PHOTOS
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INFERNO
THE STONE
IXXI
SEKHMET
SILVA NIGRA
sobota 14. dubna 2018
Recenze/review - FLESHWORKS - Engine Of Perdition (2018)
FLESHWORKS - Engine Of Perdition
CD 2018, Apostasy Records
Mrtví se mnou zase rozmlouvají. Bědují, žalují, našeptávají. Rozprávějí o svých osudech. Sedím uprostřed hřbitova, hned pod křížem ze dřeva. Nevím, co jim mám odpovědět. Raději se naposledy nadechnu a pustím jim novou desku německých death metalistů FLESHWORKS. Chvíli na mě zírají skrz protáhlé obličeje nemrtvých a po chvilce začnou souhlasně kývat hlavami.
Stejně jako já. Jsem vcelku spokojen. Death metal v podání německých maniaků je drsný, surový, ale zároveň melodický. Kapela nesází na zbytečnou brutalitu a komplikovanost, ale spíše na tlak a energii. Riffy jsou mocně vystavěné, hlas silný a i když deska nepatří k úplné špičce, dobře se poslouchá.
Mrtví se mnou zase rozmlouvají. Bědují, žalují, našeptávají. Rozprávějí o svých osudech. Sedím uprostřed hřbitova, hned pod křížem ze dřeva. Nevím, co jim mám odpovědět. Raději se naposledy nadechnu a pustím jim novou desku německých death metalistů FLESHWORKS. Chvíli na mě zírají skrz protáhlé obličeje nemrtvých a po chvilce začnou souhlasně kývat hlavami.
Stejně jako já. Jsem vcelku spokojen. Death metal v podání německých maniaků je drsný, surový, ale zároveň melodický. Kapela nesází na zbytečnou brutalitu a komplikovanost, ale spíše na tlak a energii. Riffy jsou mocně vystavěné, hlas silný a i když deska nepatří k úplné špičce, dobře se poslouchá.
Nejsilnější mi přijdou FLESHWORKS právě v melodicky chladných pasážích. V nich nejlépe vynikne cit kapely pro temné harmonie. Občas mám pocit, že skladby ztrácí na síle, ale celkově považuji novinku za více než zdařilou. Ničím výjimečnou, ale poctivou, s dobrým zvukem a spoustou morbidních nápadů. Chybí mi kus něčeho neotřelého, nějaké zajímavé koření, ale to může také být jen můj skromný dojem. Mrtví ke mě sice rozmlouvají, ale jejich hlas je tichý a mnohdy nezřetelný. Melodický death metal je zde kombinován s klasickým, poctivým nářezem ze starých časů. Výsledkem je album, které určitě přesahuje nad průměr, ale chybí mu přeci jen víc krve, špíny a hnisu. Solidní práce.
sumarizace:
"Engine Of Perdition" splňuje všechny náležitosti stylu. Melodické, studené pasáže se střídají s rychlými vypalovačkami. Nad albem se jako temný stín vznáší kousky ledu. Ano, potud je všechno v nejlepším pořádku. Ale jen do doby, než se na nahrávku podíváte jako na klon dříve slyšeného. Záleží pak už jen na vás, zda na tuhle hru Němcům přistoupíte, či nikoliv. Osobně bych ocenil alespoň nějaké ostřejší koření, klidně nějaké vsuvky, aby byla narušena občasná monotónnost celého alba. Správný metal má bolet, ale to se u FLESHWORKS neděje. Je to škoda, protože podvědomě cítím, že pánové jsou velmi dobří muzikanti. Jen se bojí předvést. Chtělo by to lepší produkci, některé songy trošku zkrátit. Jinak je vše v pořádku. Solidní death metalové album!
Asphyx says:
"Engine Of Perdition" meets all requirements of the style. Melodic and cold passages alternate with fast songs. There is a cloud of freeze above this album like a dark shadow. Yes, so far so good. But you can also look at this album as it is a clone of something you have already heard before. And now it is up to you – if you accept those Germans´ game or not. Personally, I would appreciate something a little bit spicier, even small disturbs so the occasional monotony is distracted. The real metal should hurt you, but FLESHWORKS does not hurt me. Too shame because I feel that those gentlemen are good musicians. They are just afraid to show that. The production should be better and some songs should be shorter. But everything else is fine. A solid death metal album!
