Here is a new interview with Czech Republic's Panychida who discuss the bands newest cd. past and future plans for the band and more read it today and if you are a fan of well written and performed metal then be sure to buy the new cd.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
Interview with Panychida done by Patrick
1.Hails! How are things going with you and the band these days? When did you first meet the other members of the band?
Hi, thanks for the space in your magazine. Well, things are going nicely, we just recently put out the album, we had the release party, what was really fun and lots of people showed up. And we also finished one round of touring – first short tour with ANGANTYR and SVARTA, then Mexico tour and then 3 gigs with DORDEDUH. Now we will be a bit quiet and may be write some new stuff. More gigs will come in the autumn.
And when we fist meet? Well it was an coincidence of course, as always… When I moved to Pilsen for studies, then I met the other guys and we started the band, which was actually originally a project of our guitarist and former singer. The singer is gone, but we are still here and working together with people who wanna be in.
2.When did you all come up with the name Panychida to use as the name of the band? Does it have a special meaning? What is the current line-up of the band?
The idea of the name comes from the original vocalist and it mean a memorial ceremony for the dead. It comes from the orthodox liturgy and beyond you can trace it in some old pagan religions.
We are five people now, been together for some years, and it feels like a good line up for what we wanna do.
3.Panychida is getting ready to release their fourth cd "Haeticalia--The Night Battles" 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 write everything?
It took us like two years to get the album together and also the recording was done in sequences. We started last summer and ended up this spring, so quite a time. But we have our civil jobs and if we also wanna do some tours and gigs, we have to take it step by step. We normally work on music with the guitarist Sinneral. Me and him compose the most of the music, then we work together. I take care of the lyrics as well.
4.Who usually takes care of the lyrics and what are some subjects you all wrote about on the newest release?
As already said, I do most of the lyrics. This time I drew inspiration from the Ginzburg study about Benandantes of northern Italy – the witches who fight for the crop of the community. It is a kind of conceptual album.
5. Panychida formed in 2004 how would you the music has changed over the years?
We were always based on strong melodies and even though we have left some of the more so called “pagan” feelings, we still play metal with melodies. We take inspiration from many different styles, that you can hear in the music itself – heavy metal, death metal, black metal. In fact we are metalheads, so that´s what counts and we live it. But people still call it pagan metal, even though it has nothing to do with the humpa humpa metal that more easy fans prefer.
6.Has Panychida ever made a video for any of your songs/releases? Are their any plans to make one for any of the new songs? If you had your choice which songs would you like to see made into a video?
We only made a live video – it has been compiled from the shooting of our set at Phantoms of Pilsen. We never felt like having enough resources to do a really good video, so we so far live only with this one. For this album we are not gonna shoot any video, but we would like to do something for the next one. But it will take some time and there is no need to talk about it at this very moment ;-)
7. Panychida recently got back from a tour of Mexico how did the tour go? Who were some bands you shared the stage with?
We did the whole tour with our friend from INFERNO and ARMADA, we are very good friends with both bands and it was really fun to do this tour. For us it was a big experience. Mexico is totally different from what we know here in Europe, it was more of a wilderness, but also kind of more friendly environment. We traveled over the central Mexico, visited the pyramids, the Pacific ocean, met so many cool people and had great talks with them. People in Mexico are great fans. What is a bit crazy on that country is that time has not much meaning over there, so delays were everyday experience, but after time you just don´t give a shit. It was definitely worth doing and we wanna come back there in few years.
8.Are their any other tours or shows coming up that the readers should watch out for? If yes where are some countries and places the band will be playing?
We plan something for the autumn, but only single gigs. But at this very moment, I have not much to say about it. We will definitely do our own festival Phantoms of Pilsen in October and we hope for some more touring next year.
9.Does the band have any past releases or merchandise available for the readers? And if yes where can the fans find your merchandise?
By visiting our bandcamp at panychida.bandcamp.com you can get all what you need J Also at our website you can find our cds and merch: www.panychida.com
10. Panychida comes out of the Czech Republic metal scene what is your opinion of the Czech Republics metal scene?
There is plenty of bands over here but only few are trying to push it a bit more to get over the borders. But we also have some kind of legends like ROOT or MASTERS HAMMER which are well known I the worldwide metal scene. I think stronger than bands we have the festivals like Brutal Assault, Obscene Extreme, Hell Fast Attack and may be even our own Phantoms of Pilsen… what else to say… if you wanna hear some names worth checking I would definitely name INFERNO, MALLEPHYR, CULT OF FIRE, POSTCARDS FROM ARKHAM, SEKHMET, AVENGER, from Slovakia I would recommend INFER or ANCESTRAL VOLKHVES.
11.Who are your all-time favorite bands that came out of the Czech Republic scene? And are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
I think that´s what I have just mentioned.
12.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you all have any final words for the readers?
Thanks a lot. I hope people will rather download our music from our bandcamp than from unknown sources, but if some of them wish, we are able to send the albums for free. Definitely I is better if they get it from us, than from elsewhere. Thanks for support and in case you can get in touch at info@panychida.com
Panychada contacts
info@panychida.com
http://www.panychida.com/
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Sunday, June 19, 2016
Interview with India's death metal band Strangulate done by Patrick on 6-19-16
Hello
Hope everyone is having a good day or evening{whenever you get time to read this interview} This time around we have Strangulate from the death metal scene in India.Feel free to read the interview and be sure to buy the debut cd today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Denzil guitarist of Strangulate done by Patrick
1.Hello Denzil when did you first discover metal music? Who were some of the first bands you listened to?
Well i was lucky enough to be born in a family with great music taste. My mom used to listen to the Beatles,Bob Dylan,etc. and my uncle used to listen to Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Pink floyd, so i grew up listen to classics. When I was like 13 I remember my cousin was listening to Metallica- For whom the bell tolls..i was blown away listening to the heavy guitar riffs by Hetfield..and then i was introduced to Megadeth, Iron Maiden..i remember saving up and buying The Number of the Beast album which was confiscated by my mom as my aunty complained that i was listen to Satanic music.
2.When did you meet Subhasish{vocalist} ? Was it long before you two decided to form Strangulate ?
Well i met Subhasish when i was in School...We had musical differences back then..Strangulate was as a side project..We were a grindcore band..me and Subhajit..vocalist of Purgation(the band i used to play in) Subhasish had his own death metal band in a different city..After his band broke up and i was kicked out of purgation(due to personal reasons) we decided to continue with Strangulate but as a Death Metal band..We both were big fan of bands like Cannibal Corpse,Morbid Angel.Autopsy,etc..Though we've had member changes and all which slowed us down..but here we are..going strong
3.Denzil I believe you formed Strangulate in 2012 did you plan to keep Strangulate as a two man band or would you like to add more members soon?
Well Strangulate started off as a two piece band..surprisingly it still is one..we did try few others..but there were there to play a 2-3 gigs..member changes did slow us down..But hopefully we find a permanent drummer and a bassist in the near future.
