Hello
Hope everyone had a good weekend or week? Here are a few new reviews this time it is mainly thrash with a few other genres mixed in.
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Patrick
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Loathfinder--The Great Tired Ones Mcd {Godz Ov War Prod.}
Loathfinder are a new band who come out of Poland's blackend doom scene.Combing heavy and slow guitar patterns.The guitarist can also write and play some good mid paced guitar patterns and even adds some well written guitar solo's throughout the songs.The vocals are raw talking,whispering type of vocals mixed with some lower death metal growls.If you are a fan of well written and performed blackend doom with elements of death metal entertwined then be sure to pick up a copy of The Great Tired Ones.
Label Contact
http://godzovwar.com/
https://godzovwarproductions.bandcamp.com/
Scars Of Tears--Just Dust cd {SlipTrick Rec.}
Greece's Scars Of Tears are back with their second full length release mixing atmospheric metal,rock and even elements of goth together.The music is well written and performed with a variety of styles that really fit well together.The guitars are played mainly in the mid paced range with some very well written and performed guitar patterns.The vocals are mix of both clean and some growls mixed in a few of the songs and their is also some very well done female vocals that really work with the music and the male vocals.If you are a fan of atmospheric metal,rock then be sure to check out Scars Of Tears newest release today.
Label Contact
https://sliptrickrecords.com/
https://plus.google.com/+SliptrickRecordsTV
Soulskinner---Descent To Abaddon cd {Xtreem Music}
Returning with their fourth full length is Greece's death metal maniacs Soulskinner.The band plays a form of fast aggressive death metal mixed with some mid paced heavier music mixed into a few of the songs. The guitarist knows how to write and play the instrument whether he is playing extremely fast patterns or a more controlled mid paced guitar tone.The vocals are deep death growls that really work with the bands music.If you are a fan of Soulskinner's past releases you will defintly want to buy this one as it is just as good as their previous release.
Label Contact
http://shop.xtreemmusic.com/english.main.index.php
https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/
Terrifier--Weapons Of Thrash Destruction cd {Test Your Metal Rec.}
Canada's thrash metal kings Terrifier are back with their second full length release featuring nine songs of aggressive and violent thrash metal.The guitars are played with crazed and fast riffs and patterns that really fit Terrifier's sound.The guitars are not all fast and crazed as their are some very well written and performed mid paced passages and even some well written solo's mixed into the music.The drumming is precise and executed with both extremely fast drumming and some slower mid paced drum patterns.The vocals are raw thrashy screams that are done with a lot of power.If you are a fan of the early years of aggressive and violent thrash metal then do yourself a favor and buy a copy of Weapons Of Thrash Destruction today.
Label Contact
https://www.testyourmetalofficial.com/
https://testyourmetalrecords.bandcamp.com/
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Paragon Records News about their newest releases
Buckshot Facelift [USA] - Ulcer Island CD DeathMetal/Grindcore!!! One of Long Island NY'S best kept secrets and one of it's most extreme , and the first time they have collaborated with Paragon Records! After their brilliant 2014 EP "Living Ghosts Of The North Shore" which is one of my favorite releases of that year, Buckshot strike even harder with their fourth full length!!! This is yet another proud moment for Paragon records to be working with another great band that has been honing their craft for over 14 years now and a perfect example that their is fresh blood on Long Island with Buckshot Facelift being one of the forerunners!!! This a concept album! The first time the band has ever done one and sees the band taking their style of music to a further realm of maturity, originality, and extremity. To describe their music simple you could say it's Grindcore and maybe this fits with the more earlier material but this is not accurate and short sighted and even more so as the band has evolved over the years into a style that they have created all their own. Expect Hardcore, Power Violence, Death Metal, Black Metal, Grindcore [of course], acoustics, samples, atmospheric moments, and more..., that when it's all said an done you got Buckshot Facelift!!!!! Features members from Artificial Brain, Thaetas, & Grey Skies Fallen!!! Guests vocals by King Fowley of Deceased/October 31!!! DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE BAND TO EXTREME FOR THE METAL ARCHIVES!!!! OUT NOW!!!
Root [Czech Republic] - Madness Of The Graves Vinyl Re-release. The vinyl version will also features the same new cover art as the CD and will also include a patch and poster!!! Vinyl will be 180G and these will be strictly limited to 250 copies so do not miss out!!!! OUT NOW!!! SELECT TRADES ONLY!!!
Root [Czech Republic] Madness Of The Graves CD RE-RELEASE!!! Epic Dark Metal!!!!!
Though that is just a taste of what you will get! What is their really to say about a band like Root???!!! Their really is no one like them, maybe you could compare them to Master's Hammer but only because both bands are just so unique in their craft though neither band follow the same musical path. This is Root's long out of print 7th album that originally saw the light of day on cd in 2003, and later vinyl in 2004. Once again Root take their style further into more darker, creepier, and weirder realms!!! Their are many different elements on this record that only Root can deliver and though i have to say Kargeras [ which we re-released on CD in 2103] is probably still my personal favorite however Madness of The Graves is yet another Milestone in the bands career. So many bands get the phrase "cult" alongside the mention of their name these days however this is truly a band that defines the term!!!Nothing more needs to be said.
Though that is just a taste of what you will get! What is their really to say about a band like Root???!!! Their really is no one like them, maybe you could compare them to Master's Hammer but only because both bands are just so unique in their craft though neither band follow the same musical path. This is Root's long out of print 7th album that originally saw the light of day on cd in 2003, and later vinyl in 2004. Once again Root take their style further into more darker, creepier, and weirder realms!!! Their are many different elements on this record that only Root can deliver and though i have to say Kargeras [ which we re-released on CD in 2103] is probably still my personal favorite however Madness of The Graves is yet another Milestone in the bands career. So many bands get the phrase "cult" alongside the mention of their name these days however this is truly a band that defines the term!!!Nothing more needs to be said.
FEATURES 4 LIVE BONUS SONGS FROM THE MADNESS OF THE GRAVES ERA!!!
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Poland's Loathfinder interview done by Patrick on 4-30-17
Here is a new interview with Poland's blackend doom metal band Loathfinder who recently released their debut Mcd "The Great Tired Ones" through Godz Ov War Prod. So if you are a fan of well written and played blackend doom be sure to pick up a copy of the debut Mcd today.
Regards
Patrick
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Interview with LoathFinder done by Patrick
Hello everyone. We’re Loathfinder and we play slow and dirty kind of blackened doom.
From the beginning there were four of us - four people who were influenced by different bands, but for sure we all appreciate Cough, YOB, Coffinworm, Urfaust, Pallbearer…
All lyrics are written by a guy who is screaming and spitting them out. Topics falls under an umbrella of negativity, but it’s not casual “feeling-bad” thing. It’s difficult to say more without literal explaining and we would suggest to hear or read lyrics and try to feel it by yourself.
At the moment EP is the only merchandise we have available. There are other things being prepared, but as we have nothing confirmed yet we will not reveal any details. Follow our Facebook page in order to keep up to date with the news to come.
It would be probably a long list but just to give you only couple of them as an example: Kobong, Furia, Death Like Mass, Ampacity, Odraza, Kriegsmaschine, Sui Generis Umbra, Doombringer, Hetzer, Stillborn, Witchmaster… Huge lost is that some of them are not active anymore. Trying to recall something “fresh” seems to be quite hard.
Yeah, each of us does something beside Loathfinder (other bands as well as solo projects) but we treat this band as priority and we focus mainly on this band right now.
Let’s just skip it. We don’t think it could be interesting enough for anybody… especially when at the end of the day it’s almost always all about music even if not in direct way.
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Patrick
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Interview with LoathFinder done by Patrick
1.Hello please introduce yourselves to the readers?
