Derelict are a band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada that plays a very technical and progressive from of death metal and this is a review of their 2011 promo which was self released.
Drums range from midpaced to fast with a good amount of blast beats, while the bass playing has a heavy tone which follows the rhythms that are coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars range from midpaced to fast technical death metal riffs that have alot of progressive elements to them and somewhat of a thrash edge, while the lead guitars are very technical death metal guitar solos that are very progressive and utilize a great amount of skill and some melodies.
Vocals are a mixture of deep death metal growls and high pitched death/thrash screams, while the lyrics cover war, human studity and injustice, as for the production it sounds very professional for a demo and all of the musical instruments have a very good sound to them.
In my opinion Derelict are a very good technical/progressive death metal band nd if you are a fan of this style, you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACK "Expiry". RECEMMMONDED BUY.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Domination Through Impurity Interview
1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?
1. Well....we are called Domination Through Impurity and we are a 2 piece band, comprised of myself (Joe Payne) and Jordan Varela. I front the band and Jordan plays drums. We are an extreme death metal band and we've been around since 2004.
2. How would you describe your musical sound?
2. Intense! Haha. Pretty much everything about this band is in your face. Technical, brutal, fast, heavy. Intense all around.
3. What is the meaning behind the bands name?
3. That might be a better question for Jordan, but to me, it means dominating each of our trades and dominating with our musical abilities in general. Basically overcoming anything by any means necessary.
4.How would you describe the lyrical content of the music?
4. I vent a lot of my anger and frustrations in most of the songs, which can sometimes be violent. In our sophomore album, "Masochist", a story is told about somebody losing their mind and becoming darker and more evil along the way in order to destroy their old self and become stronger.
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
5. One of the best shows would have to be the "Reclaiming the Throne" festival in Jacksonville, FL a few years back. Our stage performance is very precise. It's not exactly a lot to see, visually, due to me being busy with the vocals, which makes it hard to headbang constantly. We have a good time though and so does the crowd, even though we're just a 2 piece.
6. Do you have any touring plans for the future?
6. I'm not sure if DTI will ever tour. Jordan has a great career, which doesn't allow much time for him to tour. I think for the time being, it's safe to say that we are a studio project that will sometimes play festivals and shows in the Carolina area.
7. How has your music been recieved so far from death metal fans worldwide?
7. Not too bad. The first album "Essence of Brutality" had some complaints due to the electronic drum kit, which I asked Jordan not to use, but he was hell bent on using it, so it went on the album. Everybody who has heard our latest album "Masochist" so far, has loved it. One thing I've learned is no matter how good an album is, you can never make everybody happy. Hopefully the metal scene loves "Masochist" as much as we do.
8. What is going on with the other bands these days?
8. Divine Heresy has pretty much been on a hiatus due to Dino rejoining Fear Factory. We just did a short tour with Fear Factory and Dino played double duty every night but not we're back to hiatus status as far as I can tell. I'm currently working very hard on my true passion "Pain After Death". We are a metal band that has a little bit of everything and will definitely tour as soon as we finish our debut album, which is tentatively titled "11 Ways to Leave this Earth with a Bang".
9. How would you describe the metal scene in North Carolina?
9. The metal scene in North Carolina is, for the most part, completely lame. North Carolina is "scene hardcore" territory. There are awesome metal bands around here but they are pretty unappreciated due to the lack of fan base.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and what are you listening to nowadays?
10. Growing up, I was mainly influenced by old Metallica, Pantera, and Meshuggah. Seeing Tosin Abasi play in the band, Reflux for the first time changed my perspective on music and playing guitar in general. He is definitely my biggest influence. I'm currently relentlessly listening to "Animals as Leaders". Other than that, I listen mostly to classic rock and early 90's grunge music. After touring for 5 years with metal bands, it's hard to listen to metal nowadays when I'm at home.
