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sobota 1. října 2022

Recenze/review - PURE MASSACRE - Pure Massacre (2022)


PURE MASSACRE - Pure Massacre
CD 2022, vlastní vydání

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Slibovali mi slávu a bohatství. Místo toho hniju v zákopech a bojím se vlastního stínu. Kolem umírají mí kamarádi a jedinou útěchou je hudba. Vzal jsem si s sebou novou nahrávku německých death metalistů PURE MASSACRE. Píšu o ní v dopisech domů. O bolesti, o strachu, o násilí. Ale také o skvělé hudbě, o nadšení, o smrti. Rád a často navštěvuji staré hřbitovy. Na jednom náhrobku jsem našel jméno kapely. Nedivím se, je skvělá!

Dobrý death metal v sobě musí mít sílu a energii. Pořádnou porci temnoty a chladných melodií. Němci tohle všechno umí a dělají to s elegancí starých mistrů. Není divu, kapela je složená ze samých zkušených muzikantů (pamětníci určitě znají německé REQUIEM). Novinka je trefou přímo do srdce. Do srdce všech starých metalových fanoušků. 


"Pure Massacre" je albem, ze které je cítit inspirace starými death metalovými smečkami (BOLT THROWER, MORGOTH, MASSACRE, OBITUARY, JUNGLE ROT). Navíc jsou přidávány vlastní, ostré a šílené nápady. Nejedná se ale jen o poctivé řemeslo s velmi dobrým zvukem i obalem, ale i o nahrávku, která drtí kosti. PURE MASSACRE v sobě zkrátka mají pradávnou jiskru, touhu ničit, která se podle mého nedá naučit. Musíte jí mít v sobě, musíte smrtícím kovem žít. Jsem při poslechu opravdu vojákem v zákopech, který moc dobře ví, že zítra půjde na jistou smrt. Užívám si jednotlivé skladby a těším se, až mi někdo vystřelí mozek z hlavy. Dovedu si představit malý klub se spoustou oddaných fanoušků. Budu stát vepředu, s pivem v ruce a usmívat se. Tohle je totiž přesně metal, který mi koluje v žilách. Starý, plesnivý, návykový, jako ten nejlepší jed. "Pure Massacre" mi postupně proniklo do krve. Usadilo se mi v hlavě a rád jsem se k němu vracel. Není to sice nic nového, ani převratného, ale má v sobě něco navíc, co je odlišuje od ostatních. Řezající riffy,  démonický vokál, nálady, podobající se bojišti. Narodíme se a po pár letech začneme pochodovat v řadě. Až do smrti, až do úplného konce. PURE MASSACRE jsou pro mě velkým překvapením a mohu vám je jen doporučit. Death metalový buldozer, který vám přeláme všechny kosti v těle!


Asphyx says:

They promised me fame and fortune. Instead, I rot in the trenches, afraid of my own shadow. My friends are dying all around me, and music is my only solace. I took with me a new record by German death metallers PURE MASSACRE. I write about it in letters home. About pain, about fear, about violence. But also about great music, about passion, about death. I like to visit old cemeteries often. I found the band's name on one tombstone. I'm not surprised, it's great!

Good death metal has to have power and energy in it. A good dose of darkness and cold melodies. The Germans can do all that and they do it with the elegance of the old masters. No wonder, the band is made up of all experienced musicians (those who remember will know German REQUIEM). The new one is a hit right in the heart. Into the heart of all old metal fans.