Hello everyone. We’re Loathfinder and we play slow and dirty kind of blackened doom.
2.When did you first meet the other members of the band and was it long before you all started Loathfinder?How did you all come up with the name Loathfinder as the name of the band?
We met about two years ago and started forming band who after all has been named Loathfinder. During that time we were focused on writing material, polishing it and then recording it. The effects of our work can be heard on our first EP. At the very beginning we have been focused on music only but when it came up to choosing a name we considered two or three options to name ourselves. When one of us said “Loathfinder” we unanimously agreed that this is what fits best to what we play and what our lyrics are about.
3.What is the current line up for the band?Who are some of the bands biggest influences and for the readers who have never heard the bands music how would you best describe it?
From the beginning there were four of us - four people who were influenced by different bands, but for sure we all appreciate Cough, YOB, Coffinworm, Urfaust, Pallbearer…
Band’s sound - whatever you say - always results from inspirations, but it’s up to you how you combine and mix those. Sometimes it’s even surprising when in reviews of EP which we have already received people compare our sound to the bands which we have never listened to.
4.Loathfinder is getting ready to release the debut Mcd "The Great Tired Ones" how long did it take the band to write the music for this release?
It actually took us more time than we’ve expected and much more to record than to compose it but to be honest it was comfortable to work on it without unnecessary rush. The final effect is even beyond our first assumptions. At the beginning we’ve planned the material to be more demo-like, self-released in the Internet only. We got opportunity to make it more professional, so we took advantage of it.
5.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics for the music and what are some topics the band writes about?
All lyrics are written by a guy who is screaming and spitting them out. Topics falls under an umbrella of negativity, but it’s not casual “feeling-bad” thing. It’s difficult to say more without literal explaining and we would suggest to hear or read lyrics and try to feel it by yourself.
6.Besides the debut Mcd "The Great Tired Ones" does the band have any other merchandise available for the readers?If yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?
At the moment EP is the only merchandise we have available. There are other things being prepared, but as we have nothing confirmed yet we will not reveal any details. Follow our Facebook page in order to keep up to date with the news to come.
7.Does Loathfinder play live very often or do you prefer working in the studio?Are their any upcoming shows or small tours the readers should watch out for?
We have decided not to play live until our material is finalized and recorded. For now we have one gig scheduled and it will take place on May 6th in Kraków, Poland. We are working on other dates, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
8. Loathfinder comes out of Poland's blackend doom metal scene what is your opinion of the metal scene in Poland these days?
Polish metal scene is strong for a long time and it seems it will be strong for years to come. First, and the most important thing, is that we have a big number of great bands. There are plenty of surroundings related to music, like journals, radio auditions, gigs. The only thing which is missing is a big metal festival, like for instance Brutal Assault. There were some attempts, but nothing really worked out.
9.Who are your all-time favorite Polish bands and are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
It would be probably a long list but just to give you only couple of them as an example: Kobong, Furia, Death Like Mass, Ampacity, Odraza, Kriegsmaschine, Sui Generis Umbra, Doombringer, Hetzer, Stillborn, Witchmaster… Huge lost is that some of them are not active anymore. Trying to recall something “fresh” seems to be quite hard.
10.Besides working in Loathfinder do any of the members currently play in any other bands or solo projects?
Yeah, each of us does something beside Loathfinder (other bands as well as solo projects) but we treat this band as priority and we focus mainly on this band right now.
11.When not working on new music or band business what do you like to do in your free time?
Let’s just skip it. We don’t think it could be interesting enough for anybody… especially when at the end of the day it’s almost always all about music even if not in direct way.
12.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words for the readers?
If you got to this point, probably you have already listened to our music - if so, there is nothing else to add which would be more important than that. Hails.
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Sunday, April 16, 2017
Grog Interview done by Patrick posted on 4-16-17
Hello
Here is a new interview with Portugal's long running death metal band Grog who also have some grind elements within their music.If you are a fan of well written and performed old-school brutal death then be sure to check out Grog's newest release today.
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Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
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Interview with Pedra vocalist of Grog done by Patrick
1.Hello Pedra please introduce yourself to the readers and at what age did you discover metal music?
Hi Patrick, first up thanks a lot for giving us the chance to promote Grog and our new album "Ablutionary Rituals".
I am the band vocalist since its origin and we started in 1991 so it has been a long ride till today. We are from Portugal and play what you could say death grind.
My path into metal begun 31 years ago, yes I am that old, so I was a teenager with 16 years old eager to discover the music of my life.
2.Who were some of the first bands you listened to and who are some of your current favorite bands?
Well I started with some hard rock bands back then like AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Ratt, Europe, Motley Crue but with time I went on discovering Iron Maiden, Wasp and Motorhead
for example. In the 80's we had a lot of metal radio shows so as I discovered then I begun listening speed, thrash, black, grindcore and death metal bands form that time. Many of them still currently exist so it's easy for me to say that I went down to the bottom of almost everything heavy metal had to offer. Nowadays I still love to hear the classics from that time like Immolation, Suffocation, Napalm Death, Autopsy, Agathocles, Deranged, Sinister, Avulsed but also new bands like
Benighted, Unfathomable Ruination, Defeated Sanity, Wormed and so on...
3.Grog was formed back in 1991 what gave you all the idea to start this band?What is the current line up of the band?
The idea came from a group of friends that were also into metal and punk actually. There's always that time that you want to learn how to play and create your own music I guess so we talked and decided to try our shot at doing our own musical vision. I never thought I would be involved in it to be honest but here I am after 26 years as the only active founding member. The current line-up is pretty solid since many years and along with me we have Ivo on guitar, Rolando playing drums and Alex filling the bass.
4.How would you say Grog's music has changed over the years and who are some of the bands that influenced Grog's sound?
When we started we were more into grindcore but then we begun to include death metal influences and from that moment till the present we still do it. We try to evolve and reach new ideas and levels of intensity within our sound every time we work on a new release. This is what motivates us to keep on going since we don't want to sound the same every time we release a new record. The first two albums we released have different line ups so naturally they sound different. There a lot of ideas
that belong to the previous members that define the style of music we did. After those releases we managed to stabilize the line up and begun to grow more as a collective and each time we work in new ideas we try to surpass the previous ones never the less we are able to sound like Grog and have our own identity as a band. The influences are obvious I think since death metal and grindcore have their icons very well defined still we aren't interested on copy then but instead creating our own music so if you wanna relate us with the bands I spoke before it's ok for us.
5.Grog is getting ready to release their fourth full-length "Ablutionary Rituals" how long did it take the band to write the music for the new songs? Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?
The new album took us 4 years to write and we work as team though the songs are brought mostly by Ivo and Alex. When the ideas are presented to the rest of the band myself and Rolando give our contribution and then we decide if it's a clean go or if we improve or remove what doesn't make sense.
6.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics and what are some topics you all wrote about on the new release?
I handle all lyrics in the band since ever. The new album reaches a new approach on the theme we always explored which is the dark side of the human mind. The main difference within "Ablutionary Rituals" was that we begun to focus on the personal aspects related with the human shadow instead of dwelling on the external deviations and sickness/gore of the behavior itself. On this record we try to explain the origin of human darkness, why does it exists, what influences have for us and what are the possible lessons that we can take from its presence in our soul, body and ethereal dimensions.
7.Besides the new release "Ablutionary Rituals" are any of the bands past releases still available for the readers to buy? Besides the releases does the band have any other merchandise available and if yes what is available and where can the readers buy it?
We have all our releases available for digital download at our bandcamp but the older ones are if not almost sold out. Concerning merch we have new items available for the new album. I advise all to check us up at our bandcamp and facebook pages to get more information. I leave you the addresses grogpt.bandcamp.com/ and facebook.com/grogpt/.
