Vehementer Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
1. Founded by me in 2002, heavily inspired by Altars of Madness, Seven Churches and Morbid Tales/emperor`s return, and overall atmosphere of the heavier metal music of that time. Since than a lot of written material some of it recorded, never compromised in any sort of way.

2.How would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recordings?
2. If we are speaking about Replenishment Circle ( The Black Spectrumfest ) EP, It`s four songs of rage written and recorded totally spontaneous for a short period of time with (for me) disappointing production back then in 2008.

3.The band has been around since 2002 but has only released a single, demo and an ep, can you tell us a little bit more about the lack of material?
3. I had a vision about this band since I started it and many times it was hard in Serbia to fulfil that particular vision. Difficulty of finding proper drummer and a proper studio for achieving right kind of sound. Also I never wanted to push things just to have rich catalogue and on the other hand I played in other bands for couple of years including Bombarder and Infest and enjoyed being able to play easy music and go with the flow.

4.Your lyrics deal with Occultism, The Devil and The Apocalypse, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these topics?
4. I would say a wider understanding of the term ” Occult ” is more appropriate.

5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name ‘Vehementer’?
5. It is a latin word and it very well describes the intention and purpose of this band.

6.In the beginning you had a full line up but now a solo project, can you tell us a little bit more about going into this direction?
6. As I mentioned, I had a hard time finding proper line up and good studio that would do what I payed for. So when I got some inspiration and energy I made decision to start playing drums more seriously and make my own studio and learn production so I can do everything by myself without heaving to rely on humans. Funny thing is that when I achieved perfect conditions I found some awesome humans and I think that the band will have full lineup soon. I will always have respect and gratitude for my brother Zealot, Zombie the drumer, Kozeljnik, E.V.L., Marin Rudic, Dragan Kristo etc… for helping me with this band on occasions.

7.When you still did live shows, what where some of the best shows that you have done and also how would you describe your stage performance?
7. First show in 2004 and a show with Zemial in Belgrade. It`s always about atmosphere and vibe and right kind of energy around us, That is why we (I) do live shows on rare occasions.

8.Recently ‘Blood Harvest Records’ re-issued your 2014 ep, can you tell us a little bit more about the newer version?
8. It is a 2008 recording, but in 2016 I took dry tracks from the studio where it was recorded and did what I had to on my own equipment to make It sound as it was intended back then.

9.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black, death and thrash metal?
9. I had some good label proposals but I was always changing my mind last minute because of not being satisfied with the sound. I never did any marketing as nowadays bands do and never gave a fuck about opinions. For me it`s being satisfied with the vibe and the energy and being able to share it with small amount of individuals with the similar perception.

10.You also did a ‘Bombarder’ cover for their tribute album, what was the decision behind doing on of your own versions of their songs?
10. Bombarder was always one of my favourite metal bands and I had the opportunity to play lead guitar, write music and record with the band for 5 years. One time Neso ( vocalist and leader of the band) asked me to pick a song and record it for tribute album so I did it.Then I got a little bit tired of live shows and left the band. I still consider them brothers and also the guy that took my place, he is a friend and a super talented guy even though he is a commie ha ha.

11.Are you currently involved with any other bands or musical projects these days?
11. Well I play all kinds of different instruments and I am able to record it decently enough for my taste. I am doing some prog rock stuff inspired by my all time favourite band Smak and some other 70ies acts but far away from retro trend popular these days.
12.When can we expect new material and also where do you see yourself heading into as a musician in the future?
12. I am working on Full length right now, same goals same attitude.

13.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Bombarder Morbid angel, Possessed, Goblin, ELP, Sinan Sakić, Šemsa and early works od Dragana Mirković and off course Motorhead, Priest and Maiden… and many others.

14.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
14. Thanks for the interest in my band, and remember the earth is flat.

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Saccage/Recidive/PRC Music/2017 CD Review

  Quebec,  Canada's  Saccage  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  that  continues  their  black ,  death,  thrash  metal  and  crust  mixture  of previous  releases  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2017  album  "Recidive"  which  was  released  by  PRC  Music.

