Cadaveric Fumes Interview

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

We recently recorded two new songs for an upcoming split 12". We can't say much more about these tracks since at the moment nothing is actually confirmed for that release, but I guess you should soon learn more about it.

2. How would you describe the musical sound of the newer material?

The two new songs are close to the ones on our demo tape, except that they focus less on the atmosphere and may sound a bit more brutal. A bassist recently joined the band, therefore the bass lines will also be more audible. Otherwise, they're still in the same vein that our previous songs : expect nothing but Death Metal.

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

There is a Lovecraft influence in the lyrics. They are always a bit obscure, so the reader may use his own imagination. The lyrics are related to horror, darkness, necromancy, death and so on...

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

This name fits perfectly with what we're trying to achieve, while being obviously related to death, it's still remain vague enough so it can evoke impure thoughts to the listener.

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 a very good memory of our first gig with Necrowretch, or more recently of the gig we made on a bigger stage while opening for Mercyless. On stage we're trying to create the darkest atmosphere possible.

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

We have a show scheduled with our friends from HEXECUTOR, with ROTTEN LIVER. We're looking forward to that, we always had a great time with them. We're also going to play at Kill Town Death Fest, which is a big challenge to us. Otherwise, there are no other shows for us at the moment ; we're only expecting organisers to get in touch with us in order to make us play.

7. Recently Blood Harvest, re-issued your 2012 demo on vinyl, what are your thoughts on the final product?

Well... It isn't even out now ! So we can't comment on the final product. However Rodrigo from Blood Harvest has always been nice and professional during the process, so we're expecting it to be a great re-issue, we're looking forward to it !

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

In France we had a lot of positive feedback, people seem really glad to have a new band in that style in our country. Abroad the reviews are not always as enthusiastic but we always had a positive feedback.

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

We're writing a darkest song at the moment, we're probably heading straight into death.

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

Death Metal still remain our main influence, nevertheless there might be some other genres that had an impact over our music, be it Goregrind, Black Metal or some weirdest stuff from the early days of Rock music. What we're listening to currently is up to each member of the band, but perhaps we were all listening to TRIBULATION, SLAYER, NECROWRETCH and MORBID ANGEL recently.

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

Each one of us have different hobbies, and when we meet it's always related to music, or to getting high in various unconstructive parties. Still it can be said that we're all into movies outside of Metal.

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

Thanks for your interview.

Dischordia/Project 19/Rogue Records America/2013 CD Review

  Dischordia  are  a  band  from  Oklahoma  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  with  a  musical  style  that  I  would  describe  as  being  technical  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2013  album  "Project  19"  which  was  released  by  Rogue  Records  America.


  Drums  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  drumming  with  some  blast  beats  being  utilized  at  times,  while  the  bass  playing  has  a  very  dark  tone  with  riffs  that  follow  the  riffing  that  are  coming  out  of  the  guitars  and  at  times  they  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to t hem,  as  for the  violins  they  are  only  used  on  the  instrumental  and  bring  a  symphonic  feeling  to  the  album.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  riffs  that  combine  technical  death  and  groove  metal  together  to  create  a  sound  of  their  own  as  well  as  a  brief  use  of  soft  and  clean  playing,  while  the  lead  guitars  when  they  are  utilized  are  very  technical  sounding  death  metal  guitar  solos  and  leads,  as  for  the  acoustic  guitars  when  they  are  utilized  use  finger  picking  and  full  chords  to  add  some  progressive  touches  to  the  recording.

  Vocals  range  from  deep  death  metal growls,  groove  metal  style  screams  and  some  spoken  word  samples  being  utilized  at  times  in  addition  there  is  a  brief  use  of  clean  singing,  while  the  lyrics  cover  dark  and  philosophical  themes,  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  this  is  another  great  recording  from  Dischordia  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  band,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Enemy"  "Madhouse"  "The  Grand  Design"  and  "There  Are  No  Words".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

Miseo/The Dead Will Predominate/Blacksmith Records/2013 EP Review

  Miseo  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  very  heavy  and  brutal  form  of  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2013  ep  "The  Dead  Will  Predominate"  which  was  released  by  Blacksmith  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  are  coming  out  of  the  guitars.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  death  metal  riffs  that  are  heavy  and  brutal  sounding  with  elements  of  modern  and  old  school  style  being  blended  together,  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  dark  sounding  death  metal  guitar  solos  and  leads.

  Vocals  are  mostly  deep  death  metal  growls  with  some  spoken  word  samples  being  utilized  at  times,  while  the  lyrics  cover  violent  and  hateful  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  strong,  powerful,  heavy,  brutal  and  professional  sound  to  it.

  In  my  opinion  Miseo  are  a  very  great  sounding  heavy  and  brutal  death  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "I  Hate  Humans"  and  "Deathlist".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.    

