitars? Are you self-taught or did you take lessons when first starting out?

My childhood friend Sal, the guy I mentioned that gave me the Guitar World Magazine, he got me into guitar. We use to play Yu-Gi-Oh cards lol and one day he came over with a guitar. Sal would show me everything his teacher would show him, I was playing with my dad’s old shitty classical guitar that had the action 7 feet high haha. Since Sal was being taught by his English teacher at his school I asked my history teacher, Ms. Wood , to teach me to play guitar. She used her guitar to sing a song for a lesson she taught us so I knew she at least knew basic stuff.

I ended finding out that Ms. Wood was a true Rocker and as tough as they come haha. In her day she played with some solid punk bands, was signed to a few labels, and toured with some very impressive acts. Ms. Wood taught me the true meaning of Rock N Roll that blossomed into

my passion for music and has lead me to where I am today. She would bring over the lead guitar players she use to jam with and have them teach me songs and give me lessons. After I felt like I had a good understanding of how to play I ventured off on my own and subscribed to Guitar World, Guitar One, and any other guitar magazine I would fine.

4.Who would you say are your biggest influences and favorite guitarists? Besides the guitars do you currently play any other instruments?

Even though I think Megadeth sucks big donkey dick, I have to give it up to Marty Friedman. He is an insane guitarist. I had found this old tab book that looked liked an old note pad at school one time. I found out it was the tabs for a guitar workshop he filmed so I checked it out and fuck can that dude play. Aslo some gut that goes by the name Sultan of Strings or something like that. I have always found Egyptian and Japanese scales very interesting.

5.You started Guillatine back in 2009 when did you first get the idea to start this band? How did you choose Guillatine for the name of this band?

I already had a band at the time named Toxic Waste and Guillatine was my side project with the homies from the North Side of town. When we first started I use to play drums, Chris Miller played Guitar, and Andrew Carillo played based and did vocals. Toxic Waste didn’t work out so I focused 100% on Guillatine. We found a drummer and I hopped on Guitar with Chris.

Chris actually proposed the name because he told us about the metal heads that his mom and dad use to hang out with. It turns out that Marcy and Bobby (Chrises mom and dad) use to kick it the with the OG Guillatine from Long Beach, that was Thomas Perry, Steve Anderson, Thomas brother RIP, and the rest of the guys. Marcy always being so support of our arts set up an arrangement with OG Guillatine, it was Thomas, Chris, and their bassist. We bbq and sat down for hours hearing old stories of gigs, old bands, and the scene. Then it came down to it they asked Chris and I to play a song of we composed to see if we were worthy enough. They heard to songs then whispered and snickered a bit, and told us it was a go! We were blessed by the Godfather’s with the name.

6.What is the current line-up of the band?

Chilango – Vox

Cruz – Guitar

Daniel – Guitar

Tn- Bass

Dylan Cutler - Drums

7.Who would you say are the bands biggest influences and have they remained the same over the years? For the readers who have never heard Guillatine's music how would you best describe it to the readers?

I know Daniel’s favorite band is Necrophobic from Sweden, I would say Tn has a solid Cannibal Corpse influence. Chilango likes a lot of Grindcroe and actually plays and sings in two Grindcore projects, Eskupe and Mariyien. Me personally, I would say Cryptopsy , Suffication.

No I think it changes through out the years we just like to keep it traditional.

We like to focus on rhythm and groove, we really like to have the listeners’ head bobbing the whole time. The goal is to try to get you to pit haha we want to create an intense empowering feeling so intense you makes you feel like you can dominate the pit.

8.Beheaded is the bands newest release that is being released through Chaos Rec. when did you and the band first come in contact with this label?

The first time I heard of Chaos Rec was because of the band Question that is on their roster. I really dig that band, man, do they fucking rip!!! PINCHE METAL MEXICANO!!! I was curious to see who was putting their stuff out and found Chaos Recs. I heard their bandcamp and was impressed with what they were releasing.

The Ep is being released through 3 labels, Chaos Rec from Mexico doing a generous 500 CD release for us, Rotted Life Rec. doing the American Pro Tape version for us, and Unholy Domain Rec. doing the European Pro Tape Version of the EP.

During the process of making the album we were buying art work and started getting our Press Kit ready, so as soon as we got our final mix we sent it out to all the labels we hold in high regards. Chaos was one of the first one to reply and was immediately on top of things as soon as we agreed. Very professional and easy to work with, shout out to our label Chaos Rec. for holding it down for us! We greatly appreciate it.

9.How long did it take to write the music for the new EP.? does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually write everything?