8.As mentioned Grog has been active in the scene since the early 90's what have been the bands most memorable shows over the years and who have been some of the bands you have shared the stage with?
Quiet difficult to answer that one you know since all gigs are different and have their own kind of magic. Also as you can image we played a great amount of shows since we started so I consider all shows important even the one that weren't so great at the end. We played with almost Portuguese bands like Decayed, Holocausto Canibal, Analepsy, Raw Decimating Brutality and so on like we also shared stage with Cannibal Corpse, Immolation, Broken Hope, Disgorge, Suffocation, Avulsed,
Sinister, Dead Infection, Benighted for instance.
9.Are their any upcoming shows or tours in support of the new release? If yes where will the band be playing?
We are booking some shows mainly for Portugal and we also have a gig in Austria this year.
10.Pedra you and the band have been active in the underground since the early 90's were you ever into tape-trading back then?
Sure I did a lot of tape trading back in the days and I still keep all letters with me. It's like the 80's/90's underground milestone and I have the most special memories from those days when you had to handwrite every single letter you received. I knew a lot of people and bands that way and also the feeling of receiving mail at home was tremendously exciting.
11.Besides tape trading did you read a lot of fanzines back in the day what were some of your favorite fanzines to read? In your eyes what made a good fanzine?
I was a teen back then so there wasn't much income to buy zines but we shared a lot information between friends and along that came the fanzines especially Portuguese ones. For a young kid finding new bands was enough so all fanzines mattered because I would devour them letter by letter.
12.Grog comes out of Portugal's death metal scene what is your opinion of the metal scene in Portugal over the years?
We have evolved a lot. Today we have a healthy scene in all genres and I should say that Portuguese bands aren't inferior to the rest of bands in the world.
13.Who are your all time favorite bands from Portugal? And are their any new bands coming out of Portugal that you feel the readers should check out soon?
Decayed, Evisceration, Desire, Thormenthor, Namek, Sacred Sin for example on the oldschool side. New ones I should recomend Switchtense, Vai-te Foder, Analepsy, Grunt...
14.Besides bands are their any honest and reliable labels or distro's you can recommend to the readers?
Yes, absolutely, we have Helldprod Records, Altare Productions, Raging Planet, Chaosphere Records, Signal Rex, Caverna Abismal, Vomit Your Shirt, Larvae Productions, Lusitania, Rastilho among others.
15.What does underground metal mean to you?
Underground is not being mainstream, this is the easiest way to explain it. Underground has a lot of DIY attitude and fuck the rest although you can find also some examples in major music industry but in a completely different approach.
16.When not working on new music or band business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Play with my kid, to rest, being with friends, going to shows...
17.Thank you Pedra for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers before we end this interview?
Thanks once again for your support Patrick and to all your readers check us out in grogpt.bandcamp.com/ and facebook.com/grogpt/. Grind Up!
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Saturday, April 15, 2017
Italy's Obscura Amentia interview done by Patrick posted on 4-15-17
Hello
Hope everyone is having a good day so far? Here is a new interview done with Italy's Obscure Amentia who discuss the bands newest release and the past and future plans for the band.Anyone who likes black,doom mixed with sime death metal elements should defintly give this band a listen today
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
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https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
Interview with Obscura Amentia done by Patrick
1.Hails Hel and Black Charm please introduce yourselves to the readers? When did you two first meet each other?
Hail Patrick! First of all thanks for the interview, we met more than ten years ago and a day we decided to try to write a song; the result was our 1st album "The Darkest Dream". Hel is a female screamer, fan of all the extreme scene and of the Doom atmospheres; Black Charm is a multi-instrumentalist that loves the Depressive and the Avantgarde scene, the Death Metal and all the good music also over the Metal.
2.When did you two get the idea to start Obscura Amentia ?And how did you all choose the name Obscura Amentia does it have a special meaning?
The project began after some sessions, the first ideas were a bit confused but we have always been interested to the human pain. "Obscura Amentia" for us is the seed of evil, the madness that lurks inside every human being, one of our human instincts.
3.Black Charm you take care of writing the music for the band when did you become interested in writing and playing music?
Since adolescence, I've always been fascinated by the world of music and by the way in which it can express themselves, therefore, immediately after learning to play the guitar, my first instrument, I started writing some songs (like all musicians, I think) and after several years and as many collaborations, I'm joined to this project.
4.What instruments do you play and are their any new instruments you would like to learn one day?
Guitar, bass and sometimes the keyboard. I'm currently very interested in some Asian stringed instruments, but unfortunately I have not yet managed to try them, maybe in the future I will be able to use them in some music tracks.
5.Hel you handle the vocals for the band when did you start singing and screaming?Do you do anything special to keep your voice and throat healthy?
I start to sing with clean vocals several years ago in a heavy metal band, over time I learned how to modulate my voice to sing in scream. About the healthy of my voice I do not do anything particularly special, I regularly practice sports and yoga to improve breathing.
6.Who are some of your influences and favorite vocalists?
Some of the vocalists that I like very much are Jennie-Ann Smith from Avatarium, Selvans Haruspex from Selvans, Jake Superchi from Uada and Daevas from Secrets Of The Moon but I'm influenced by no one.
7.Obscura Amentia is getting ready to release their third cd "The Art Of The Human Decadence" How long did it take you Black Charm to write the music for this release?And for the readers who have never heard Obscura Amentia's music how would you say it has changed over the years?
It took about 3 years to write the music for it, also due to some unforeseen breaks, hoping to be more fast the next time. What is changed? We are consolidating into our sound the influences Depressive and Doom at our Atmospheric Black Metal. At first our sound was a kind of Raw Atmospheric Black Metal.
8.Hel I know you also take care of writing the lyrics what were some of the subjects you wrote about on "The Art Of The Human Decadence"?
The release tells about the illness of a tired mankind suffering the pains given birth to the modern era and the decadence generate from the progress which deprives the human being from all emotions except that anguish.
9.Obscura Amentia comes out of the Italian black,doom metal scene what is your opinion of the metal scene in Italy these days?
Obviously in this internet era everything is very different from the past: lately there are many interesting musical proposals and it’s true that a new band can introduce their music to a huge audience, but we think that compared to the past, the scene, and more specifically the underground, is not supported properly and is slowly dying; currently it’s difficult to speak about a real scene.
10.Who are your all-time favorite Italian bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Novembre... new bands? We're not dated enough to be able to give such advice.
11.I know that Obscura Amentia is a two person band would you like to add more members to make a full band or do you prefer to work as a two person band?
We prefer to work like now: it's more personal, intense, like a ritual.
12.Besides working in Obscura Amentia do either of you work with any other bands or solo projects?
Currently we're totally focused only on Obscura Amentia; it's more of a project, it's almost a comparison with our more hidden side.
13.When not working on new music or band business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Literature, art and science, and, whenever it’s possible, we try to get away from the town to spend some time in nature.
14.Thank you Hel and Black Charm for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words to end the interview?
It's a pleasure reply to your questions, we love to give info about our creature! We advice to all the readers to give a listen to "The Art Of The Human Decadence"!
Band Contacts
https://www.facebook.com/ObscuraAmentia/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ObscuraAmentia
Hope everyone is having a good day so far? Here is a new interview done with Italy's Obscure Amentia who discuss the bands newest release and the past and future plans for the band.Anyone who likes black,doom mixed with sime death metal elements should defintly give this band a listen today
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
https://plus.google.com/110515263288050247357?hl=en
https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
Interview with Obscura Amentia done by Patrick
1.Hails Hel and Black Charm please introduce yourselves to the readers? When did you two first meet each other?
Hail Patrick! First of all thanks for the interview, we met more than ten years ago and a day we decided to try to write a song; the result was our 1st album "The Darkest Dream". Hel is a female screamer, fan of all the extreme scene and of the Doom atmospheres; Black Charm is a multi-instrumentalist that loves the Depressive and the Avantgarde scene, the Death Metal and all the good music also over the Metal.