Arceye/At First Light/Hostile Media/2013 CD Review

  Arceye  are  a  band  from  the  United  Kingdom  that  plays  a  mixture  of  death  and  thrash  metal  and this  is  a  review  of  their  2013  album  "At  First  Light"  which  was  released  by  Hostile  Media.

  Drums  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to fast  drumming  with  some  blast  beats  being  utilized  at  times,  while  the  bass  playing  has  a  very  dark  tone  with  riffs  that  follow  the  riffing  that  are  coming  out  of the  guitars,  as  for  the  orchestra  it  is  only  used  on  a  couple  of  the  songs  and  they  bring  an  epic  feeling  to t he  album.

  Rhythm  guitars  range  from  slow,  mid  paced  to  fast  riffs  that  combine  death  and  thrash  metal  together  to  create  a  sound  of   their  own  with  some  melody  being  thrown  into  the  riffing  at  times,  while  the  lead  guitars  are  very  melodic  sounding  death/thrash  metal  guitar  solos  and  leads,  as  for  the  acoustic  guitars  when t hey  are  utilized  use  finger  picking  and  full  chords  to  add  some  classic  metal  elements  to  the  recording.

  Vocals  range  from  thrash  style  singing  to  deep  death  metal  growls  as  well  as  a  brief  spoken  word  part  and  clean  singing,  while  the  lyrics  cover  everyday  themes,  as  for  the  production  it  has  a  very  strong,  powerful,  heavy  and  professional  sound  to  it.

  In  my  opinion  Arceye  are  a  very  great  sounding  hybrid  of  death  and  thrash  metal  and  if  you  are a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out t his  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Storm"  "I  Silently  Await"  and  "The  Thirst".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

Kill With Hate Interview

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

Akos Olt: We have won the Hungarian finals of the Wacken Metal Battle competition, so we’re going to perform at the most pertigious festival in Europe, Wacken Open Air. We’ve also printed a new t-shirt design to fund our way there. It looks awesome (thanks to Róbert Borbás from Grindesign) and it’s selling pretty well, so we’re gonna make it to the festival:)

Márton Hartvig: Currently we’re doing as many gigs as possible. We also began writing songs for the material too. I already made up a concept for the next two albums, and have many ideas regarding the lyrics, and by the then end of June I guess we’ll put together a new song too.


2.How would you describe the musical sound of the new album and how it differs from previous releases?

A: The sound is professional, crystal clear, but aggressive, as it supposed to be in 2013. The previous release was recorded and mixed by us. We might rerecord some songs in the future to give them justice.

M: The song structures are very different on the new album. We used less riffs for the songs, thus making the song structures simpler and easier to understand. There is a significant difference in the sound as well.


3. The band members are veterans of the death metal scene, what is it that you have accomplished with this band that you where not able to do with the past ones?

M: Well I’m the only member of the band, who is not such a veteran, because Kill With Hate is practically my first band,  so I really can’t properly answer this question, but as far as I see, Kill With Hate is far more successful than any other bands, that our members were previously involved with. This is synergy.

A: To me, and probably all of us except for Krisztián who’s in the scene for more than 15 years, it was recording and releasing the full-length album. Before that we only did demos, so it was the real deal for us.


4. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the new release?

M: I tried to observe and describe the world through the eyes of a lunatic christian. Even though it seems obvious to the metal community, that I try to paint a negative picture of christianity, it’s not entirely true. I never deny the existence of God in my lyrics, and I eventually reflect on some of the negative aspects of the secular life too. I’m not saying, that christianity is good, but the coin has always two sides.



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

A: Not much actually:) The band was named before any of us current members joined. The former members needed a band name so they came up with the most stereotypical death metal name they could. We tried to change it, but we realized it’s actually pretty good. Easy to remember and it has three syllable, so it’s chantable.

M: It’s about as meaningful as Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death or Morbid Angel. It’s a death metal name, which sounds great, but a bit stupid too. Not too long ago however I realized, that this is actually a rather positive name. In our world killing is not about natural instincts and emotions, it’s more about interest, so killing with hate has much more honesty and naturality into it. These values are getting lost in our civilization.



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

Personally I believe we just did our best show about a week ago in Dürer Kert, here in Hungary. We had an incredible crowd, they did some really heavy moshing and circle pit, and all that stuff you like to see from the stage. We are playing as heavy as we can. We sweat our asses off, and people seem to appreciate it.

A: We played among hardcore and metalcore bands at this show and it was for free, so the crowd was pretty big. Even tho we were the odd one out we made the people move the most.


7. Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

M: We’ll open for Krisiun and Lock-up in July, then we are going to perform at Wacken, and after that we are planning to have a tour in Europe in November, but no exact information is known about this tour so far.