11. What are some of your interests outside of music?
11. Sex. Haha. Seriously, that's about it.
1. Well....we are called Domination Through Impurity and we are a 2 piece band, comprised of myself (Joe Payne) and Jordan Varela. I front the band and Jordan plays drums. We are an extreme death metal band and we've been around since 2004.
2. How would you describe your musical sound?
2. Intense! Haha. Pretty much everything about this band is in your face. Technical, brutal, fast, heavy. Intense all around.
3. What is the meaning behind the bands name?
3. That might be a better question for Jordan, but to me, it means dominating each of our trades and dominating with our musical abilities in general. Basically overcoming anything by any means necessary.
4.How would you describe the lyrical content of the music?
4. I vent a lot of my anger and frustrations in most of the songs, which can sometimes be violent. In our sophomore album, "Masochist", a story is told about somebody losing their mind and becoming darker and more evil along the way in order to destroy their old self and become stronger.
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
5. One of the best shows would have to be the "Reclaiming the Throne" festival in Jacksonville, FL a few years back. Our stage performance is very precise. It's not exactly a lot to see, visually, due to me being busy with the vocals, which makes it hard to headbang constantly. We have a good time though and so does the crowd, even though we're just a 2 piece.
6. Do you have any touring plans for the future?
6. I'm not sure if DTI will ever tour. Jordan has a great career, which doesn't allow much time for him to tour. I think for the time being, it's safe to say that we are a studio project that will sometimes play festivals and shows in the Carolina area.
7. How has your music been recieved so far from death metal fans worldwide?
7. Not too bad. The first album "Essence of Brutality" had some complaints due to the electronic drum kit, which I asked Jordan not to use, but he was hell bent on using it, so it went on the album. Everybody who has heard our latest album "Masochist" so far, has loved it. One thing I've learned is no matter how good an album is, you can never make everybody happy. Hopefully the metal scene loves "Masochist" as much as we do.
8. What is going on with the other bands these days?
8. Divine Heresy has pretty much been on a hiatus due to Dino rejoining Fear Factory. We just did a short tour with Fear Factory and Dino played double duty every night but not we're back to hiatus status as far as I can tell. I'm currently working very hard on my true passion "Pain After Death". We are a metal band that has a little bit of everything and will definitely tour as soon as we finish our debut album, which is tentatively titled "11 Ways to Leave this Earth with a Bang".
9. How would you describe the metal scene in North Carolina?
9. The metal scene in North Carolina is, for the most part, completely lame. North Carolina is "scene hardcore" territory. There are awesome metal bands around here but they are pretty unappreciated due to the lack of fan base.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and what are you listening to nowadays?
10. Growing up, I was mainly influenced by old Metallica, Pantera, and Meshuggah. Seeing Tosin Abasi play in the band, Reflux for the first time changed my perspective on music and playing guitar in general. He is definitely my biggest influence. I'm currently relentlessly listening to "Animals as Leaders". Other than that, I listen mostly to classic rock and early 90's grunge music. After touring for 5 years with metal bands, it's hard to listen to metal nowadays when I'm at home.
11. What are some of your interests outside of music?
11. Sex. Haha. Seriously, that's about it.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Decrepit Birth/Polarity/Massacre Records/2010 CD Review
Decrepit Birth are a band from California that plays a very technical form of brutal death metal and this is a review of their 2010 album "Polarity" which was released by Massacre Records in Europe and Nuclear Blast in the United States.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast technical drumming with alot of brutal blast beats while the bass playing sounds very powerful and technical with some bass leads mixed in with some atmospheric keyboard elements.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, midpaced to fast brutal death metal riffs that are very technical and contain some melody at times, while the lead guitars are very melodic and technical death metal guitar solos that use alot of scales, as for the classical guitars they sound very progressive with alot of fingerpicking being used.
Vocals are all deep death metal growls while the lyrics cover esoteric topics that are very occultic and anti-religion, as for the production it sounds very heavy and professional and you can hear all of the instruments that are on the album and they sound very brutal.