Tracklist:
01. Death by Autopsy
02. Clockwork of the Empires
03. Spitting Venom
04. Acclamation to Deprivation
05. The Moloch
06. Somewhere in the Severs
07. Walk the Purgatory Lane
08. In the Face
09. Steamram Beating
10. Dead Men Working
band:
Dirk Frenking - Organ
Sven Rahe - Guitar
Jens Wendlandt - Bass
Sven Sievering - Guitar
Alexander Schmidt - Battery
pátek 13. dubna 2018
Recenze/review - ANGEROT - The Splendid Iniquity (2018)
ANGEROT - The Splendid Iniquity
CD 2018, Black Market Metal
O téhle mrtvole jsem dlouho nevěděl. Byla uložena v dřevěné rakvi a ležela úplně stranou veškerého dění. Dokonce i ostatní nemrtví se jí stranili. Smrt si ale nevybírá a já jako hrobník jsem musel provést nezbytné ohledání. Otevřel jsem shnilé víko, vyděsil se jejím šklebem a pomalu vytáhl z kostnatých rukou zbrusu nové CD amerických ANGEROT.
Švédský death metal znovu dobývá svět. Opět vznikají další a další kapely, které ctí staré dobré GRAVE, ENTRAILS, ENTOMBED, NIHILIST, DISMEMBER, CARNAGE. ANGEROT patří mezi ně a nutno rovnou říci, že severské řemeslo zvládají na výbornou. Novinka je plná špíny, chladu a drcení prašivých kostí.
O téhle mrtvole jsem dlouho nevěděl. Byla uložena v dřevěné rakvi a ležela úplně stranou veškerého dění. Dokonce i ostatní nemrtví se jí stranili. Smrt si ale nevybírá a já jako hrobník jsem musel provést nezbytné ohledání. Otevřel jsem shnilé víko, vyděsil se jejím šklebem a pomalu vytáhl z kostnatých rukou zbrusu nové CD amerických ANGEROT.
Švédský death metal znovu dobývá svět. Opět vznikají další a další kapely, které ctí staré dobré GRAVE, ENTRAILS, ENTOMBED, NIHILIST, DISMEMBER, CARNAGE. ANGEROT patří mezi ně a nutno rovnou říci, že severské řemeslo zvládají na výbornou. Novinka je plná špíny, chladu a drcení prašivých kostí.
"The Splendid Iniquity" je velmi dobře zvukově ošetřené album. Chřestí se o sto šest, postupy jsou sice známé již několik desítek let, ale komu to vadí? Důležitý je hlavně výsledný dojem, chuť zabíjet hudbou a hromady shnilých mrtvol. Na prvotině ANGEROT najdete úplně vše. Sice nic navíc, ale přesto mě novinka uhranula svojí opravdovostí, silou, nadšením a energií. Pokud uléháte do rakve každý večer s chutí dobýt severské katakomby, tak rozhodně neváhejte. Zklamáni nebudete. Američané přinášejí přesně ten druh smrtícího koktejlu, který mám tolik rád. Namíchána nám byla temnota, chlad a smrt. Co si přát víc? Old school Swedish death metal forever! Amen!
sumarizace:
ANGEROT nám na své novince jasně ukazují, že dobrý švédský death metal se dá hrát i v USA. Albem jsem od začátku až do konce absolutně stržen a pohlcen. Je jako přitažlivý magnet, plný utrpení, chladu a smrti. Američané umí krásně balancovat mezi rychlými a pomalými pasážemi. Líbí se mi jak zvuk, tak jednotlivé nápady. Nahrávka působí zvláštním smutným dojmem. Evokuje ve mně vzpomínky na poslední věci člověka. Jsme prach a v prach se obrátíme! Jako celek je CD krásnou ukázkou velmi dobrého řemesla, zběsilosti a šílenství. Pokud máte rádi devadesátá léta v jejich nejlepší formě, tak budete určitě spokojeni. "The Splendid Iniquity" působí jako seknutí sekyrou přímo do hlavy. Rozpůlí vás na dvě části. Jedna bude pařit jako o závod a druhá spočine v nekonečném utrpení. Švédský death metal z USA, který vás spálí mrazem! Vynikající záležitost.
