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MichaelMcCoyII
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MAAX (U.S.) set to play the Goregrowler's Ball
Following the release of their second full length album "Unholy Rock & Roll" earlier this month, Abyss Records artists MAAX (U.S.) will be performing at The Goregrowler’s Ball V Metal Festival on Saturday November 19th. More info on the Goregrowler's Ball can be seen below and for more info on MAAX and Abyss Records check out the following links.
Maax links:
Myspace: www.myspace.com/maaxmetal
Facebook: www.facebook.com/maaxmetal
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/maax
Abyss Records links:
Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords
Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss
Friday, November 18 at 5:30pm - November 20 at 11:30pm
Location:
The Korova
107 E Martin St
San Antonio, TX
ADMISSION: $28.00 ADV./$30.00 DAY OF (Per Day)
ADVANCE 3 DAY PASSES: $60.00 **Offer ends 10/31/11 or if passes sell out before. After 10/31/11, only single day passes will be available.**
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!! ORDER THEM AT OUR OFFICIAL SITE AT www.goregrowlersballfest.com
SAN ANTONIO LOCAL TICKET OUTLETS:
HOGWILD RECORDS, FLIPSIDE RECORDS, TEXAS TRASH CLOTHING EXCHANGE.
Cash only at outlets. Subject to ticket fee.
These are the bands confirmed to participate in The Goregrowler’s Ball V Metal Festival.
FINAL RUNNING ORDER FOR EACH DAY:
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18TH. DOORS AT 5PM
EXHUMED
GOATWHORE
IMPIETY
SOLSTICE
NOKTURNEL
HELLWITCH
GRAVEHILL
PUTRID PILE
NOISEAR
HAVOK
SARGON
ENABLER
UNCLEANSED
VAGINAL BEAR TRAP
EMPERIAL MASSACRE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19TH DOORS AT 12PM
BRUTAL TRUTH
HIRAX
INTERNAL BLEEDING
MALIGNANCY
DECEASED
FUNERUS
SACRIFICIAL SLAUGHTER
DEHUMANIZED
ATROCIOUS ABNORMALITY
HOD
CARDIAC ARREST
LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR
DERKETA
MAAX
VORE
LOCUSTA
SEVERANCE
BARING TEETH
GUTSAW
BLOWTORCH SODOMY
INFERNAL DAMNATION
FUNERAL RITES
VEX
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20TH DOORS AT 1:30PM
SUFFOCATION
VIRAL LOAD
BLOODSOAKED
IMAGES OF VIOLENCE
MEATHOOK
ROTTENNESS
DROGHEDA
FACE OF RUIN
FACE OF OBLIVION
INVIDIOSUS
HOT GRAVES
THE MEATFUCKERS
DISFIGURED
ENGAGED IN MUTILATING
EXTREMELY ROTTEN
VOMIT GOD
GOREMATORY
PILLCRUSHER
FLESH HOARDER
EVISCERATED
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THOUSAND YEAR WAR (U.S.) Tyrants and Men DIGI CD review by http://alternativematter.net
By Tony
Thousand Year War is a relatively little-known death/viking metal band out of Sweden that started back in 2008. Their new release Tyrants and Men is their first studio album, and, not having heard any new viking metal in awhile, I was really eager to check this out.
The album is a good one, as the band is quite good at their craft. However, I’m still left feeling like I haven’t heard anything new. While the album is an epic joy to listen to, you could almost be forgiven for thinking you’re listening to Amon Amarth at several moments in tracks like “The Sea” and “One Final Breath.” Thankfully the album isn’t all of the same, with several tracks like “Open Casket” and “The Storm I Ride” being moreso melodic death metal tunes, but even these did feel a bit derivative, if quite enjoyable.
Despite this, one high point on the album was the song “No Gods, No Masters” which has an interesting feel to it in that the riff sounds almost happy or light-hearted, but still quite intense and visceral. Although the tone and theme is totally different, the songwriting for the guitar parts almost reminded me of German folk metallers Equilibrium, of whom I’m a huge fan.
Also of note is the production on the album. These are the most solid drums I’ve heard on any kind of death metal in awhile it feels like, and while the guitar is not insanely technical, it’s catchy and has a great tone for the vibe the band is going for. Vocals are also varied enough to at least not be repetitive.