I can’t recall how long it has taken us to write the EP, if I had to give a specific time I would say like a year or so because working with Dylan is so natural and effortless. We can put out jams all day. The whole band does take part in the writing and it varies. Sometimes one of us comes to the table with a complete song, other times a few riffs. There are time were we play a game were each person has to add a new riff as we pass it along, other times it spontaneous and we write riffs from a free style jam we did. We just try to enjoy ourselves and keep pushing each others’ musicianship skills.

10.Who usually handles writing the lyrics for the music and what are some subjects the band writes about? Which usually comes first the music or the lyrics?

We usually let our front man handle all the lyrics but with chilango its more of a collaboration because he’s consistently asking for our opinion and input, which we really like and appreciate.

Chilango sings in English and Spanish so we have bilingual lyrics. From our EP titles like “God Stomper” has more dark, anti-religion, a big fuck you to the western God, and letting Satan represent the rebelliousness of conformity. Titles like “Decapitated Thought” has lyrics of mind control, being easily influenced, and not thinking for one’s self. “Majia Negra” which is Spanish for “Black Magic” is about a witch and what a vindictive, conniving , cunt she is.

11.Besides the upcoming Beheaded release does the band have any other releases or merchandise currently availible? If yes what is availible and where can the readers purchase it?

We actually do thanks for asking. We have a 2 song demo of a raw live recording from our jam spot through Kulto De Noche Media and Analog Overdose Recs.

Here is the link:

https://kultodemedianoche666.storenvy.com/

12.What does Underground Metal mean to you?

The shit that’s not mainstream, you know all that trend hopping shit. The metal that’s put out by the scene for the scene, shit that’s true to your soul. It’s not about selling out or making a living out of it cus lets face it. How many Cannibal Corpse or Slayers can there be? Underground metal is the filthy and uncensored!

13.Guillatine comes out of California's death metal scene what are your thoughts on the scene in California over the years?

What can I say, we are blessed to have the Meca of Metal in our own backyard. Southern California alone is a pivoting touring ground, on tour it’s a must hit. California plays a huge part of the of the death metal scene today, from acts like Skeletal Remains, Crematory Stench, and Transcendence from Southern California then North Cal has Necrot , Acephalix, Mortuous. Like FUCK DUDE! Hahah all those bands are heavy hitter coming out of California.

14.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of California and are their any new bands you could recommend to the readers?

I wouldn’t be able to just name one haha but if I had to recommend some band I’d say check out Disciples of Death, Eskupe, Mariyen, all Long Beach cats that get down.

16.Thank you Cruz for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?

Hopefully our art inspires younger metal heads to pick up an instrument and keep carrying the torch.      Band Contacts                                                                                                                                                https://guillatinewcdm.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                       https://www.facebook.com/Guillatine                                                                                                          

Sunday, November 22, 2020

Mutual Hostility--Sacred Propaganda cd,digital{Cult Of Parthenope} done on 11-22-20


Coming out of Ohio's death metal scene is Mutual Hostility with their debut  release.Sacred Propaganda contains five songs of extremly tight and well written and delievered metal music.The band is defintly inspired by the 90's death metal scene but is not afraid to add their own creative elements within the music.The guitars are done by Dan Gates{from Ton} playing a mix of fast and aggressive patterns that are done with alot of skill and excellent writing ability.Dan does play some slower more controlled passages playing some memorable passages even adding in some well executed solo's.Adam Rogers handles the vocals for the band the vocals are a mix of heavy death metal growls and some old school gruff growls both styles fit Mutual Hostility's music perfectly.Eric Frabatta handles the drum for the band and are played with skill and hyperspeed drum passages.Each of the members of the band know their instrument and play with both experience and skill.If you are looking for a band that blends death metal intensity with the bands own creativity then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Sacred Propaganda.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Band Contacts                                                                                                                                          https://www.facebook.com/MutualHostility/                                                                                                    Label Contacts                                                                                                                                           http://www.cultofparthenope.com/                                                                                                        https://cultofparthenope.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/cultofparthenope/                                                                                   

Sunday, November 15, 2020

Guillatine--Beheaded cd {Chaos Rec.} done on 11-15-20


 

Guillatine are a new band coming out of California's death metal scene.Beheaded consists of seven tracks with the last four being rehearsel tracks.The band plays a putrid old-school style of death metal that done with aggression and skillful writing ability.The guitars are played with a mix of fast and aggressive patterns but do slow to a more controlled mid paced range in a few of the songs.You can also hear alot of thrash elements mixed into the guitar style and sound,The vocals are old-school death metal growls that fit Guillatine's music peerfectly.Guillatine play a great style of old-school death metal with a mix of slower mid paced sections and some faster more aggressive passages. If you are a fan of intense old-school death metal then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of Beheaded when it is released.                                                      Band Contacts                                                                                                                                          https://www.facebook.com/Guillatine/                                                                                                      https://chaos-records.bandcamp.com/album/beheaded                                                                           https://www.instagram.com/guillatine_deathmetal/?hl=es-la                                                                                     Label Contacts                                                                                                                                        https://www.chaos-records.com/                                                                                                                 https://chaos-records.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/chaosrecords

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Thursday, November 5, 2020

interview with Hans guitarist of Mutilate posted on 11-5-20

 


1.Hello Hans please introduce yourself to the readers?