ANGEROT shows us on their new album how good is Swedish death metal played in USA. This album broke me down and I was absolutely absorbed since the begging. It is like a magnet, full of misery, cold and death. American maniacs knows how to balance between fast and slow passages. I like the sound and the ideas. This record feels interestingly sad. It evokes memories of last possessions of man. We are just an ash and we will be ash again! As a whole this CD is a nice example of good work, furiousness and craziness. If you like the 90th in its best from you will be satisfied with this album. "The Splendid Iniquity" feels like a cut of axe right into a head. It will cut you in half. One half will go crazy for parties and the other half will be dead in the infinite misery. Swedish death metal from USA which will burn you with coldness! Amazing!
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A few questions - interview with death metal band from USA - ANGEROT.
A few questions - interview with death metal band from USA - ANGEROT.
Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?
Angerot was formed in 2017 after our previous project disbanded. Josh, Jason and I moved on and formed Angerot. However, the three of us have been in bands together consistently since the late 80s/early 90s. Angerot has a roots Death Metal focus, primarily on the 90s Stockholm sound.
Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?
We have come into a groove on our recording methods in the last 10 years or so. We have done drum tracking locally with Mike Dresch at Cathouse Studios, then we track everything else in our own studio (Underground Sound). This time around we reach past that a bit to work with Tomas Skigsberg for mastering. He invented the sound that we love, so we went to the source. As far as mastering, we all compared the albums we live from the few years and who mastered them...and decided on Brad Boatright.
How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
We are attacking all medium with this. We are working with Black Market Metal for all CD related sales with this album. We are handling all digital sales as well as doing vinyl on our end. We are releasing two colorways, trans green & clear, out of the gate. We also have some very cool plans for a limited vinyl release with some very cool perks for later this summer.
Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?
I do all the lyrics (C.R. Petit). I tend to write in blocks. I will cover 3-5 songs at a time, so with this album I decided to vaguely hold to one concept. There are a couple songs on there that are outside that fold, but for the most part the entire album tells a story. Its It's a story of promise, lies, and revelations.
Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?
We hired Chistophe Szpajdel to work up the logo. I have worked with him in the past, and he is a great listener. We wanted a logo with a very 90s vibe to it. As far as marketing, I do the vast majority of all that. Social networks are huge….sadly. I can't say that I am a huge fan. I miss the days before everything was Facebook. Bands and musicians were far more aggressive and DIY.
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?
We spoke with several labels who were interested in releasing the album. We collectively choose Black Market Metal Label. We have all been down the label road several times. Times are so different now from when we first started...we weren't even sure we were going to partner with a label at all. We spoke to several labels and really liked the approach Black Market Metal had. We want to be respected as a band that works hard, even though it is a different approach than touring non stop. They understand us and know we will do our best to bring wars to our music.
Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?
The 90s, when it was all brand new...and fresh. When bands wrote free from trends and expectations. We try to live that same mindset all these years later. We have an obvious influence, but we don't feel bound by it. We write was come naturally.
Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?
We sent to a few and had 5-6 responses within a few days. Some small and some large. We were pleased with the immediate response and eagerness from labels to release the album. I really had no expectations on it, but their replies were all very positive and interest was high. We spoke to each of them and decided on Black Market Metal. This day and age, bigger isn't always better. It feels great to be working with Black Market Metal, send an email and get a reply. Communication is important and I feel we have a solid relationship.
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?
Angerot is fresh...we only have a few shows under our belt with some great ones upcoming. We are playing with Lamb of God and Behemoth in May and that promises to be great. We are very selective on what we do as we have family and career that hold priorities. Any show can be killer if the vibe is there. 100 people or 10,000...of the vibe is right the show rules.
What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?