2.When did you two get the idea to start Obscura Amentia ?And how did you all choose the name Obscura Amentia does it have a special meaning?
The project began after some sessions, the first ideas were a bit confused but we have always been interested to the human pain. "Obscura Amentia" for us is the seed of evil, the madness that lurks inside every human being, one of our human instincts.
3.Black Charm you take care of writing the music for the band when did you become interested in writing and playing music?
Since adolescence, I've always been fascinated by the world of music and by the way in which it can express themselves, therefore, immediately after learning to play the guitar, my first instrument, I started writing some songs (like all musicians, I think) and after several years and as many collaborations, I'm joined to this project.
4.What instruments do you play and are their any new instruments you would like to learn one day?
Guitar, bass and sometimes the keyboard. I'm currently very interested in some Asian stringed instruments, but unfortunately I have not yet managed to try them, maybe in the future I will be able to use them in some music tracks.
5.Hel you handle the vocals for the band when did you start singing and screaming?Do you do anything special to keep your voice and throat healthy?
I start to sing with clean vocals several years ago in a heavy metal band, over time I learned how to modulate my voice to sing in scream. About the healthy of my voice I do not do anything particularly special, I regularly practice sports and yoga to improve breathing.
6.Who are some of your influences and favorite vocalists?
Some of the vocalists that I like very much are Jennie-Ann Smith from Avatarium, Selvans Haruspex from Selvans, Jake Superchi from Uada and Daevas from Secrets Of The Moon but I'm influenced by no one.
7.Obscura Amentia is getting ready to release their third cd "The Art Of The Human Decadence" How long did it take you Black Charm to write the music for this release?And for the readers who have never heard Obscura Amentia's music how would you say it has changed over the years?
It took about 3 years to write the music for it, also due to some unforeseen breaks, hoping to be more fast the next time. What is changed? We are consolidating into our sound the influences Depressive and Doom at our Atmospheric Black Metal. At first our sound was a kind of Raw Atmospheric Black Metal.
8.Hel I know you also take care of writing the lyrics what were some of the subjects you wrote about on "The Art Of The Human Decadence"?
The release tells about the illness of a tired mankind suffering the pains given birth to the modern era and the decadence generate from the progress which deprives the human being from all emotions except that anguish.
9.Obscura Amentia comes out of the Italian black,doom metal scene what is your opinion of the metal scene in Italy these days?
Obviously in this internet era everything is very different from the past: lately there are many interesting musical proposals and it’s true that a new band can introduce their music to a huge audience, but we think that compared to the past, the scene, and more specifically the underground, is not supported properly and is slowly dying; currently it’s difficult to speak about a real scene.
10.Who are your all-time favorite Italian bands? Are their any new bands you feel the readers should check out soon?
Novembre... new bands? We're not dated enough to be able to give such advice.
11.I know that Obscura Amentia is a two person band would you like to add more members to make a full band or do you prefer to work as a two person band?
We prefer to work like now: it's more personal, intense, like a ritual.
12.Besides working in Obscura Amentia do either of you work with any other bands or solo projects?
Currently we're totally focused only on Obscura Amentia; it's more of a project, it's almost a comparison with our more hidden side.
13.When not working on new music or band business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
Literature, art and science, and, whenever it’s possible, we try to get away from the town to spend some time in nature.
14.Thank you Hel and Black Charm for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final words to end the interview?
It's a pleasure reply to your questions, we love to give info about our creature! We advice to all the readers to give a listen to "The Art Of The Human Decadence"!
Band Contacts
https://www.facebook.com/ObscuraAmentia/
https://www.youtube.com/user/ObscuraAmentia
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Reviews done by Patrick on 4-4-17
Hello
Hope everyone's week is starting off good? Here are a few reviews for you to sink your teeth into and hopefully find something to your musical tastes.
Keep watching the site more updates will be up soon
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
https://plus.google.com/110515263288050247357?hl=en
https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
Grog--Ablutionary Rituals cd {Murder Rec/Helld Prod.}
Grog are a long running old-school brutal death metal band that mixes in some grind elements into their music.Ablutionary Rituals is the bands fourth full length release and contains fourteen songs.The drumming is done with a lot of crazed blasting drums but the drummer does slow to a more controlled fast drum pace in a few of the tracks.The guitar work is played with extremely fast,violent guitar patterns.The vocals mix both brutal death metal growls and some screams entertwined in a few of the songs.If you are a fan of mid 90's death metal mixed with elements of grind then be sure to check out Grog's newest release today.
Label Contacts
http://www.helldprod.com/
http://www.murder-records.com/
Hell Ripper--Complete And Total Fucking Mayhem cd,Lp
Hell Ripper is a one man band who comes out of Scotland's black,thrashing metal scene and this is a review of Complete And Total Fucking Mayhem.Featuring the band's E.P's and split releases all on one cd.The music itself is a great mix of early black metal and aggressive,fast thrash metal.The main musician James does a great job of writing and performing the instruments.The guitar work is is a mix of both fast and mid paced sections together.The guitars also have some early punk riffs and arrangements mixed into a couple of the songs.James vocal patterns are a mix of raw black screams and some death metal growls used in a few of the songs.If you are a fan of well written and performed old-school black,thrashing metal with elements of early punk rock then be sure to check out Hell Ripper today.
Band Contact
https://hellripper.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/hellrippermetal
Mortal Strike--For The Loud And The Aggressive cd {Self-Released}
Coming out of the Austrian thrash metal scene is Mortal Strike who play a very extreme thrash metal.For The Loud And The Aggressive is the bands debut full length featuring ten songs of raging aggressive thrash.The drumming is played with a lot of skill and well written drum patterns that range from extremely fast to a more controlled mid pace drum style.The vocals range from thrashy screams to a more controlled traditional heavy metal screams and vocals.Anyone into early thrash metal mixed with elements of heavy metal guitar work and vocals should defintly check out Mortal Strike's debut release today.
Band Contacts
http://www.mortal-strike.com/
https://mortalstrike.bandcamp.com/
Nukem--Unholy Trinity digital release {Sleazy Rider Rec.}
California's Nukem have released their debut full length release.Nukem play a style of thrash mixed with traditional heavy metal influences.The guitar work is done with a lot of well crafted and played guitar patterns that go from crazed,fast to a more controlled mid paced guitar style.The guitarist writes some well placed and played guitar solo's mixed into the music.The drums are done in the same vein with chaotic,blasting drum patterns to a more well played mid paced drum tone..Nukem play aggressive and violent early U.S style thrash metal so if this sounds like your kind of music then be sure to check out Nukem today.
Band Contacts
https://twitter.com/Nukem_Thrash
http://nukem.bigcartel.com/
Hope everyone's week is starting off good? Here are a few reviews for you to sink your teeth into and hopefully find something to your musical tastes.
Keep watching the site more updates will be up soon
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
https://plus.google.com/110515263288050247357?hl=en
https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
Grog--Ablutionary Rituals cd {Murder Rec/Helld Prod.}
Grog are a long running old-school brutal death metal band that mixes in some grind elements into their music.Ablutionary Rituals is the bands fourth full length release and contains fourteen songs.The drumming is done with a lot of crazed blasting drums but the drummer does slow to a more controlled fast drum pace in a few of the tracks.The guitar work is played with extremely fast,violent guitar patterns.The vocals mix both brutal death metal growls and some screams entertwined in a few of the songs.If you are a fan of mid 90's death metal mixed with elements of grind then be sure to check out Grog's newest release today.