8. On the new recording, there is an Extreme Deformity cover, what was the decision behind doing your own version?

A: Extreme Deformity is an old Hungarian death metal group whom released their full-length in 1993. Unfortunately their sound wasn’t top notch, due to lack of money, but the quality of the music is comparable to their contemporaries at the time. Me and Krisztián are fans of the old school, so when we were talking about songs to cover, we realized that it would be awesome to do this song. It would be a great tribute, and we can do justice to the sound.

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

A: Quite positive, we’ve recently got our best review so far from a Norwegian website. It was very detailed and seemed really enthusiastic. We also got our fair share of constructive criticism, and we were called flat out mediocre.

M: Even the negative reviews state, that we have potential, so we can say, that it got more positive than negative all things considered. It feels great. I never thought we would ever get so much attention on a worldwide level.

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

M: We are planning to experiment very much in the future. We have thousands of ideas, thus we are going to do many things we didn’t do on previous records. Of course we’ll stay heavy, but I guess we must try different things too.

A: We have no boundries. We will write chaotic and structured songs, we’ll use disonance and melody, and we will venture beyond the genre boundries of death metal.

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

A: To me and as far as I know to our drummer it was mostly Cryptopsy. It might be a bit too evident in the song Imprisoned. I got some black metal infulence from the band Akercocke, and also a little hint of the heavy disonant stuff from Gorguts.

M: Well, I’ve been listening to the new Daft Punk album a lot these days, and when I get tired of it I switch to Hour Of Penance. I listen to many different stuff, but I don’t think there’s anything that could influence my music writing style anymore.


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

A: I have become heavily interested in science and philosophy. I watch documentries and lectures about quantum physics and astrophysics all the time, also geology and some biology if it catches my interest. I also enjoy the works of atheist philosopher and neuro scientist Sam Harris. I don’t share all his views, but for example his thoughts on free will (or on the lack thereof) is pretty eyeopening.
I really think that we as individuals should understand the realities of our existence, so we can shape our views accordingly, and make more informed decisions in life. It’s also right time to leave behind the archaic myths and faulty thinking of religions.

M: Movies, PC games and stick insects. What else do you need?


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

A: There’s no light at the end of the tunnel.

M: Our next album will have some pretty gruesome stories in the lyrics, but this will be part of a more philosophical concept. Think about it, and if you can find out what this concept will be, you’ll win a beer signed by the whole band. It’s definitely worth it! Thank you very much for the interview and the support. Kill!

Backyard Mortuary Interview

1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
Apart from the vinyl release of Lure of the Occult coming soon through Blood Harvest and the shirts that have just been printed, not a whole lot. I just got back from living in Mexico for the last couple of years, which included a trip through South America, so we've been out of action during that time. I came back to Australia for a few months last year though and we played at the Evil Invaders festival in Sydney which also coincided with the release of the album.

2. How would you describe the musical sound of the newer material and how it differs from previous efforts?
Lure of the Occult has a bigger, heavier sound; something we'd tried to achieve on previous recordings but just weren't able to get. It has a lot more mid-paced and slower songs too, so the songs sound heavier and darker with more of a morbid atmosphere. The older recordings, while I think the songs are well written, perhaps show us as a band still finding its feet. The 7 years in between recordings helped a lot, to write new songs, re-work some old ideas, as well as time to mature as adults and want to make the music sound even darker and more disgusting. That's normal, right?

3. The lyrics covered some Occult topics, how would you describe your views on Occultism?

I enjoy reading about the occult, black magic, stuff like that, and it makes for some great horror stories and imagery, though that's about as far as it goes. I don't believe in magic or the supernatural.

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the band's name?
Originally it was a song idea I had but when David and I started the band and were looking for a name I suggested it to him and it stuck. Subsequently I never wrote the song about the backyard mortuary.

5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
The ones that stand out most in my mind are Evil Invaders festival in 2012, Bloodlust festival in 2005 and the massive, 2 date 'Shackled in the Mortuary' tour we did with Shackles in 2008. As for our stage performance, I usually see a few heads banging so I guess we do alright but you'd have to ask someone who's been in the crowd.

6. Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
Nothing planned at the moment but it'd be cool if we got the chance to play overseas.

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

I've only seen good things about the new album, which of course is great to read haha. I've been receiving emails from all over the world, though mainly Europe, and I'm pleased with the response and how far word has spread considering we've done very little of our own promotion and just relied on the rumblings of the underground. Now with Blood Harvest releasing the vinyl I guess word will spread even further.

8. What is going on with the other musical projects these days?
Stu, our guitarist, has a Death/Doom band called The Slow Death and is now also playing with Mournful Congregation. Our drummer John also plays in The Slow Death as well as a few others, Crone, The Holiday Project, Pestilential Shadows and Old Loaves.
I've got something in the works but nothing recorded yet. Should be dirty, evil and nasty sounding though.

9. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
If we do manage to write some more songs it'll probably be similar to what you've heard on the Lure of the Occult. We've gone 11 years without a change in direction so I don't see that as something on the cards haha.

