Monday, May 31, 2021

GoreThrone/The Descension/2021 EP Review

 


  GoreThrone  are  a  band  from  Grand  Rapids,  Michigan  that  plays  a  blackened  form  of  deathcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2021  ep  "The  Descension".  


  A  very  dark,  heavy  and  brutal  sound  starts  off  the  ep  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  blackened  screams  along  with  a  few  growls.  Deathcore  style  breakdowns  are  also  added  into  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  songs  along  with  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats.


  Distorted  and  dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast parts  along  with  most  of  the  tracks  also  being  under  3  minutes  and  one  track  also  adds  in a  brief  use  of  clean  playing,  the  vocals  also  have  their  guttural  moments.


  GoreThrone  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black  metal  and  deathcore  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  heavy  while  the    lyrics  cover  darkness  and  war  themes.  


  In  my  opinion  GoreThrone  are  a  very  great  sounding  blackened  deathcore  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Descension"  "Celestial  Noose"  and  "Grim".  8  out  of  10.


ttps://gorethrone.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.facebook.com/GoreThroneOfficial
https://www.reverbnation.com/GORETHRONE
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsNUJEjd8udQTpcDtKpZ80A

DeathOmen/Above Holy Ground/2019 Full Length Review

 


  DeathOmen  are  a  band  from  Slovenia  that  plays  a  blackened  form  of  thrash  metal  with  elements  of  dark  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2019  album  "Above  holy  Ground".


  A  very  dark  yet  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  blackened  metal  screams  along  with  the  riffs  also  adding  in  a  lot  of  melody  and  the  music  also  adds  in  a  decent  amount  of  dark  metal  elements.


  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  riffs  are  show  and  influence  of  thrash  metal.  One  of  the  tracks  also  introduces  spoken  word  parts  onto  the  album  as  well  as  some  of  the  songs  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  clean  playing  can  also  be  heard  in  some  parts  of  the  recording  and  on  later  tracks  the  vocals  start  adding  in  more  of  a  first  wave  or  80's  metal  approach  and  on  the  closing  song  a  small  amount  of  clear  vocals  can  also  be  heard.


  DeathOmen  plays  a  musical  style  that t akes  black,  dark  and  thrash  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Occultism,  Human  relations,  Post  Apocalyptic  Visions,  and  Personal  Views  and  Thoughts  About  Humanity  and  Destruction.


  In  my  opinion  DeathOmen  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  dark  and  thrash  metal  and if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Procreator"  "Rise  Of  The  Death  Omen"  and  "Aphelion".  8  out  of  10.


Bandcamp: https://deathomen.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deathomen.official
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmGKFiUUXbupsHIW2avEBag
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oXQLIzj9QLtGGEb19mFbC





            

Alastor/The Unholy Hordes/Firecum Records/2021 CD Review

 


  Portugal's  Alastor  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  which  continues  the  blackened  style  of  thrash  metal  from  their  previous  releases  as  well  as  adding  in  touches  of  power  and  speed  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "The  Unholy  Hordes"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Firecum  Records.


  Horror  movie  samples  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  while  the  solos  and  leads  are  done  in  a  very  old  school  extreme  metal  style. Vocals a re  done  in  a  very  melodic  yet  aggressive  80's  style along  with  some  dark  sounding  melodies  also  being  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.


  Elements  of  thrash,  speed  and  first  wave  black  metal  can  also  be  heard  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats.  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  also  hear  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well as  the  songs  taking  an  old  school  style  and  mixing  it  with  a  more  modern d ay  brutality.


  On  some  of  the  tracks  the  guitar  solos  and  leads  also  bring  in  more  of  a  melodic  style  along  with  the  vocals  being  completely  different  from  past  releases  and  more  retro  sounding  as  well  as  a  couple  of  tracks  also  introducing  clean  playing  onto  the  album,  as  the  album  progresses  a  brief  use  of  ritualistic  spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Portuguese  and  cover  Satanism,  Occultism,  Hell,  Death,  War,  Evil  and  Blasphemy  themes.


  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Alastor  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  blackened  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Massacre  Profano"  "Forcas  Do  Inferno"  "Com  Mil  Demonios"  and  "Morte".  8 out  of  10.


https://www.facebook.com/ALASTOR.PT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw3kVZuPD7M    


    

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Lord Mortvm/Diabolical Omen Of Hell/Helter Skelter Productions/Regain Records/2021 CD Review

 


  Lord  Mortvm  are  a  solo  project  from  norway  that  plays  a  blackened  form  of  doom  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2021  album  "Diabolical  Omen  Of  Hell"  which  will b e  released  in  June  as  a  joint  effort  between  Helter  Skelter  Productions  and  Reagian  Records.