  A  very  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  while t he  vocals  are  a  mixture  of  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  and  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording  along  with  a  great  amount  of  crust  elements.

  A  small  amount  of  melody  can  be  heard  in  the  guitar  riffing  while  back  up  shouts  and  thrash  influences  can  be  heard  quite  a  bit  throughout  the  recording  and  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  only  a  small  amount  of  guitar  leads  are  ever  utilized  and  the  music  always  remains  heavy.

  Saccage  creates  another  recording  that  remains  true  to  the  black,  death,  thrash  metal  and  crust  mixture  of  previous  releases,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  written  in  French  and  cover  Evil,  Satanism,  Drugs,  Alcohol,  and  Anarchy  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Saccage  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black, death,  thrash  metal  and  crust  punk,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Recidive"  "Orgasmaniaque"  "666  Grammes"  and  "Pourceau  (de  Satan)".  8  out  of  10.   

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Orbseven/Cosmos Out Of Chaos/2017 Full Lenth Review

  Orbseven  are  a  solo  project  from Texas  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  mixture  of  experimental,  ambient,  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released 2017  album  "Cosmos  Out  Of  Chaos".

 
  Stringed  instruments  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  clean  guitars  a  few  seconds  later  and  after  a  couple  of  minutes  the  music  starts  going  into  more  of  a  heavier  direction  along  with  some  melodic  riffing  and  you  can  also  hear all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.

  Ambient  sounds  also  mix  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  and  when  the music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  while  clean  vocals  are  also  added  into  certain  sections  of  the  recording  and  the  songs  also  mix  in  the  heaviness  of  black  and  death  metal.

  Most  of  the  tracks  are  very  long  and  epic  in  length  along  with  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  on  the  second  track  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  are  finally  added  onto  the  recording  and  some  of  the  fast  riffs  also  add  in  a  decent  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and as  the  album  progresses  the  music  starts  getting  more  experimental.

  Orbseven  creates  another  recording  that  remains true  to  the  experimental  mixture  of  ambient,  black,  and  death  metal  from  his  previous  release,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  for  being  a  self  released  recording  while  the  lyrics  cover  a  journey  to  the  unknown.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from Orbseven  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  experimental,  ambient,  black  and  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Descent  Of  Spirit  Into  Matter"  and  "This  World  That  Is  Of  The  Unclean".  8  out  of  10. 

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Soul Remnants/Ouroboros/eOne Life Blood/2017 CD Review

  Soul  Remnants  are  a  band  from  Massachusetts  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  blackened  form  of  death  metal  and  this  is a review of  their  2017  album "Ouroboros"  which  will be  released  in  July  as  a  joint  effort  between  eOne  and  LifeBlood.

  A  very  heavy  and  brutal  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  while  the  vocals  are  a  mixture  of  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  along  with  the  riffs  also  using  a  decent  amount  of  melody  and  you  can  also  hear all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  hear  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  solos  and  leads  also  remain  true  to  a  blackened  style  of  death  metal  as  well  as  having  its  melodic  moments  and  the  music  also  has  a  lot  of  90's  influences  while  also  sounding  very  modern  at  the  same  time  and  some  of  the  fast  riffs  also  bring  in  a  decent  amount  of  tremolo  picking  and  one  track  also  adds  in  a  brief  use  of  acoustic  guitars  and  stringed  instruments  along  with  an  instrumental.

  Soul  Remnants  creates  another  recording  that  remains  true  to  the  blackened  death  metal  style  of  previous  releases,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  are  a  concept  album  based  upon  a  futuristic  and  dystopic  nuclear  war  amongst  all  mankind.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Soul  Remnants  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  blackened  death  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Mechanical  Synapse  Modulations"  "Echoes  Of  Insanity"  and  "False  Kingdom  Of  Prophecy".  8  out  of  10. 

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Sektor/Allegy/Rebirth The Metal Productions/2017 CD Review

 Sektor  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and   plays  a  blackened  mixture  of  death  and  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2017 album  "Allergy"  which  was  released  by  Rebirth  The  Metal  Productions.