Label Contacts
http://www.helldprod.com/
http://www.murder-records.com/
Hell Ripper--Complete And Total Fucking Mayhem cd,Lp
Hell Ripper is a one man band who comes out of Scotland's black,thrashing metal scene and this is a review of Complete And Total Fucking Mayhem.Featuring the band's E.P's and split releases all on one cd.The music itself is a great mix of early black metal and aggressive,fast thrash metal.The main musician James does a great job of writing and performing the instruments.The guitar work is is a mix of both fast and mid paced sections together.The guitars also have some early punk riffs and arrangements mixed into a couple of the songs.James vocal patterns are a mix of raw black screams and some death metal growls used in a few of the songs.If you are a fan of well written and performed old-school black,thrashing metal with elements of early punk rock then be sure to check out Hell Ripper today.
Band Contact
https://hellripper.bandcamp.com/
https://twitter.com/hellrippermetal
Mortal Strike--For The Loud And The Aggressive cd {Self-Released}
Coming out of the Austrian thrash metal scene is Mortal Strike who play a very extreme thrash metal.For The Loud And The Aggressive is the bands debut full length featuring ten songs of raging aggressive thrash.The drumming is played with a lot of skill and well written drum patterns that range from extremely fast to a more controlled mid pace drum style.The vocals range from thrashy screams to a more controlled traditional heavy metal screams and vocals.Anyone into early thrash metal mixed with elements of heavy metal guitar work and vocals should defintly check out Mortal Strike's debut release today.
Band Contacts
http://www.mortal-strike.com/
https://mortalstrike.bandcamp.com/
Nukem--Unholy Trinity digital release {Sleazy Rider Rec.}
California's Nukem have released their debut full length release.Nukem play a style of thrash mixed with traditional heavy metal influences.The guitar work is done with a lot of well crafted and played guitar patterns that go from crazed,fast to a more controlled mid paced guitar style.The guitarist writes some well placed and played guitar solo's mixed into the music.The drums are done in the same vein with chaotic,blasting drum patterns to a more well played mid paced drum tone..Nukem play aggressive and violent early U.S style thrash metal so if this sounds like your kind of music then be sure to check out Nukem today.
Band Contacts
https://twitter.com/Nukem_Thrash
http://nukem.bigcartel.com/
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Pandemic Outbreak interview done by Patrick posted on 3-29-17
Hello
Here is a new interview with the Polish Thrash,Speed metal band Pandemic Outbreak who recently released their debut E.P Rise Of The Damned on cassette tape.Anyone into old-school Speed,thrash metal should defintly check this band out today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
https://plus.google.com/110515263288050247357?hl=en
https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
1.Hello please introduce yourselves to the readers? And at what age did you discover metal music?
We discovered metal when we were teenagres. We were like 13/14 years old.
2.Who were some of the first bands you all listened to?Who are some of your current favorite bands?
We started from most popular rock/punk bands like:AC/DC, Nirvana, Metallica Etc. At present we listen to every band, from black and death metal Obituary, Caracass, Toxic Holocaust, Death, Sadus, Dying Fetus to classics local bands from our city and neighborhood like Terrordome, Thermit or our good friends Hellvoid, Frenatron.
3.You all formed Pandemic Outbreak in 2015 when did you all get the idea to form the band?
Mencel: I came up with the idea in the middle of 2014 when my band „Mechanix” split up.
I met Szymon Wójcik in Słupsk (city near Gdańsk) and we decided to make a band. I found rehearsal room and thats how it began. Stared writing material and after couple of months Szymon Goralewski (bass guitar) and Kacper Lisiecki (rhytm guitar)
4.What is the current line-up for Pandemic Outbreak and for the readers who have never heard the band how would you best describe the music?
Our first line up is a typical thrash while the newest is a combination of death and thrash with black metal influences.
5.Pandemic Outbreak is getting ready to release their debut EP. "Rise Of The Damned" does the whole band take part in the writing the music or does one member usually write everything?
The first Ep was wholly written by Mencel once upon the time when band consisted of guitarist and drumer. Later on when our first rhythm guitarist left, we found Paweł, who is now our band's sex toy and also helps with writing riffs. Lyrics are still a monopoly of Mencel.
6.Where can the readers buy your debut EP and does the band have any other merchandise available at this time?If yes what is available amd where can the readers buy it?
Currently our merch is poor, we have only our CD's and cassettes that can be bought at the concert or ordered from us via facebook.
7.Has the band started writing new material for the next EP or will you all work on a full length release?
Yeah, the new EP is in progress but it is completely different than our first CD and we want to know how will our fans react to it.
8.Does Pandemic Outbreak play "live" very often or do you prefer to work in the studio?What have been some of the bands most memorable shows so far?
We play live concerts mostly in our City. One of the best concerts we remember was a gig in Gdańsk called DreadFest at the beginning of 2016. 7 bands, big stage and a lot of friends in the crowd.
9.Who are some bands that Pandemic Outbreak have shared the stage with?And are their any upcoming shows or tours that the readers should watch out for?
We played with a few more or less famous bands like Evil Invaders or Terrordome. But the best is still ahead. We were offered a concert with Nervosa and we are waiting for more details. We are also going to play with Lich king in may and that is confirmed. This summer we also gonna play at small gig near Szczecin called Mayhem Bonfire (Ognisko Masakra) organised by our friends From Frenatron.
10.In your opinion what does underground metal mean to you?
Underground to us is the passion to this kind of music. Small concerts where everybody knows each-other in a clubs that sometimes are total mess and there is no place for commercialism. Concerts played for a bunch of people who want to grab a beer and mosh.
11.I know that Poland has a pretty big death and black metal scene but what is the Polish thrash metal scene like?
It is not a good time for thrash. A few years ago there was a time that one of my friends called a “thrash metal supremacy”. Everybody was playing thrash, listening to thrash Etc. Gigs were played all the time and it was a blast. Hard mosh, fast riffs and nobody was giving a fuck about any injuries. Broken and bleeding nose was a sign of a good concert. Now it is gone. Itt on the top anymore. Some people still play it but it is not this same.
12.Who are your all-time favorite bands from Poland and are their any upcoming Polish bands you can recommend to the readers?
We recomend Frenatron, Hellvoid, Incinerator. They are our friends and they play really good.
13.Besides bands are their any honest and reliable labels or distro's you can recommend to the readers?
We cant recommend any becouse we dont know any label that release pure underground music. Bands often release CD's, Cassette etc by their own effort. We heared good things about Fukk and Putrid Cult.
14.Are any of the members of Pandemic Outbreak currently playing in any other bands at this time? If yes please tell us a little about them?
Yup. Our sex toy also playes at their grind project that will soon realese first Kraken.
15.When not working on new music or band business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
We party hard drinking every thing that contains alcohole and smoking bambucho. All of us except bassist. He is busy with studying law. :((
16.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you all have any final comments for the readers?
Thanks man! We want to tell the readers that, (if they don't do that) they should support their local underground scene by attending to the gigs, buying CD's etc. It's a big help for the band and gives big satisfaction. We want to thank all people that helped us! Cheers!
Here is a new interview with the Polish Thrash,Speed metal band Pandemic Outbreak who recently released their debut E.P Rise Of The Damned on cassette tape.Anyone into old-school Speed,thrash metal should defintly check this band out today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
https://plus.google.com/110515263288050247357?hl=en
https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
Interview with Pandemic Outbreak done by Patrick
1.Hello please introduce yourselves to the readers? And at what age did you discover metal music?
We discovered metal when we were teenagres. We were like 13/14 years old.
2.Who were some of the first bands you all listened to?Who are some of your current favorite bands?
We started from most popular rock/punk bands like:AC/DC, Nirvana, Metallica Etc. At present we listen to every band, from black and death metal Obituary, Caracass, Toxic Holocaust, Death, Sadus, Dying Fetus to classics local bands from our city and neighborhood like Terrordome, Thermit or our good friends Hellvoid, Frenatron.
