1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never
heard of you before?
Hi Toby here, the drummer from The Burning…Well we are a danish band playing groovy heavy metal. Existed for 5 years and released 3 records through Massacre Records.
2. How would you describe your musical sound?
Pretty rough. We have always written music from the "less is more" concept. If you like Pantera and other heavy stuff you might like our tunes!
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and concepts that the band
explores withe ne album?
Johnny our leadvocalist writes all the lyrics. He writes pretty personal but truly honest stuff. No stupid viking or battleship lyrics. Actual feelings from his own life including relationships, religion and personal issues. He saves a lot of money on "shrink-bills" :) naa just kidding.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the band's name?
Not much. We are a kinda in your face band both live and around the band. The Burning sounds cool and is easy to remember and is'nt that the most important thing by a band name?
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and
how would you describe your stage performance?
The coolest show ever was at the danish award show called Danish Metal Awards 2009 where we co-headlined with Meshuggah and we brought a guy who joggled with fired up chains. We also brought a stuntman who deliberately kept changing the position of Johnnys vocal stand until the showman attacked the stuntman with a fake bottle filled with fake blood in the middle of an act. Alle of the 1.000 audience shutted up the moment it happened. It were so awesome!
6. What are the touring plans for the new album?
We are headed on a Danish tour starting in april and and in may we will launch a EU tour. But more info will come.
7. Are there any other side projects besides this band, or is this a
full time group?
We alle dedicate all of our time to The Burning.
8. How has the feedback been to your music so far from extreme metal
fans worldwide?
Great. We've always received awesome reactions from fans online an fans we meet after shows. We are well known as one of the most energetic livebands in Denmark.
9. How would you describe your musical prohgress over the yers and what
direction do you see the band heading into on future releases?
I think that with Hail The Horde we kinda found our path. If you think about it not many bands make an incredible debutalbum and follows up with an even better one…
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your
music, and also what are you listening to nowadays?
Well rock, blues, metal, hip hop and a lot of other stuff. We are really openminded and I think that you have to be openminded to produce creative music. Right know I listen a lot to Kvelertak.
11. Outside of music, what are some of your interests?
Well I love soccer but the general thing we really like in the band is drinking a lot :)
12. Any final words or thoughts before we close this interview?
Thanks for reading this interview and if you read this final answer you are truly awesome! :)
Toby
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Meatshank/Scavangers/2010 CD Review
Meatshank are a band from Kansas City, Missouri that mixes thrash and death metal together and this is a review of their self titled 2010 album "Scavangers".
Drums alternate between slow, midpaced to fast drumming with some blast beats being used at times, while the bass playing is kind of mixed down low in the mix and seems to follow the riffs that are coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars mix slow, midpaced to fast metal riffs together that combine thrash and death metal together, while the lead guitars are very chaotic sounding metal guitar solos that also contain some melodies to them, as for the accoustic guitars when they are utilized they bring a classic sounding 80's metal ballad feel to the music.
Vocals are mostly thrash style vocals with some ocassional death metal growls, while the lyrics cover violent themes, as for the production it has a very heavy and somewhat professional sound to it.
In my opinion MEatshank are a very good extreme metal band that brings back the sound of 80's underground metal and if you are a fan of that style, you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Atmosphere Of Violence" "Rape, Murder, Ason, And Rape" and "Hell Road". RECEMMONDED BUY.
Drums alternate between slow, midpaced to fast drumming with some blast beats being used at times, while the bass playing is kind of mixed down low in the mix and seems to follow the riffs that are coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars mix slow, midpaced to fast metal riffs together that combine thrash and death metal together, while the lead guitars are very chaotic sounding metal guitar solos that also contain some melodies to them, as for the accoustic guitars when they are utilized they bring a classic sounding 80's metal ballad feel to the music.
Vocals are mostly thrash style vocals with some ocassional death metal growls, while the lyrics cover violent themes, as for the production it has a very heavy and somewhat professional sound to it.
In my opinion MEatshank are a very good extreme metal band that brings back the sound of 80's underground metal and if you are a fan of that style, you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Atmosphere Of Violence" "Rape, Murder, Ason, And Rape" and "Hell Road". RECEMMONDED BUY.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
The Burning/Hail The Horde/Massacre Records/2010 CD Review
The Burning are a band from Denmark that plays a brutal style of death/thrash metal and this is a review of their 2010 album "Hail The Horde" which was released by Massacre Records.
Drums range from slow , midpaced to fast with some blast beats, while the bass playing has a dark tone which follows the rifffs that are coming out of the guitars and at times they have a powerful sound of their own.
