Offending/Age Of Perversity/Deepsend/2012 CD Review

  Offending  are  a  band  from  France  that  plays  brutal  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2012  album  "Age  Of  Perversity"  which  was  released  by  Deepsend.

  Drums  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  a  great  amount  of  brutal  sounding  blast  beats  being  thrown  into  the  music,  while  the  bass  playing  has  a  very  dark  tone  with  riffs  that  follow  the  riffing  that  is  coming  out  of  the  guitars  and  at  times  they  have  a  very  powerful sound  to  them.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  to  fast  death  metal  riffs  that  are  very  heavy,  brutal  and  technical  sounding,  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  chaotic  and  technical  sounding  death  metal  guitar solos  and  leads.

  Vocals  are  mostly  deep  death  metal  growls  with  some  high  pitched  screams  being  thrown  into  the  music  at  times  as  well  as  a  brief  use  of  spoken  word  parts,  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Anti  Christian  and  Gore  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  strong,  powerful,  heavy  and  professional  sound to  it  where  you  can  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  this  recording.

  In  my  opinion  Offending  are  a  very  great  sounding  brutal  satanic,  anti  christian  death  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  style  of  music,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Within  This  World"  "Religion  Depravity"  "Age  Of  Perversion"  and  "Raped  By  Religion".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

Blood Mortized/The Key To A Black Heart/Chaos Records 2012 CD Review

  Blood  Mortized  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  with  a  musical  style  that  I  would  describe  as  being  Swedish  style  death  metal  in  the  early  90's  tradition  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2012  album  "The  Key  To  A  Black  Heart"  which  was  released  by  Chaos  Records.

  Drums  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  some  blast  beats  being  thrownn  into  the  music  at  times,  while the  bass  playing  has  a  very  strong  and  powerful  sound  with  heavy  riffs  that  dominate  throughout  the  recording.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  Swedish  style  death  metal  riffs  in  the  early  90's tradition  with  some  dark  sounding  melodies  being  thrown  into  the  riffing  as  well  as  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing,  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  melodic  sounding  death  metal  guitar  solos  and  leads.

  Vocals  are  mostly  deep  death  metal  growls  that  are  very  easy  to  understand  with  some  high  pitched  screams  and  spoken  word  parts  being  thrown  into  the  music  at  times  in  addition  there  is  a  brief  use  of  a  choir  being  utilized  towards  the  end  of  one  song,  while  the  lyrics  cover  death,  gore  and  anti  religion  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  an  early  90's  feeling  while  still  being  professional  enough  to  the  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  this  recording  while  not  taking  away  from  the  raw  and  primitive  nature  of  the  music.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  album  from  Blood  Mortized  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  their  previous  material,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Heretic  Possession"  "Doomsday  Architect"  "To  Murder  A  God"  and  "Bringer  Of  Eternal  Death".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.  

Zombiefication/Reaper's ConsecrationPulverised Records/2012 EP Review

  Zombiefication  are  a  band  from  Mexico  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  with  a  musical  style  that  I  would  describe  as  being  Swedish  style  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2012  ep  "Reaper's  Consecration"  which  was  released  by  Pulverised  Records.

  Drums  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  a  good  amount  of  brutal  sounding  blast  beats  being  thrown  into  the  music,  while  the  bass  playing  has  a  very  dark  tone  with  riffs  that  follow  the  riffing  that  is  coming  out  of  the  guitars  and  at  times  they  sound  very  powerful.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  death  metal  riffs  that  are  very  dark,  raw  and  primitive  sounding  in  the  classic  Swedish  vein  with  some  dark  sounding  melodies  being  thrown  into  the  riffing  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  melodic  sounding  death  metal  guitar  solos  and  leads.

  Vocals  range  from  deep  death  metal  growls  to  shouts,  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  dark,  heavy,  raw  and  primitive  sound  while  you  can  still  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  this  recording.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  recording  from  Zombiefication  and  if  you  where  a  fan  of  their  previous  album,  you  should  enjoy  this  one  as  well.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Death  Rides"  and  "We  Stand  Alone".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

Disaffected Interview

1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?

Hi! We have just finished our first release party gigs and are now still considering more shows and rehearsing for them. This phase should go on until September/October. By that time Disaffected will be back to composing. 