3.You all formed Pandemic Outbreak in 2015 when did you all get the idea to form the band?
Mencel: I came up with the idea in the middle of 2014 when my band „Mechanix” split up.
I met Szymon Wójcik in Słupsk (city near Gdańsk) and we decided to make a band. I found rehearsal room and thats how it began. Stared writing material and after couple of months Szymon Goralewski (bass guitar) and Kacper Lisiecki (rhytm guitar)
4.What is the current line-up for Pandemic Outbreak and for the readers who have never heard the band how would you best describe the music?
Our first line up is a typical thrash while the newest is a combination of death and thrash with black metal influences.
5.Pandemic Outbreak is getting ready to release their debut EP. "Rise Of The Damned" does the whole band take part in the writing the music or does one member usually write everything?
The first Ep was wholly written by Mencel once upon the time when band consisted of guitarist and drumer. Later on when our first rhythm guitarist left, we found Paweł, who is now our band's sex toy and also helps with writing riffs. Lyrics are still a monopoly of Mencel.
6.Where can the readers buy your debut EP and does the band have any other merchandise available at this time?If yes what is available amd where can the readers buy it?
Currently our merch is poor, we have only our CD's and cassettes that can be bought at the concert or ordered from us via facebook.
7.Has the band started writing new material for the next EP or will you all work on a full length release?
Yeah, the new EP is in progress but it is completely different than our first CD and we want to know how will our fans react to it.
8.Does Pandemic Outbreak play "live" very often or do you prefer to work in the studio?What have been some of the bands most memorable shows so far?
We play live concerts mostly in our City. One of the best concerts we remember was a gig in Gdańsk called DreadFest at the beginning of 2016. 7 bands, big stage and a lot of friends in the crowd.
9.Who are some bands that Pandemic Outbreak have shared the stage with?And are their any upcoming shows or tours that the readers should watch out for?
We played with a few more or less famous bands like Evil Invaders or Terrordome. But the best is still ahead. We were offered a concert with Nervosa and we are waiting for more details. We are also going to play with Lich king in may and that is confirmed. This summer we also gonna play at small gig near Szczecin called Mayhem Bonfire (Ognisko Masakra) organised by our friends From Frenatron.
10.In your opinion what does underground metal mean to you?
Underground to us is the passion to this kind of music. Small concerts where everybody knows each-other in a clubs that sometimes are total mess and there is no place for commercialism. Concerts played for a bunch of people who want to grab a beer and mosh.
11.I know that Poland has a pretty big death and black metal scene but what is the Polish thrash metal scene like?
It is not a good time for thrash. A few years ago there was a time that one of my friends called a “thrash metal supremacy”. Everybody was playing thrash, listening to thrash Etc. Gigs were played all the time and it was a blast. Hard mosh, fast riffs and nobody was giving a fuck about any injuries. Broken and bleeding nose was a sign of a good concert. Now it is gone. Itt on the top anymore. Some people still play it but it is not this same.
12.Who are your all-time favorite bands from Poland and are their any upcoming Polish bands you can recommend to the readers?
We recomend Frenatron, Hellvoid, Incinerator. They are our friends and they play really good.
13.Besides bands are their any honest and reliable labels or distro's you can recommend to the readers?
We cant recommend any becouse we dont know any label that release pure underground music. Bands often release CD's, Cassette etc by their own effort. We heared good things about Fukk and Putrid Cult.
14.Are any of the members of Pandemic Outbreak currently playing in any other bands at this time? If yes please tell us a little about them?
Yup. Our sex toy also playes at their grind project that will soon realese first Kraken.
15.When not working on new music or band business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
We party hard drinking every thing that contains alcohole and smoking bambucho. All of us except bassist. He is busy with studying law. :((
16.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you all have any final comments for the readers?
Thanks man! We want to tell the readers that, (if they don't do that) they should support their local underground scene by attending to the gigs, buying CD's etc. It's a big help for the band and gives big satisfaction. We want to thank all people that helped us! Cheers!
Band Contacts
Sunday, March 19, 2017
Looking for D.I.Y Radio shows to play your bands music check these shows out today.
Hello
Are you looking for great metal and punk diy radio shows that prove you don't need a station's backing to do a great show every week? Then be sure to read this blog about the shows Merciless Onslaught hosted by Jonny and The Wastelands{Punk edition} and Ancient Visions {metal edition on Sat.} both hosted by Gaz.Then their is two shows done by the long running dj Metal Mark who does the shows Audio Agression{the newest in death,doom,thrash,power metal} and his other show Metal Mark's vault featuring the best in old-school death metal. And finally Full Shred Ahead hosted by Beau who features the best in guitar oriented metal,progressive and blues.
For more information check out this blog for show times and where to tune-in.
http://ancientvisionz.
Are you looking for great metal and punk diy radio shows that prove you don't need a station's backing to do a great show every week? Then be sure to read this blog about the shows Merciless Onslaught hosted by Jonny and The Wastelands{Punk edition} and Ancient Visions {metal edition on Sat.} both hosted by Gaz.Then their is two shows done by the long running dj Metal Mark who does the shows Audio Agression{the newest in death,doom,thrash,power metal} and his other show Metal Mark's vault featuring the best in old-school death metal. And finally Full Shred Ahead hosted by Beau who features the best in guitar oriented metal,progressive and blues.
For more information check out this blog for show times and where to tune-in.
http://ancientvisionz.
Black Plague Records sale through the end of April
Looking for the best in underground black metal,ambient,doom and death metal? Then be sure to contact Mike and Black Plague Records today for his newest distro list.
BPR CD SALE!!! SALE ENDS April 30th!!! Buy 10 Jewel cased CDS/DVDS for $50.00 total and get 3 FREE or 10 Digipack CDS for $60.00 total and get 3 FREE!!! ALL US ORDERS GET FREE SHIPPING! Email for full updated list of CDS and DVDS – orders@blackplaguerecords.com
BPR CD SALE!!! SALE ENDS April 30th!!! Buy 10 Jewel cased CDS/DVDS for $50.00 total and get 3 FREE or 10 Digipack CDS for $60.00 total and get 3 FREE!!! ALL US ORDERS GET FREE SHIPPING! Email for full updated list of CDS and DVDS – orders@blackplaguerecords.com
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Interview with Pagan Megalith done by Patrick posted on 3-12-17
Hello
Here is a new interview done with Hungary's black metal band Pagan Megalith who have released their second full length "Viharjaras" on cassette of this year and digitally in 2016 . If you are a fan of old-school black metal then be sure to check this band out today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
https://plus.google.com/110515263288050247357?hl=en
https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
Interview with Ae of Pagan Megalith done by Patrick
Here is a new interview done with Hungary's black metal band Pagan Megalith who have released their second full length "Viharjaras" on cassette of this year and digitally in 2016 . If you are a fan of old-school black metal then be sure to check this band out today.
Regards
Patrick
fiendformetal@live.com
https://plus.google.com/110515263288050247357?hl=en
https://twitter.com/PDeathrasher
Interview with Ae of Pagan Megalith done by Patrick
1.Hails please introduce yourself to the readers? When did you all first meet each other?
Hails and greetings to the readers!
Pagan Megalith was formed in the end of 2004 by Tuhlv, Corvus and Bastard. The first demo material entitled 'From Hell to the Highest Peaks' was recorded and released in 2006 and by 2007 the band started to play live shows. The line-up changed a lot through the passing years, members came and went on.
I met Tuhlv in 2007 and became a member in 2009, right before recording the first full-length, 'Ólomharangok / Leadenbells'. The songs for a second album were written but remained unrecorded thus the band has gone on a hiatus in 2010.