  Horror  movie  samples  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  doom  metal  direction  while  most  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  some  dark  sounding  melodies  also  being  added  into  some  of  the  riffing  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.


 When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  dark  style  which  also  adds  in  a  touch  of  70's  proto  metal.  At  times  the  vocals  also  add  in  more  of  a  first  wave  style  along  with  a  couple  of  tracks  also  adding  in  some  of  Anton  Lavey's  Rituals  along  with  all  of  the  music  also  sticking  to  a  slower  direction,  synths  can  also  be  heard  briefly.


  Lord  Mortvm  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black  and  doom  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Occultism,  Witchcraft  and  Blasphemy  themes.


  In  my  opinion  Lord  Mortvm  are  a  very  great  sounding  blackened  doom  metal  solo  project  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Altar  Obscene"  and  "Merciful  Lord".  8  out  of  10.


https://regainrecords.bandcamp.com/album/diabolical-omen-of-hell

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmQQEm3Z8Yo

https://www.facebook.com/lordmortvm      

Svdestada/Azabache/2021 CD Review

 


  Svdestada  are  a  band  from  Spain  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black'n'roll  and  neo  crust  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2021  album  "Azabache".


  A  very  powerful  sounding  bass  guitar  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing  and  spoken  word  samples  before  going  into  a  heavier  musical  direction.  Elements  of crust  can  also  be  heard  at  times  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  blackened  metal  screams  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard.


  Black  metal  style  tremolo  picking  is  also  added  into  some  of  the  faster  riffing  while  the  mid  tempo  sections  of  the  songs  also  show  an  influence  of  black'n'roll.  Melodiea  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  riffs  along  with  the  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  dark  yet  distorted  style  as  well  as  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  as  the  album  progresses  a  brief  use  of  folk  instruments,  clean  vocals  and  spoken  word  parts  can  also  be  heard  and  clean  playing  also  makes  a  return.


  Svdestada  plays  a  musical  style  that t akes  black'n'roll  and  neo  crust  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  thie r own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  Spanish  and  cover  personal  growth,  elements  and  social  observations  of  reality.  themes.  


  In  my  opinion  Svdestada  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black'n'roll  and  neo  crust  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Azabache"  "Pesomuerto"  "Petricor"  and  "Sotavento".  8  out  of  10.


Streaming links: 

Social Media

Bandcamp: https://svdestada.bandcamp.com/     

Human Failure/Crown On The Head Of A King Of Mud/Caligari Records/Sentient Ruin Laboratories/2021 EP Review

 


  Human  Failure  are  a  solo  project  from  the  United  States  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death  metal,  harsh  noise,  power  electronics  and  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  2021  ep  "Crown  On  The  Head  Of  A  King  Of  Mud"  which  was  released  as  a  joint  effort  by  Caligari  Records  and  Sentient  Ruin  Laboratories.


  Harsh  noises  and  power  electronics  start  off  the  epo  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  brutal  musical  direction  which  also  uses a   great  amount  of  blast  beats.  Vocals  are  mostly  guttural  death  metal  growls  while  black  metal  screams  can  also  be  heard  at  times  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  chaotic  style.


  At  times  the  music  also  captures  the  raw  energy  of  punk  rock  while  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.  Dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  having  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  as  well  as  one  of  the  tracks  also  being  an  instrumental.


  Human  Failure  plays  a  musical  style  that t akes  black,  death  metal,  harsh  noise,  power  electronics  and  punk  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  dark  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover  political  and  social  economic  themes.


  In  my  opinion  Human  Failure  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  death  metal,  harsh  noise,  power  electronics  and  punk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Poison  Ideals"  and  "Your  Hope  is  A  Noose".  8  out  of  10.


https://youtu.be/jRFerXgQAsE    

Desaster/Churches Without Saints/Metal Blade Records/2021 Full Length Review

 


  Desaster  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "Churches  Without  Saints"  which  will  be  released  in  June  by  Metal  Blade  Records.