  A  sci-fi  orientated  intro  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  more  heavier  direction  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  and  after  awhile  death  metal  growls  are  added  onto  the  recording  and  when  guitar  leads  are  utilized  they  are  done  in  a  very  melodic  fashion.

  A  decent  amount  of  melody  can  be  heard  in  the  guitar  riffing  while  you  can  also  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  the  recording  and  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  the  tremolo  picking  and  high  pitched  screams  bring  elements  of  black  metal  into  the  songs  and  acoustic  guitars  are  also used  briefly  and  one  track  also  introduces  spoken  word  parts  onto  the  recording.

  Sektor  creates  another  recording  that  remains  true  to  their  blackened  mixture  of  death  and  thrash  metal  from  previous  releases,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  and  philosophical  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Sektor  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black,  death  and  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Process  Of  Projecting  The  Consciousness  Into  One  Part"  "The  Teachings  Of  AOS"  and  "The  Icy  Bequest  Of  The  Priest  King".  8  out  of  10.

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Bloodlust/At The Devil's Left Hand/Caverna Abismal/2017 CD Review

  Bloodlust  are  a  band  from  Australia  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  plays  a  blackened  form  of  thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2017  album  "At  The  Devil's  Left  Hand"  which  will  be  released  in  August  by  Caverna  Abismal.

  Ritualistic  drums  start  off  the  album  along  with  some  distorted  sounds  and  spoken  word  parts  are  also  used  briefly  and  after  awhile  the  music  goes  into  a  heavier direction  along  with  a  great  amount  of  morbid  sounding  melodies  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  yet  high  pitched  black  metal  screams.

  When  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  while t he  music  also  mixes  in  elements  of  thrash,  speed  and  first  wave  black  metal  but  with  a  more  modern  approach  and  the  songs  also  bring  in  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  some  songs  also  add  in  a  small  amount  of  back  up  shouts.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  remain  very  true  to  an  old  school style  of  extreme  metal  and  as  the  album  progresses  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing  can  be  heard  while  a  few  seconds  of  clean  singing  and  death  metal  growls  are  also  used  briefly  and  a  couple  of  the  tracks a re  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  on  the  closing  track  epic  style  keyboards are  introduced  onto  the  album.
 
Bloodlust  creates  another  recording  that  remains  true  to  the  blackened  thrash metal  style  that  was  established  on  previous  releases,  the  production  sounds  very  powerful  while  the  lyrics  cover  decaying  graveyards,  black  magick  rituals,  demonic  summoning  and  Satanism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  album  from  Bloodlust  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  blackened  thrash  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "At  The  Devil's  Left  Hand"  "Freak  Of  The  Night"  and  "Shadows  Of  The  Black  Sun".  8  out  of  10.

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Dephosphorus/Impossible Orbits/Selfmadegod Records/2017 CD Review

  Greece's  Dephosphorus  have  returned  with  a  new  recording  that  continues  their  black,  death  metal  and  grindcore  mixture  of  previous  releases  and  this  is  a  review  of t heir  2017  album  "Impossible  Orbits"  which  was  released  by  Selfmadegod  Records.

  Atmospheric  drones  start  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  heavier  direction  and  when t he  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  and  after  awhile  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  make  their  presence  known  and  the  music  also  mixes  in  a  great  amount  of  d  beat  and  grindcore  elements.

  Throughout  the  recording  you  can  hear  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and fast  parts  while  the  riffs  also  bring  in  a  decent  amount  of  melody  and  a  great  amount  of  tremolo  picking  can  be  heard  during  the  faster  sections  of  the  songs  along  with  a  great  amount  of  death  metal  influences.

  Dephosphorus  remains  true  to  the  style  of  'astrogrind'  that  they  have  established  on  previous  releases,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics cover  astronomy,  esoteric  and  astral  themes.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Dephosphorus  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black,  death  metal  and  grindcore,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Above  The Threshold"  "Impossible  Orbits"  "The  Light  Of  Ancient  Mistakes"  and  "Blessed  In  a  Hall".  8  out  of  10.

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