Overall, while there may not be anything groundbreaking on Tyrants and Men, it will nonetheless have fans of the genre getting off their feet and throwing fists and horns in the air. I recommend checking it out as long as you’ve got realistic expectations.
Review link: http://alternativematter.net/reviews/thousand-year-war-tyrants-and-men
Thousand Year War links:
Official Website: http://thousandyearwar.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tyrantsandmen
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/thousandyearwar
Abyss Records links:
Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords
Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss
Other links:
To purchase THOUSAND YEAR WAR - Tyrants and Men DIGI CD and other THOUSAND YEAR WAR merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=thousand+year+war
To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOlEjPkRPHE |
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ITEM OF THE DAY
NUNSLAUGHTER / THE SPAWN OF SATAN - SPLIT CD - 12.00 + S/H
Live July 19th 2002 at The Revolution in Parma, Ohio
Nunslaughter
1. Satanic Slut
2. Immune to Poison
3. Altar of the Dead
4. Church of Disgust
5. Midnight Mass
6. She Lives by Night
7. Killed by the Cross
8. Obsessed with the Visions of a Satanic Priest
The Spawn of Satan
9. Devil's Ransom
10. Witchcraft
11. The Master
12. The Everlasting Terror
13. Ritual Murder
To Order: www.officialabyssrecords.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_72&products_id=4307 |
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THOUSAND YEAR WAR (U.S.) Interview by http://darkdoomgrinddeath.blogspot.com
By OccultBlackMetal
Thousand Year War Interview
1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
We had a line up change right before the official release of our debut
'Tyrants and Men'
Kellen who had played bass/guitar and helped with songwriting was
removed from the band for personal reasons and I took on Pablo
Magallanes(Guitar/Bass- Live Demonical, Live Internment) and am using
our session drummer from the first album, Fredrik Widigs(Live
Drums-Witchery, Live Drums-Demonical, The Ugly, Ex- Angrepp)
I just finished working on 5 new songs and a misfits cover of London
Dungeon for an EP entitled "Vulture Eyes"
The artwork is in the process is being finished and I believe Pablo
and Fredrik will be recording soon and I will be jumping into the
studio once that is all done for vocals. Right now its a pretty hard
time for me. Just moved back to the states and really struggling hard
to keep my head afloat and get Thousand Year War live. Trying to push
for a mini tour in the States!
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album?
Its much much different....The influences are significantly more
subtle than Tyrants and Men and I doubt anyone will be thinking of
Amon Amarth when listening to the new tunes. Its very rocking and dark
metal! Title track vulture eyes almost has this black'n'roll feel to
it and its a really catchy song. Then you have Sombre as the Nightly
Shrouds is very dark, slow, but with riffs that really hook you in,
while bloodlines just rips you apart with aggression and melody. My
vocal approach is also much different in that Im straying away from
the lows while using mainly highs and a sort of low gravely singing
voice ....its very original but also fits the songs really well. When
you think some of the riffs are poppy my vocals will come in to being
a certain darkness and desperation to the mix.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explore with
the music?
The lyrical topics all have to do with opposition of Government, world
leaders, and organized religion. My lyrics hold as much importance as
to the music I write. I believe in every single word I write down!
When I look around I see a people that are being warped and
manipulated to function under control of the ruling powers. It is
really disheartening and dispiriting, but also inspirational as far as
lyrics are concerned. Seems like people are becoming the product the
new world order wants them to be.
Here is an excerpt from a new song Vulture Eyes that I especially like:
Take in what you see, below your black wings, a kingdom built on ruin
now laid in tragedy
The founders of this land, lay buried in the waste, memories of them
now the legacy of hate
Betray all that you know, soar high above the lands, rip flesh from
all the bodies, in this country of the damned!
America is simply one of the foundations of a sadistic kingdom murder
obsessed and power hungry....our founders were nothing but villains
and theives with intent on building an empire of injustice, and the
best democracy money can buy
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
The name Thousand Year War is inspired by the holy war the crusaders
waged close to a Thousand Years Ago and how that war or crusade is
simply continuing on in the Middle East and orchestrated by the
leaders of the United States, England, and other countries....so
Thousand Year War
5. Are there any touring plans for the future?
Absolutely....but none of its really solidified at all. I really need
some session guys in the U.S.A to work with and we need a booking
agency. I 100% want to get a tour going to spread the word, get some
funding coming in, and gather up a broader audience. Desperately want
to get the music live in Europe. I hope summer 2012....
