Abriosis/Vessel/2013 EP Review

  Abriosis  are  a  band  from  Canada  that  plays  a  very  technical  form  of  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  ep  "Vessel"  which  will  be  released  in  2013.

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

  Rhythm  guitars range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  technical  death  metal  riffs  that  are  very  heavy  and  brutal  sounding  with  a  variety  of  many  different  time  changes  in  the  riffing,  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  technical  sounding  death  metal  guitar  solos  and  leads.

  Vocals range  from  deep  death  metal  growls  to  high  pitched  screams,  while  the  lyrics  cover   philosophical  and  scientific  themes,  as  for  the  production  it h as  a very  strong,  powerful,  heavy  and  professional  sound  for  being a  self  released  recording  where  you  can  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on this  recording..

  In  my  opinion  Abriosis  are  a very  great  sounding  heavy  and  brutal  technical  death  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical style,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Crypsis"  and  "Peering  Into  Oblivion".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.   

Skineater/Dermal Harvest/Pulverised Records/2012 CD Review

  Skineater  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  plays  a  very  heavy,  brutal  and  old  school  form  of  Swedish  style  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2012  album  "Dermal  Harvest"  which  was  released  by  Pulverised  Records.

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

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  Swedish  style  death  metal  riffs  that  are  very  heavy,  brutal  and  old  school  sounding  with  a  good  amount  of  melody  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 range  from  deep  death  metal  growls  to  high  pitched  screams,  while  the  lyrics  cover  violent  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  strong,  powerful,  heavy  and  professional  sound  to  it  perfectly  capturing  the  Swedish  death  metal  sound.

  In  my  opinion  Skineater  are  a  very  great  sounding  old  school  Swedish  style  death  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "He  Was  Murdered"  "Made  Of  Godsick"  "Thousand  Dead  Faces"  and  "Solitude  Discord".  RECOMMNDED  BUY

The Resistance/Rise From Treason/Armoury Records/2013 EP Review

  The  Resistance  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  has  members  from  the  scene  out  there  with  a  musical  style  that  mixes  old  school  death  metal  with  hardcore  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2013  ep  "Rise  From  Treason"  which  will  be  released  by  Armoury  Records.

  Drums range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  not  much  in  the  way  of  blast  beats,  while  the  bass  playing  has  a  very  dark  tone  with  riffs  that  follow  the  riffing t hat  is  coming  out  of  the  guitars.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from s low,  mid  paced  to  fast  riffs  that  combine  old  school  Swedish  death  metal  with  hardcore  as  well  as  having  some  melodic  riffing ,  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  melodic  sounding  guitar  leads.

  Vocals range  from  deep  death  metal growls  to  hardcore  style  screams,  while  the  lyrics  cover  hateful  and  everyday  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  strong,  powerful,  heavy  and  professional  sound  to  it.

  In  my  opinion  The  Resistance  are  a  very  great  sounding  hybrid  of  Swedish  death  metal  and  hardcore  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "My Fire"  and  "Rise  From  treason".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.      

Ritual Killing Interview

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

1. Ritual Killing is a Trash Metal band from Coburg, Germany which was founded in 2008.The band is composed of four passionate musicians. Simon (vocals, alfaia=Brazilian percussion), Flo (rhythm and lead guitar), Tom (bass guitar) and Fabian (drums). I have joined the band in 2010 as the former guitarist quit the band.
(Flo)


2. How would you describe your musical sound?


2. Our music is a mixture of different metal styles highlighted with exotic instruments.
   We like to keep it old-school and we use these exotic instruments to get a ritual sound. (Fabian)

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


3. The lyrics are against globalization and the struggle between refusing but being forced to
participate. We are identifying ourselves more with foreign cultures and people, our message results in a martial vow against capitalism, the dictate of modern mass-media and politics.
(Flo)


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


4. We want to kill the society of today and we are doing this in a ritual way. ( Fabian) We also want to create a new society where each person counts as an individual and has got its own dignity. (Flo)

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



5. Some of the best shows were Metalfest Germany and also as tour support of Varg´s  Blutaar over Europe Tour. Also the Eisregen support show in Leipzig was a highlight.   I think our stage performance is magnetic because we have played a lot of shows were only bands from other metal styles  played like Varg or Eisregen and the audience was running wild. (Fabian)


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

6. Yes, we´ve planned a couple of club gigs in Germany and Austria. (Flo)

7. Currently you are signed to Blacksmith Records, how did you get in contact with this label and how would you describe the support that they have given you so far?