  A  very  apocalyptic  synth  orientated  intro  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  which  also  shows  an  influence  of  the  first  wave  style.  Vocals  are  mostly  blackened  metal  screams  while  the  music  also  brings  in  a  great  amount  of  thrash  metal  elements  and  dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  riffing.


  Most  of  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  80's  while  also  sounding  very  modern  at  the  same  times.  All  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them  along  with  some  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking  also  being  added  into  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs.


  Some  of   the  more  deeper  aggressive  vocals  also  adds  in  touches  of  death  metal  along  with  the  guitar  solos  and  leads  also  being  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  when  they  are  utilized.  The  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  a  couple  of  the  tracks  also  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length,  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  and  clean  playing  and  acoustic  guitars  can  also  be  heard  briefly.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  life,  death  and  satanism  themes.


  In  my  opinion  Desaster  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Learn  To  Love  The  Void"  "Churches  Without  Saints"  "Sadistik  Salvation"  and  "Endless  Awakening".  8  out  of  10.


http://www.total-desaster.com
http://www.facebook.com/666Desaster666 

IG: Desaster_official   




  

Ewig Frost/Ain't No Saint/Discos Macarras/2021 Full Length Review

 


  Ewig  Frost  are  a  band  from  Austria  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black'n'roll,  speed  metal  and  punk  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "Ain't  No  Saint"  which  was  released  by  Discos  Macarras.


  A  very  heavy  black'n'roll  influenced  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  blackened  screams  a  few  seconds  later.  The  music  also  brings  in  elements  of  speed  metal  while  also  capturing  the  raw  energy  of  punk  rock  as  well  as  mixing an  80's  style  with  a  more  modern  sound  and  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  on  the  recording.


  Touches  of  thrash  metal  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody.  Backup  shouts  are  also  added  on  some  of  the  tracks  along  with  some  of  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  blast  beats.


  A  couple  of  tracks  also  introduces  trumpets  and  trombones  onto  the  recording  and when  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  classic  rock  style  along  with  some  rockabilly  style  keyboards  also  being  added  on  the  alter  song  as  well  as  some  of the  vocals  also  mixing  in  a  semi  melodic  tone,  as  the  album  progresses  a  brief  use  of  female  vocals  can  also  be  heard.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  greed,  love,  addiction,  desire,  prejudice,  politics  and  class  warfare.


  In  my  opinion  Ewig  Frost  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black'n'roll,  speed  metal  and  punk  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Into  The  Night"  "1918"  "Back  on  Wheels"  and  "Mary  Jane".  8  out  of  10.


 

https://www.facebook.com/ewigfrost

https://www.instagram.com/ewigfrost

https://www.youtube.com/ewigfrost

https://ewigfrost.bandcamp.com         

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Conquerors/Stormbringer/Music-Records/2021 CD Review

 


  This  is  a  review  of  another  recording  from  Conquerors  which  continues  the  brutal  style  of  blackened  thrash  metal  from  their  previous  releases  and  the  album  was  released  in  2021  by  Music-Records  and  called  "Stormbringer".


  Black  metal  screams  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  brutal  musical  direction  which  also  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  music  always  brings  in  a  great  amount  of  80's  thrash  metal  elements  and  mixes  it  in  with  a  more  modern  day  brutality.


  The  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  tremolo  picking  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  faster  riffing.  All  of  the  music  also  avoids  the  use  of  any  guitar  solos  or  leads  along  with  th e music  also  always  remaining  true  to  a  very  heavy  and  brutal  musical  direction.


  On  this  recording  Conquerors  remains  true  to  the  brutal  blackened  thrash  metal  style  that  they  have  established  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Darkness,  War  and  Blasphemy  themes.


  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Conquerors  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  brutal  blackened  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Stormbringer"  "Crushing  The  Faith"  "Execration's  Path"  and  "The  Fallen".  8  out  of  10.


"Imperator"https://imusiciandigital.lnk.to/JSI3xBPp?fbclid=IwAR1jweeWrYXp5h0uqMFpyIEY4z4UHKRVh_iauyb5drZdAq3iC0ymYTRAaBg

"Crushing the Faith"https://imusiciandigital.lnk.to/6jVkWQ27?fbclid=IwAR3MdngyaGY0MczpZdCmMzEFohbdj1kzvLwBTE57MfX1A0Glh_rk0o9P7kc

https://www.facebook.com/TrueConquerors  


    

Conquerors/Dawn Of War/Music-Records/2021 CD Re-Issue Review

 


  Conquerors  are  a  band  from  France  that  plays  a  brutal  form  of  blackened  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2019  album  "Dawn  Of  War"  which  was  re-issued  in  2021  by  Music-Records.