2. How would you describe your musical sound of the new album and how it differs from the older recording?

Disaffected is normally regarded as a progressive death metal act. This is a label we are quite comfortable with, yet there is still a bit more to our music than “just” progressive death metal. We also include jazzy, tribal and industrial elements. All this was of course already present on the “Vast” album, but in “Rebirth” we took it all a step further. As such, the new record picks up in the same atmosphere as the previous, but it is a lot more complex. It is a record that takes its time to understand.

3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?

“Rebirth” is a concept album. It metaphorically tells the story of the long road the band has travelled since 1997 till 2012: its hardships, its death, its hopes and, finally, its rebirth. Lyrically you are taken on a long journey, from the worst of feelings to the best of them.

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?

Back in the early nineties it was all about not conceding to mainstream music and culture. There was a certain rebellion about it. Nowadays we still believe we are sort of “non aligned” musically. It is still very hard to catalogue our music, so there is something disaffected about us as a band. 

5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?

The release party gig in Lisbon was really a blast! We played in an old cinema and made use of the old projection material by means of a VJ. The result was very exquisite. A very strange trip. Everybody loved it! So did we.

6. Do you have any touring plans for the new release?

We have a few other shows booked it Portugal and Spain, but that is about it. We are really very eager to play central and northern Europe. Hopefully it won’t take to long to achieve!

7. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your newer music by extreme metal fans?

Almost all reviews from webzines, magazines and radio stations have been fantastic. As for the fans, so far we have received only compliments. Many people were a bit skeptical about a band coming back after 15 years of silence, but after they heard “Rebirth” they really seem to appreciate our effort. Even considering the patience it takes to understand the record everyone has been really generous.

8. Are there any other projects besides this band or is this a full time line up?

Disaffected is the full time line up of all its elements. We have other jobs, but musically we are 100% committed to this band.

9. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?

We trust we have our own formula and our very own particular sound and we are really very pleased with it. As such, we should be taking more steps down that road but always experimenting with different stuff. Our motto has always been and forever shall be: “innovate and complicate or just don’t bother to create”.

10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

Ouch! That is a hard one! There is so much good music out there that it is almost impossible not to make an immense list! A wide range of styles and bands influences us. Anything from “Obscura” to “Dead Can Dance”, from “Atheist” to “My Dying Bride”.

11.Outside of music what are some of your interests?

We are all quite different outside music. Sergio, for example, is a biker and is very much into his own bike club. Gião on the other hand is more of a cinema guy and knows all about movies (porn included! lol). I myself (Octávio) am more of bookworm and devour books by the dozens every year. 

12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?

Yes! Thank-you very much for your time and your interest in Disaffected. It really means a lot to us! Keep up your great work on your publication. Hope your readers find the chance to check our album out. Cheers!

Calcined Interview

 1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?

We do death metal since 2008 in Switzerland.

2. How would you describe your musical sound?

Nothing expectionnel, our music is clearly inspired by our influence rather oldschool, adding a good touch of disorder, which gives it a slight tinge of modernity

3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?

Often the issue revolves around a person somewhat troubled, tight and misunderstood by society. Many of our texts sounds of apocalyptic history with respect to oneself, of things that happen in our head.

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?

The effect of calcination is used in mineralogy, now imagine this process on a human body and there a lot of ideas come.

5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?

During the release party of our latest album Ep "thwarted", we played in a pub in our regions with "Daigoro," a group of friends. We gave everything and the public felt that the well has created a great chemistry!

In our concert, we are as captivated by the music. We are 100% in our trip. The public is not as receptive whenever

6. Do you have any touring plans for the future?

We hope so! It is difficult to find help that would allow us to leave the country.

7. Recently you have came out with a split album, what are your thoughts on the other band that participated and how much impact did Evil Chuck and Death have on your music?

The band  "Death" has always inspired in general. We have great respect for the work of Chuck and what he has brought on the metal scene. One can regret never having seen, being too young.  Able to honor him with this album is like thank him for all his contributions!

Paths "Regicide decease" and "Calcined" it is a little cross by chance, but we quickly became friends and had the same intentions, to pay tribute!

8. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of death metal?