In my opinion Decrepit Birth are a very talented technical death metal band that should appeal to all fans of this genre. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Ignite The Tesla Coil" "Polarity" "A Brief Odyssey In Time" and "Symbiosis". RECOMMENDED BUY.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast technical drumming with alot of brutal blast beats while the bass playing sounds very powerful and technical with some bass leads mixed in with some atmospheric keyboard elements.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, midpaced to fast brutal death metal riffs that are very technical and contain some melody at times, while the lead guitars are very melodic and technical death metal guitar solos that use alot of scales, as for the classical guitars they sound very progressive with alot of fingerpicking being used.
Vocals are all deep death metal growls while the lyrics cover esoteric topics that are very occultic and anti-religion, as for the production it sounds very heavy and professional and you can hear all of the instruments that are on the album and they sound very brutal.
In my opinion Decrepit Birth are a very talented technical death metal band that should appeal to all fans of this genre. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Ignite The Tesla Coil" "Polarity" "A Brief Odyssey In Time" and "Symbiosis". RECOMMENDED BUY.
Domination Through Impurity/Masochist/Epitomite Productions/2010 CD Review
Domination Through Impurity are a band from North Caralina thats plays a technical form of death metal and this is a review of their 2010 album "Masochist" which was released by Epitomite Productions.
Drums are very technical sounding with some slow to midpaced playing mixed in with alot of fast parts and brutal blast beats while the bass playing follows the riffs that are coming out of the guitars with a very powerful sound.
Rhythm guitars are technical sounding death metal riffs that range from slow to fast while the lead guitars are technical sounding guitar solos as far the classical guitars when they are utilized they have a very dark feel with alot of fingerpicking being used.
Vocals are deep death metal growls that have some high pitched screams while the lyrics cover gore, violence and rats, as for the production it sounds very heavy and professional with all of the instruments having a good sound to them.
In my opinion Domination Through Impurity are a very good technical death metal and while at times this does not get as brutal as I want it, I still feel this a talented technical death metal band that should appeal to all fans of this genre. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Interminable Desecent" "The Dead Within" "Less Than Human" and "Patron Saint Of Hate". RECOOMENDED BUY.
Drums are very technical sounding with some slow to midpaced playing mixed in with alot of fast parts and brutal blast beats while the bass playing follows the riffs that are coming out of the guitars with a very powerful sound.
Rhythm guitars are technical sounding death metal riffs that range from slow to fast while the lead guitars are technical sounding guitar solos as far the classical guitars when they are utilized they have a very dark feel with alot of fingerpicking being used.
Vocals are deep death metal growls that have some high pitched screams while the lyrics cover gore, violence and rats, as for the production it sounds very heavy and professional with all of the instruments having a good sound to them.
In my opinion Domination Through Impurity are a very good technical death metal and while at times this does not get as brutal as I want it, I still feel this a talented technical death metal band that should appeal to all fans of this genre. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Interminable Desecent" "The Dead Within" "Less Than Human" and "Patron Saint Of Hate". RECOOMENDED BUY.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Atrocity/Longing For Death/Roadrunner Records/1992 CD Review
Atrocity are a band from Germany that has been around since the mid 80's that started out playing a trchnical form of death metal and this is a review of their classic 1992 album "Longing For Death" which was released by Roadrunner Records.
Drums alternate between slow to midpaced drumming with some fast playing and blast beats being used at times, while thetenor and baritone when used gives the music a dark feel, as for the bass playing it is all rhythm bass with some slow and fast riffs that follow the guitars with some powerful bass leads being used at times.
Rhythm guitars use a mixture of sloe heavy death metal riffs and fast death/thrash riffing, while the lead guitars are very melodic, technical and progressive sounding death metal guitar solos.
Vocals are mostly death metal growls that are very easy to understand with a thrash feel at times and some high pitched screams and clean vocals being used on one song, while the lyrics touch on philosophical style themes, as for the production it sounds very professional for being an early 90's recording and all of the musical instruments have a good sound.