  A  very  heavy  thrash  metal  influenced  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  great  amount  of  brutal  blast  beats  and  tremolo  picking.  Vocals  are  mostly  black  metal  screams  along  with  some  melodies  also  being  added  into  the  guitar  riffing  and  they  also  make  an  80's  style  sound  more  more  modern.


  The  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  a  couple  of  the  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length.  A  small  amount  of  melody  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing   along  with  the  tracks  also  avoiding  the  use  of  guitar  solos  or  leads  until  the  closing  track  and  all  of  the  music  also  always  sticks  to  a  very  heavy  and  brutal  direction.


  Conquerors  plays  a  style  of  blackened  thrash  metal  that  is  more  brutal  than  other  bands  in  the  same  genre.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Darkness,  War  and  Blasphemy  themes.


  In  my  opinion  Conquerors  are  a  very  great  sounding  brutal  blackened  thrash  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  re-issue.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Dawn  Of  War"  "Imperator"  "Swords  Of  Infamy"  and  "Summoning  Of  The  Doomsday  Messiah".  8  out  of  10.    


https://www.facebook.com/TrueConquerors

Sküllfükk Satänik Slüts/Uncut Speed/Corrupted Flesh Records/2021 Cassette Review

 


  Sküllfükk  Satänik  Slüts  are  a  band  from  Estonia  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death  and  speed  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "Uncut  Speed"  which  was  released  on  cassette  by  Corrupted  Flesh  Records.


  Beer  can  sounds  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  first  wave  black  metal  direction  while  also  introducing  aggressive  vocals  onto  the  recording.  Elements  of  speed  metal  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  album  while  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  80's  era.


  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  At  times  the  music  also  shows  an  influence  of  the  early  era  of  death metal  along  with  the  vocals  also  having  their  semi  melodic  moments  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  the  vocals  also  adding  in  a  good  amount  of  shouts  and  all  of  the  music  also  sticks  to a  heavier  direction.


  Sküllfükk  Satänik  Slüts  plays  a musical  style  that  takes  80's    first  wave  black,  death  and  speed  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  old  school  while  the  lyrics  cover  black  magick,  satanism,  slut  fucking  and  booze  drinking  themes.


  In  my  opinion  Sküllfükk  Satänik  Slüts  are  a  very  great  sounding  old  school  mixture  of  black,  death  and  speed  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Nunslüt  Göatfükk"  "The  Sexecütiöner"  and  "Sex  Witch  Fä t Püssy".  8  out  of  10.


https://corruptedfleshrecords.bandcamp.com/album/uncut-speed


https://youtu.be/N0hIM1ovD28  


       

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Nuclear Revenge/Dawn Of The Primitive Age/Awakening Records/2021 CD Review

 


  Nuclear  Revenge  are  a  band  from  Spain  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  blackened  form  of  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "Dawn  Of  The  Primitive  Age"  which  was  released  by  Awakening  Records.


  A  very  heavy  thrash  metal  influenced  sound  starts  off  the  album  while  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing.  Vocals  are  mostly  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  along  with  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also having   a  very powerful  sound  to  them  and  the  solos  and  leads  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  yet  old  school  style.


  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard  while  the  music  is  also  very  heavily  rooted  in  the  80's  but  modern  at  the  same  time.  The  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  along  with  some  growls  also  being  utilized  at  times  as  well  as  the  music  also  always  sticking  to  a  heavier  direction.


  On  this  recording  Nuclear  Revenge  remain  true  to  the  blackened  thrash  metal  style  they  had  established  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  War,  Death  and  Horror  themes.


  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Nuclear  Revenge  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  blackened  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Agonic  Tormentor"  "Proclaimed  Among  The  Wicked"  "Descending  Wings  Of  Perversion"  and  "Eyes  of  Revelations".  8  out  of  10.


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Thy Rites/Nekrolatreia/Satanath Records/The Ritual Productions/Vrykoblast Productions/2021 CD Review

 


  Thy  Rites  are  a  solo  project  from  Brazil  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death,  thrash  and  speed  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "Nekrolatereia"  which  was  released  as  a  joint  effort  between  Satanath,  The  Ritual  and  Vrykoblast  Productions.