As we mentioned at the top, we are not common worldwide, this split-album will also be helpful on this point

9. What is going on with the other band projects these days?

In hopes to create an exchange in our respective countries, but nothing has been done to date.

10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

The death metal in general, we do not really like the new wave "Deathcore", but we are relatively open.

11. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?

We hope to continue in this direction without asking any questions.

12. Outside of music what are some of your interests?

The simpsons, the beers, the music festivals ...

13. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?

All are said. Thanks for everything, greetings

 

Lionel (Drums) and Piffeux (Bass, backing)

Regicide Decease Interview

1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?

----Hell-o ... What can I say we are young band and we are playin a some oldschool thrash and death metal since 2009 we have a fun for that what we are doin and I think its really cool for us so far hehehe :)


2. How would you describe your musical sound?

----Damn ..it really hard too me describe our music what should I say ? ... maybe I say some description from other interviews we`re little Slayer , Death , Obituary and ? Coroner , Atheist and what else ? old Sepultura ? I think its good describe hehehe maybe little wide but ..... :)


3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?

----Hmm....Death ..... Destruction ... Occult.... Black Magic and Satanism ...and obviously anti clericalism

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?

----Regicide its mean ,,killing of the king,, or other monarch, Decease its mean when sombody is dead its two things what is one after the other first its Regicide next its or was probably suddenly Decease so ... its only one really meaning of our band name ...about inspiration in some Middle Ages kings was strictly relative with the church right now in Poland we have really big problem with those fuckers in habits we have 21st century but they are fucking kings in our country they are plague and I think few of the regicide are really necessary in here

5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe you stage performance?

----We played only few shows so far about our stage performance I can say we are not of course behemoth or dimmu borgir we are not givin a show almost theatrical we tried focus on the music few of our bandmates newer played before on stage so they need focus much more on the music not on the ,,show,, and all others ,,fireworks,, but we work and still learn ewerything what we dont know

6. Do you have any touring plans for the future?

----Yes ofcourse in June we are playin with sweden Intestinal and guys from poland called Hell United it`ll be a minitour on three cities in Poland next we are goin for Metal Crowd in Belarus in august ..right now we are try too play as many concerts as we can

7. Recently you have put out a split album, what is your opinion on the other band that was involved and how much of an impact did Evil Chuck and Death have on your music?

----I think the influences are very strong maybe not too strong .. I mean we never ever try to copy Death or Chuck style ...when I compose a song I try to not listen too much music.... metal music ....to not copy something of course right now we have 2012 and its really hard to not copy something hehehehe even in that kind of weird music like Thrash /death metal :)

8. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been toy your music by fans of death metal?

----I think from fans was really different someone like our style someone not ...otherwise we was happy what we read about our music in zines off all countries I can say we was really surprise because no one of us think about that we can have that good notes !

9. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?

----I think our future music will be more agressive.... much more heavy .....little wonky ? hehehe we`ll see ;) its hard too say

10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

----Influence like I say of course Death and Chuck ( RIP ) Trevor Perez from Obituary , John 5 , James Murphy  especially Disincarnated band , Gorguts ( first albums ) and many more in early days I can say Iron maiden and Helloween .... what I listening in novadays ? really different music for example Leszek Mo¿d¿er , Alice Cooper , Steie Ray Vaughan and meny other many bluesmans like Albert Collins , Johnny Copeland , Otis Rush , Buddy Guy ,.... Dream Theater , Steve Stevens projects , WASP , Jordan Rudess , MSG and maaaaany more :) its hard to count them all ....

11. What role does Occultism play in your music?


---- Yeah the role is quite big beceuse our lyrics of our latest works talk about all this misticism of the occult black magic and I think all we( in the band ) are really like this subject hehehehe


12. Outside of music what are some of your interests

---- Aviation ....... and military little bit of japanese culture eighter :) but I`m really big fan of everything what flying especially from WWII its my biggest interests after the music :)


13. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?

----What can I say .. see you soon on our gigs and on Metal Crowd ! I hope you won`t regret :) thank You for the cool chat and Take Care !

Annihilation Interview

1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?