In my opinion Atrocity are a very good band and this was one of their classic albums which was very original sounding for the time period it came out, if you are a fan of classic technical death metal, you should have this album in your collection. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Godless Years" "Sky Turned Red" and "Archangel" which is a cover of a Death tune. RECOMMENDED BUY.
Drums alternate between slow to midpaced drumming with some fast playing and blast beats being used at times, while thetenor and baritone when used gives the music a dark feel, as for the bass playing it is all rhythm bass with some slow and fast riffs that follow the guitars with some powerful bass leads being used at times.
Rhythm guitars use a mixture of sloe heavy death metal riffs and fast death/thrash riffing, while the lead guitars are very melodic, technical and progressive sounding death metal guitar solos.
Vocals are mostly death metal growls that are very easy to understand with a thrash feel at times and some high pitched screams and clean vocals being used on one song, while the lyrics touch on philosophical style themes, as for the production it sounds very professional for being an early 90's recording and all of the musical instruments have a good sound.
In my opinion Atrocity are a very good band and this was one of their classic albums which was very original sounding for the time period it came out, if you are a fan of classic technical death metal, you should have this album in your collection. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Godless Years" "Sky Turned Red" and "Archangel" which is a cover of a Death tune. RECOMMENDED BUY.
Faust Interview
1.Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard you before?
FAUST was born in 1992. During this time, many line-up's changes, several concerts and three releases: "FAUST" demo of 1993, "... And Finally FAUST!" mcd of 2001 and “From Glory To Infinity” full length of 2009. The current line-up is: Aleister - guitar / vocals, Ghiulz - guitar, Steve DiGiorgio - bass. These are the latest news: the new album “From Glory To Infinity” was released by STYGIAN CRYPT productions (Russia) exclusively in EU and by PARAGON RECORDS (USA) exclusively in USA on 9/9/9. It was also released in DIGIPACK format by ABYSS RECORDS (USA) on October the 31st 2009. Soon the PICTURE DISC format will be released by NEGATIVITY RECORDS (USA), limited edition of 666 copies with an exclusive artwork.
2. How would you describe your musical sound?
Melodic, fast and technical Death Metal written by counterpoint technique; I like to call this Evolutionary Death Metal.
3. I know that the band was names after the legendary Faust character, what was it that person that you found interesting?
This moniker was chosen because it was representative of our concept and lyrics.
4. How would you describe the lyrical content of the music?
Funny stories where I mix religion and sex.
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 was a festival in January 1994; sometimes I meet people that still remember it. To describe a FAUST’s performance, you must wait for our next tours with the new line-up.
6. Are there any touring plans for the future?
Yes, there are! Finally the first dates have been confirmed; however other more are coming soon.
7. How would you describe your musical progress over the years and what direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
Basically our sound hasn’t changed since 1992; but, over the years, it has improved: the technical skills, the complexity of the songs’ structure and the refinement of the arrangements. This thanks also to the new arrivals Ghiulz and Steve DiGiorgio. For the next album, we’ll keep working to evolve our Evolutionary Death Metal.
8. How have metal fans worldwide reacted to your music sound so far?
Currently “From Glory To Infinity” is receiving very good reviews from the press and rewarding comments from the listeners around the world.
9. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and what are you listening to nowadays?
Any band in particular. Our influences reside in what we have heard since we were born: music, songs, sounds, noises. And, of course, in our daily experiences: feelings, emotions, memories, desires. I’m used to listen to different kind of music. Regarding Metal I like most some albums from 1989 to 1993 and some historical albums of the eighties; only few exceptions from 1994 to the present.
10. Does Occultism or Satanism play any role in the music?
No, they don’t!
11. What are some of your interests outside of music?
My job of director for: cinema, video clips, commercials, theatre and television. I've already planned to shoot a video clip for FAUST; as soon as I have the chance, I'll do it.