Rhythm guitars take influences from death metal, thrash metal and groove metal to create somewhat of a brutal sound that has a good amount of melody and the ocassional traditional metal/rock influences, while the lead guitars whenn they are utilized are very distorted thrash metal guitar solos.
Vocals are mostly groove metal type of growling, with some deep death metal growls thrown in at times and the ocassional clean singing vocals, while the lyrics cover death, violence and anti christianity, as for the production it has a very heavy and professional sound.
In my opinion while The Burning are not a band that is really something I would listen to on a regular bsis, I still feel they are very good at what they do and if you are are looking for a band that combines, thrash, death, and groove metal together, you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Godless" "The Nihilist Life" "Hail The Horde" and "Inverted Criss Syndrome. RECEMMONDED
Drums range from slow , midpaced to fast with some blast beats, while the bass playing has a dark tone which follows the rifffs that are coming out of the guitars and at times they have a powerful sound of their own.
Rhythm guitars take influences from death metal, thrash metal and groove metal to create somewhat of a brutal sound that has a good amount of melody and the ocassional traditional metal/rock influences, while the lead guitars whenn they are utilized are very distorted thrash metal guitar solos.
Vocals are mostly groove metal type of growling, with some deep death metal growls thrown in at times and the ocassional clean singing vocals, while the lyrics cover death, violence and anti christianity, as for the production it has a very heavy and professional sound.
In my opinion while The Burning are not a band that is really something I would listen to on a regular bsis, I still feel they are very good at what they do and if you are are looking for a band that combines, thrash, death, and groove metal together, you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Godless" "The Nihilist Life" "Hail The Horde" and "Inverted Criss Syndrome. RECEMMONDED
Friday, August 26, 2011
Subhuman Interview
1. Can you update us with what is going on with the band these days?
Actually we are working on some new songs for the next album and playing a lot of gigs around italy. And we are renewing our rehearsal room!
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album?
Our style is a mix between death metal and bay area style thrash, but with a modern approach. Profondo Rozzo has a very aggressive sound with no mercy. A kick in the ass... or in the balls, you can choose!
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and concepts the new album explores?
We talk about a great variety of themes: killers, mafia,pornstar, religion etc, but always in our ironical way. We are never too serious!! Perhaps the title track is about a mad killer accidentally going to heaven. He isn't so happy of that and so he sets everything on fire! We also talk about more serious topic like in "odio chiama odio" in which dog fights is described as seen from the animal point of view... and of course we are against religion and its egemony above peoples that here in italy is very strong.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
The name of the band reflects our singer, that is very rude and wild! Anyway it have no particular meaning, but sounds cool and reflect our attitude, expecially on stage!
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
One of the best show for depth, satisfaction and people's response was at Gods of Metal, the biggest metal festival in Italy. First 'cause a lot of time we was on the audience side, and second becausecause people were really crazy!
And other really great gig was the one with Deicide, Marduk, Vader and Decapitated: it was a bit strange to share the stage with bands we grew up! Our live performances are wild and funny: we mix violence with the bullshit talent of our frontman Zula. We are basically a live band .
6. Are there any plans for a U.S tour?
Not for now or in short time. It would be great, but is not so simple... our reputation as metal band is growing up fast, but maybe an european tour first would be better, and we are searching to do it!
7. How has your music been recieved so far by death/thrash metal fans worldwide?
Well, better than we would expected. We have a lot of amazing review around the world, not bad for a band singing in its native language!
8. Are there any other side projects besides this band or is this a full time group?
Not at the moment, but our drummer play in a lot of different bands. In the past Matteo was a member of a hard rock band called RattleSnake (RIP) and The Aestetic Project, a two man band (or better one and a half!) with the aim to restore the supremacy of the man respect on the woman! hahaha
9. What direction do you see the music heading into on the next album?
The next album will be better than "Profondo Rozzo". The new songs are more various, faster and violent than ever, a step above the past! We are in a good point of composition and we hope to will be in one year...
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
As said before Testament and all the bay area thrash movement, but even great bands like Meshuggah and Nevermore. We listen to a lot of music of different styles, not only metal. Our drummer perhaps wasn't into death metal before..
And now here in italy we have a lot of talented bands like Hour of Penance, The Modern Age Slavery, Sadist, Fleshgod Apocalypse that i like!
11. Outside of music, what are some of your interests?
We are common guys with common lifes, but we have a strong passion for violent music.