In 2016 Tuhlv asked me if I want to go on from the point where we left off - I said yes, so Pagan Megalith can be considered an active band again since.
2.Pagan Megalith was formed 2004 what gave you the idea to form this band?And how did you all choose the name of the band?
The initial idea was to recreate the atmosphere and aesthetics of the early Norwegian Black Metal music that seemed so other-wordly and far from any human factors. The band's name is from a Gorgoroth songtitle '(Under the) Pagan Megalith'. Using this name means paying homage for the legacy of ancient cults.
3.What is the current line-up of the band?And for the readers who have never heard Pagan Megalith's music who are some of the bands influences? And how do you feel the bands music has changed over the years?
Band Contacts
3.What is the current line-up of the band?And for the readers who have never heard Pagan Megalith's music who are some of the bands influences? And how do you feel the bands music has changed over the years?
The band involves two members: Tuhlv and Ae. For live acts we are working with Vick as a session drummer.
For about influences: The early era of Northern Black Metal defines our style perfectly - nevertheless through the ages our art has matured in lyrics and music as well. Since the first album we are using Hungarian lyrics, this way the main message can be expressed in a more personal and sophisticated way.
4.The band is getting ready to release their second full-length "Viharjaras" on cassette through Neverheard Distro how did you all come in contact with this label?
The mastermind behind Neverheard Distro is a long time friend of mine, we have worked with him on some other releases before with other bands. He does a lot to support Hungarian underground with releasing tapes, CDs and also vinyls for bands, but he is also involved in touring and from time to time he sets up shows for the bands working with the label.
5.How long did it take the band to write the music for the new release and does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?
The music and lyrics of 'Viharjárás / Stormburst' had been written back in 2009/2010 in a shorter period - all by Tuhlv. In 2016 the material was revised by the two of us, but the main composer is still Tuhlv.
6.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics for the music and what are some topics you all write about on the new release?
The music and lyrics are written by Tuhlv. The topics we are dealing with on the new material are still based on the Negation of All. Let that be a historical themed song ('Rex Saturnalis', 'A siralmas énekből') or something more personal ('Szívnémaság', 'Virrasztásban'). The idea of Death in its beauty or even in its brutality can be catched in the songs.
7.Besides the new release "Viharjaras" are their any copies of the debut release still available?Besides the physical releases is their any other merchandise available for the readers and where can the readers buy it?
There are no more copies of previous releases. We are not planning to have any merch either.
8.What does black metal mean to you?
Black Metal with its mysticism and secretful atmosphere is the musical style within the genre of Metal that is closest to the sound of Death. If this music is not the final aim but a tool to pass on the Anti-Life Propaganda then it is OK. The bells of Death were ringing their songs long before any distortion pedal's buzzing. That's why we can not accept Black Metal as the final stage of musical developement towards the End.
9.Besides working in Pagan Megalith do you or any of the members currently play in any other bands or projects?
Tuhlv plays in various acts - Svoid, Karst, Voltak and Gravel Shores to mention. I don't have any other active musical project right now. Our session drummer Vick is involved in one of the most iconic Hungarian punk/rock bands, Junkies.
10. Pagan Megalith comes out of the Hungarian black metal scene what is your opinion of the Hungarian metal scene?
We dissociate ourselves from any scene. To belong somewhere means human contacts and interactions that we wish to avoid as a band and as individuals.
11.Who are your all-time favorite Hungarian bands and are their any new bands you feel the readers should watch out for?
In my opinion the best Hungarian acts are Sear Bliss and Ater Tenebrae.
12.Besides bands are their any honest and reliable labels or distro's that you could recommend to the readers?
You should check out Neverheard Distro, P-18 Records, Iron County Records.
13.When not working on new music or band business what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
I like to go out into the nature, taking trips to desolate and remote places. I have already climbed most of the peaks in the High Tatras. By now neither of us is an outgoing person that goes to parties or anything like that. From time to time I go to concerts.
14.Thank you for taking the time to fill this interview out do you all have any final words for the readers?
Embrace Death as an opportunity!
Band Contacts
Label Contacts
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Interview with Bjorn guitarist of Mordbrand done by Patrick posted on 3-5-17
Interview with Bjorn guitarist of Mordbrand done by Patrick
1.Hello Bjorn please introduce yourself to the readers and at what age did you discover metal music?
I play guitars, bass and I'm the main songwriter of Mordbrand. I discovered rock and metal in my early childhood, but got more involved and fanatical about metal in my teens (I'd say around '95 or so). It all started with Guns 'n' Roses as a kid (ask any child of the early 80's) and things just got heavier and more aggressive as time passed.
2.Who were some of the first bands you listened to and who are some of your current favorites?
As above mentioned: Guns 'n' Roses was the gateway drug for me. Later on it was Iron Maiden, Metallica, Judas Priest and all the classic bands. Slayer, Sepultura and Morbid Angel later on opened my eyes to the more dark and sinister stuff. Today I wouldn't really say I have favorites since I listen to so much different music and so many bands. I constantly check out new stuff and search for that high that you get from discovering a new/old band that you haven't heard before. So many talented players out there and the competition is stiff nowadays, which is cool.
3.When did you first meet the other members of the band? And how did you all choose the name Mordbrand as the name of the band?
Me and Johan (Rudberg, drums) go way back. We've been in many bands together, so when we started out this band we just made some filthy death metal in the vein of Autopsy and Master, for kicks. The songs turned out pretty cool and was released on a split LP with Evoke on Me Saco Un Ojo Records in 2010. That lit something within us so we decided to stop messing around and turn this project into something more severe and serious. We asked Per (Boder, vocals) if he'd like to join since we knew that he's basically the best voice around. He unexpectedly said 'yes' and the rest is history. We truly aren't the same band today as we were 7 years ago, but the filth withstands.
4.What is the current line up of the band? and for the readers who have never heard Mordbrand's music how would you say it has changed since the beginning of the band until present day?
Me on strings, Per on vocals and Johan on drums. Well, the first split LP is sort of goofy but still raw with a punkish attitude. Today we are more focused on bringing atmosphere and a sense of danger into the sound. Every song should stand on it's own. It's not about finding the "right sound" - it's about making quality music that survives current trends.
5. Mordbrand is getting ready to release their second full-length "Wilt" how long did it take to write the music for this release?Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?
We started writing the album in February last year and finished the recordings in november the same year. We worked very hard and went through a lot of trials in order to get it done. Everything that could've fucked up eventually did. But it came out just a great as we had hoped. We are tremendously proud of the result and we feel that it represents exactly what we strived to do and who we are as a band today. A melodic, atmospheric but crusty and deadly slab of metal. No fillers, just 9 songs that vary quite a bit from one another.
6.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics and what are some topics the band wrote about on Wilt?
Per does all the lyrics and the theme on all of our releases (except for the earlier material) is about life's transformation. How life withers and dies and transforms into something new. Full circle.
7.What have been some of Mordbrand's most memorable shows over the years?Who were some of your favorite bands that you got to share the stage with?
We've only done one show thus far, back in 2012 (or was it 2013?) with Bombs of Hades and Terrorama. 2 great bands. We aim at doing more shows in the future and we have a lineup ready to do the heavy duty work.
8.Are their any upcoming tours or shows in support of Wilt if yes where will the band be playing?
Not yet. Unfortunately we've had to turn down cool offers due to lineup issues and family life, but we're confident things can be arranged sooner than later.
9.Bjorn you take care of the guitars for the band at what age did you become interested in playing the guitars?Did you take lessons when first starting out or are you self taught?
Around the same time I discovered the magic of music, basically. I was self-taught up until the age of 15 when I started highschool and had the chance to study music and guitar playing. I wouldn't say that the actual education was that much beneficial for me as a player, but it connected me with a new crowd of people and musical endeavors.
