Carnivore Diprosopus--Rise Of The Insurrection cd{Comatose Music} Posted on 7-21-24

 

Colombia's masters of brutality are back with their fourth full length Rise Of The Insurrection.The new release contains nine tracks of guttural brutal death metal that will devestate the masses.The music is a mix of heavy mid paced guitars that are played with skillful writing.The guitars do speed up to a faster more aggressive pace for a nice mix of extreme styles.The drumming is done in the same vein with insanely fast paced drum patterns that are performed with some power.The drummer does slow to a heavier mid paced range within a few songs.The vocals are vicious brutal death metal growls and guttural vocal passages are also used,Rise Of The Insurrection is a  must  have for fans that love their death metal brutal and relentless.                                                                                                   Carnivore  Diprosopus                                                                                                                                  https://www.facebook.com/CarnivoreDiprosopus                                                                                       https://www.instagram.com/carnivore_diprosopus/                                                                                     Comatose  Music                                                                                                                                           https://www.comatosemusic.com/                                                                                                                https://comatosemusic.bandcamp.com/album/rise-of-the-insurrection                                                       https://www.facebook.com/Comatosemusiclabel                                                                                         https://www.instagram.com/comatose_music/?utm_medium=copy_link                                                     https://www.youtube.com/user/ComatoseMusicLabel                                                                                 

Mourners Lament--A Grey Farewell cd{Personal Records} Posted on 7-21-24

 

Mourners Lament is a death,doom  band coming out of the Chiean scene.A Grey Farewell is the bands second full length featuring six songs of sorrowful and dreary death/doom metal.The guitars are played with some extremly well written and performed guitar passages.The guitarist does blend some extremly slow guitar patterns that almost feel like funeral doom but then adds some atmosphere into the songs to give each track a nice balance.The vocals are a mix of death metal growls that are powerful and some well clean sung passages that are equally as good.The band does use keyboards but they are used as another layer to the sorrowful sound and music.And doesnt ruin the music like some bands do.If you  are a fan of early Anathema,and My Dying Bride i  highly  recomend  checking out  Mourners Lament you will not be  disapointed.                                                                                                                        Mourners Lament                                                                                                                                        https://mournerslament.bandcamp.com/music                                                                                             https://www.facebook.com/people/Mourners-Lament/100077878803847/                                                  https://www.instagram.com/mournerslament/?igshid=1k4rbj6euva6a                                                      Personal Records                                                                                                                                         https://www.personal-records.com/                                                                                                             http://personal-records.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                      https://www.facebook.com/personalrecords666/                                                                                         https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ieiHQeDHhFuZILMjaFdJw                                                          

Void Witch--Horripilating Presence cd,Lp{Everlasting Spew Rec.} Posted on 7-18-24

 

Void Witch is a four man band  coming out of  Texas Horripilating  Presence is the debut  full length featuring six tracks of heavy and crushing death doom.The guitars are performed with some heavy guitar passages that are devestating in their delievery.The guitarist does write some faster more old school patterns that are equally just as good and give each song a nice balance.The drums are played with a mix of slower and heavier drum passages that will crush the listener.The drums do speed to a faster paced throughout a few of the songs.The vocals  are death metal growls that are done with powerful vocal passages.If you are a fan of death,doom metal that is crushing and intense at the same time  do not miss out on the crushing debut Horripilating  Presence.                                                           Void Witch                                                                                                                                                   https://www.facebook.com/voidwitchtx                                                                                                       https://www.instagram.com/void_witch_tx/?igsh=MWt3aDNicTd0b20wYg%3D%3D                             Everlasting   Spew Rec.                                                                                                                              https://everlastingspew.com/                                                                                                                          https://everlastingspew.bandcamp.com/album/horripilating-presence                                                          https://www.facebook.com/everlastingspew/                                                                                                https://www.instagram.com/everlastingspew/                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Declared Dead--Necrodeist cd/digital{Sliptrick Rec.} Posted on 7-17-24

 