12. Any final words or thoughts before we close this interview?
If you want to be updated about Subhuman, visit our myspace ( HYPERLINK "http://www.myspace.com/subhumanweb" \t "_blank" www.myspace.com/subhumanweb ). We are also on facebook, Reverbnation and Youtube!
horns up!
Actually we are working on some new songs for the next album and playing a lot of gigs around italy. And we are renewing our rehearsal room!
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album?
Our style is a mix between death metal and bay area style thrash, but with a modern approach. Profondo Rozzo has a very aggressive sound with no mercy. A kick in the ass... or in the balls, you can choose!
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and concepts the new album explores?
We talk about a great variety of themes: killers, mafia,pornstar, religion etc, but always in our ironical way. We are never too serious!! Perhaps the title track is about a mad killer accidentally going to heaven. He isn't so happy of that and so he sets everything on fire! We also talk about more serious topic like in "odio chiama odio" in which dog fights is described as seen from the animal point of view... and of course we are against religion and its egemony above peoples that here in italy is very strong.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
The name of the band reflects our singer, that is very rude and wild! Anyway it have no particular meaning, but sounds cool and reflect our attitude, expecially on stage!
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
One of the best show for depth, satisfaction and people's response was at Gods of Metal, the biggest metal festival in Italy. First 'cause a lot of time we was on the audience side, and second becausecause people were really crazy!
And other really great gig was the one with Deicide, Marduk, Vader and Decapitated: it was a bit strange to share the stage with bands we grew up! Our live performances are wild and funny: we mix violence with the bullshit talent of our frontman Zula. We are basically a live band .
6. Are there any plans for a U.S tour?
Not for now or in short time. It would be great, but is not so simple... our reputation as metal band is growing up fast, but maybe an european tour first would be better, and we are searching to do it!
7. How has your music been recieved so far by death/thrash metal fans worldwide?
Well, better than we would expected. We have a lot of amazing review around the world, not bad for a band singing in its native language!
8. Are there any other side projects besides this band or is this a full time group?
Not at the moment, but our drummer play in a lot of different bands. In the past Matteo was a member of a hard rock band called RattleSnake (RIP) and The Aestetic Project, a two man band (or better one and a half!) with the aim to restore the supremacy of the man respect on the woman! hahaha
9. What direction do you see the music heading into on the next album?
The next album will be better than "Profondo Rozzo". The new songs are more various, faster and violent than ever, a step above the past! We are in a good point of composition and we hope to will be in one year...
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
As said before Testament and all the bay area thrash movement, but even great bands like Meshuggah and Nevermore. We listen to a lot of music of different styles, not only metal. Our drummer perhaps wasn't into death metal before..
And now here in italy we have a lot of talented bands like Hour of Penance, The Modern Age Slavery, Sadist, Fleshgod Apocalypse that i like!
11. Outside of music, what are some of your interests?
We are common guys with common lifes, but we have a strong passion for violent music.
12. Any final words or thoughts before we close this interview?
If you want to be updated about Subhuman, visit our myspace ( HYPERLINK "http://www.myspace.com/subhumanweb" \t "_blank" www.myspace.com/subhumanweb ). We are also on facebook, Reverbnation and Youtube!
horns up!
Subhuman/Profundo Rozzo/Maple Metal Records/2010 CD Review
Subhuman are a band from Italy that plays a very technical form of death/thrash and this is a review of their 2010 album "Profundo Rozzo" which was released by Maple Metal Records.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast drumming with alot of technical parts and blast beats, while the bass playing is kind of mixed down low in the mix and follows the riffs that are coming out of the guitars and at times they have a very powerful sound..
Rhythm guitars range from slow, midpaced to fast technical death/thrash riffs that are very technical and have a groove metal feel to them, while the lead guitars are very technical sounding death/thrash guitar solos.
Vocals are a mixture of deep death metal growls with some higher pitched growls and screams being used on a regular basis, while the lyrics are written in Latin and cover hateful topics and the corruption of Christianity, as for the production it has a very heavy and professional sound to it.
In my opinion Subhuman are a very good technical death/thrash band that should appeal to all fans of this genre. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Natra Troia(Natural Born Whre)" "Mafia" "Babbo Fatale(The Grinch)" and "Infamia E Potere(Infamy And Power)". RECEMMONDED BUY.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast drumming with alot of technical parts and blast beats, while the bass playing is kind of mixed down low in the mix and follows the riffs that are coming out of the guitars and at times they have a very powerful sound..
Rhythm guitars range from slow, midpaced to fast technical death/thrash riffs that are very technical and have a groove metal feel to them, while the lead guitars are very technical sounding death/thrash guitar solos.