10.Who are some of your influences and favorite guitarists? Besides the guitars do you currently play any other instruments?
I really don't have favorite guitar players that inspire my own work with Mordbrand. I do what I know best and I try not to complicate stuff. But as a listener I'm a huge fan of Trey from Morbid Angel, Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest, Piggy (r.i.p.) from Voivod, Dave Murray from Iron Maiden and other godfathers of the genre.
11.Mordbrand comes out of Sweden's death metal scene what is your opinion of Sweden's metal scene over the years?
I think it's still intact and more varied than it used to be. You have the death metal veterans still going strong, the 'kill your idols' kind of youngsters like Degial and Tribulation, as well as a stable black metal "scene". Also there's great thrash to be found like Antichrist, which has a really promising new release coming out this year. Cool gigs are more and more common too, which is a sign of health I think.
12.Who are some of your all-time favorite Swedish bands? And are their any new bands you can recommend to the readers?
That's a hard question. Entombed, Marduk, Stillborn, Bathory and Candlemass are bands that I hold in very high regard, just to name a few from the top of my head. But the more current scene is vibrant and the bands are too many to mention (and too many will be left out, sadly).
But you'd do yourself a favour if you checked out the bands we've done split releases with: Bombs of Hades, Gravehill, Rite and Evoke. You can also find the cream of the crap on the Critical Mass collections (I think there's 3 thus far) that really tries to capture what's hot in the swedish underground.
13.Besides bands are their any honest and reliable labels or distro's you could recommend to the readers?
Yes. Carnal Records that will release "Wilt" is an example of that. A hardworking and honest label with a great set of bands on it's CV. To The Death Records we've had nothing but good experiences with. Same goes for Bifrost, Deathgasm, Doomentia and all the other labels that we've worked with. We've been very lucky in that sense.
14.Thank you Bjorn for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
"Wilt" is out on CD February 24th on Carnal Records. LP will follow later. Thanks for your interest!
Label Contact
www.carnalrecords.com
Band Contact
https://www.facebook.com/officialmordbrand/
1.Hello Bjorn please introduce yourself to the readers and at what age did you discover metal music?
I play guitars, bass and I'm the main songwriter of Mordbrand. I discovered rock and metal in my early childhood, but got more involved and fanatical about metal in my teens (I'd say around '95 or so). It all started with Guns 'n' Roses as a kid (ask any child of the early 80's) and things just got heavier and more aggressive as time passed.
2.Who were some of the first bands you listened to and who are some of your current favorites?
As above mentioned: Guns 'n' Roses was the gateway drug for me. Later on it was Iron Maiden, Metallica, Judas Priest and all the classic bands. Slayer, Sepultura and Morbid Angel later on opened my eyes to the more dark and sinister stuff. Today I wouldn't really say I have favorites since I listen to so much different music and so many bands. I constantly check out new stuff and search for that high that you get from discovering a new/old band that you haven't heard before. So many talented players out there and the competition is stiff nowadays, which is cool.
3.When did you first meet the other members of the band? And how did you all choose the name Mordbrand as the name of the band?
Me and Johan (Rudberg, drums) go way back. We've been in many bands together, so when we started out this band we just made some filthy death metal in the vein of Autopsy and Master, for kicks. The songs turned out pretty cool and was released on a split LP with Evoke on Me Saco Un Ojo Records in 2010. That lit something within us so we decided to stop messing around and turn this project into something more severe and serious. We asked Per (Boder, vocals) if he'd like to join since we knew that he's basically the best voice around. He unexpectedly said 'yes' and the rest is history. We truly aren't the same band today as we were 7 years ago, but the filth withstands.
4.What is the current line up of the band? and for the readers who have never heard Mordbrand's music how would you say it has changed since the beginning of the band until present day?
Me on strings, Per on vocals and Johan on drums. Well, the first split LP is sort of goofy but still raw with a punkish attitude. Today we are more focused on bringing atmosphere and a sense of danger into the sound. Every song should stand on it's own. It's not about finding the "right sound" - it's about making quality music that survives current trends.
5. Mordbrand is getting ready to release their second full-length "Wilt" how long did it take to write the music for this release?Does the whole band work on the music or does one member usually write everything?
We started writing the album in February last year and finished the recordings in november the same year. We worked very hard and went through a lot of trials in order to get it done. Everything that could've fucked up eventually did. But it came out just a great as we had hoped. We are tremendously proud of the result and we feel that it represents exactly what we strived to do and who we are as a band today. A melodic, atmospheric but crusty and deadly slab of metal. No fillers, just 9 songs that vary quite a bit from one another.
6.Who usually takes care of writing the lyrics and what are some topics the band wrote about on Wilt?
Per does all the lyrics and the theme on all of our releases (except for the earlier material) is about life's transformation. How life withers and dies and transforms into something new. Full circle.
7.What have been some of Mordbrand's most memorable shows over the years?Who were some of your favorite bands that you got to share the stage with?
We've only done one show thus far, back in 2012 (or was it 2013?) with Bombs of Hades and Terrorama. 2 great bands. We aim at doing more shows in the future and we have a lineup ready to do the heavy duty work.
8.Are their any upcoming tours or shows in support of Wilt if yes where will the band be playing?
Not yet. Unfortunately we've had to turn down cool offers due to lineup issues and family life, but we're confident things can be arranged sooner than later.
9.Bjorn you take care of the guitars for the band at what age did you become interested in playing the guitars?Did you take lessons when first starting out or are you self taught?
Around the same time I discovered the magic of music, basically. I was self-taught up until the age of 15 when I started highschool and had the chance to study music and guitar playing. I wouldn't say that the actual education was that much beneficial for me as a player, but it connected me with a new crowd of people and musical endeavors.
10.Who are some of your influences and favorite guitarists? Besides the guitars do you currently play any other instruments?
I really don't have favorite guitar players that inspire my own work with Mordbrand. I do what I know best and I try not to complicate stuff. But as a listener I'm a huge fan of Trey from Morbid Angel, Glenn Tipton of Judas Priest, Piggy (r.i.p.) from Voivod, Dave Murray from Iron Maiden and other godfathers of the genre.
11.Mordbrand comes out of Sweden's death metal scene what is your opinion of Sweden's metal scene over the years?
I think it's still intact and more varied than it used to be. You have the death metal veterans still going strong, the 'kill your idols' kind of youngsters like Degial and Tribulation, as well as a stable black metal "scene". Also there's great thrash to be found like Antichrist, which has a really promising new release coming out this year. Cool gigs are more and more common too, which is a sign of health I think.
12.Who are some of your all-time favorite Swedish bands? And are their any new bands you can recommend to the readers?
That's a hard question. Entombed, Marduk, Stillborn, Bathory and Candlemass are bands that I hold in very high regard, just to name a few from the top of my head. But the more current scene is vibrant and the bands are too many to mention (and too many will be left out, sadly).
But you'd do yourself a favour if you checked out the bands we've done split releases with: Bombs of Hades, Gravehill, Rite and Evoke. You can also find the cream of the crap on the Critical Mass collections (I think there's 3 thus far) that really tries to capture what's hot in the swedish underground.
13.Besides bands are their any honest and reliable labels or distro's you could recommend to the readers?
Yes. Carnal Records that will release "Wilt" is an example of that. A hardworking and honest label with a great set of bands on it's CV. To The Death Records we've had nothing but good experiences with. Same goes for Bifrost, Deathgasm, Doomentia and all the other labels that we've worked with. We've been very lucky in that sense.
14.Thank you Bjorn for taking the time to fill this interview out do you have any final comments for the readers?
"Wilt" is out on CD February 24th on Carnal Records. LP will follow later. Thanks for your interest!
Label Contact
www.carnalrecords.com
Band Contact
https://www.facebook.com/officialmordbrand/
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