6. On a worldwide level how has your music been recieved by melodic
death/black metal fans?
It seems like its been very well received so far! I'm happy with the
response. There have been the typical Amon Amarth comparisons, but
everything has been real positive. Abyss Records and Clawhammer PR are
really doing a good job getting the word out there...I hear from
people all over the world that are enjoying the sound of TYW:)
7. Are there any projects besides this band or is this a full time line-up?
For me my focus is Thousand Year War right now...I just don't have
any time or energy for anything else. I have 2 kids and am married, so
this is plenty for me to concentrate on. Although I would do vocals
for anyone wanting someone to lay down some tracks studio wise of
course. Long as its just writing lyrics and and doing vocals I would
gladly take part in something else. But writing guitars takes a lot
out of me and I want to just do that in TYW. I really could see myself
eventually working on some old school black metal with an eerie
atmosphere. Something like Arckanum/Wolves in the Throne Room,
Gorgoroth. I enjoy alot of raw but well produced black metal. Its
great art and expression of the natural world.
8. What direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
I see TYW taking on a sort of more black metal style and very
emotional.....a lot of feeling and depth. Sort of taking a step away
from the Swedish Death Metal while circling around it and embracing
certain elements of it. There is something very original in this
upcoming Vulture Eyes but its hard to say exactly what it is, if that
makes sense. I think I am finding our very own style....which is a
great thing!
9. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and
also what are you listening to nowadays?
Some bands that have influenced my music are Old Man's Child, Amon
Amarth, In Battle, Rotting Christ, Satariel, Composer Phillip
Glass...to name a few. But now I really don't find bands as being an
influence anymore. Feelings, anger, hope, despair, the great
wilderness, wars, human emotion, these are all being translated into
TYW's music.
Nowadays I am enjoying Astriaal, Cradle of Filth's new album,
Summoning,Heaven and Hell, Dio, Gorgoroth, Windir, the Misfits,
Primordial, Iron Maiden, Arckanum, Three Inches of Blood, Demonical,
Diabolical, Bane(BM band), Nordman, and some traditional scandinavian
folk.
There is this style of music called Deathcore and I FUCKING HATE IT.
Can't wait until it passes. Its just a stupid trend and a pissing
contest to see how complicated of a shit ass riff you can write and
throw together in one huge shit pile of a song. uhggg
Hopefully those bandana wearing, above the knee shorts sporting, penny
picking model styled half assed long haired d bags dance their dumb
asses out of the metal scene and onto the next dumb ass trend.
Necrophagist chartered those territories years before this trend with
tasteful songwriting and skill. Get a clue!
10. Does Paganism play any role in your music?
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No, not at all. To me paganism is just a spin off of modern day
Christianity. They both feed off each other and I find them both
unappealing and just a tool used by people to control other people.
Concerning spirituality what I find I find attractive is the movements
by buddhist, tibetan monks, and the ways and beliefs of native
americans and other native tribes throughout the world. Power and
positivity through our minds is more impressive than having somebody
shove a bible, koran, or whatever and tell you what to believe and
think.
11.Outside of music what are some of your interests?
My interest is first of all my two kids and wife.....and I love being
out in old growth forests and away from people. I'm pretty much
obsessed with Disc Golf in a big way. Play at least an hour or more a
day...its a great game once you get really into it! I like studying
about Freemasonry, natural medicine, illuminati,ancient alien
existence, and any and all lost or deceased civilizations. We have so
much to learn from these people if we approach them with an open mind.
Used to do subsistence fishing in Alaska which I really
enjoyed....basically anytime I can hunt and gather I'm truly happy.
12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
I would like to thank you very much for the priviledge of this
interview!! If you enjoy TYW's music please purchase a cd from me
through paypal@ thousandyearwar@gmail.com 11$ including shipping(send
shipping info!)
And of course support our label and buy TYW Merch/CD's and other great
abyss records bands @ http://www.officialabyssrecords.com
Download our demo for free at http://www.thousandyearwar.com and
'Like' TYW at http://facebook.com/tyrantsandmen
Check out http://www.infowars.com for more info on the New World
Order......HAILS!!!