  A  horror  movie  oriented  intro  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  thrash  metal  influenced  direction.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  an  80's  style  extreme  metal  style  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  black  metal  screams  and  the  songs  also  take  a  retro  style  and  make  it  more  modern.


  Dark  sounding  melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  while  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats.  Some  of  the  riffing  also  shows  an  influence  of  the  mid  80's  death  metal  style  along  with  some  touches  of  speed  metal  as  well  as  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  one  of  the  tracks  is  also  a  cover  of  Sarcofago's  "Christ's  Death".


  Thy  Rites  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black,  death,  thrash  and  speed  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  his  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Occultism,  Desecration  and  Blasphemy  themes.


  In  my  opinion  Thy  Rites  is  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  death,  thrash  and  speed  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  solo  project.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Carcinogenesis"  "Nekrolatreia"  "Mephistophellian"  and  "The  Feral  Communion".  8  out  of  10.


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Forever Autumn Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the musical project since the recording of the new ep?


Yes, gladly.  Since the recording of the EP, there was of course the mixing and mastering coupled with all the logistical work  relating to pressing the actual copies.  The CDs just came in yesterday and the vinyl are still being cut.  Now, I am doing interviews, reading and sharing reviews and trying to post more online.  It's surprisingly difficult for me, but we're giving it a good effort.  I am considering a cassette release for this EP as well.  One would hope that after the musique is sent in to cut that it would just be a period of waiting until the release.  As an independant and unsigned artist, the work never stops.



2.You have a new ep coming out in  September, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?


This EP is totally different yet echoes the same.  We have done mostly acoustic material in the past, and we will agayne in the future.  This EP is a side-step and artistic statement meant to highlight the Black and Doom metal so underlyingly presentin all Forever Autumn werke.  It is not necessarily a new direction, but something that I have wanted to do for a long tyme.  There is of course, heavy distortion and electric guitars but it still ties to the archaic and organic of Forever Autumn in the beating of the bodhrán.  Instead of a full kit, I decided to use the bodhrán and one large 'doom drum' for this release.  These instruments speak to more 'traditional' Forever Autumn whilst the raw unrelenting Black Metal weaves it's dark tapestry.




3.The new recording shows the music going back to a heavier direction after years of being acoustic, what was the decision behind going into this musical direction?


In truth, I had always had a fantasy of leading a Black Metal band.  I have been sitting on the idea of this EP for many years.The tyme wes finally right, and it all came together.  As mentioned above; it's not a new direction but an artistic statement.The next full length album (which we are already working on) will be a return to the 'traditional' acoustic of Forever Autumn.This EP highlights and celebrates an invaluable part of me and my process.  On the next release you can expect more bodhrán blast-beats and rapid riffs interwoven with the blackened Other-Worldy visceral folk commonly associated with Forever Autumn.



4.A lot of your lyrics cover Celtic Paganism and Shamanism, can you tell us a little bit more about how your interest in this path has evolved over the years?


Yes, I can.  These elements of Celtic Paganism and Shamanism are integral across the body of my werke.  It appears not just in musique but in my visual werkes and other endeavors as well. It seems (from outside perspectives) that I move and carry myself through the world with such things shining through.  It is definitely an interest, but moreover I would say that it is a calling.  It is part of the werke I must do here.  The evolution sees a growing pattern of interconnectedness with Spirit and my visits to the Other-World.  The wisdom and medicine from such endeavors are brought back for the good of the people.My werke calls to the primal and archaic.  It is by no means for ev'ryone.  Those who are willing and able will find great medicine in my werkes.  The Celtic aspect is in the bloed, after all Dubhghaill is a strong Irish name.  It is difficult to explainbeyond that.  Thank you for asking such a question.  These things are important for people to hear and understand.



5.What are some of the other lyrical topics and subjects you have explored over the years with your music?


Other lyrical topics include death, isolation, loss and carrying on in the face of adversity.  I am looking for others but most of it seems to fall under the above question on Celtic Paganism and Shamanism.


6.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Forever Autumn'?


