Dark Hails!!
Thank you all for checking this new interview out this time I was lucky enough to get a Interview with Tomas and his black metal label "Forever Plagued so anyone who is into black metal should check this label out today.He has a lot of new releases out dealing with cd and cassettes. so be sure to check out all his pages at the Links at the end of the Interview
regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Tomas owner of Forever Plagued Records. done by Patrick
1.Greetings Tomas thank you for taking the time to do this interview when did you first discover metal music? Who were some of the first bands you listened to? Who are some of your current favorites?
When I was about 8 years old, had heard most through an older sibling. Remember being fascinated with Kiss which was short lived. I ended up liking WASP, SLAYER, Metallica, a lot, but disliked Dio a good bit back then. Was never able to check out VENOM which was another tape that was there but I was too young to listen to that hahah. My current favs are the titles I've discovered over all the years, just depends what mood I'm in I like lots of different stuff, definitely not limited to metal.
2.What gave you the idea to form " Forever Plagued Records"? How did you decide on the name for the label?
Wanted to create a record label that was not only dedicated to underground black metal but was also one, with the bands and the music. A record label that fully stands by their bands. The name represents those of us who forever walk doomed to despise most of what humanity and the meaning for organic life is about, not focusing on the religious aspects but of course plays a big roll for many of us I would think.
3.Do you have any advice for anyone thinking about starting a label? Do you run the label by yourself or do you have some help from friends? How many hours a day would you say you work on label releated business?
Don't do it, we don't need you, there are far too many labels run by incompetent people already no need for another. FPR is a very small operation and probably always will be, its run by a few dedicated people when necessary. A record label is a 24hr job unless you have a full staff which in the underground that is probably a good way to keep zero funds for actual content and ultimately the end of that label.
4.What are some of your current releases the public can get? Do you have any newer releases coming out before the end of the year?
We have quite a bit coming out these days and in the past of course. We've released some great titles such as NIGHTBRINGER, INCURSUS, TENEBROUS, DEMONCY, GRAVELAND, NOCTERNITY, AKITSA, FUNEREUS etc Coming out soon is two new ORCULTUS demo tapes, newer stuff we have coming out would be two great acts from GREECE namely SEPTUAGINT / AKROTHEISM split CD, finally DEMONCY's Joined In Darkness on DigiCD for the first time ever, a new KULT OF TAURUS album is planned and an unknown band from Italy called MOURNING MIST.
5.What are some things you look for when signing and releasing a band? Do you usually look for the bands to release or do they come to you?
Well ultimately I look closely for raw hateful black metal but it must have energy! this style is certainly been played out and dumbed down over the years so it really takes a certain kind of band to pull it off. Other than that there are a variety of things I look for. Some of our newer bands have shown a kind of unique blend of styles that just seems to work in some way that I feel have something to offer therefore we'll release it and take the care into representing that title. Considering how busy I am I find it very hard to seek bands out, usually they come to us or have been found in some other similar manner. Usually the bands we seek out are already in the middle of deals or they are already signed altogether.
6.Tomas you have released both cassettes and cd's how do you choose which band to release on cd or cassette? I believe you also have released some vinyl releases in the past which is your personal favorite form to release on?
Well its all guess work in the end, but I haven't had great success with moving vinyl so I normally only do CD of newer bands unless a certain level of demand is created for that title then we may look into pressing vinyl of the band. Tapes are almost always demos or rare releases for us anyway. My personal favorite is CD, I rarely listen to tapes or vinyl. I do prefer demos on tape though, full lengths on CD.
7.Tomas you are also the drummer in the band Bloodstorm when did you join the band?
I joined the band in 2003 at some point.
8.Are you self taught or did you take lessons when first learning the drums? Who are some of your influences/favorite drummers? Do you play any other instruments?
I took lessons off and on for about 2 years. I don't really have any influences, I play fast and chaotic with very little discipline. I play guitar,bass,drums and dabble with keys.
9.What does black metal mean to you?
Evil, Darkness,Negativity,Hate,Destruction so on and so forth
10.Tomas what is your opinion of the U.S Black metal scene?
It has always seemed to be missing something. Certain bands have pulled off writing and
recording great albums but mostly it is stale to me. The people are even worse, why I do get along with certain individuals who have or do belong to the U.S. black metal scene, I could do without most of them, more so nowadays than in the past. I have enjoyed some great times in the U.S. in the past but nowadays it is a mystery to me.
11.Who are some of your all-time favorite u.s black metal bands?Are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out?
The classic titles would of course be DEMONCY - Joined In Darkness, JUDAS ISCARIOT - all releases, BLACK FUNERAL - Vampyr throne of the beast, HAVOHEJ - Dethrone The Son Of God, INQUISITION - Into The Infernal Regions Of The Ancient Cult, KRIEG - Blue Miasma, YAMATU - Shurpu Asaru, BLACK WINTERS EVE, INCURSUS - Eternal Funeral Trance & Adaestuo, TENEBROUS - Arias Towards The Black Sun & Opus Magnum. The few newer USBM bands that have done anything for me is FUNEREUS which we released their second album this year (if you even consider them U.S.) or WORMREICH which is alright, GALDR is a decent atmospheric black metal band, TUKAARIA is pretty good as well, HELLGOAT is getting better and better too.