Interview link: http://darkdoomgrinddeath.blogspot.com/2011/10/thousand-year-war-interview.html
Thousand Year War links:
Official Website: http://thousandyearwar.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tyrantsandmen
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/thousandyearwar
Abyss Records links:
Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords
Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss
Other links:
To purchase THOUSAND YEAR WAR - Tyrants and Men DIGI CD and other THOUSAND YEAR WAR merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=thousand+year+war
To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOlEjPkRPHE |
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MichaelMcCoyII
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MAAX (U.S.) Unholy Rock and Roll DIGI CD review by http://occultblackmetalzine.blogspot.com
By OccultBlackMetal
Maax are a band from Indiana that has had their previous albums revewed as well as being interviewed by this zine that started out as being pure black metal but has evolved into a more black/thrash metal band over the years and this is a review of their 2011 album "Unholy Rock'n'Roll which was released by Abyss Records.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast drumming with a good amount of blast beats being thrown in, 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, midpaced to fast riffs that combine black metal with thrash and speed metal along with some ocassional riffing that has a more traditional metal/rock feeling to them as well as some clean playing being utilized briefly on one song, while the lead guitars are very chaotic 80's underground metal guitar solos and leads.
Vocals are a mixture of high pitched black metal screams, deep growls and early 80's black/thrash metal type of singing as well as some ocassional gang shouting and samples being used briefly, while the lyrics cover Satanism, Luciferian, Occultism, Anti Christianity rock'n'roll and thrash, as for the production it has a very raw and primitive 80's extreme metal sound to it.
In my opinion this is another great album from Maax and if you enjoyed there last recording, you should enjoy this album. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Coldest Steel" "Unholy Rock'n'Roll" "Do What Thou Wilt" and "Black Thrash Em All". RECEMMONDED BUY.
Review link: http://occultblackmetalzine.blogspot.com/2011/10/maaxunholy-rockn-rollabyss-records2011.html
Maax links:
Myspace: www.myspace.com/maaxmetal
Facebook: www.facebook.com/maaxmetal
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/maax
Abyss Records links:
Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords
Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss
Other links:
To purchase MAAX - Unholy Rock and Roll DIGI CD and other Maax merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=maax
To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYmZLEnfZ1o
To preview a song from their 2010 release "Six Pack Witchcraft" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=giNCctZobOE
and to preview a song from their debut album "Dawnbringer" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uNDPFcYcdw
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ITEM OF THE DAY
ASPHYX - DEATH... THE BRUTAL WAY (LIMITED EDITION) SLIPCASE CD / DVD - 13.00 + S/H
Limited Edition Slipcase Edition w/ Bonus DVD
DISC 1:
1. Scorbutics
2. The Herald
3. Bloodswamp
4. Death The Brutal Way
5. Asphyx II (They Died As They Marched)
6. Eisenbahnmörser
7. Black Hole Storm
8. Riflegun Redeemer
9. Cape Horn
10. The Saw, The Torture, The Pain
DISC 2:
DVD (NTSC - ALL REGION) featuring the band's entire reunion show from:
2007's Party.San festival in Bad Berka, Germany.
1. Intro
2. Vermin
3. MS Bismarck
4. Serenade in Lead
5. The Sickening Dwell
6. Food for the Ignorant
7. The Krusher
8. Wasteland of Terror
9. Asphyx (Forgotten War)
10. Pages in Blood
11. The Rack
12. Last One on Earth
To Order: www.officialabyssrecords.com/product_info.php?cPath=21_77&products_id=6812 |
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ENTRENCH (Sweden) Inevitable Decay CD review by www.metal-rules.com
By Carlos Llanas
Thrash metal is considered to be some of the fastest, meanest, and aggressive styles of metal out there. Its sole purpose is to wreck your fucking neck. That is exactly what Entrench managed to do with the release of their debut album "Inevitable Decay". Coming out of Västerås, Sweden, Entrench is as aggressive and relentless as the thrash gods of old. Many of the newer thrash bands sound too generic and weak, yet Entrench manages to keep the same level of ferocity the likes of Kreator circa "Pleasure to Kill" and Slayer's "Show no Mercy".