12. Any final words or thoughts?
Thank you for the interview! Everyone can always contact FAUST or me at: www.deathmetal.it (FAUST's official website), www.myspace.com/faustband2 (FAUST's page), www.myspace.com/aleisterpgd (my personal page). Hail to all readers! Hope to see you soon at the FAUST’s upcoming shows!
FAUST was born in 1992. During this time, many line-up's changes, several concerts and three releases: "FAUST" demo of 1993, "... And Finally FAUST!" mcd of 2001 and “From Glory To Infinity” full length of 2009. The current line-up is: Aleister - guitar / vocals, Ghiulz - guitar, Steve DiGiorgio - bass. These are the latest news: the new album “From Glory To Infinity” was released by STYGIAN CRYPT productions (Russia) exclusively in EU and by PARAGON RECORDS (USA) exclusively in USA on 9/9/9. It was also released in DIGIPACK format by ABYSS RECORDS (USA) on October the 31st 2009. Soon the PICTURE DISC format will be released by NEGATIVITY RECORDS (USA), limited edition of 666 copies with an exclusive artwork.
2. How would you describe your musical sound?
Melodic, fast and technical Death Metal written by counterpoint technique; I like to call this Evolutionary Death Metal.
3. I know that the band was names after the legendary Faust character, what was it that person that you found interesting?
This moniker was chosen because it was representative of our concept and lyrics.
4. How would you describe the lyrical content of the music?
Funny stories where I mix religion and sex.
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 was a festival in January 1994; sometimes I meet people that still remember it. To describe a FAUST’s performance, you must wait for our next tours with the new line-up.
6. Are there any touring plans for the future?
Yes, there are! Finally the first dates have been confirmed; however other more are coming soon.
7. How would you describe your musical progress over the years and what direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
Basically our sound hasn’t changed since 1992; but, over the years, it has improved: the technical skills, the complexity of the songs’ structure and the refinement of the arrangements. This thanks also to the new arrivals Ghiulz and Steve DiGiorgio. For the next album, we’ll keep working to evolve our Evolutionary Death Metal.
8. How have metal fans worldwide reacted to your music sound so far?
Currently “From Glory To Infinity” is receiving very good reviews from the press and rewarding comments from the listeners around the world.
9. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and what are you listening to nowadays?
Any band in particular. Our influences reside in what we have heard since we were born: music, songs, sounds, noises. And, of course, in our daily experiences: feelings, emotions, memories, desires. I’m used to listen to different kind of music. Regarding Metal I like most some albums from 1989 to 1993 and some historical albums of the eighties; only few exceptions from 1994 to the present.
10. Does Occultism or Satanism play any role in the music?
No, they don’t!
11. What are some of your interests outside of music?
My job of director for: cinema, video clips, commercials, theatre and television. I've already planned to shoot a video clip for FAUST; as soon as I have the chance, I'll do it.
12. Any final words or thoughts?
Thank you for the interview! Everyone can always contact FAUST or me at: www.deathmetal.it (FAUST's official website), www.myspace.com/faustband2 (FAUST's page), www.myspace.com/aleisterpgd (my personal page). Hail to all readers! Hope to see you soon at the FAUST’s upcoming shows!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Sentenced On Sunday Interview
- 1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before? First let me say thank you from all of us here at the *sentenced on sunday* camp for interview and a big FUCK YEAH as well ! ! ! We have all been in different metal groups in chicago since 80s TEMPTER (CHI) ANIMOSITY, DECREPIT UTH, DISTORTED PULSE, SMASH MOUTH -i need help remembering the rest the rest (yikes). Ed , trav and toby have spent last few years in band SMASH CORPS and toby has another band BLACK SEPTEMBER (prosthetic records) whilst me and bill have have not played in 10 years!!! Way too long sot eventually metal minds united and couple phone calls later we decided that we need to throw some brutal back out there not only for our fans but for us as well.