4.Strangulate has just recently released their debut cd "Catacombs Of Death" through Transcending Obscurity Rec. how did you come in contact with this great label?
Well i contacted Kunal Choksi of TO when i was recording our album..we was interested in what we do..after we were done recording i did send Kunal a rough mix and he was happy to sign us up.
5.I believe you are the main song writer for the band so how long does it take you to write one song?
Well it depends..i just sit there jamming and when i come up with something i record it on my laptop..other time i have this idea in my head and i like to replicate it. so it depends..like Blood and Bones was written when we were already in the studio doing drum takes..i was just warming up ready to give my guitar take..so a certain warm up session turned out to be a song in our album.
6.Besides the debut cd "Catacombs Of Death" does the band have any other merchandise available for the readers? If yes where can the readers buy it?
We have t-shirts out..we can order then at www.tometal.com
7. Denzil you handle the guitars for Strangulate at what age did you become interested in playing the guitars? Are you self taught or did you have some lessons when first starting out?
Well i started playing guitar at the age of 16..at first i had someone teaching me but i was not really interested in learning indian Bollywood music..so he left after 3 months and as they say Youtube is you best teahcher..and surely is. I had John Petrucci's Rock discipline Instructional dvd..which helped me from the get go.
8.Who are some of your influences/favorite guitarists?Besides the guitars do you currently play any other instruments?
Well that's easy Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friendman and John Petrucci. Well i want to learn the piano but at this moment i'm mixing songs
9.In your opinion what is the best and worst thing about the underground metal today? And what does underground metal mean to you?
Well it's like a brotherly thing..people who listen to metal music understand each other..metal music helps you get away from day to day bullshit in your life..to me underground metal is a life line..something good that keeps me going. The good thing about underground metal today is alot of people are appreciating what we do and people are interested in knowing more..people do turn up and support the bands and have a great time..but there're issues related to venues and organizers..
10.Strangulate comes out of India's death metal scene. What is your opinion of India's metal scene?
Well indian metal scene is spread out.. like there's something happening in this city and locals bands and playing there and that's just it.. There are great bands in india but shows are limited..Number of metalheads are increasing which is a good thing..International bands does tour in indian..the turnout is decent..but as per local shows..there are few..mainly due to lack of organizer and venues.
11.Who are your all-time favorite bands from India? And are their any new up and coming bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
Well Kryptos, Dying Embrace are two of my favorites..there are new bands like Armament from our city..Great thrash metal band..Infernal Diatribe(black metal) Against Evil,Primitive,Evil Conscience
12.Besides underground bands are their any labels or web/fanzines you feel the readers should check out soon?
Well as of now i've nothing in mind..but Do check out transcending obscurity..
13.Besides playing in Strangulate are you or Subhasish currently working with any other bands? If yes please tell the readers a little about them?
Well yes..i'll be tracking guitars for Divide Torture,death metal band from our city..i guess they will be releasing a new single in August..so yes stayed tuned. But mostly i'm working on Strangulate's new album..plan to release it next year or so.
14.When not working on new music or band releated business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Well i like spend time with my Girlfriend..go out on a date..watch a movie.
15.Thank you Denzil for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any last comments for the readers?
Well you're Welcome.. Keep Supporting underground music..if you like a band..buy their merch or cd..support that band and support your local scene.
Band Contacts
https://www.facebook.com/strangulate.death/
denzil.davidson@gmail.com
strangulateinc@gmail.com
Hope everyone is having a good day or evening{whenever you get time to read this interview} This time around we have Strangulate from the death metal scene in India.Feel free to read the interview and be sure to buy the debut cd today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Denzil guitarist of Strangulate done by Patrick
1.Hello Denzil when did you first discover metal music? Who were some of the first bands you listened to?
Well i was lucky enough to be born in a family with great music taste. My mom used to listen to the Beatles,Bob Dylan,etc. and my uncle used to listen to Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Pink floyd, so i grew up listen to classics. When I was like 13 I remember my cousin was listening to Metallica- For whom the bell tolls..i was blown away listening to the heavy guitar riffs by Hetfield..and then i was introduced to Megadeth, Iron Maiden..i remember saving up and buying The Number of the Beast album which was confiscated by my mom as my aunty complained that i was listen to Satanic music.
2.When did you meet Subhasish{vocalist} ? Was it long before you two decided to form Strangulate ?
Well i met Subhasish when i was in School...We had musical differences back then..Strangulate was as a side project..We were a grindcore band..me and Subhajit..vocalist of Purgation(the band i used to play in) Subhasish had his own death metal band in a different city..After his band broke up and i was kicked out of purgation(due to personal reasons) we decided to continue with Strangulate but as a Death Metal band..We both were big fan of bands like Cannibal Corpse,Morbid Angel.Autopsy,etc..Though we've had member changes and all which slowed us down..but here we are..going strong
3.Denzil I believe you formed Strangulate in 2012 did you plan to keep Strangulate as a two man band or would you like to add more members soon?
Well Strangulate started off as a two piece band..surprisingly it still is one..we did try few others..but there were there to play a 2-3 gigs..member changes did slow us down..But hopefully we find a permanent drummer and a bassist in the near future.
4.Strangulate has just recently released their debut cd "Catacombs Of Death" through Transcending Obscurity Rec. how did you come in contact with this great label?
Well i contacted Kunal Choksi of TO when i was recording our album..we was interested in what we do..after we were done recording i did send Kunal a rough mix and he was happy to sign us up.
5.I believe you are the main song writer for the band so how long does it take you to write one song?
Well it depends..i just sit there jamming and when i come up with something i record it on my laptop..other time i have this idea in my head and i like to replicate it. so it depends..like Blood and Bones was written when we were already in the studio doing drum takes..i was just warming up ready to give my guitar take..so a certain warm up session turned out to be a song in our album.
6.Besides the debut cd "Catacombs Of Death" does the band have any other merchandise available for the readers? If yes where can the readers buy it?
We have t-shirts out..we can order then at www.tometal.com
7. Denzil you handle the guitars for Strangulate at what age did you become interested in playing the guitars? Are you self taught or did you have some lessons when first starting out?
Well i started playing guitar at the age of 16..at first i had someone teaching me but i was not really interested in learning indian Bollywood music..so he left after 3 months and as they say Youtube is you best teahcher..and surely is. I had John Petrucci's Rock discipline Instructional dvd..which helped me from the get go.
8.Who are some of your influences/favorite guitarists?Besides the guitars do you currently play any other instruments?
Well that's easy Yngwie Malmsteen, Marty Friendman and John Petrucci. Well i want to learn the piano but at this moment i'm mixing songs
9.In your opinion what is the best and worst thing about the underground metal today? And what does underground metal mean to you?
Well it's like a brotherly thing..people who listen to metal music understand each other..metal music helps you get away from day to day bullshit in your life..to me underground metal is a life line..something good that keeps me going. The good thing about underground metal today is alot of people are appreciating what we do and people are interested in knowing more..people do turn up and support the bands and have a great time..but there're issues related to venues and organizers..