Fabio: Annihilation began in 2004 in a small town called Almeirim, about 80 km from Lisbon with this big idea of creating his own vision of Death Metal. Within a couple of years of hard work, a demo was recorded with the idea to be used as a promo for getting gigs and festivals in our own country so we could get exposed. After some gigs and festivals with lot of people interested in our music we began the recording process of our debut album in 2011. The Band suffer many line up changes until we found the right people to continue. Being me the started of all this process the band is now consisted by: Fábio Silva - 30 years old - Rhythm guitar/Vocals (founder of Annihilation), Daniel Pacheco - 23 years old - Lead Guitars (Session musicianmainly, too many to tell), Diogo Silva - 23 years old - Bass / Backup Vocals ( Exhumer ), Paulo dos Santos  - 27 years old - Drums ( The Ladder, Side-effects, They Were Gunshots, BlackSunrise ).

 2. How would you describe your musical sound?

Daniel: “In the beginning, we had a lot of influence from Morbid Angel, Gorguts, Cannibal Corpse, Hateeternal and such. I think that it’s pretty obvious for anyone who listens to the album. Every one of us tries to listen to as many music possible, from all the genres and styles. But, since our formation changed heavily after the recording, and since we found very talented people, we could start to arrange and compose more technical stuff and now basically the band stands at the more technical side of the genre like The Faceless, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Obscura and Hour of Penance.

3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?

Fabio:  most of the lyrics were based on the more personal aspect and the main topics were the negative aspect, inner war and misanthrope of the Human Being. For the new tracks we’re actually aiming more for dualism, space and conscience awareness, since that’s how our music is progressing for.

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?

 Fabio: The idea for the band’s name “Annihilation” actually came from Nile’s album “Annihilation of the Wicked”. This was the album that I listened a lot during the formation of Annihilation and still today is one of my favorites! So this is my way of saying thanks to the guys of Nile.

5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?

Fabio:“We’ve played in some of the big festivals in our country and some venues too. Now we’re getting some tour dates around Europe and, with some luck, some US dates too. Our stage performance is pretty directly to the music itself. We try always to have the best sound and equipment so our fans and crown can have the best experience ever!

6. Do you have any touring plans for the future?

 Fabio: “We are currently making plans to tour our country then Europe and maybe a mini US tour so we can our debut album at its best .We have already a date in Spain on a festival down there too, so lets see what we can work from there.”

7. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by brutal death metal fans?

Daniel: “Pretty positive I must say! We’re getting a ton of good reviews and the people are buying the album, so I must say things are going as expected! That´s why worldwide distribution was so important to us, so we could get to the most people out there! “

8. Are there any other projects besides this band or is this a full time line up?

 Daniel: “This is a full time line up. Some of us have other projects but this is top priority. For instance I work in music mainly as session musicians but currently have a grindcore project called Hiroshima and in process of recording my own stuff. Paulo dos Santos also plays drums on “The Ladder” too.

9. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?

Daniel: “Since now we found a stable and very talented formation, we are working on the more technical and experimental side of the genre. Bands like Hour of Penance, Obscura, The Faceless, Origin and The Faceless became major influences. This is the new direction we are heading and all the composition are following these direction. We are pretty excited to perform these new works and record them!”

 10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

 Daniel: “We listen to a lot of music from all genres and styles. I listen to a lot of jazz, free jazz and djent. Paulo listens to aggrotechfor example. So we pretty much listen to everything and try to use all of that as influence during your composition stage”.

11. Outside of music, what are some of your interests?

Fabio Silva: “Well I work for BlackBerry providing technical support for the BlackBerry PlayBook in Australia, United Kingdom, Canada and USA. Daniel Pacheco works in his family’s engineering firm on the instrumental and inclinometer readings part. Paulo dos Santos is taking his major at informatics engineering and Diogo Silva is  a domestic contractor.

12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?

Daniel “Just to say a big thanks for this interview, we really like it! A big thanks to all our worldwide supporters out there! It´s for you we do this! We will be touring this summer, we have already a date in Spain at Skulls of Metal fest in 7 July. Spanish fans don´t forget this we wanna see you there!! More dates will be announced since we are finishing our plans for this year tour. After that we will continue our pre-production work and have some news about the new album! Keep checking our facebook for news and events! A big word of appreciation to all out there !