The album is an eight track thrashfest from start to finish. Songs like "As Dawn Breaks" and "Doubt What's Left" are chaotic tracks that have reverb filled aggressive vocals and speedy riffs with lots of fast picking. I even heard some Sodom and Possessed influences in these songs. Another cool thing about this album is that the songs are lengthy and very rarely does it sound repetitive. The creepiness of some of the riffs really set the mood right before it kicks you in the face with speed; it's a great mixture.
The album cover isn't an intricate piece of art or anything, but it flows and it looks like it belongs with the record. It gives off a very "old school" feeling; Back to the day when many bands just didn't have the money or means to have a masterpiece for an album cover. Entrench kept it true with this one. It's a town in ruins with a fire in the middle of it and no trace of life anywhere; "Inevitable Decay" indeed.
Overall, I enjoyed listening to this album. It took me back to a time when thrash was real. It's fast, it's loud, it's mean, and it fucking rules. It isn't anything new or anything that hasn't been done before, but Entrench does it very well. It is a very good buy for fans of Kreator/Sodom/Possessed style of thrash. I hope these guys stick around for a long time.
Rating: 4/5
Review link: www.metal-rules.com/review/viewreview.php?band=&album=&post_by=&rating=&month=November&year=2011&letter=&pos=1
Entrench links:
Myspace: www.myspace.com/entrench
Revebnation: www.reverbnation.com/entrench
Abyss Records links:
Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords
Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss
Other links:
To purchase ENTRENCH "Inevitable Decay" CD go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/product_info.php?products_id=11203
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TORTURE DIVISION (Sweden) Evighetens Dårar DIGI CD review by www.apochs.net
By apochs
Torture Division is a Swedish Death Metal act that appears to enjoy doing things a little differently when it comes to recorded material. When you look at this three-pieces discography, you will start to see a pattern. Prior to their With Endless Wrath We bring Upon Thee Our Infernal Torture, the band issued three demos and a CD single, the single being the odd ball out here, as these releases were collected and issued on that very release. Once again, we find the band collecting their three demos that follow, which are simply Evighetens Dårar I - III, which makes the title of this demo compilation pretty obvious. But there happens to be a reason for all of this madness.
According to many articles available, Torture Division is a band that has a "free music" policy. All these tracks were made available on their website for free, never actually published, and included the artwork. So, why is it available for purchase through Abyss Records then? Well, according to information about the previous release, it is in an effort to gain the most exposure possible. The band owns the rights to the music still, not the label. The label doesn't even own the rights to the actual CD either. So, what this really boils down to is whether or not you want a physical property of the band, or if you're cheap and don't want to buy the disc. Either way, there is no shame on you, but one listen to the compilation factory press of Evighetens Dårar, and chances re good you'll want to buy it anyway. All three demos were mixed and mastered by Dan Swano, and you can really tell in the recording due to the signature quality that is typically linked to him, usually having a dark quality to the production that is just slightly raw, but still clear enough to that the vocals are understood, and the distortion doesn't get mangled as if it's like listening to a chord that just seems like it's been distorted from the start like some Swedish Death Metal acts sometimes issue, all making the performance sound as fierce as humanly possible, regardless of how poor it is, which in this case, it's far from poor to begin with.
For as much talent as Torture Division has on this release, it's hard to imagine that the band willingly records this material and gives it out, allowing the fans to do what they want with it. Evighetens Dårar is one of the finest Death Metal albums to come out in a long time, and there isn't a single bad song to be found on this recording. In fact, the further you get into the release, the stronger the music becomes. Much of the compilation is composed of fast paced material that just flows naturally from start to finish with a commanding presence. "Under Fire Command" is easily the most intense of the songs on the album, which is built up only by the previous songs, "The Axe Murderer" and "Righteous Fire Ensemble" slowly picking up the intensity with each track. The vocals are clear enough to be understood, yet the perfect pitch against the somewhat melodic and chaotic guitar chords and blasting drums, being very menacing and lyrically capturing exactly what Death Metal is all about.