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

For the vocals, bands like Abramelin, Autopsy, Venom and Carcass. Musically, bands like Abramelin, Autopsy, Carcass, Incantation, Dismember, Immolation and Disembowelment have all been influential, although I hope those influences don't show too strongly in the music we've written. We don't write songs to try and sound like other bands, we just write riffs that we think sound good.
These days I'm listening to all sorts of music, from metal to salsa and anything in between.

11.Outside of music what are some of your interests?
Learning Spanish, Latin American culture, riding my Harley, sex, going to the pub, travelling, parties, buffet restaurants.

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

Cheers for the interview, mate. We still have some copies of the Lure of the Occult CD for sale, Lure of the Occult shirts (short and longsleeve) as well as the 'Backyard Mortuary' EP from 2005 and a few Backyard Mortuary logo metal pins. Get in touch through backyardmortuary @ hotmail.com or www.facebook.com/backyardmortuary

FaithXTractor Interview

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

 

At the moment I’m doing my best to promote the new album & trying to get the word out about FAITHXTRACTOR.   I’m also working on new material whenever time allows for the next album. I would really like to not have as much time between releases with the next succession. 

 

 

 

2.How would you describe the musical sound of the new album and how it differs from previous releases?

 

I tried to make a Death Metal record that I personally would want to listen to repeatedly.  It contains all the elements I love about the genre.  Hopefully others will feel the same way.  It’s heavier & has more Doom elements than previous releases, but at the same time has some of the fastest material FAITHXTRACTOR has done to date.  It’s a good balance.  Past releases were tuned to D… “The Great Shadow Infiltrator” is tuned to B giving it a more sinister, heavy & haunting vibe.

 

 

 

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

 

I’ve continued to elaborate on the subject matter of past releases & my life philosophy.  Dimensional conspiracy & humanity’s willingness to be enslaved are again at the forefront.  Some songs are a bit more cryptic in their meaning this time around, & people can draw & take from them what they want to.  I’m sure I’ll get my fair share of rolling eyes & paranoia labeling…a song such as “Shackling the Long Usurped” is dedicated to that mass.   The topics I write about truly strike a chord with me.   Christian laced Satanism & splatter lyrics not so much.

 

 

 

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

 

Most people & humanity as a collective whole are completely spoon-fed their form of thinking.  The beliefs instilled in them from an early age dominant their life’s experience in some form until the end.   The band name represents all of that indoctrination being stripped away to at last see clearly.  There’s a difference between life lessons with choice & rigid indoctrination.

 

 

 

 

 

5.Currently there are only 2 members in the band, are you planning on expanding the line up in the future or do you choose to remain a duo?

 

I’d love to expand the line up for the purpose of doing live shows. Writing & recording is smooth & easy with the current situation, but playing live isn’t an option without the music suffering to a certain degree.   I just need to find the right individuals. FAITHXTRACTOR is definitely a personal escape for me, & I don’t want to tamper with that vibe too much.   I’m not a difficult person to work with.  I just expect would be participating musicians to put the same effort & dedication into FAITHXTRACTOR as I do.  It’s harder to find these people than one may think.

 

 

 

6.The band members have a history in the underground that goes back 20 years, what is it that motivates you to keep going after all these years?

 

Pure love for METAL.  It’s that simple.   Music has been a constant throughout my life & Extreme Metal for nearly two thirds of it.  It’s part of my being & I need to do it.

 

 

 

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

 

It’s always killer once people give it a proper listen.  The most trying part is sparking that initial interest that makes people want to check it out!  Just give it a chance fuckers!!

 

 

 

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

 

Still trying to fix the line-up issues with ESTUARY.   We’ve made some head way with this, & our hoping to be back up a running soon.  It’s been a trying few years for that band, but we are not finished.   With The VLADIMIRS we are working on a reissue of our first album as well as a brand new one.   CRUCIFIED MORTALS should have a new split 7” with EXORCISM available soon. MACHINATIONS OF FATE is doing live gigs here & there when time permits. 

 

 

 

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

 

I’m just going to build upon what we’ve been doing.  It’s a free flowing natural process!  To continue to make dark & quality Death Metal music is the only objective.

 

 

 

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

 

My main influences musically for FAITHXTRACTOR almost always stem from the decade of 1983-1993 for extreme music.  It’ll always be my favorite time frame & the sounds of that era or eras were crucial to my formative years musically.  I’m still interested in new music & still searching all the time for new Metal especially.

 

 

 

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

 

Reading, nature, fitness, alcohol, killer Metal times & the pros that go with it!

 

 

 

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

 

Thanks for the interview!  First one I’ve done for FAITHXTRACTOR in quite some time!  Check out the new album!  If you’re into face pounding Death Metal you will not be disappointed!  METAL!