We set out with a pretty simple goal, to make the best album we could and work with best people we could in doing so. Touring was never talked about. It is a crazy time for touring bands and money just isn't there. So we are taking a different approach and attacking this album differently. We are going to try and it to as many ears as we can by the channels we have available. We have already began the writing process for the next album. We will be taking what we have learned with this first release and applying it ten fold to the next one. We have another great cast of friends we will be working with on it as well. We look forward to seeing how people resonate with our debut and take it from there.
How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?
Our website, www.angerot.com is always good. Facebook is as well. Or a simple email to angerotband@gmail.com will always get a reply.
Thanx for the interview.
Thanks for thinking of us!
C.R. Petit
A few questions - interview with death metal band from USA - REPLICANT.
Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play , etc.?
Replicant is comprised of Pete Lloyd on guitar, Mike Goncalves on bass and vocals, and Matt Thompson on drums. Replicant was started sometime in 2014 from the ashes of now-defunct NYDM project Painted Rust (https://paintedrust.bandcamp.com). Pete and Mike met in the aforementioned band and wanted to continue making ugly, dissonant death metal together. After composing a few tracks, we got around to recruiting Pete’s bandmate from Dystrophy, Matt on drums, and our friend TG (Death Fortress, Lux Absentia) on bass. We jammed for about a year before releasing our debut four-song EP “Worthless Desires” on PRC Music in 2016. During this era Mike was in between playing guitar as well as doing vocals or solely handling vocals—it wasn’t until TG’s departure when Mike decided to take on bass and vocals, continuing as a three-piece.
Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering?
“Negative Life” was tracked and mixed at our rehearsal studio in New Brunswick, New Jersey with our guitarist Pete (One Stone Recording) handling all of the engineering. We started tracking drums in August 2017 and throughout the fall we tracked the rest of the instruments, effects, and vocals. Everything was mastered in December with Alan Douches.
How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?
PRC Music produced 1000 copies of “Negative Life” on jewel case CD, while we delivered our digital streams and downloads via Bandcamp.
Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with?
Mike conjures all the lyrics. The lyrics in “Negative Life” deal with a general distaste for existence—whether in this carnal state or beyond. A lot of the themes deal with ennui, depression, and frustrated rage. The words attempt to summon abstract emotions and are intended for a cathartic delivery while accompanying the riffs.
Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important?
Most of the graphics (including the logo) are handled by Mike, with the exception of the cover painting for “Negative Life” which is an original work by our close friend Dan Rivera. Rivera’s work is also used on the cover of Dystrophy’s “Wretched Host”. The visual is an extension of the music, so it is absolutely important to have them complement one another. Rivera’s painting fit the music so well that we had to use it. Social networking plays a major role in people listening to us and getting us on shows in our area.
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?
PRC Music in Canada put out our discography so far. The owner, Remi is a fan of our music and we are grateful he took a chance on us with the first release and with “Negative Life”. It’s a small label and it’s handled more like a family. We’re in contact with most of the artists on the label and have met a good portion of them when we went up to Quebec to play a few shows. We’ll be going back up there for the Metalbash in Montreal in May.
Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration?
We’re all inspired by different things individually. Some influences for us are Gorguts, Negativa, Demilich, Human Remains, Ripping Corpse, Demonacy, Morbid Angel, Blut Aus Nord, Deathspell Omega, and Bolt Thrower. On the less abrasive side we dig Cocteau Twins, Thin Lizzy, and Pink Floyd.
Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?
No, we delivered the record straight to PRC Music.
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?
At the moment Replicant has about 30 gigs under our belt, from basements to clubs in Rimouski, QC to Richmond, VA and a few spots in between. We appreciate the personal setting of a house/basement show, but we also like that heavy and crushing stage sound at a club. It’s hard to choose sometimes, but we like to play anywhere. It doesn’t matter. One of our favorite performances was opening for Dying Fetus at Saint VItus Bar in Brooklyn, mainly because there were so many people who hadn’t heard us there.
What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band?
We are going to perform some Canadian dates this August and are planning to record another batch of songs this summer. We want to keep making weird and angry music and keep playing shows.
How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information?
People can reach us via our Bandcamp, Facebook, or Instagram:
@replicantnj
Thanx for the interview.
Thank you for reaching out to us.