10.Strangulate comes out of India's death metal scene. What is your opinion of India's metal scene?
Well indian metal scene is spread out.. like there's something happening in this city and locals bands and playing there and that's just it.. There are great bands in india but shows are limited..Number of metalheads are increasing which is a good thing..International bands does tour in indian..the turnout is decent..but as per local shows..there are few..mainly due to lack of organizer and venues.
11.Who are your all-time favorite bands from India? And are their any new up and coming bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
Well Kryptos, Dying Embrace are two of my favorites..there are new bands like Armament from our city..Great thrash metal band..Infernal Diatribe(black metal) Against Evil,Primitive,Evil Conscience
12.Besides underground bands are their any labels or web/fanzines you feel the readers should check out soon?
Well as of now i've nothing in mind..but Do check out transcending obscurity..
13.Besides playing in Strangulate are you or Subhasish currently working with any other bands? If yes please tell the readers a little about them?
Well yes..i'll be tracking guitars for Divide Torture,death metal band from our city..i guess they will be releasing a new single in August..so yes stayed tuned. But mostly i'm working on Strangulate's new album..plan to release it next year or so.
14.When not working on new music or band releated business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Well i like spend time with my Girlfriend..go out on a date..watch a movie.
15.Thank you Denzil for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any last comments for the readers?
Well you're Welcome.. Keep Supporting underground music..if you like a band..buy their merch or cd..support that band and support your local scene.
Band Contacts
https://www.facebook.com/strangulate.death/
denzil.davidson@gmail.com
strangulateinc@gmail.com
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Interview with Finland's Korgonthurus done by Patrick on 6-12-16
Here Is a new interview with Finland's black metal band Korgonthurus who discuss the new cd "Vuohen Siunaus so read the interview and if your interested get the new cd from Woodcut Rec.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
1.Hails you all formed Korgonthurus in 2002 what gave you all the idea to start this band? And how did you all choose the name of the band does it have a special meaning?
Incisura: I joined the band in 2012, so I'm not the right person to answer about the reformation of the band in 2002. To my knowledge Kryth, Necron and Corvus felt the urge to continue the work that had started under the name of Korgonthurus in 2000. The name Korgonthurus represents the force of evil, and in my opinion suits the music fine.
2. Korgonthurus is getting ready to release the second full-length cd "Vuohen Siunaus" Does the whole band work on writing the music or does one member usually write all the music?
Incisura: Most of the material on Vuohen Siunaus is something that has found its current form during the last decade. The very foundation has been built by Corvus and Kryth, and the compositions have evolved from there.
3.The band has been active since 2002 how would you say the music has evolved or changed over the years? And who are some of the bands biggest influences?
Incisura: The very basic feeling of violent and uttermost hatred is still there. In a way it has evolved to something different. Maybe the most striking difference between the old and new material is the more versatile use of two (or more) guitars. I personally find the general feel on S/T (2005) to be something that is very profound, and on this record we managed to take it to the next level. We are all products of the late 70's and early 80's and grew up on the extreme music what we could get are hands on. Even though we all have loved (and still do) the basic stuff from A blaze in a northern sky to more modern take on BM, I feel we have a voice of our own.
4.Besides the upcoming cd "Vuohen Siunaus" does the band have any other releases or merchandise available for the readers? If yes where can the readers buy it?
Incisura: We are about to open a webshop at our site (www.korgonthurus.com). Most of the old material is hard or almost impossible to find and ebay might be the only way of getting your hands on it. The latest album is easily available from Woodcut records and a vast array of distributors. Woodcut also released new shirts as the album came out and we are planning to do hoodies and patches as well.
5.Does Korgonthurus play "live" very often or do you prefer working in the studio? What have been some of the bands most memorable shows to date?
Incisura: We are not very active when it comes to playing live. We prefer quality over quantity when it comes to live rituals. Under the Black Sun in Germany was the only festival gig we did last year and I feel we managed to deliver what we aimed for. Earlier this year we had a joint effort of praising the horned one with Archgoat, Saturnian Mist and Sawhill Sacrifice which was a rather nice evening.
6.Are their any upcoming tours or shows the readers should watch out for and if yes where will the band be playing?
Incisura: At the moment we have no dates set on any gigs. We may have some national gigs on a short notice, but currently there are no plans on doing a tour of bigger scale. This may of course change if suitable offer happens to appear.
7.What does black metal mean to you ?
Incisura: In a way it defines me. It's something that I grew up with, it's something that grew in me. It's a combination of music, ideology and how to see the world. Thankfully black metal is something much more than music to many. I personally find it impossible to truly succumb to black metal without a real conviction. Satanic devotion is essential part of black metal.
8.Korgonthurus comes out of the mighty black metal scene in Finland.I know Finland has had a strong black metal scene since the mid ninites what are your opinions of the Finnish black metal scene over the years?
Incisura: As you may know, Finland has more metal bands per capita than any other country. This of course means that there has been quite a lot absolute shit as well. Finnish BM scene in the 90's had a lot to offer and I do feel the finns still manage to deliver something essential to the scene.
9.Who are your all-time favorite bands from Finland? And are their any new Finnish bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Incisura: It's a bit hard to not name the very basic BM legends like Beherit etc., and I'm honestly not that up to date what's happening in the current scene. The new Behexen sounds good and it seems like the upcoming Babtism is worth a spin. I've always liked the odd transitions that Festerday/...And Oceans/Havok Unit have done during the years. I guess the current situation is that Havok Unit works once again under the name Festerday.
10.Besides bands are their any good Finnish labels/distro's you can recommend? What about good fan/web-zines that you know of?
Incisura: This is a bit hard one since it seems like most of the old ones have already died. Saturnal Records is about to open a real physical store which is of course great news. Sarvilevyt, Northern Heritage, Primitive Reaction and KVLT are still going strong. Naturally a big hands up for Woodcut Records for giving an upportunity for bands like us to spread their disease. I'm still having fun with the legendary Kill yourself -zines from the mid '90s.
11.It seems the band is inspired by occultist and Satanists when did you become interested in studying these subjects?
Incisura: Naturally the interest on the subject grew in the early 90's as we found music that had the themes embedded on them.
12.Who are some Satanist and occultists that you enjoy studying? Besides the occult and Satanism do you enjoy reading any other subjects?
Incisura: I've come a long way from a strict theistic forms of satanism to more philosophical outtake. I'm not a fervent follower of LaVeyan satanism nor do I find thelemic approach the right one. The right path is not to use any paths that are already there. It's useless to name any names. If Blavatsky makes you feel at home, so could Nefastos or Mestari Siitoin. History is always worth reading - with or without occult underlining.
13.Are of the members of Korgonthurus currently working with any other bands at this time? And if yes please tell the readers a little about them?