Hans: Uhm, I'm Hans. I'm the primary songwriter and take care of communications, email, etc.

2.When did you first discover metal music and who were the first bands that you discovered?Who are some of the current bands that have caught your attention?

Hans: As a 13 year old, I discovered bands like Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and stuff like Exploited, Sex Pistols and that was it. From then on my life has been a deep music rabbit hole, always thirsting for more, never satisfied!

3.Mutilate was formed back in 2017. What gave you all the idea to start this band? Are you satisfied with how things have gone with the band so far?

Hans: While trying to stay humble, I think we've accomplished a lot in just about three years. The records each reflect the period they were written and recorded in.

4.What is the current line-up of Mutilate?For the readers who have never heard the band's music, how would you best describe it?And who would you say are the bands biggest influences and have they remained the same over the years?

Hans: I play guitar, Al is on bass, Simon sings and we've had several drummers, so Sarah is currently with Mutilate. Its hard for me to speak for others but personally my influences range from bands like Slaughter, Repulsion, Bolt Thrower to stuff like Nirvana 2002, Carnage, Dismember.

5.Rotting in Eternity's Hell is the band's third full-length release. how long did it take the band to write the music for the new release?Does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually handle writing everything?

Hans: I usually write all the songs and the rest of the band adapts. We work really fast. That last album was written and recorded in about a week or two at the beginning of the pandemic.

6.Rotting in Eternity's Hell is also getting a cassette release through Canada's Dawning Septic Prod. When did you and the band first come in contact with this label? Besides the new release are there any plans to re-release the first two releases on cassette tape?

Hans: I would love to see the first two albums released on tape but as of now there are no plans. Several times , some labels have written to us about doing releases but then seem to fall off the face of the earth. Dawning Septic have a real dedication and passion for the underground. The tape is total quality! We met online, like normal human beings lol

7.Besides the newest release are the bands previous releases still available for the readers to purchase?Besides physical releases does the band have any other merchandise currently available for the readers to buy if yes what is available and where can the readers purchase it?

Hans: All three albums are available from the Mutilate bandcamp store.

8.What does Underground Metal mean to you?

Hans: To me it's the ability to express myself without boundaries but to some gatekeepers out there it's just an excuse to be some elitist jerk.

9.Mutilate comes out of New York's death metal scene. What are your thoughts of the scene in New York over the years?

Hans: Well there's the classics like Immolation, Mortician, Profanitica, Malignancy, Malevolent Creation, Cannibal Corpse, Suffocation and a bunch more big names so it's safe to say that New York has had a big impact on death metal history.

10.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of New York and are there any new bands you could recommend to the readers?

Hans: Just stick to Mortician and you'll be fine.

11.Besides working in Mutilate do you or any of the members currently work with any other bands or solo projects?If yes please tell the readers a little about them?

Hans: Nothing at the moment! Real life is a time sucking vampire.

12.Hans when did you first become interested in playing the guitars and are you self taught or did you take lessons when first starting out?

Hans: I have never taken lessons and mostly wing it. Basically fake it till you make it kind of approach.

13.Who would you say are your biggest influences on the guitars?Besides the guitars do you currently play any other instruments?

Hans: I can play bass. The bass is like a guitar for dummies (Sorry Al!), lol! As far as influences go I would name drop Michael Ammott!

14.When you need to take a break from working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?

Hans: I like to Watch trashy old horror movies, ride bikes, go hiking and swimming, travelling.

15.Thank you Hans for taking the time to fill this interview out. Do you have any final comments for the readers?

Hans: spend your hard earned money at: mutilatedeathmetal.bandcamp.com                                              Band Contacts                                                                                                                                                https://mutilatedeathmetal.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                 https://www.facebook.com/mutilatedeathmetalofficial/

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Interview with Sodom posted on 11-3-20


 Hello please introduce yourself to the readers?

I am Tom, Bandleader, Bassist and Singer of the Metal Band “SODOM”

Sodom was started back in 1982 when did you all get the idea to start this band? Did you think the band would still be going strong after all these years?