Vocals are a mixture of deep death metal growls with some higher pitched growls and screams being used on a regular basis, while the lyrics are written in Latin and cover hateful topics and the corruption of Christianity, as for the production it has a very heavy and professional sound to it.
In my opinion Subhuman are a very good technical death/thrash band that should appeal to all fans of this genre. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Natra Troia(Natural Born Whre)" "Mafia" "Babbo Fatale(The Grinch)" and "Infamia E Potere(Infamy And Power)". RECEMMONDED BUY.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Speed\Kill/Hate Interview
1. Can you update us with what is going on with the band these days?
...we are currently working on tour plans to support Out for Blood in both the U.S. and Europe.
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album and how it differs from previous releases?
...we are currently working on tour plans to support Out for Blood in both the U.S. and Europe.
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album and how it differs from previous releases?
Acually Acts of Insanity was recorded as a demo and we ended up releasing it . Out for Blood was recorded and intended to be a record. I think that Out for Blood has us come across as a tighter unit.
3. What are some of the lyrical subjects and topics the new release explores?
3. What are some of the lyrical subjects and topics the new release explores?
The majority of the record relates to the daily screwing that most of us see on a daily basis. It also covers aspects of everyday life, politics, etc.
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
When searching for a band name I wanted a name that related to the sound of the music. Speed was used because of the tempo, Kill was used to describe the aggresive style, and Hate was used to describe the lyric content.
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
We have had some great shows, but I would say that the best shows were with Vader, Destruction, and Kataklysm. I would say that our stage performance is just a ball of energy from start to finish. No ballads, no slowing down, just balls to the wall.
6. Do you have any touring plans fo the new release?
Yes, we are working on that right now as we speak. We are looking forward to touring with some our good friends in the very near future.
7. On a worldwide level how has your new album been recieved by ectreme metal fans?
So far all of the response has been very positive. It seems that our fans really love this record.
8. Your music seems to be more in a 90's vien mixed with an 80's thrash feel, do you see this kind of metal making a comeback?
I think that right now is a great time for thrash metal. There are more people back into this style of music than there has been for a long long time. So yes, I do think it has made a comeback.
9. What direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
9. What direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
We are actually going into the studio to record our next release this summer. As far as the direction , it will be fast and aggressive. We also plan on recording a double cd this time around.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
I still love the old thrash bands from the 80`s and still continue to listen to that music along with many of the newer bands. Nowadays I have been listening to a lot of instrumental music. In my truck right now are new Destuction, and Exodus records. I think that everything you listen to has some sort of influnence on you or you would not listen to it at all.
11. Outside of music, what are some of your interests? I really like mma, motorcycles, and surfing.
12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
Sure ...We would just like to thank you for taking the time and interest. And to our fans we would like to say thank you for all your support, we appreciate it.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Speed\Kill/Hate/Out For Blood/Hammerfist Records/2011 CD Review
Speed\Kill/Hate are a band from New York that combines thrash, groove and death metal together and this is a review of their 2011 album "Out For Blood" which was released by Hammerfist Records.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast drumming with a great amount of brutal blast beats, while the bass playing has a very heavy tone with riffs that follow the riffing that is coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, midpaced to ast riffs that combine influences from thrash, groove and death metal with some melodies, while the lead guitars are very chaotic sounding thrash metal guitar solos.
Vocals are mostly raspy thrash vocals, with some hardcore style vocals and some death metal growls, while the lyrics cover hateful themes, as for the production it sounds very poweful, heavy and professional sounding.
In my opinion Speed\Kill/Hate are a very good band that combines thrash with groove and death metal, and if you are a fan of this style, you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Breeding Hate" "Written In Blood" "Mark Of Judas" and "The Cleansing". RECEMMONDED BUY.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast drumming with a great amount of brutal blast beats, while the bass playing has a very heavy tone with riffs that follow the riffing that is coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, midpaced to ast riffs that combine influences from thrash, groove and death metal with some melodies, while the lead guitars are very chaotic sounding thrash metal guitar solos.
Vocals are mostly raspy thrash vocals, with some hardcore style vocals and some death metal growls, while the lyrics cover hateful themes, as for the production it sounds very poweful, heavy and professional sounding.
In my opinion Speed\Kill/Hate are a very good band that combines thrash with groove and death metal, and if you are a fan of this style, you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Breeding Hate" "Written In Blood" "Mark Of Judas" and "The Cleansing". RECEMMONDED BUY.
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