Incisura: Corvus, Necron and Saturnus are currently recording/mixing the third album of Totalselfhatred and Kryth has been busy with Musta Kappeli and Anal Blasphemy. "Kun väistyy aika ihmisen", the second album by Musta Kappeli was released in May and the upcoming AB full-length is scheduled to be released in July.
14.Thank you all for taking the time to fill this interview out.Do you all have any final words for the readers?
Incisura: Thanks for the interesting interview. Woodcut is now streaming the full album on its bandcamp page (http://woodcutrecords.bandcamp.com/album/vuohen-siunaus ) - Give it a try!
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
1.Hails you all formed Korgonthurus in 2002 what gave you all the idea to start this band? And how did you all choose the name of the band does it have a special meaning?
Incisura: I joined the band in 2012, so I'm not the right person to answer about the reformation of the band in 2002. To my knowledge Kryth, Necron and Corvus felt the urge to continue the work that had started under the name of Korgonthurus in 2000. The name Korgonthurus represents the force of evil, and in my opinion suits the music fine.
2. Korgonthurus is getting ready to release the second full-length cd "Vuohen Siunaus" Does the whole band work on writing the music or does one member usually write all the music?
Incisura: Most of the material on Vuohen Siunaus is something that has found its current form during the last decade. The very foundation has been built by Corvus and Kryth, and the compositions have evolved from there.
3.The band has been active since 2002 how would you say the music has evolved or changed over the years? And who are some of the bands biggest influences?
Incisura: The very basic feeling of violent and uttermost hatred is still there. In a way it has evolved to something different. Maybe the most striking difference between the old and new material is the more versatile use of two (or more) guitars. I personally find the general feel on S/T (2005) to be something that is very profound, and on this record we managed to take it to the next level. We are all products of the late 70's and early 80's and grew up on the extreme music what we could get are hands on. Even though we all have loved (and still do) the basic stuff from A blaze in a northern sky to more modern take on BM, I feel we have a voice of our own.
4.Besides the upcoming cd "Vuohen Siunaus" does the band have any other releases or merchandise available for the readers? If yes where can the readers buy it?
Incisura: We are about to open a webshop at our site (www.korgonthurus.com). Most of the old material is hard or almost impossible to find and ebay might be the only way of getting your hands on it. The latest album is easily available from Woodcut records and a vast array of distributors. Woodcut also released new shirts as the album came out and we are planning to do hoodies and patches as well.
5.Does Korgonthurus play "live" very often or do you prefer working in the studio? What have been some of the bands most memorable shows to date?
Incisura: We are not very active when it comes to playing live. We prefer quality over quantity when it comes to live rituals. Under the Black Sun in Germany was the only festival gig we did last year and I feel we managed to deliver what we aimed for. Earlier this year we had a joint effort of praising the horned one with Archgoat, Saturnian Mist and Sawhill Sacrifice which was a rather nice evening.
6.Are their any upcoming tours or shows the readers should watch out for and if yes where will the band be playing?
Incisura: At the moment we have no dates set on any gigs. We may have some national gigs on a short notice, but currently there are no plans on doing a tour of bigger scale. This may of course change if suitable offer happens to appear.
7.What does black metal mean to you ?
Incisura: In a way it defines me. It's something that I grew up with, it's something that grew in me. It's a combination of music, ideology and how to see the world. Thankfully black metal is something much more than music to many. I personally find it impossible to truly succumb to black metal without a real conviction. Satanic devotion is essential part of black metal.
8.Korgonthurus comes out of the mighty black metal scene in Finland.I know Finland has had a strong black metal scene since the mid ninites what are your opinions of the Finnish black metal scene over the years?
Incisura: As you may know, Finland has more metal bands per capita than any other country. This of course means that there has been quite a lot absolute shit as well. Finnish BM scene in the 90's had a lot to offer and I do feel the finns still manage to deliver something essential to the scene.
9.Who are your all-time favorite bands from Finland? And are their any new Finnish bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Incisura: It's a bit hard to not name the very basic BM legends like Beherit etc., and I'm honestly not that up to date what's happening in the current scene. The new Behexen sounds good and it seems like the upcoming Babtism is worth a spin. I've always liked the odd transitions that Festerday/...And Oceans/Havok Unit have done during the years. I guess the current situation is that Havok Unit works once again under the name Festerday.
10.Besides bands are their any good Finnish labels/distro's you can recommend? What about good fan/web-zines that you know of?
Incisura: This is a bit hard one since it seems like most of the old ones have already died. Saturnal Records is about to open a real physical store which is of course great news. Sarvilevyt, Northern Heritage, Primitive Reaction and KVLT are still going strong. Naturally a big hands up for Woodcut Records for giving an upportunity for bands like us to spread their disease. I'm still having fun with the legendary Kill yourself -zines from the mid '90s.
11.It seems the band is inspired by occultist and Satanists when did you become interested in studying these subjects?
Incisura: Naturally the interest on the subject grew in the early 90's as we found music that had the themes embedded on them.
12.Who are some Satanist and occultists that you enjoy studying? Besides the occult and Satanism do you enjoy reading any other subjects?
Incisura: I've come a long way from a strict theistic forms of satanism to more philosophical outtake. I'm not a fervent follower of LaVeyan satanism nor do I find thelemic approach the right one. The right path is not to use any paths that are already there. It's useless to name any names. If Blavatsky makes you feel at home, so could Nefastos or Mestari Siitoin. History is always worth reading - with or without occult underlining.
13.Are of the members of Korgonthurus currently working with any other bands at this time? And if yes please tell the readers a little about them?
Incisura: Corvus, Necron and Saturnus are currently recording/mixing the third album of Totalselfhatred and Kryth has been busy with Musta Kappeli and Anal Blasphemy. "Kun väistyy aika ihmisen", the second album by Musta Kappeli was released in May and the upcoming AB full-length is scheduled to be released in July.
14.Thank you all for taking the time to fill this interview out.Do you all have any final words for the readers?
Incisura: Thanks for the interesting interview. Woodcut is now streaming the full album on its bandcamp page (http://woodcutrecords.bandcamp.com/album/vuohen-siunaus ) - Give it a try!
New blog of reviews done on 6-12-16 done by Patrick
Hello
Here is a blog of new reviews with a variety of death,thrash and black metal reviews.More will follow soon so keep watching the web-zine/site
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Here is a blog of new reviews with a variety of death,thrash and black metal reviews.More will follow soon so keep watching the web-zine/site
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Declared Dead---Denounced And Defiled digital-release {Self-released}
Declared Dead is the new metal project/band from Tony M.{who used to do Terminal Descent} and this is a review of his debut full-length.Featuring eleven songs of death and thrash metal.If you remember Tony's first band Terminal Descent" then tony knows how to write and craft metal and other genres together for a good song.The guitars are played with a lot of skill and experience going from mid paced guitars to some faster guitar patterns while mixing in some death metal and even some blackend guitar sections.Tony's vocals are a mix of death metal growls and some industrialized type of vocals used in a few songs.If you are looking for a new band that uses a lot of metal influences but is not afraid to try to experiment with other genres then be sure to listen and buy/download this release today.