7. We´ve signed a contract with Blacksmith Records after playing Metalfest, Germany in 2010. The fact that we´ve played on such a big festival with almost no live experience (my 2nd gig with the band)  and that we´re rocking hard, live, was the main reason why the guys of Blacksmith Records  got us on board. (Flo)

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

8. we`ve get a very good feedback. At our live shows the people are going crazy. (Fabian)

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

9. No, there are no other musical projects. (Fabian)

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


10. I believe blindly in getting more successful with this band and show the metal scene, how to rock the stage and make them going insane. (Flo)

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


11. Our music, primary is influenced by thrash metal bands like Sepultura, Exodus and Megadeth. But we also listen to some death metal and technical death metal, e.g Six Feet Under and Dying Fetus. I´m also really into glam rock and sleaze rock, e.g. Skid Row and Hardcore Superstar. All that differant music styles are making the unique sound of New Tribe. (Flo)

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


12. I like to go jogging and doing some sports. It gives a variety to making music. (Flo)

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



13.   Thank you for having us in this interview. We want to show the world what New Tribe stands for and we want you metalheads out there to share a live experience with us an become part of the New Tribe.
Ritual Killing kills! Together we are the New Tribe! (Flo)

Leukemia/love/Vic Records/2012 CD Review

  Leukemia  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  has  a  history  that  goes  back to  1989  with  a musical  style  that  mixes  melodic  thrash  with  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2012  album  "love"  which  was  released  by  Vic  Reccords.

  Drums  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  not  much  inthe  way  of  blast  beats,  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,as  for  the  synths  when  they  are  utilized  they  bring  an  exotic, dark  and  progressive  sound  to the  music.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  riffs  that  combine  thrash  with  old  school  Swedish  death  metal  along  with  a  great  amount  of  melodic  riffing,  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  melodic  sounding  guitar  solos  and  leads.

  Vocals  range  from  deep  death/thrash  growls,  high  pitched  screams  to  clean  singing  along  with  some  brief  spoken  word  elements,  while  the  lyrics  cover  violent  and  depressing  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  old  school  sound  while  still  sounding  very  strong  and  powerful  and  you  can  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  this  recording

  In  my  opinion  Leukemia  are  a  very  great  sounding  hybrid  of  atmospheric  Swedish  death  metal  and  thrash  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Emotionally  Dead"  "Tearflow"  "My  Pain"  and  "Regrets".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

Engulfed Interview

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

Engulfed came out of its tomb on 2010 in Kadikoy, because the band members were hungry for true oldschool blasphemic death metal. We started working on our songs since we came together and we've just released our first EP "Through The Eternal Damnation". Now, we are working on our first full length and waiting for the vinyl which will be released from Me Saco Un Ojo Records.

2. How would you describe your musical sound?We are working on the songs with old school, rotten and blasphemic Death Metal style.

3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?Lyrics are all about fucked up religions, hate about all religions, chaos, destruction and the only true thing: DEATH!

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

Engulfed is about being engulfed by darkness, nothingness. That's what we want to tell whole world.

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

So far, we had only 3 shows. The first one was with Undergang and the second one was in Istanbul, June 2012. The last one with Dead Congregation in Istanbul and I must say that they are really one of the best death metal bands of all time.

6. Do you have any touring plans?

We don't have any touring plans at this moment. Our first target is to finish the writing process of our album. Maybe, after this we will be able to hit the road.

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

All reactions satisfied us. We are reading critics every day and they are all good.

8. What is going on with the other musical projects these days?

Our other projects are going well. I am working on 3rd album with my other band Decaying Purity. Our drummer Aberrant and I have an other project called Diabolizer and we're currently working hard on our first release. By the way, Aberrant's other band Impuration's first release "Sanctities We Raped" is nearly out. Highly recommended!

9.

What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?We will play the same old school shit until the band will be dead.

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

Actually this question has not a lucid answer. I can't give you any clear examples because the things I'm influenced by are not the bands that I always listened to. It could be anything. Of course the early 90's death metal had the major impact on our style. But if I have to give you some present bands names these are Maveth, Anatomia, Resurgency, Grave, Voidhanger.

11. How would you describe the underground metal scene in your home country of Turkey?

All full of shit and a lot of posers around here. Actually Turkey hasn't got an underground metal scene except Kadikoy.

12. How would you describe your views on Occultism?

Actually I am interested in our musical things.

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

Hanging with friends, trying to survive, movies, books and of course working and thinking about music.

14. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?Support only the true and qualified bands. Thanks for the interview.

Ritual Killing/New Tribe//Blacksmith Records/2012 CD Review

   Ritual killing  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  very  tribal  form  of  death/thrash  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2012  2012  album  "New Tribe"  which  was  released  by  Blacksmith  Records.

  Drums range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  not  much  in  the  way  of  blast  beats  while  mixing  in  some  percussion  playing  at  times,  while  the  folk  instruments  when  they  are  utilized  bring  a  very  tribal  sound  to t he  music,  as  for  the  bass  playing  it  has  a  very  strong  and  powerful  sound  with  heavy  riffing  that  dominates  throughout  the  recording.

   Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  riffs  that  combine  death,  groove  and  thrash  metal  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own,  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  melodic  and  technical  sounding  thrash  metal  guitar  solos  and  leads,  as  for  the  acoustic  guitars  when  they  are  utilized  they  use  finger  picking  to  add  more  variety  to  the  music.

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

  In  my  opinion  Ritual Killing  are  a  very  great  sounding  hybrid  of  death,  groove  and  thrash  metal  with  a  tribal  edge  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of t his  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Liar"  "My  Owner"  "Headhunter"  and  "Blood  Cops".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.