"Pure Massacre" is an album from which you can feel the inspiration of old death metal bands (BOLT THROWER, MORGOTH, MASSACRE, OBITUARY, JUNGLE ROT). In addition, their own sharp and crazy ideas are added. But this is not only honest craft with very good sound and cover art, but also a bone crushing record. In short, PURE MASSACRE have an ancient spark in them, a desire to destroy that I don't think can be taught. You have to have it in you, you have to live the death metal. Listening to it, I'm really a soldier in the trenches, who knows very well that tomorrow he will go to certain death. I enjoy each song and look forward to someone blowing my brains out. I can imagine a small club with a lot of dedicated fans. I'll be standing up front, beer in hand, smiling. Because this is the kind of metal that runs through my veins. Old, mouldy, addictive, like the best poison. "Pure Massacre" has gradually seeped into my blood. It settled in my head and I loved coming back to it. It's nothing new or groundbreaking, but it has something extra that sets it apart from the rest. Cutting riffs, demonic vocals, battlefield-like moods. We're born and after a few years we start marching in line. Till death, till the end. PURE MASSACRE are a big surprise for me and I can only recommend them to you. A death metal bulldozer that will break every bone in your body!


Tracklist:
01. Along The Bloodred Path
02. In Blood And Flames
03. Pure Massacre
04. 1914
05. The Void
06. The Awakening
07. A Rising Darkness
08. That Means War


A few questions - interview with death metal band from Germany - PURE MASSACRE.


A few questions - interview with death metal band from Germany - PURE MASSACRE.

Answered Christian Ulbrich (guitars), thank you!

Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?

Hi Jakub,
Michael ( vox), Alexander (dr) and me (git) are from Zerbst a small town in Saxony anhalt between Dessau and Magdeburg.

We three know each other for about 30 years and make music for over 20 years . mainly Death Metal.

Pure Massacre was founded sometime in 2013 after our previous band broke up.

After some changes on guitar and bass, came in 2017 patrick on lead guitar and 2018 michael on bass in the band.

Since then, the lineup is unchanged with what all are very happy.


Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?

We recorded the album at Soundart recording in Rosslau.

unfortunately it took 1.5 years because of Corona and other difficulties.

At Soundart alex Lysjakov was responsible for the recordings.

Jörg Uken from soundlodge was responsible for the mix and master. We are very satisfied with his work.

How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?

The album is limited to 500 pieces.

It was released by martin Quast via Neckbreaker records. The CDs are hand-numbered like all his releases.

There will also be vinyl in an edition of 333 where there will be 111 black and 222 colored.

Due to the situation with delivery problems and the like, it will take some time until it is ready.

You can listen to the songs on bandcamp and youtube and eventually it will also be on spotify.


Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?

Michael our singer is responsible for all lyrics.

The lyrics are partly about war, false promises of people from politics and religion with their fatal effects for individuals or society.

Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website?

The logo is from our singer Michael. The cover of the single and the album with all graphics are by Vladimir " smerdulak" Chebakov, who is also responsible for all shirt designs.

What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?

Yes, that is an advantage, especially to draw attention to publications or concerts. without that, for example, the contact to Vladimir would never have come about.


Which label did you choose for releasing your album and why this label? Are you satisfied by how your label represents you and takés care about you?

Basically, we only wrote to 2 labels. Testimony and Neckbreaker.

The former didn't want us and Martin from Neckbreaker was enthusiastic.

The decision for Neckbreaker was then logical.

Especially since he is also from Magdeburg and is therefore in the immediate vicinity.

Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?

Oh that is very different for all of us. It ranges from Florida Death Metal to Scandinavian Death and Black Metal, to Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Katatonia the Ramones, The Exploited, the big 4 and many many more.


Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?

Yes, as I said, there were only 2 labels.

How many gigs have you played? Which type of gigs do you prefer, whether it's (clubs or festivals) and which of your performances would you consider as the best?

We play about 10 concerts a year.

The last 2 years weren't easy.

The feedback was very good. especially at the in flammen open air and in Bitterfeld.

The main thing is that we and the people who come have a good time and have fun.

It's really not about more.

What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?

For the future we want to play concerts as often as we can in terms of time, family and work.

also outside of Germany.

And at some point record the follow-up to our album.

How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?

We can be reached via facebook, bandcamp and youtube.




Thanx for the interview.


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