- 2. How would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the ep?What you hear is 25 years of metal- destruction, slayer,celtic frost, sepultura fuck theres even some fucking carnivore in there. While we never try to sound like anyone there are certain parts on songs that shows the major influence that these bands have had on us.
we all are very pleased how the e.p. had turned out! each song is different but same....HEAVY!!!!! - 3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the music explores?Well this is easy, first song TORNADO travis said it reminded him of a tornado..which is a very cool subject, we all felt same after hearing that and started writing. shortly after there was waves of deadly tornados ( Tenn and Joplin mo ) so that def was a bittersweet subject but song had been finished at that point.
CODE OV THE WOLVES- another no brainer, the song sounded to me (mark) some rabid fuckin wolves. everyone agrees, too easy!!!!!!
PREDATOR was eds work. song is about the hit man putting your ass in the grave anytime anyhow...good stuff. Eddie b wrote the majority of songs on e.p....he is thick with the metal wisdom!!! - 4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?SENTENCED ON SUNDAY we wanted a great name with an impact. This was not easy! I thought on how much it sucks to be sentenced and then to have it done on a sunday, fuck no...we recieve alot comments on how they love the name. we love it too-
- 5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?Unfortunately there are alot of shows with the shitty draw ( beat shows as we
like to call em ) and we have been there and done that.there are some shows with a decent draw but they are few and far between. We feel our time is better served writing and recording material and getting signed at this point. when we do it will be no bullshit- brutal and of course loud as fuck.
- 6. Do you have any touring plans for the future?WE WANT TO TOUR AND KILL EVERYONE.
- 7. Currently you are unsinged, are you looking for a label and if so what kind of label do you feel that would be a perfect fit for the music?Our drummer toby also plays with BLACK SEPTEMBER and are signed with PROSTHETIC RECORDS. He is getting great shows and as far as im aware of he is happy...ROADRUNNER- RELAPSE- SUMMERRIAN- METAL BLADE! We want to tour and will be soon. Do your record company some justice and SIGN THIS SHIT!!!!!!
- 8. Are there any side projects besides this band or is this a full time line-up?Yes Ed, trav, and toby play in SMASHCORPS and toby plays in BLACK SEPTEMBER. you can check that metal on facebook.
- 9. On a worldwide level how has your music been recieved by extreme metal fans?Its been absolutely overwhelming!!! We will be recording 6 songs soon and want to give the best metal possible.We appreciate every fan of SENTENCED everywhere!!!! The new songs will not be weak or dissapoint-
- 10. What direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?We will never compromise the heavy nor come out with a style that is trendy.we will use same formula as the wolves e.p., we will pack them bitches with more of the good.and let em rip. Please believe- next songs will leave bigger blisters on your face.
- 11. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?SABBATH, PRIEST, ZEPPELIN, MAIDEN, METTALICA, SLAYER and of course CRO-MAGS ! ! ! We love all genres of metal , if its heavy and done well ,were down. We are impatiently waiting on the new BEHEMOTH as well as the new WARBRINGER ! ! ! (yep)
- 12. Outside of music what are some of your interests?Ahhhh lets see...Bill is co-founder of 333 productions which is based on shark research ,yes he swims with sharks and has some amazing footage and pics! You can check that on facebook as well as you tube.
Travis is all about bass, movies, pincheez and the metal ! Toby is recording engineer and will be touring around New England area with BLACK SEPTEMBER . if your in chicago area need some brutal recorded hit him up at www.tobynickles.com . Eddie b is all bout the metal and metal wisdom, pincheez and has 3 or 4 akitas to care for. ( do not fuck with him ) ! ! I (mark-me-him) am all bout the brutal, jogging, BEER, and will bust your head in some ncaa college football -ps3 (do not fuck with me) ! ! - 13. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
SENTENCED ON SUNDAY would like to say thanks to HATREDMEANSWARZINE for there support ! ! As well as all the SENTENCED fans around the world !
NEW MUSIC SOON-STAY BRUTAL ! ! ! !
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