12.Besides the U.S black metal scene you have released some excellent bands from various countries.Do you have a particular country that you feel has a great black metal scene?
I don't follow scene's I mean back in the day the Polish scene was undeniably pretty incredible but I don't search out a scene in order to find bands to enjoy. Right now Greece seems to be going pretty strong. We by coincidence seem to have quite a bit of Greek bands on our label but it certainly wasn't by choice it just ended up that way so I imagine they must have a pretty strong scene right now.
13.Thank you Tomas for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
See you in hell... on earth! join us!
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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Interview with Orcultus done by Patrick on 11-13-14
Greetings
Here is a new interview I have done with the Swedish black metal band Orcultus which is getting ready to release two new cassettes on Forever Plagued Records so anyone into mid nineties black metal done the Swedish way should check this band out today!!
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Orcultus done by Patrick
1..Hails what gave you all the idea to form Orcultus? How did you come up with the name for the band? What is the current line up for the band?
When I think of it I do not really think that Orcultus was formed. It is something that has been going on for a long that finally got it´s own name.
The name of the band is sort of a play with words. I will not try to explain it but in short it means misanthropy.
Orcultus has chosen not to reveal its members.
2.For the readers who have never heard Orcultus how would you describe the music?
Raw Black Metal.
3. Orcultus is working with the great label Forever Plagued rec. how did you all come in contact with Forever Plagued rec.?
Forever Plagued seemed to be a perfect label for Orcultus. And proved to be one too. They got the demo and liked what they heard.
4.Orcultus is getting ready to release two tapes through Forever Plagued "Black Rust" and "Endless Hate And Misanthropy" how long did it take to write the music for theses songs? Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?
Endless hate and Misanthropy was written and recorded in one day.
Black Rust took almost a year.
Who writes what is not important.
Orcultus writes the music for Orcultus.
5.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band ? What are some subjects/topics do you all write about?
Almost every song has a misanthropic theme. Anti-human.
It is the same thing with the lyrics as it is with the music.
Orcultus writes the lyrics for Orcultus.
6.How has the responses been from the fans? What about the press?
It has been positive.
There has been some interviews but nothing more that that.
7.Does Orcultus ever play "Live" shows or do you prefer to only work in the studio? Who are some bands you all have shared the stage with?
No, and there is no plans of a live performance.
8.Orcultus comes out of the legendary Swedish black metal scene what is your opinion of the Swedish metal scene?
There are a lot of good bands and even more bad ones.
9.Who are some of your all-time favorite Swedish metal bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Bathory, always.
10.What does Black metal mean to you?
Alot. Black Metal is a way of life, not a music genre.
11.Are you or any of the members of Orcultus currently working with side bands or solo projects? If yes please tell the readers about them?
Yes, there are some but we do not associate orcultus with other projects.
12.Thank you for taking the time to fill out this interview do you have any final words for the readers?
Interview
No.
Here is a new interview I have done with the Swedish black metal band Orcultus which is getting ready to release two new cassettes on Forever Plagued Records so anyone into mid nineties black metal done the Swedish way should check this band out today!!
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
Interview with Orcultus done by Patrick
1..Hails what gave you all the idea to form Orcultus? How did you come up with the name for the band? What is the current line up for the band?
When I think of it I do not really think that Orcultus was formed. It is something that has been going on for a long that finally got it´s own name.
The name of the band is sort of a play with words. I will not try to explain it but in short it means misanthropy.
Orcultus has chosen not to reveal its members.
2.For the readers who have never heard Orcultus how would you describe the music?
Raw Black Metal.
3. Orcultus is working with the great label Forever Plagued rec. how did you all come in contact with Forever Plagued rec.?
Forever Plagued seemed to be a perfect label for Orcultus. And proved to be one too. They got the demo and liked what they heard.
4.Orcultus is getting ready to release two tapes through Forever Plagued "Black Rust" and "Endless Hate And Misanthropy" how long did it take to write the music for theses songs? Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?
Endless hate and Misanthropy was written and recorded in one day.
Black Rust took almost a year.
Who writes what is not important.
Orcultus writes the music for Orcultus.
5.Who usually writes the lyrics for the band ? What are some subjects/topics do you all write about?
Almost every song has a misanthropic theme. Anti-human.
It is the same thing with the lyrics as it is with the music.
Orcultus writes the lyrics for Orcultus.
6.How has the responses been from the fans? What about the press?
It has been positive.
There has been some interviews but nothing more that that.
7.Does Orcultus ever play "Live" shows or do you prefer to only work in the studio? Who are some bands you all have shared the stage with?