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Evil Reborn---Throne Of Insanity cd {Satanath Rec.}
This is the debut cd from Venezuela's Evil Reborn that is total old-school death metal. The music is defintly early ninties death metal that borrows influences from both the early U.S and Europe scenes with a lot of their own ideas and music.The guitars are played at both a hyper fast speed and also a slower mid pace style.The vocals are done in the early ninties style growls and even some screams entertwined in a few of the songs.If you are a fan of early death metal that is both very catchy and heavy then be sure to pick up a copy of Throne Of Insanity today.
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Grotesque Ceremonium---Demonic Inquisition cd {Satanath Rec.}
Grotesque Ceremonium is the new old-school brutal death band from Turkey.The main man behind the band is Batu Cetin who handles everything.The guitars are played in mid-tempo guitar riffs mixed in with some faster and heavier riffs.The vocals are brutal death metal growls that fit this bands style.If you are a fan of early incantation and Immolation and the like then be sure to give Grotesque Ceremonium a listen today and buy the release when available.
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Kozeljnik---Death Gives Unto Life Mcd {Possession Prod.}
Here is the newest Mcd from Serbia's Kozeljnik who used to play only black metal but have added some other genres to their sound on this new Mcd.The music goes from straight forward black metal to a calmer,slower blackend doom feel.The drums are done in the same style going from thunderous mid paced drumming to a all out assult of black metal drums.The vocals are done with a variety going deep talking type of vocal pattern to a more black metal screaming vocal pattern.This is a lot different then the first two Kozeljnik cd's I have but it is still a very well written and performed release and if you enjoy black metal with influences of blackend doom with some avant-garde influences mixed in then do yourself a favor and buy this Mcd.
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Mortillery--Shapeshifter cd {Napalm Rec.}
Canada's Mortillery return with their third release "Shapeshifter" playing a mix of traditional heavy metal and fast thrashing metal.The drums are played with some fast blast drumming that is not all hyperspeed as the drummer knows how to play well written and performed mid tempoed mid paced drum patterns.The vocalist does a good job of combining both traditional metal vocals and some higher pitched screams that fit the music perfectly.If you are a fan of well played and written mix of heavy metal and thrash then be sure to buy Mortillery newest cd Shapeshifter today
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Interview with Canada's Thrash band Mortillery done by patrick on 6-12-16
Hello
Here is a new interview with Canada's Mortillery who discuss their new cd "Shapeshifter" which will be released very soon and upcoming tour plans and much more.
Thrashing Regards
Patrick
Interview with Mortillery done by Patrick
1.Hello when did you all first meet and was it long before you all decided to start the band? How did you all choose Mortillery as the name of the band?
-Hi! Miranda and I (Alex Gutierrez) met in 2008 and later that year we decided to start a band, we jammed a couple times and wrote a couple songs and shortly after we met Cara. She decided to joing the band and became the first and only singer the band has ever had.
Kevin is our second drummer and joined in 2010, Kent joined in 2013 and became our third lead guitarrist in history. We spent some time lookig for a name and since we wanted a one word name we took the words Mortal Artillery (also a song on our first album) and turned it to Mortillery.
2.What is the current line-up for the band? Shapeshifter is the bands third cd how would you say the music has evolved over the years?
Cara McCutchen – Vocals
Alex Gutierrez – Guitars/Vocals
Miranda Wolfe – Bass
Kent Quinlan – Guitars/Vocals
Kevin Gaudet – Drums
We feel like our music is more focused, we have showed growth and better song writing .
3. Mortillery are getting ready to release the band's third cd " Shapeshifter" does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually write everything?
-We start with guitar and bass riffs, once we have a skeleton we add drums and finish the structure, after that we add vocals and fix any parts that need work so I guess we all get pretty involved.
4.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band and what are some subjects the band writes about on the new release?
-At first i helped a lot with lyrics but for the last two albums Cara has done majority of the lyrics. We sing about war, biology, cryptids, natural disasters, chages within us, and all that cool stuff.
5.What have been some of Mortillery's most memorable shows over the years?
-I’d say touring with Sepultura is probably the coolest thing that has ever happened to us.
6.Are their any tour plans in support of " Shapeshifter" and if yes where are some countries the band will be playing?
-Yes! We will be in Europe from October 19 to October 31 with Suicidal Angels, Skull Fist, Evil Invaders. This tour will take us through Germany, Poland, Hugry, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Austria.
7.Has Mortillery ever done any video's for the past releases? Are their any plans to do a video for any songs off the new release?
-From our second album, „Origen of Extinction“ we did a video for „F.O.A.D“ and we have recently released a video for „Torture“ from our brand new album. We hope to release aother video soon!
8.Mortillery comes out of Canada's thrash metal scene what is your opinion of the thrash scene in Canada?
-Its more of a underground scene than a genre specific one, we hang with punks and rockabillies just as much. Anything rock n roll goes you know. Its pretty fun becaus we have a tight community here!
9.Who are some of your all-time favorite Canadian bands? And are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
-Razor and Sacrifice are classic Canadian bands. Recently we’ve been playing with Gatekrashor and Riot City from Calgary Alberta, you gotta check them out.
10.In your opinion what does Underground metal mean to you?
-D.I.Y
11.When not working on new music or band business what do you all enjoy doing in your free time?
-We’re all very different, our personal activities range from teaching yoga to gardening, from traveling to tattoing!
12.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?
-Thanks for this opportunity! See ya on the road!
Alex Gutierrez
Mortillery.
Here is a new interview with Canada's Mortillery who discuss their new cd "Shapeshifter" which will be released very soon and upcoming tour plans and much more.
Thrashing Regards
Patrick
Interview with Mortillery done by Patrick
1.Hello when did you all first meet and was it long before you all decided to start the band? How did you all choose Mortillery as the name of the band?
-Hi! Miranda and I (Alex Gutierrez) met in 2008 and later that year we decided to start a band, we jammed a couple times and wrote a couple songs and shortly after we met Cara. She decided to joing the band and became the first and only singer the band has ever had.
Kevin is our second drummer and joined in 2010, Kent joined in 2013 and became our third lead guitarrist in history. We spent some time lookig for a name and since we wanted a one word name we took the words Mortal Artillery (also a song on our first album) and turned it to Mortillery.
2.What is the current line-up for the band? Shapeshifter is the bands third cd how would you say the music has evolved over the years?
Cara McCutchen – Vocals
Alex Gutierrez – Guitars/Vocals
Miranda Wolfe – Bass
Kent Quinlan – Guitars/Vocals
Kevin Gaudet – Drums
We feel like our music is more focused, we have showed growth and better song writing .
3. Mortillery are getting ready to release the band's third cd " Shapeshifter" does the whole band take part in the writing process or does one member usually write everything?
-We start with guitar and bass riffs, once we have a skeleton we add drums and finish the structure, after that we add vocals and fix any parts that need work so I guess we all get pretty involved.