Since my name is Autumn Ni Dubhghaill, there is a common misconception that it's named after myself.  I suppose, in an unconscious way, that could be true?  Forever myself.  The primary inspiration comes from the season of Autumn, that dying tyme of year.  It is not necessarily the bright coloured, cooling days of the early Fall, but speaks more to the bleakness of Oktober and Novembre.  That desolation and coming silence, that tyme of introspection and loss, and the coming of Winter tie in with common themes throughout Forever Autumn.  There is also an element of hope where others find despair.The period of Fall and Winter become my more active and inspired tymes.  Great werke is oft created in this period. The lightis sideways and fading and much more agreeable to my sensitive skin and eyes.  Darkness is coming, and in it we thrive.



7.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new ep cover?


The artwerke for 'Hail the Forest Dark' is meant to honour early Black Metal.  The left hand is raised in horns as a nod to the Satanic Black Metallers out there and their Left-Hand Path whilst the right hand sits lower yet holds the light of inspirit.The candle illuminates the darkness, just enough to define the figure in a haunting sense.  The elbows sit on a similar plane to show the duality of the light and the dark, and the bullet belt harkens as well to early Black Metal.  This cover also marks a bold departure from other album covers, where less of self is presented and more of my werke.  Here, on 'Hail the  Forest Dark', while still my own original artwork, the self is much more present and revealed in a way that I have not done before.  It marks a turning point, signallyng the honest exposure of self, yet still presented in a controlled way.  The cover of this release is carefully composed like that of the Olde Master Painters where nothing is inserted without a reason.  The imagery of the piece highlights the self revealed.



8.What are some of the best shows that you have played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?


Some of our best shows have been the smaller, more intimate ones.  These are the shows in a small venue with people crowded close.  Some of our best shows have been marked by some listeners sitting on the floor and letting themselves be taken away by the musically woven spell.  Our stage performance is simple, we often sit in chairs which lends itself to a more personal atmosphere, though this EP would have to be performed a little differently.  One of the most memorable shows waes in an above-described environment with a notable difference;  during our set, the spirit-ghost of a man appeared side-stage.  He loved the musique and nodded along.  I have not seen him since, but I know that by performing my craft, I helped him in some way.  We've played that venue agayne, but I've not seen him agayne.  



9.The musical project has been around since 2000, what is it that motivates you to keep going after a couple of decades?


I believe that there are two major motivational factors to consider.  One is the dream; the idea that through dedication and hard work, we too can 'make it'.  It's clear that we don't have the luck that many others do by being in the right place at the right tyme, but ever we press onward.  There are, of course, countless moments of doubt that plague the saga, but one has to keep the dream.  The other motivational factor is the calling.  This is my werke.  This is what I must do.  This ties back in with the Shamanic aspects of myself and my werke.  Over the years, we have made a positive impact on many people, and perhaps so many more that we don't even know about.  We provide wisdom and medicine.  We provide escape.  We bring Spirit to this world, to help others be not so alone, to help them do their werke and pursue their own dreams.  We chase the dream whilst feeding the dream of others by providing them with the introspection and blessyngs needed to come into their own selves.  It is for these reasons that we continue after decades.  We have been working hard to come to this tyme.  






10.On the new ep you also had a guest appearance from Aaron Stainthorpe of 'My Dying Bride, can you tell us a little bit more about his contribution to the recording?


Indeed.  Aaron and I have become good friends over the years.  I, a fan of his musique and he of myne.  He had some great feedback on our last full-length, 'Howls in the Forest at Dusk'.  There waes one song in particular, 'Owl Bones and River  Stones', of which he had a lot to say.  We agreed that it would be fun to work together.  I had decided to finally tackle this Black Metal EP and asked Aaron if he would like to hjelp out.  Enthusiastically he agreed and we worked together on this new werke.  At first it waes just about narration, but we decided to go further and involve him on all tracks.  I had some perfect roles planned for him as I needed a voice to a particularly important entity.  The result waes much better than I had anticipated.  We may work together in the future too as we both enjoyed it.  I do have a new balalaika song that would benefit from his talents.  This collaboration is also a milestone for myself and Forever Autumn, by letting someone into the 'sanctum sanctorum' so to speak.  It is rare for me to involve others in my werke, apart from Jon.  Just as the cover art is a bold newstatement, so too is the integration of the talents of a dear friend.  I am ever thankful for Aaron's presence on these recordings.



11.From 2002 to 2014 there was no music being released, can you tell us a little bit more about what was going on during that time frame?