Declared  Dead are a band coming out of Belgium that plays a  good mixture of thrash death and blackend metal.Necrodeist is the bands  tenth full length featuring ten tracks of well executed and delievered metal that intense and well played.The guitars are played with a variety of styles from extreme fast thrashy guitar passages.The guitarist also adds some progressive style guitar passages within the music to give each song it's own identy.Their are some extremly well played and performed mid paced guitar parts that add a decent amount of solo's.The vocals are gruff thrashy screams and some black metal screams are used in a few of the songs. I haven't heard all of the Declared Dead releases so i can't compare this to past releases.But if you are a  fan of well written and played thrashy death blackend metal with some progressive influences then be sure to pick up a  copy of  Necrodeist today.                                                                                                                                                              Declared  Dead                                                                                                                                              https://declareddead.bandcamp.com/music                                                                                                 Sliptrick  Rec.                                                                                                                                               https://sliptrickrecords.com/                                                                                                                         https://www.facebook.com/sliptrickrecords/                                                                                                https://www.instagram.com/sliptrickrecords/                                                                                              https://www.youtube.com/user/0vendetta                                                                                                    

Interview with Cam P. Guitars and bass duties for Black Hole Deity done on 7-5-24

 

1.Hello Cameron how are things going with you this week?Please introduce yourself to the readers?

Hello everyone. Cam here, guitars and bass for Black Hole Deity.

2.When did you first discover death metal music and what is it about this genre and style that you love so much?

Hmmmm probably around 91-92…. I got my hands on a couple of death metal cassette complilations. I was 12 years old and had been listening to stuff like Metallica and thought “wow this is even heavier!” And of course I liked the dark aspect of it thematically

3.Who were the first bands that caught your attention?Who are some of the current bands that you have been listening to?

In the beginning, the obvious ones like Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Deicide etc….these days, I still listen to those bands! But of course a lot of newer stuff like Fractal Generator, Hideous Divinity, Replicant

4.Cam i know you have been playing in bands since the mid to late 90's when did you first become interested in writing and playing music?

Pretty much immediately! I thought to myself “I want to do this!”

5.I believe you handle the guitars and bass duties for Black Hole Deity when did you first start playing these instruments?Are you self taught or did you take lessons when first starting out?

I started on guitar in 92. There were a couple of my grandpas guitars laying around the house. I would just pick them up and mess around. In 93 my mom took me to lessons from this guy named Bob Valentine. He was really cool and taught me some basics but I only took lessons for a couple months.

6.Who would you say are your biggest influences and favorite guitarists and bassists?

Trey Azagthoth, Terrance Hobbs, Doug Cerrito, the Metallica and Slayer guys…the list is long! Lots of classic and modern shredders too

7.Besides the guitars and bass do you currently play any other instruments? If yes what other instruments do you play?

I mess around on drums but just for fun.

8.When did you first meet the other members of the band and was it long before you all started the band?How did you all choose Black Hole Deity as the name of the band and does it have a special meaning?

Chris and I had played together in our previous band Chaos Inception. Ive known him since the late 90s . I met Alec and Mike online around 2017. The term Black Hole Deity was in some lyrics I wrote in a previous band, so I kind of ripped myself off.

9.Profane Geometry is the debut full length that will be released in July how long did it take the band to write the music for the debut? How long does it usually tacomplete one song?

The album was written over a period of a few years. Since this was a new band, it was really just an idea in my head for the longest time so there was a long period for ideas to gestate. These days, Alec and I get together and write songs in a matter of hours. But true inspiration can strike, or not strike, at any time.

10.Where does the band draw inspiration for the lyrics and what are some subjects written about on the debut release?

Aliens, war with aliens, video games, space travel, metaphysical ideas, the occult, the general human condition, nuclear war.

11.Besides the upcoming Profane Geometry debut does the band have any other releases currently available for the readers to purchase?Besides physical releases does the band have any other merchandise currently availible if yes what is availible and where can the readers purchase it?

We have our previous EP “Lair of Xenolich” also on Everlasting Spew, as well as shirts and vinyl!! Everything can be found at the labels shop www.everlastingspew.com

12.Has Black Hole Deity played very many live shows over the years? If yes what have been some of the most memorable shows?Who are some bands you have shared the stage with?