4.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band and what are some subjects the band writes about on the new release?
-At first i helped a lot with lyrics but for the last two albums Cara has done majority of the lyrics. We sing about war, biology, cryptids, natural disasters, chages within us, and all that cool stuff.
5.What have been some of Mortillery's most memorable shows over the years?
-I’d say touring with Sepultura is probably the coolest thing that has ever happened to us.
6.Are their any tour plans in support of " Shapeshifter" and if yes where are some countries the band will be playing?
-Yes! We will be in Europe from October 19 to October 31 with Suicidal Angels, Skull Fist, Evil Invaders. This tour will take us through Germany, Poland, Hugry, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Austria.
7.Has Mortillery ever done any video's for the past releases? Are their any plans to do a video for any songs off the new release?
-From our second album, „Origen of Extinction“ we did a video for „F.O.A.D“ and we have recently released a video for „Torture“ from our brand new album. We hope to release aother video soon!
8.Mortillery comes out of Canada's thrash metal scene what is your opinion of the thrash scene in Canada?
-Its more of a underground scene than a genre specific one, we hang with punks and rockabillies just as much. Anything rock n roll goes you know. Its pretty fun becaus we have a tight community here!
9.Who are some of your all-time favorite Canadian bands? And are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
-Razor and Sacrifice are classic Canadian bands. Recently we’ve been playing with Gatekrashor and Riot City from Calgary Alberta, you gotta check them out.
10.In your opinion what does Underground metal mean to you?
-D.I.Y
11.When not working on new music or band business what do you all enjoy doing in your free time?
-We’re all very different, our personal activities range from teaching yoga to gardening, from traveling to tattoing!
12.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?
-Thanks for this opportunity! See ya on the road!
Alex Gutierrez
Mortillery.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Interview with Romuvos done by Patrick On 6-8-16
Hello
Here is a new interview with the one-man folk/metal inspired band Romuvos from Lithuania/Israel who recently released their second cd "In Front Of Destiny" through "No Colours Rec." so if you enjoy folk music then defintly give this band a shot and buy the new cd.
Regards
Patrick
Interview with Velnias vocalist and instruments for Romuvos done by Patrick
1.Hello Velnias how are things going with you these days? Please introduce yourself to the readers?
Hails brothers and sisters, these days I live in Israel with my family, I was 6 years old when I left Lithuania at times where it was part of the soviet union, my family had to leave and moved to Israel, hehe yeah very different country indeed! Since then I am visiting once in a while, learned a lot from my grandparents and my parents about the Baltic area and till these day I have this longing for my past and what I feel and call home. I use my music to keep this urge alive and close to me, for feeling as much as connected as I can, through the music I can express my feelings and my history and tradition that I grow up on. I am 34 years old, father of my two little twins, married.
2.When did you first become interested in playing music what were the first instruments you learned to play?
At the age of 14, I was sick and it was winter and raining outside, I played my video cassets that I was collecting by recording head bangers ball MTv show of metal and such, “The Forest Whispers My Name” by cradle of filth played, I was so fascinated by the sound of the keyboards and how they played such an important roll by delivering such a great atmosphere to the music. I called all my friends asking for a keyboard, started to play in few bands, mostly black metal bands, made few ambient solo projects and few years ago started the Romuvos project, music that I always wanted to do.
3.Did you take lessons when first learning to play the instruments or are you self-taught? Are their any instruments that you would like to learn to play one day if yes what instruments would you like to learn?
I am self-taught, it is just the way it went, would love to know how to play many instruments, mainly drums, and many folk instruments like Kankles(Lithuanian plucked string music instrument) and Birbyne it is a kind of flute.
4.What gave you the idea to start the band Romuvos? How did you choose the name for this band and does it have a special meaning?
Well, first of all it was the folk metal issue that was waiting to burst out of my brain for many years, and finely I got the time to do so, what is better to just use it for my longing to the Baltic area and the pagan traditions and even better is to use the most suited name that can be, Romuva is the Lithuanian and Baltic people pagan traditions before Christianity took over, it is a great wide religious knowledge to obtain and very interesting pagan point of view.
5.Romuvos is getting ready to release the second full-length cd "In Front Of Destiny".How long did it take you to write the music for this release?
It took few months to get all the songs written both the music and the lyrics. It was already recorded and ready to release, I have contacted Steffen from No Colours and told him that I would like re-record it with real drums and get musicians and do it in a better production, so I have contacted few of my friends asking them to join and make Romuvos a full band that can go also for live performance. We have re-recorded almost everything and once it was finished I was way more happy with the result, you can hear the difference between the debut album to this one.
6.Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics and what are some topics you write about of the new cd "In Front Of Destiny"?
This is a concept album, telling the tale of a group of Baltic men going for a quest and travel for far lands and seas, discovering new traditions, new ways of life and knowledge. Their journey reveals many aspects that combine paganism way of life with other point of views, though mainly most of the songs mark the Lithuanian gods and traditions and in some I use old folk songs like “The Return Back Home” which is “Grissim Grissim”, an old campfire folk song.
7.Have you ever made a video for any of your songs? Are their any plans to do one for any songs off the new cd? If yes which song would you like to see made into a video?
No, I haven’t made any video, we have plans to do so in the future though I cant say when or for which song, haven’t thought about it yet.
8.If you had the opportunity to work with any musicians{past or present} who are some you would like to work with?
Wow what a question! Well, without much thinking! Falkenbach, Summoning, Mortiis, Bathory!! The list can go on ;)
9.Besides Romuvos are you currently working with any other bands or projects? If yes please tell the readers about them?
No, besides Romuvos I don’t have any musical projects, I think that I just wont have the time and dedication for it in the near future, maybe later on in few years, probably more BM style.
10. Velnias you live in Lithuania what is your opinion of Lithuania's folk,metal scene?
So as I have mentioned these days I live in Israel, but I will answer it for both scenes, the Israeli and Lithuanian one.
In Israel the scene is at its prime, many great bands come to play here, you have Fear Factory, Paradise Lost, Sabaton, Mayhem, Marduk, Raphsody and many many more, the crowed is kiking ass, many come to those shows and there are few metal pubs and clubs in Tel Aviv(main city).
There are many talented bands here as well, Pray For Nothing, Desert, Orphaned Land, Ferium, Winter Horde, Eternal Decay. Most of the people here in the metal scene are deep into it and take it very serious.
In Lithuania, I think it is bigger, you have great gigs as well and the Lithuanian bands are very good!
Obtest, Lucifer, Ha Lela, Zpoan Vtenz, Žalvarinis, Peorth.
11.Who are your all-time favorite Lithuanian bands and artists?Are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
Žalvarinis, Obtest and Gyvata which is traditional folk band.
12.Besides the new cd "In Front Of Destiny" do you have any other releases or merchandise for the readerds to buy and if yes where can the readers buy it?
First of all, you can buy the album from me, not many copies left though I can sign on it.