There were a few more demos in 2003 and 2004.  I believe that 'Archaic' came about around then.  Then, in 2005, 'Waiting for Öktober' waes recorded but didn't see a limited release until I could afford it in 2008.  In 2009, we made some crude live recordings that were never really released.  We were active during that tyme with limited performances and the like.  During that period, I had also returned to school a few tymes to finish my art degree.  I would like to have  produced more at that point but money waes quite tight and I lacked the proper recording gear that I now possess.  The rest of it seems a strangefog, almost as if it is hard to process that it haes been that long.  Many bands would have produced much more in that tymeframe, and would that we could have, but money is a real issue when your project is entirely self-funded.  I feel that I may have been much more active producing my visual art and showing at galleries and things during that tyme.



12.Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label or have received any interest?


We are always looking for a label, and no we have not received any interest.  In the past two decades, I have sent so much musique out to so many labels that I have lost count.  None have ever been interested.  Most don't even provide a 'thanks but  no thanks'.  I know they must have so much coming in that it's difficult to respond, but still...  It is additionally difficult in that many labels don't actually want to hear from you.  They seem to have a 'we'll find you' sort of policy, but they never do. Maybe this EP is the impetus for change?  Perhaps, after two decades of hard work that reward will finally be revealed?

13.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of neo-folk, black and doom metal?

Forever Autumn fans are few and far between.  They are scattered across the globe.  Some are very dedicated.  They, like myself, tend to retreat into seclusion.  I had long felt that the Neo-Folk scene would really appreciate my werke but it haes been an astonishing dead end.  I have joined online groups and the like but for all my tries to introduce, Forever Autumntends to be blocked and just not posted.  I have had a difficult tyme finding a space in the Neo-Folk scene.  Black and Doom metal, while prevalent in Forever Autumn is often missed by those in the Black and Doom scenes.  Honestly, we've not had much Black Metal attention, but I am hoping that 'Hail the Forest Dark' will change that.  We have existed on the periphery of the underground Doom scene for these decades.  Though often missed by Doom fans, we have been able to carve out a  haunted little corner even if we are not understood.  All those at doom-metal.com have been staunch supporters for many years.  It is through the aid of that nexus point that we have been able to accomplish much of what we have. Forever Autumn haes long been an obscure force, never quite fitting in anywhere.  To our dedicated fans; thank you for your continued support all these many long years.



14.Where do you see yourself heading into as a musician during the future?


I endeavor to project into the future.  What I see is a new album, tentatively entitled "the Lamentations" as well as a contemporary re-imagining of the very early Forever Autumn werkes possibly called "Antiquity".  We have also begun  a conversation about a boxed set, which would also include the two aforementioned albums.  I hope to see new fansand make new friends.  I hope for Forever Autumn to reach those who could benefit from it and once it is safe for live performances agayne, I would really love to perform.  I have missed performing, dearly.  


15.What are you currently listening to nowadays?


Recently, I've been listenyng to Asgard, Sargeist and Death, as well as olde Kreator records and Darkthrone.  I have been on a bit of a Siouxsie and the Banshees kick for a while and believe it or not; Human Drama.  Now that I have had my tape deck fixed, I am also rediscovering some olde Black Metal tapes like The Cross, Black Funeral and some early Mayhem.  In the carit haes been Slayer, Venom, and Mayhem with Foresti and the Sisters of Mercy.

16.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts? 


First I must thank you for doing your research and asking some really good, thought out questions.  I thank all those reading this and cannot stress enough; support the underground.  In conclusion, thank you; it is tyme for a cup of tea.



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Monday, May 24, 2021

Demonized Priest/Necromantic Rituals/Satanath Records/Sanatorio Recoirds/Vrykoblast Productions/2021 CD Review

 


  Demonized  Priest  are  a  band  from  Chile  that  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  thrash  and  speed  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "Necromantic  Rituals"  which  will  be  released  as  a  joint  effort  between  Satanath,  Sanatorio  Records  and  Vrykoblast  Productions.


  Ritualistic  samples  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  musical  direction  while  all  of  the  musical  instruments  also  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.  Power  metal  style  vocals  can  also  be  heard  briefly  along  with  the  music  also  bringing  in  a  good  amount  of  thrash  and  speed  metal  elements.


  Black  metal  screams  are  also  a  very  huge  part  of  the  recording  while  the  music  is  also  heavily  rooted  in  the  80's  era  but  modern  at  the  same  time.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  also  remain  true  to  an  old  school  style  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts,  as  well  as  one  track  also  bringing  in  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing.  As  the  album  progresses  a  brief  use  of  spoken  word  parts  and  death  metal  growls  can  also  be  heard. 