Aside the general progression in intensity here and there, the music general transcends itself into other music styles. It's hard to ignore an ominous Napalm Death influence in some of the songs, sometimes even striking up on Napalm Death choruses, but without being a total rip off of the inspirational source. The more Grindcore and D-Beat influence lies within the speed of the music, which is blended seemlessly between the traditional Swedish Death Metal sound, holding a very menacing, melancholic melodic to the guitars, laced with punishing drums that have no problem matching the speed to the atmosphere they play, and merging nicely into blast beats that are executed perfectly and sound as intimidating as the vocals are from the start of the song until the very last word they utter in the song. While there's this nice combination of styles in the mix, there's also no denying the solid old-school approach that some of the material here contains. "Eld Och Plagor" is a candidate for that, having a much slower pace that carries a nice rhythm to it that is backed by strong rhythm guitars, both working together at times to put together an intense sound at the same speed that weakves a very haunting atmosphere. There also appears to be a breakdown in this song that would be similar to that of some of today's better off Deathcore bands, but suits the music nicely.
But, while the songs with that extra rhythm are fantastic and really stand out, there is no denying the Grindcore-based impact on the album stands as another solid foundation for the band. "Total Death Punishment" features some gang chants that appear briefly, fantastic blast beats, as well as drumming that equally keeps the pace of the faster guitars, all of which comes crushing down upon the listener with it's intensity. This is also the only song utilize some sound effects in the background, which is a very sinister laughter, but sounds more like a door opening. Of course, there's also "The Axe Murderer" which lasts only nine seconds in length. While it doesn't really do much, it winds up being rather enjoyable compared to some of the other Grindcore-based acts out there that issue albums with tracks that are as short as this.
Torture Division prove that some of the best things in life can truly be free, but if digital downloads aren't your thing, then Abyss Records answers your prayers with the band's Evighetens Dårar compilation. The songs presented on this release are fantastic, though they do wind up jumping around from one style to another quite a lot. The good thing about this jumping is that the band makes these jumps and transitions practically seemless and natural for the song, and the general intensity behind many of them matches the overall melancholic and intimidating atmosphere of the music being played by the band. If you haven't heard Torture Division yet, then there is absolutely no excuse. Free or not, this band, as well as this release/the demos the compose the release, are well worth looking into as soon as possible.
Review link: www.apochs.net/CDs/TortureDivision-EvighetensDarar.html
Torture Division links:
Official Website: www.torturedivision.net/
Myspace: www.myspace.com/torturedivisionsweden
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Torture-Division/101877566534436
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/torturedivision
Abyss Records links:
Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords
Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss
Other links:
To purchase TORTURE DIVISION - Evighetens Dårar DIGI CD or other TORTURE DIVISION merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=torture+division
To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=35Q5Zl2Q8HI
To preview a song from TORTURE DIVISION's first release go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SIkZUsvT2A |
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THOUSAND YEAR WAR (U.S.) Interview by http://alternativematter.net
By Tony
I recently had the awesome opportunity to interview Hiram Lohr of Thousand Year War about the inspiration for their awesome album Tyrants and Men, the state of the metal scene in the US, and current events in politics and the music industry. He certainly had some brilliant and interesting things to say. Without further ado…
1. What inspires you to write the music that you do? Does the majesty of the nature in a place like Alaska influence the sort of blackened feel some of the songs have?
A lot of times I will just be sitting alone with an acoustic guitar and riffs will come to my head….and other times I’ll be out in the woods and a melody comes to mind that I’ll translate to guitar as soon as I’m able too. Alaska as far as nature is truly inspirational. Often words or music really fall short in giving it justice! Nature in Alaska is nothing short of spiritual! I just moved out of there though….
2. Other than the oft-mentioned Amon Amarth that you guys get compared to, what would you say are your influences musically?
Well my influence for the Tyrants and Men record obviously had that strong Amon Amarth leaning…but the influences were many and included
everything from Satyricon, Astriaal, Dark Tranquility, Unlord, Satariel, etc.
But now my musical influences are really subtle. I think on Tyrants and Men we were really trying to find our sound just like everyone else is when they are first starting. But now with our upcoming EP it’s really developing into a sound that will be unique to TYW.
3. In an interview on the Abyss Records blog you mentioned there wasn’t too much of an inspired metal scene in Alaska, just lots of more mainstream type stuff. Where did you end up moving to, and how’s the music scene there?