Facebook: Romuvos Velnias. E-mail: Romuvos@gmail.com
The Romuvan Dainas LP limited to 200 copies will be out on june. So be aware as well!
In the future I would like to release Infront Of Destiny T-shirts as well. Will publish on the Romuvos page on FB.
13.When not working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?
I paint, the paintings on both albums are mine, and I paint with oil and acrylic as well, mainly abstract things.
I love sport and work out 1-2 times a week, like to feel my body and feel alive, and I love the sea, and now I will surprise you buy I ride the waves, surfing is a big passion of mine, started when I started to play music at the age 14, I love to just be there in the sea at winter when the dark clouds are above me and rain pours down, out alone in the waters where no one can reach you, you and mother nature are dancing together, so much patience and so much instincts are involved, it is something that is hard to explain but worth dying for!
14.Thank you Velnias for taking the time to fill this interview out.Do you have any final words for your fans?
Stay metal, be proud, don’t judge and never…never be a fucking missioner!!
We all shall sail to our freedom and find our glory shining through the mist and cold vast void called life.
Hails!
Band Contact
https://www.facebook.com/romuvos/?fref=ts
Label Contact
http://www.no-colours-records.de/
Here is a new interview with the one-man folk/metal inspired band Romuvos from Lithuania/Israel who recently released their second cd "In Front Of Destiny" through "No Colours Rec." so if you enjoy folk music then defintly give this band a shot and buy the new cd.
Regards
Patrick
Interview with Velnias vocalist and instruments for Romuvos done by Patrick
1.Hello Velnias how are things going with you these days? Please introduce yourself to the readers?
Hails brothers and sisters, these days I live in Israel with my family, I was 6 years old when I left Lithuania at times where it was part of the soviet union, my family had to leave and moved to Israel, hehe yeah very different country indeed! Since then I am visiting once in a while, learned a lot from my grandparents and my parents about the Baltic area and till these day I have this longing for my past and what I feel and call home. I use my music to keep this urge alive and close to me, for feeling as much as connected as I can, through the music I can express my feelings and my history and tradition that I grow up on. I am 34 years old, father of my two little twins, married.
2.When did you first become interested in playing music what were the first instruments you learned to play?
At the age of 14, I was sick and it was winter and raining outside, I played my video cassets that I was collecting by recording head bangers ball MTv show of metal and such, “The Forest Whispers My Name” by cradle of filth played, I was so fascinated by the sound of the keyboards and how they played such an important roll by delivering such a great atmosphere to the music. I called all my friends asking for a keyboard, started to play in few bands, mostly black metal bands, made few ambient solo projects and few years ago started the Romuvos project, music that I always wanted to do.
3.Did you take lessons when first learning to play the instruments or are you self-taught? Are their any instruments that you would like to learn to play one day if yes what instruments would you like to learn?
I am self-taught, it is just the way it went, would love to know how to play many instruments, mainly drums, and many folk instruments like Kankles(Lithuanian plucked string music instrument) and Birbyne it is a kind of flute.
4.What gave you the idea to start the band Romuvos? How did you choose the name for this band and does it have a special meaning?
Well, first of all it was the folk metal issue that was waiting to burst out of my brain for many years, and finely I got the time to do so, what is better to just use it for my longing to the Baltic area and the pagan traditions and even better is to use the most suited name that can be, Romuva is the Lithuanian and Baltic people pagan traditions before Christianity took over, it is a great wide religious knowledge to obtain and very interesting pagan point of view.
5.Romuvos is getting ready to release the second full-length cd "In Front Of Destiny".How long did it take you to write the music for this release?
It took few months to get all the songs written both the music and the lyrics. It was already recorded and ready to release, I have contacted Steffen from No Colours and told him that I would like re-record it with real drums and get musicians and do it in a better production, so I have contacted few of my friends asking them to join and make Romuvos a full band that can go also for live performance. We have re-recorded almost everything and once it was finished I was way more happy with the result, you can hear the difference between the debut album to this one.
6.Where do you draw inspiration for the lyrics and what are some topics you write about of the new cd "In Front Of Destiny"?
This is a concept album, telling the tale of a group of Baltic men going for a quest and travel for far lands and seas, discovering new traditions, new ways of life and knowledge. Their journey reveals many aspects that combine paganism way of life with other point of views, though mainly most of the songs mark the Lithuanian gods and traditions and in some I use old folk songs like “The Return Back Home” which is “Grissim Grissim”, an old campfire folk song.
7.Have you ever made a video for any of your songs? Are their any plans to do one for any songs off the new cd? If yes which song would you like to see made into a video?
No, I haven’t made any video, we have plans to do so in the future though I cant say when or for which song, haven’t thought about it yet.
8.If you had the opportunity to work with any musicians{past or present} who are some you would like to work with?
Wow what a question! Well, without much thinking! Falkenbach, Summoning, Mortiis, Bathory!! The list can go on ;)
9.Besides Romuvos are you currently working with any other bands or projects? If yes please tell the readers about them?
No, besides Romuvos I don’t have any musical projects, I think that I just wont have the time and dedication for it in the near future, maybe later on in few years, probably more BM style.
10. Velnias you live in Lithuania what is your opinion of Lithuania's folk,metal scene?
So as I have mentioned these days I live in Israel, but I will answer it for both scenes, the Israeli and Lithuanian one.
In Israel the scene is at its prime, many great bands come to play here, you have Fear Factory, Paradise Lost, Sabaton, Mayhem, Marduk, Raphsody and many many more, the crowed is kiking ass, many come to those shows and there are few metal pubs and clubs in Tel Aviv(main city).
There are many talented bands here as well, Pray For Nothing, Desert, Orphaned Land, Ferium, Winter Horde, Eternal Decay. Most of the people here in the metal scene are deep into it and take it very serious.
In Lithuania, I think it is bigger, you have great gigs as well and the Lithuanian bands are very good!
Obtest, Lucifer, Ha Lela, Zpoan Vtenz, Žalvarinis, Peorth.
11.Who are your all-time favorite Lithuanian bands and artists?Are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
Žalvarinis, Obtest and Gyvata which is traditional folk band.
12.Besides the new cd "In Front Of Destiny" do you have any other releases or merchandise for the readerds to buy and if yes where can the readers buy it?
First of all, you can buy the album from me, not many copies left though I can sign on it.
Facebook: Romuvos Velnias. E-mail: Romuvos@gmail.com
The Romuvan Dainas LP limited to 200 copies will be out on june. So be aware as well!
In the future I would like to release Infront Of Destiny T-shirts as well. Will publish on the Romuvos page on FB.
13.When not working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?
I paint, the paintings on both albums are mine, and I paint with oil and acrylic as well, mainly abstract things.
I love sport and work out 1-2 times a week, like to feel my body and feel alive, and I love the sea, and now I will surprise you buy I ride the waves, surfing is a big passion of mine, started when I started to play music at the age 14, I love to just be there in the sea at winter when the dark clouds are above me and rain pours down, out alone in the waters where no one can reach you, you and mother nature are dancing together, so much patience and so much instincts are involved, it is something that is hard to explain but worth dying for!