  Demonized  Priest  plays  a  musical  style  that  takes  black,  thrash  and  speed  metal  and  mixes  them  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Occultism,   Witchcraft  and  Darkness  themes. 


  In  my  opinion  Demonized  Priest  are  a  very  great  sounding  mixture  of  black,  thrash  and  speed  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Within  The  Pentagram"  "Witch's  Unholy  Creations"  and  "Horns  Above  the  Sky".  8  out  of  10.


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Nekromantheon/The Visions Of Trismegistos/Indie Recordings/Hells Headbangers/2021 CD Review

 


  Nekromantheon  are  a  band  from  Norway  that  has  had  music  reviewed  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  mixture  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2021  album  "The  Visions  Of  Trismegistos"  which  was  released  as  a  joint  effort  between  Indie  Recordings  and  Hells  Headbangers.


  A  very  heavy  sound  along  with  some  dark  yet  melodic  guitar  solos  and  leads  start  off  the  music  while  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  amount  of  80's  and  90's  influences.  Melodies  are  also  added  into  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  along  with  the  vocals  being  done  in  more  of  a  first  wave  black  metal  style.


  Elements  of  thrash  metal  are  also  utilized  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  while  the  music  also  shows  an  influence  of  the  early  death  metal  style.  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  decent  amount  of  blast  beats  can  also  be  heard  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  good  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  one  track  also  introducing  synths  onto  the  album  as  well  as  a  later  song  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  synths.


  On  this  recording  Nekromantheon  remain  true  to  the  mixture  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal  that  they  had  established  on  previous  releases.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Greek  Mythology,  Occultism  and  Death  themes.


  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Nekromantheon  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Visions  Of  Trismegistos"  "Neptune  Descent"  and  "Zealot  Rign".  8  out  of  10.


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Indrid Cold Interview

 

1.Can you give us an update on what has been going on with the band since the recording of the new album?  


After a short break, the band prepares recorded material for live performances, 

we started working on a music video for our debut album and we're composing  new songs.


2.You have a new album coming out in June, musically how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past? 


From my point of view, the songs are much more elaborate, more complete, as a whole it sounds much more progressive.

 Lots of new elements and layers that we haven't used in the past.


3.Most of the band members where in 'Born Again', what was the cause of splitting up that band and starting a new one? 


The previous band ended after twelve years, when we felt that there was nowhere to move musically and the atmosphere inside the band was also not ideal.


4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the newer music and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years? 


Our texts are mostly written on an abstract level and describe various spiritual visions of man. I think our progress in writing songs is great, there is a good atmosphere inside the band and that is very reflected in the writing of new songs. We currently have all the studio equipment for independent creation, production and recording. This gives us a lot of space and freedom to express ourselves in our music.


5.I Know the band name came from 'The Mothman Prophecies', can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in this novel and also do you also have an interest in John Keel's other novels or similar authors in that field? 


The encounter with this story was accidental.

Many years ago, I saw a film based on this story and I was very interested.I had the name Indrid Cold in my head for years, and I knew I would use it one day.


6.Can you tell us a little bit more about the artwork that is presented on the new album cover? 


We thought for a long time about how to process the album cover.We wanted something symbolic and unified in colors and we are very satisfied with the result.

It is a purely abstract expression of the album's title.

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7.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance? 


We have played several successful events, but so far nothing significant for us.

We are currently at the very beginning of our live performance in this line-up, so we firmly believe that our time is yet to come.We are preparing several special elements for our live performances to give our music another dimension.





8.The new album is going to be released on 'Sliptrick Records', how did you get in contact with this label? 


We contacted them ourselves.We searched for a long time and we wanted to get our music more into the world.

Sliptrick Records were interested in our music and offered us good conditions for the release of our album.


9.On a worldwide level how has the reaction been to your music by fans of black, doom and post metal? 


We usually received a positive response to our older work, but we focus more on current work and look forward to the release of the album.

We don't play old songs anymore.


10.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future? 


Our current musical expression suits us perfectly, so we will develop it a bit.

Maybe more about post metal.We'll see.



11.What are you currently listening to nowadays? 


Currently, for example: Mountaineer-Bloodletting, pg.lost-Oscillate,Inferno-Paradeigma,

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12.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?


We want to thank you for this interview and we hope you enjoy our new album, which will be released soon.


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