We have not played live yet but hopefully soon!! Many things have to fall in place…bands members busy with jobs/travel etc. Not to mention we live across the US

13.Besides music on the band's facebook it says you all are influence by science fiction when did you become of fan of science fiction books and movies?

As long as I can remember! Always liked the weird, occult, and supernatural.

14.What are some of your all-time favorite sci-fi books?Do you have a favorite author that you like to read?

Hyperion, Rendezvous with Rama, Project Hail Mary, House of Leaves, Oceanworlds, The Forever War, Neuromancer, the list is endless.

15.What are some of your favorite sci movies and tv series?Do you have a favorite actor or actress that you enjoy watching?What about director?

Interstellar, 2001 Space Odyssey, Arrival, 12 Monkeys, Ad Astra, The Alien movies,

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

These days just usually reading or maybe video games. I go for a run around the block a few times a week just to keep the blood moving, go for a swim or hike when I get the chance as well.

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

Thanks so much for the interview Patrick, and thanks to everyone who checked out the album! See you on the next album!                                                                                                                                         Black  Hole  Deity                                                                                                                                        https://www.facebook.com/BlackHoleDeity                                                                                               https://www.instagram.com/blackholedeity_official/                                                                                   Everlasting  Spew  Rec.                                                                                                                                https://everlastingspew.com/                                                                                                                        https://everlastingspew.bandcamp.com/album/profane-geometry-2                                                           https://www.facebook.com/everlastingspew/                                                                                               https://www.instagram.com/everlastingspew/                                                                                              https://www.youtube.com/c/EverlastingSpewRecords/videos                                                                    

Morgue Meat interview done on 6-10-24

 

1.Hello Sergio how are things in Texas these days?Please introduce yourself to the readers? 

Texas is currently being ravaged by tornados and flash floods but it's perfect weather for song writing. As for an introduction, my name is Sergio Alvarenga, founding member of Morgue Meat. I'm originally from San Miguel, El Salvador but relocated to Dallas, TX at 6 years old.

2.When did you first discover brutal death metal and what is it about this genre that you love so much?

 I first discovered brutal death metal in 2008 when I was 13 years old. My first brutal death metal song was Ebolic Regurgitation by Prophecy, and since then I've been a fan of the genre.

3.Who were the first bands that caught your attention?Who are some of the current bands that you have been listening to?

 Early on I was a big fan of the Texas Death Metal bands I saw at the first TXDM fest. Ebola Zaire, Blood Stained Carpet, Disfigured, and Scattered Remains to name a few. Currently I am enjoying a lot of the music put out by Nuclear War Now! productions and select "War" Metal bands .

4. Sergio you formed Morgue Meat in 2010 what gave you the idea to start this band? Are you happy with how things have gone over the years?

 The band was started after my initial project Necronomic dissolved with early collaborator Christian Benitez, he went on to form Assassinator and I put together Morgue Meat with Manuel Velazquez on drums. I am definitely happy with what we have achieved as a band and looking forward to the future of the band.

5.Who would you say are the bands biggest influences and have they stayed the same over the years?For the readers who have never heard Morgue Meat's music how would you best describe the bands musical style?

 The band's biggest influences are Dying Fetus, Down From The Wound, and Archgoat. The band's early influences leaned more towards the slamming brutal side with blackened elements being added on later on.

6.Apocalyptic Visions is the band's second full length. How long did it take the band to write the music for the new release?Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything? 

The first half of the album was written in 2017 with 4 songs being released as the EP "Realm of Eternal Suffering" the other 5 songs were written in 2022 after a burst of inspiration after playing a few solo shows in Asia. The songs are usually written by me using Reaper DAW then presented to the rest of the band to make adjustments but we are moving towards a more collaborative process for future projects.

7.Besides the new Apocalyptic Visions are the band's past releases still available for the readers to purchase?Besides physical releases does the band have any other merchandise currently available?If yes, what is available and where can the readers purchase it? 

Our first album "Mutilation in The Chapel '' is available for purchase via Hells Headbangers and we also have a merch store through Big Cartel for apparel.

8.Has Morgue Meat played very many live shows over the years or do you prefer working in the studio?What have been some of the bands most memorable shows?Who are some bands you have shared the stage with? 