14.Thank you Velnias for taking the time to fill this interview out.Do you have any final words for your fans?
Stay metal, be proud, don’t judge and never…never be a fucking missioner!!
We all shall sail to our freedom and find our glory shining through the mist and cold vast void called life.
Hails!
Band Contact
https://www.facebook.com/romuvos/?fref=ts
Label Contact
http://www.no-colours-records.de/
Friday, June 3, 2016
Grotesque Ceremonium interview done by Patrick on 6-3-16
Hello
Hope everyone's weekend is starting off good? Here is a new interview with the one man death metal band Grotesque Ceremonium who discusses his debut cd "Demonic Inquisition" and the Turkish metal scene so check out the interview and if you like the music be sure to buy the debut cd today.
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Batu C. vocalist and all instruments of Grotesque Ceremonium done by Patrick
Hope everyone's weekend is starting off good? Here is a new interview with the one man death metal band Grotesque Ceremonium who discusses his debut cd "Demonic Inquisition" and the Turkish metal scene so check out the interview and if you like the music be sure to buy the debut cd today.
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Batu C. vocalist and all instruments of Grotesque Ceremonium done by Patrick
1.Hello Batu how are things going with you these days? When did you first get into metal music and who were some of the first bands you listened to?
Hi Patrick ,just released the debut album of Grotesque Ceremonium ‘Demonic Inquisition’ and promoting right now this album , things are going well so far.i started listening metal music when i was 11 years old with with def leppard hysteria , iron maiden - the number of the beast , slayer –south of heaven – metallica master of puppets were the first tapes which i bought at those years and since 28 years i m listening metal music.
2.What gave you the idea to form Grotesque Ceremonium and how did you choose the name for the band?
i was always a big fan of early 90 s death metal bands , and i love early albums of Incantation and Autopsy much , in 2014 i decided to form a one man Project old school death metal band in purest traditional death metal way and Grotesque Ceremonium borned. As you can see on our album artworks and lyrics the concept of the band about dark satanic rituals , obscure demonic ceremonies under the full moon eclipse , occulticism and mysticism,baphomets demonic army,hooded undead monks and priest and such obscure stuffs , thats why the name Grotesque Ceremonium fits %100 percent with the music i play i think.
3.Batu you are the sole member of the band when you first started Grotesque Ceremonium did you plan to work alone or would you like to add more members soon?
Yes i m the only member right now but i actually wanted to make this band full live band , and i found drummer and bass player now and we'll start rehearsals with those guys this summer ,i ll see what will happen , if it works we will continue as full band if things not Works how i want than it will stay as one man band in the future too.time will show everything.
4.If you had the opportunity to work with any musicans{past or present} who are some you would like to work with?
İf you mean if i have opportunity to work with some international famous names! Than would be cool for sure to work with Incantation John McEntee or from Mighty Autopsy Chris Reifert,also legends like Jeff Hanneman (r.i.p) probably would be amazing like hell.
5. Grotesque Ceremonium is getting ready to release the debut cd "Demonic Inquisition" how long did it take you to write and record the songs for the debut release?
İ started to write songs during end of 2014 and end the spring 2015 period , than i started to record them summer 2015 to january february 2016 , ,without any time pressure or stress just to get the best result and sound which was in my mind.
6.Besides the debut cd "Demonic Inquisition" coming out do you have any past releases or merchandise available for the readers? And if yes where can the readers buy it?
İ released 4 song ep in 2014 , it released by American Line Prod(Mexico) as 100 limited pro tapes.You can check our bandcamp web page for future merch and releases.
7.Grotesque Ceremonium comes out of Turkey's death metal scene what is your opinion of the scene in Turkey?
We have a growing Scene , it seems to people who are living in Europe or Usa that we have very small scene and less number of bands but its wrong , there are lot of bands in my city Ankara and Istanbul into Death Metal and other styles of extreme music.
8.Who are your all-time favorite bands from Turkey? And are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
İ dont have any personal favourite band from Turkey , but if you are into Death Metal i recommend you Cenotaph , Decimation , Suicide , Burial Invocation , Drain of Impurity , Thrashfire , Carnophage.
9.Besides death metal do you listen to any other forms of metal music? And other then metal do you listen to any other genres of music and if yes who are some of your favorite bands and artists?
İ listen a lot of brutal death metal , because my main band brutal death metal band Cenotaph from Turkey since 1994 active and we are working on new album with this band , also doom ,sludge , grindcore,crust every kind of bands i m listening , besides metal i also like celtic and pagan musics , exprerimental musics , doom drone , lately i m listening much Adrian Von Ziegler amazing musician and composer from Switzerland whos is composing celtic fantasy dark medieval musics.
10.Batu you handle the vocals for the band when did you first start growling and singing? Do you do anything special to keep your throat and voice healthy?
I m growling since 1993 , in cenotaph i m using another style of gutturals and vocals , on my Project bands like Grotesque Ceremonium i use more traditional death metal growls and stuffs.
Before i was running and making breathe exercises at the first early years just to keep my voice healthy but after all those years of alcohol drinking and smoking i m not doing anything special for my voice now a days, i just try not to drink very cold beers before the gigs and tour with Cenotaph thats all.i think i already found and discovered my voice point and its limits during those metal years.
11.Beside the vocals you also handle the guitars when did you first become interested in playing the guitars? Are you self taught or did you take lessons when first starting out? Other then the vocals and guitars do you currently play any other instruments?
Actually i started with Bass Guitar at 2000 to 2004 , i was doing bass vocals at Cenotaph , coz we couldnt found suitable bass player at those times , but i hated doing bass vocals because normally i m vocalist and i couldnt gave my full energy on bass playing and doing vocals at the same time , it was %50 %50 performance , so i decided to quit bass playing and do only vocals, i made through those years , later few years before i bought guitar and started to learn it alone , i didnt took any lessons , i just learned it from my own ,there are a lot of lessons and tuttorials in youtube now a days , if people really wants to play guitar or other instruments its more easier i think now a days to learn it , than i started practicing from tabs of my fave bands , i m still learning guitars , i m doing daily exercises to progress my guitar work.
12.In your opinion what is the best and worst thing about the underground scene today? And what does the term "underground metal" mean to you?
Good thing is there are a lot of bands , and its more easier to reach and discover new bands , but otherside is bullshit because ppl just listen few songs from the bands and just jumping on the next band or album , they consume the music very fast and unmerciful now a days , ug scene form me was tape trading times , paper photocopy printed zines and flyers and return my stamps days , i dont how to describe ug now , because in internet you can find anything and any band.
13.When not working on new music or band business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
İ enjoy travelling a lot , going festivals and concerts , nature , watching movies or playing computer games.
14.Thank you Batu for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
Thanks a lot for this interview and support Grotesque Ceremonium
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