I ended up moving back to where I grew up outside of Redding, CA (Northern California). I’m just here for the winter while planning a move near Portland, OR where there seems to be more metal heads and more of a metal scene. The scene here in Redding is almost exactly the same as in Alaska. hahaha. Not too excited about it and I’m struggling hard to get a live line-up here to play with. You have a lot of kids playing deathcore or over the hill musicians that really just want to get high or drunk rather than make pro music and play great shows.
4. What’s your goal with this release, or is there a message or theme you wanted to put out there with Tyrants and Men?
My goal is to get the name of TYW spread out across the world and gain more and more fans!!! The message in this album is very important and I’m hoping a lot of people in the metal scene catch on to it. The lyrics are very anti-government and defiant of the ruling elite group of human beings that are trying to turn people into brainless cattle. Hopefully people are awakened and inspired.
5. Do you have any tour plans to support the album?
Yes, for sure! I am dying to get out there live. I really am. Struggling right now to get a live line-up…..it’s hard in America. While Europe has this amazing metal scene and is choked full of musicians, here we really have a hard time forming serious metal bands, especially live. Geographically, America is a huge shit pile. Makes it hard for everyone to connect. There may be some like minded musicians out there but it’s a good possibility that we are separated by not only towns….but states.
6. What’s your opinion on the current state of the music industry?
Oh god…it seems fucked and amazing at all the same time! Hardly anyone is buying CD’s…you know of anyone buying CD’s now?? Only hardcore collectors. There are tons of people that know of our music and other underground artists’ music, but when it comes down to actually showing support by buying mp3′s…it doesn’t happen too often. When people steal (download) mp3′s without buy them they are fucking our labels and us in the ass. I try to explain that to everyone that is a fan and supporter of metal music. We put thousands of dollars, hours, blood sweat and tears into music creation and promotion…to have someone just steal our music after all of that is a real kick in the balls! Know what I mean?
7. What was the writing process for Tyrants and Men like, and how do you feel about the outcome?
Creating Tyrants and Men begin with me sitting in a freezing ass cabin in the coldest winter we have had in Southeast Alaska(2008) for a long
time, with guitar and nothing but my thoughts and isolation. I originally had about 7 songs that were going to become a long EP called Isolation. I moved up to Anchorage and got in contact with former member Kellen and we started melding together ideas from the guitar riffs that I was writing. The fusion turned into an excellent mix of melody and atmosphere. From there we would sit down and translate everything into Guitar Pro(which TYW is endorsed by) and after those were all completed they were sent to Fredrik Widigs(Session Drums) to record the drum tracks in Sweden.
I really like the outcome and I don’t think I would have done this particular album any differently. It’s really classic. I know there are
some strong comparisons to Amon Amarth, but that is just how it is when you create your first release…and from that I believe TYW has come into it’s own sound, and with this upcoming EP Vulture Eyes fans and critics will really see that! So Tyrants and Men was crucial and a necessary building block for TYW. I also am very proud of Tyrants and Men!
8. If your interview from Abyss Records was any indication, you’re pretty passionate when it comes to things like world events and social issues. What’s your opinion of the Occupy Wall Street movement? Do your beliefs show in your music at all?
Yeah…I really am. I think that movement is the result of people finally just getting fucking sick of the powers that be running everything into a huge shit show! Although there seems to be a lot of disorganization within this movement, I still think its good that a lot of people are finally opening their eyes to the corruption and selfishness of banking corporations and CEO’s that essentially could care less about anyone but themselves. I saw one video of a Iraq vet that stands up to over 20 cops and just screaming at them…asking them why they are hurting innocent people. That is very powerful and it seems like everyone there were very moved. Here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmEHcOc0Sys
9. What do you think you’d be doing if you weren’t playing music?
Insane…losing my mind somewhere travelling the roads of America. I really don’t know…music is my voice and source of inspiration and expression. I’m going nuts just not being able to play live right now. It’s just eating me away right now to know that I could be out there pushing the music and message of TYW out to new fans and supporters!!
10. Do you have anything else you want to say?
LIVE FREE! Don’t waste your life slaving to some sadistic system. If you don’t like the life your living…pick up your shit….kick rocks….and walk around, sleep under trees, and wander the world until you find happiness and freedom. I’ve been there before. Life is too short to be a unhappy little slave drone to a increasingly uninspired world. Be homeless if you have to! You’ll find yourself smiling at least more than being fucked in the ass by a shit ass job.