No, and there is no plans of a live performance.
8.Orcultus comes out of the legendary Swedish black metal scene what is your opinion of the Swedish metal scene?
There are a lot of good bands and even more bad ones.
9.Who are some of your all-time favorite Swedish metal bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Bathory, always.
10.What does Black metal mean to you?
Alot. Black Metal is a way of life, not a music genre.
11.Are you or any of the members of Orcultus currently working with side bands or solo projects? If yes please tell the readers about them?
Yes, there are some but we do not associate orcultus with other projects.
12.Thank you for taking the time to fill out this interview do you have any final words for the readers?
Interview
No.
Saturday, November 1, 2014
New Reviews done on 11-1-14
Metal Hails!!
Here is a small batch of reviews I have done and hope everyone finds something to their liking. I am working on new reviews and interviews so every tell your friends and keep watching the blog.
regards
Patrick
Black Cult--Neo--Satanism cd {Black Plague Records.}Croatia's Black Cult have released their debut cd through Black Plague records.Black Cult play a great style of pure black metal similar to the early to mid nineties Swedish/Norweigan bands with their own style.The guitars are fast and furious with some chaotic riffs mixed in but also have a decent amount of mid paced riffs.The vocalist does a great job with some excellent shrieks and even screams in a few sections.Black Cult have released a great black metal release full of chaotic riffs fast drumming and a lot of skill defintly check this band out today if your looking for some excellent black metal
Here is a small batch of reviews I have done and hope everyone finds something to their liking. I am working on new reviews and interviews so every tell your friends and keep watching the blog.
regards
Patrick
Black Cult--Neo--Satanism cd {Black Plague Records.}Croatia's Black Cult have released their debut cd through Black Plague records.Black Cult play a great style of pure black metal similar to the early to mid nineties Swedish/Norweigan bands with their own style.The guitars are fast and furious with some chaotic riffs mixed in but also have a decent amount of mid paced riffs.The vocalist does a great job with some excellent shrieks and even screams in a few sections.Black Cult have released a great black metal release full of chaotic riffs fast drumming and a lot of skill defintly check this band out today if your looking for some excellent black metal
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Ending Quest--The Summoning cd {F.D.A Rekotz}
Ending Quest come out of the mighty Swedish metal scene combining elements of {early} Grave and Entombed with their own style and approach to how death metal should sound.The guitars are played with fast and some heavy riffs with some good mix of solo's mixed in to the songs.The drummer is very good with this style going from fast to some crazed mid tempo beats.The vocals are some very good sounding death growls with some gruff screams entertwined in a few tracks.Anyone into Swedish death metal should definitely give this band a shot and buy a copy today.
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The Furor--Impending Revelations cd {Self-Released}
The Furor comes out of the mighty Australian metal scene bringing their fourth cd "Impending Revelations" brings the old school flame of black and thrash metal together with a little dose of death metal in a few of the songs.The guitars are played in a mid paced range which do jump to a more destructive and faster speed in a few of the songs.The drumming is done in the same style with some mid paced beats before jumping to a more vicious and violent drum style.The vocals are old-school shrieks and thrashy screams.This is a good release of old school blackend thrash/death metal if your into these styles then defintly check out The Furor.
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Necroholocaust---Holocaustic Goat Metal LP. {Iron Bonehehead Records
Canada's Necroholocaust have unleashed their debut full-length LP through Iron Bonehehead Records.The band has been around for years releasing demo's,split releases crafting their violent war death metal style.Extremly fast guitars with no comprimises .The drummer is very skilled in the art of extremely fast,hateful blast beats.The band has some thrashy influences in their music as well. Necroholocaust has released a superior release with all the right elements of war/thrashing death metal at it's finest and most fierce.
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Nuclear Perversion--Desolation Rituals Cassette Tape {Iron Bonehead Records}
This is my first encounter with Nuclear Perversion and this is a vicious and violent band that knows how to play.The guitars are played at heavy and maximum speeds with some very well done guitar riffs.The drumming is played with a lot of speed and blast beats entertwined in a few of the tracks.The vocals are low death growls and some gruff screams .I know very little about Nuclear Perversion but this is a band to look out for if you enjoy primitive,vicious death metal.
The Stone--Nekroza cd {Folter Records}
Serbia's The Stone have returned with their newest cd "Nekroza" this is a great black metal band that everyone into quality black metal should check out today.The band plays cold,dark and fast black metal but the band is not afraid to slow it down to a mid-paced guitar tones and even some atmospheric elements in a few of the songs befor gong into hyper speed again.The vocals are done in raspy shrieks and some gruff growls .the guitars are done very good with some extremely fast riffs but are not all speed as the band does slow down to a mid paced speed in a few of the tracks.The band does have a lot of creative and some catchy riffs and drum patterns.This is one of The Stones best releases to date if you have heard The Stone before and did not care for them I would give them a second chance if you are new to this great Serbian band then give them a chance.
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