We have played quite a few shows since our first in 2012 and prefer playing live than being in the studio. Our most memorable show would be the first time we played in Tokyo, Japan back in 2019, the show was played as a two piece but it was still very powerful. The most memorable bands we have shared the stage with would be Lust of Decay, Opposition Party, The Ironfist, and MayhemFancy.

9.Are there any shows or tours in support of the new release Apocalyptic Visions? If yes, where will the band be playing? 

We are currently working on an east coast US tour to support the album but nothing we can disclose just yet.

10.Morgue Meat comes out of the Texas brutal death metal scene. What is your opinion of the scene in Texas over the years? 

The Texas scene has certainly been influential in the death metal world, with bands like Devourment refining the Slamming Death Metal genre and Frozen Soul spearheading the rebirth of the genre. It's certainly an honor to be part of such a prolific scene.

11.Who are your all-time favorite bands coming out of Texas?Are there any new bands that you could recommend to the readers? 

My favorite all time bands coming out of Texas would be At The Drive-In and The Mars Volta but if you're looking for death metal recommendation I would recommend Dysmorphia, ParanoiaTX, and Basement Burial who are leading the Hardcore Death Metal movement in their respective cities.

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

We are solely dedicated to Morgue Meat but have all worked on various black metal and thrash projects with Judas Goat being the project that brought most the current lineup together.

13.Sergio you handle the guitars for the band. When did you first become interested in playing the guitars?Are you self taught or did you take lessons when first starting out? 

I first became interested in guitar at the age of 9 after watching a VH1 documentary on the Monterey Pop Festival, seeing Hendrix light his guitar on fire ignited the passion for guitar. I am self taught and have never taken lessons.

14.Who would you say are your influences and favorite guitarists?Do you play any other instruments?

 My influences are Jimi Hendrix, Paul Gilbert, Joe Pass, and Paco De Lucia. I also play bass, keyboard, and drums.

15.You also 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? Who are some of your favorite vocalists? 

I started growling at the age of 13, I stay hydrated and usually avoid dairy before shows to reduce phlegm. I have asthma so staying fit and healthy is key for maintaining my vocals. My favorite vocalists are John Gallagher, Chuck Shuldiner, and Muhammed Suicmez.

16.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?

 I'm an avid fisherman in my free time and also have a career in technology.

17.Sergio thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out. Do you have any final comments for the readers?

 Thank you for your time and for taking interest in the band. Be sure to check us out on Spotify and Instagram Morguemeattx and stay brutal my friends!                                                                                   Morgue Meat                                                                                                                                                https://morguemeat.bandcamp.com/                                                                                                            https://www.facebook.com/MorgueMeat                                                                                                    https://www.instagram.com/morguemeattx/                                                                                                https://linktr.ee/morguemeat                                                                                                                        

Anthropophagus Depravity--Demonic Paradise cd{Comatose Music} Posted on 6-9-24

 

Anthropophagus Depravity is a four man  band  coming out of Indonesia's brutal death metal scene.Demonic Paradise is the second full length featuring ten tracks of  heavy brutal death metal that will crush the listener with it's powerful music.The guitars are played with a mix of mid pace  powerful guitar patterns.But the guitars does let loose with some crazed fast passages that are done with intensity.The drumming is done with a  mix of crazed fast drums and some heavier mid paced drums are also used throughout the songs.The vocals are death metal growls that are powerful in their delievery.If you are a fan of well written and performed brutal death metal theen do not miss out on Demonic Paradise and pick up a copy today.                                                                                           Anthropophagus Depravity                                                                                                                           https://anthropophagusdepravity.bandcamp.com/                                                                                        https://www.facebook.com/AnthropophagusDepravity/                                                                             https://www.instagram.com/anthropophagus.depravity/                                                                              Comatose Music                                                                                                                                            https://www.comatosemusic.com/                                                                                                               https://comatosemusic.bandcamp.com/album/demonic-paradise                                                                 https://www.facebook.com/Comatosemusiclabel                                                                                         https://www.instagram.com/comatose_music/?utm_medium=copy_link