Thank you very much for this interview!!! keep up the great work, keep supporting metal, abyss records, and thousand year war!
Our demo is free on our site too…download it and please buy TYW music, and ‘Like’ our facebook band page!!
Interview link: http://alternativematter.net/interviews/interview-with-thousand-year-war
Thousand Year War links:
Official Website: http://thousandyearwar.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tyrantsandmen
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/thousandyearwar
Abyss Records links:
Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords
Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss
Other links:
To purchase THOUSAND YEAR WAR - Tyrants and Men DIGI CD and other THOUSAND YEAR WAR merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=thousand+year+war
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MAAX (U.S.) Unholy Rock and Roll DIGI CD review by www.nocleansinging.com
By Islander
I don’t know any actual zombies, reanimated corpses, or other manifestations of the walking dead. Not personally. But I can imagine that when they congregate among themselves to get shit-faced and party like the fucking ghouls they are, they’re crankin’ the new album by Maax.
I’ve been fumbling around trying to decide on a genre label for this music. As I listened to the first track, “Coldest Steel”, I was thinking “death ‘n’ roll”. But as I moved deeper into the grisly vomit-rocket of this album, that didn’t seem to fit. Later, I thought about “thrash ‘n’ roll”, because most of the songs do sound like a breed of thrash, but “thrash ‘n’ roll” really doesn’t capture the gory filth that pervades the music.
“Slut-fucking black thrash ”n’ roll”? I suppose that could work. “Alcoholic heavy metal hellfire”? Yeah, that has possibilities. “Entombed meet Motorhead, get blasted, and then dress up in the freshly flayed skin of the just dead and start jamming”? That’s getting closer. But I finally decided that the band itself nailed the description in the title of the sixth track: “Rot and Roll”.
Yes, there’s plenty of filth on Unholy Rock N Roll — distorted, buzzsaw guitars spinning with greedy voraciousness; blasting rock drum rolls and gut-busting bass lines; headbang-worthy hammer-riffs; feverish guitar solos that erupt like a rampant viral outbreak; and gruesome vocals that sound like they’re being vomited up from someplace far lower than the stomach. Put it all together and you get a kind of diseased thrash without the annoying classic-thrash vocals. In other words, sweetness!
As nasty as all the songs are, a big part of what makes this album such a kick to hear is the variety within it. There’s definitely a healthy dose of putrifying party-thrash (“Maax” is a good example), but in the latter half of the album, the music takes a pronounced turn toward black metal. “Overthrone” is a corpse-grinding motherfucker of BM malevolence, and “Black Thrash Em All” lives up to its name: thrash ‘em into mincemeat and let Satan sort ‘em out. And “Deliverer” is as grim and serious as a heart attack. starting as a death ‘n’ roll crusher and then becoming thoroughly charred.
The only slow song on the album is “Purge of Depravity”, but don’t worry: Even that song is just as disturbed as everything else. It sounds like the rambling mantra of a homeless person, accompanied by unhinged guitar noise.
Maax (pronounced “May-axe”) is from Indiana, and Unholy Rock N Roll is their second album. It’s out now and available in digi-CD format from Abyss Records or via digital download from iTunes and Amazon mp3. Link to the band’s Facebook page can be found below.
If you have any zombie friends you’re planning to visit, this album would make a nice housewarming gift
Review link: www.nocleansinging.com/2011/10/26/maax-unholy-rock-n-roll/
Maax links:
Myspace: www.myspace.com/maaxmetal
Facebook: www.facebook.com/maaxmetal
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/maax
Abyss Records links:
Online Label & Online Music Store: www.officialabyssrecords.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/abyssrecordsofficial
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Abyss-Records/164573050232055
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/label/abyssrecords
Last fm: www.last.fm/label/AbyssRecords
Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/MinionfortheAbyss
Other links:
To purchase MAAX - Unholy Rock and Roll DIGI CD and other Maax merchandise go to: www.officialabyssrecords.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=maax
To preview a song go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYmZLEnfZ1o
To preview a song from their 2010 release "Six Pack Witchcraft" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=giNCctZobOE
and to preview a song from their debut album "Dawnbringer" go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uNDPFcYcdw
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