We were inspired by Venom and came up with idea to form an own. We never thought that our band would have any future. That wasn't our goal at all. We just did the music as a kind of revolution against the parents, teachers and establishment and also against Posers and Poppers, who hate our musical direction. Metal fans were a minority, because music like “Deutsche Welle” and “New Wave” was very popular in the beginning of the 80th. I was in a school class with 30 pupils and I was the only one who listened to metal. That was strange, but we respected each other.

Genesis XIX is the band's newest full-length. As veterans, is it easier to write music or more difficult as your catalog expands?

As long as we stay creative and enjoy it, it's no problem at all to write new songs. Even after almost 40 years, I always have a lot of ideas that flow into the songs.

We are able to release an album every year, but that only ever happens in coordination with the record company. Times have changed and time is running faster and faster, so that we can only produce an album every two to three years.

Where did the band draw inspiration for the lyrics on the new release and what are some subjects the band wrote about? Which usually comes first the music or the message?

Life offers enough inspiration. Especially in these days when everything is getting out of control. I've always been interested in history and of course the wars have always played a big role in my lyrics. Most of the time the music is created first and then I write my lyrics. But when arranging the songs, we make sure that everything fits perfectly with the vocals.

What have been some of Sodom's most memorable shows and tours over the years? Who have been some of your favorite bands to share the stage with?

I can't answer that question at all. Every single show in different countries was always something special. It doesn't matter whether it was small clubs or huge stages at festivals. We also shared the stage with countless bands, but I don't want to mention any of them…

- Sodom has been active in the Metal Underground scene since the early 80's so i was interested did you and the band members read a lot of fanzines back in the 80's and 90's? If yes what do you feel made a good fanzine?

There weren't many Metal magazines around in the 80s, but I've probably read them all. Back then, of course, we didn't have the internet, so the magazines were the only way to find out about other bands, and that was always very important to us. I expect neutral reporting from good magazines. Many magazines nowadays have their favorite band that appears again and again on the front page. This is of course very unfair to the smaller band.

- Do you recall the name of any of your favorite fanzines that you read in those early years of the band? Are there any current fanzines or web-zines that you like to read these days?

Today, of course, I read Rockhard magazine, Metal Hammer, Deaf forever and Legacy magazine. I get it sent to me every month. It used to be the Aardshock and the Kerrang in mid 80s that I loved so much..

- Tape-trading was also huge back in the 80's and 90's. were you involved in the tape trading scene in those days? What were some of the early demos and releases you acquired.

There was a big tape-trading scene in Germany. I got catalogues and order lists by tape sellers each month. They sold demo tapes, rehearsal sessions and live recordings from bands all over the world. That was the only chance to get the music that was not officially released in Germany and Europe. I started up swapping the tapes with other metals fans, so I got a huge collection, but I spent a lot of money for this. Some of these tapes and rarities are still in my collection.

- Sodom comes out of the legendary German metal scene what is your opinion of the evolution of Germany's metal scene over the decades?

I think the whole metal scene changed for worse, because it’s getting more confusing in these times. This music is established and will ever be. I still miss the good old times….but when we got our first record deal, the times changed. After Agent Orange went so successful, I could quit my job in the coalmine and I was able to get more established in the metal scene and could made my life just with music. That was a dream that come true.

- Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?

I hope to see again after the horrible pandemic. Thank you for your loyal support all over the decades…Yours trulyTOM                                                                                                                                             Band Contacts                                                                                                                                               http://sodomized.info/                                                                                                                                   https://www.facebook.com/sodomized                                                                                                         https://twitter.com/sodomized


Mutilate--Rotting In Eternity's Hell LP,Cassette{Dawning Septic Prod./Iron Bonehead Rec.} posted on 11-3-20

 


Mutilate--Rotting In Eternity's Hell LP,Cassette{Dawning Septic Prod./Iron Bonehead Rec.}                     

Coming out of New York's underground death metal scene is Mutilate with their thrird full-length.Rotting In Eternity's Hell contains eight songs of well performed and memorable old school death metal intensity.The music is a mix of faster guitar and drum patterns and some heavier mid paced musicial passages.All the musicians can write and create some memorable and creative  passages.The vocals are old school gruff death metal growls and some deeper growls are used throughout a few of the songs.If you enjoy heavy old school death metal that follows no trends then do yourself a favor and pick up a copy of the new release today                                                                                                                                                                                 Label Contacts                                                                                                                                         https://dawningseptic.storenvy.com/                                                                                                          https://www.facebook.com/dawningsepticprod                                                                                               https://twitter.com/DawningSeptic                                                                                   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC22rIdHx8Wv3gnMy8tsTlGw?reload=9                                                                       https://ironbonehead.de/                                                                                                                       https://ironboneheadproductions.bandcamp.com/                                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/IronBoneheadProductions                                                                                    https://twitter.com/BoneheadIron