Showing posts with label Vorgrum. Show all posts
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Vorgrum/Nature Emerge/2022 EP Review

 


  Vorgrum  are  a  solo  project  from  Argentina  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  and  on  this  recording  plays  a  fantasy  orientated  form  of  folk  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  his  self  released  2022  ep  "Nature  Emerge".


  A  very  heavy  and  symphonic  sound  starts  off  the  ep  while  the  vocals  are  mostly  grim  black  metal  screams.  Elements  of  folk  music  are  also   mixed  in  with  the  heavier  sections  of  the  songs  at  times  along  with  one  also  adding  in  some  clear  pagan  chants   and  accordions  are  also  a  very  huge  part  of  the  recording.


  Most  of  the  music  sticks  to  a  mid  tempo  style  while  melodies  can  also  be  heard  in  some  of  the  guitar  riffing  at  times.  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  also  done  in  a  very  melodic  style  along  with  one  of  the  songs  also  adding  in  a  brief  use  of  spoken  word  parts.


  On  this  recording  Vorgrum  takes  hid  music  into  more  of  a  mid  tempo  folk  metal  direction.  The  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  Fantasy  and  paganism  themes. 


  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Vorgrum   and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  folk  and  fantasy  metal,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Path"  and  "Nature  Emerge".  8  out  of  10.


  Bandcamp: https://vorgrum.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vorgrum
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/vorgrum
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6hWSGko9tpuN1ReyF8YxPh?si=fHCSafWAR9S_eG5G0QE4wg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vorgrumfolk   

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Vorgrum Interview


1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
We are a Pagan/Folk Metal band from Argentina. Our music goes from the rawest Black Metal; to the most Humpa Folk you can hear. We like to say that we are a hybrid of the genre, we don’t search to be or more blackers or more folker. We mix the thing to be delightful for everyone who likes both genres.

2.So far you have released one ep and one full length, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on both of the recordings and also how do they differ from each other?

Our first release; The Awakening, was released on 2011, this EP could be described most like a Troll Metal album. Are 4 songs with lot of Humpa screeching rhythms guitars and accordions, and a really characteristic sharpie voices.
The album, Last Domain, is an evolution of all our music. The different kinds of rhythms and different folklores are noticed on this album. Making these release a huge evolution of the band.

3.The band has been around since 2009 but so far there has only been 2 releases, can you tell us a little bit more about the gap in between recordings?

The first album was recorded for the original members, Folter, Olek and Kryz. It was released for have some material and also the search of musicians to play this genre. The time lapses between The Awakening and Last Domain, 5 years, was because lot of members leaved the band, and was hard to have a regular formation. After many time, Folter, Kryz, Patrick and Olek recorded the album.

4.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects you explore with your music?

In our lyrics we talk about Vorgrum world and how they want to prevent the advance of human race which want to destroy all the forest and nature from the World to build all they builds and etc. Vorgrum job is to prevent that.
We transmit a message of preserve nature and roots of each one, but this message is talked from the point of view of this creature. Which also likes to drink and dance in the forest till pass out.


5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Vorgrum'?

To search a name for this particular creature, an ancient creature..

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

I (Iti) think that our best show was the show with Skiltron for the anniversary of “The Clans Have United”. The venue was full, and we player right before Skiltron, a lot of moshpits, sings of approval and a lot of fun, of course.
We describe our show as a party. We want to give people something else besides music. Is not only the execution of the instruments at the hour of give a show. You have to give something “extra” to the audience. We dance a lot, we have fun, and we make jokes to the public and between us. We think that if you want to hear only music, stay in your home and listen to the album, but if you want to have a lot of fun and drink with us, come to a show, and enjoy the party.

7.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
We’ll be touring around Europe on October.

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

At worldwide level, we have a lot of feedback. People from lot of parts of the world write on our fb page, or Instagram. Most of the reviews of the album comes from European countries, and there a lot of bandcamps sells from different parts of the world.

9.Where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

More Albums, more tours, more mature musicians


10.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?

We listen to all kinds of Metal, but we enjoy other types of music and we use them for Vorgrum, too.

11.How would you describe your views on paganism?

We in some kind are attracted to paganism. We don’t practice it. But we like the theme and we use it as philosophy of life, not belief. Of course, or songs had a lot of paganism and etc. But is not a concrete one, like Odinism, Wicca, or druidic. We use philosophies for all of them, and mix with magical creatures of folklores from Europe and rest of the world

12.What are some of your non musical interests?
That is a personal question. Respect me, I like to read a lot, videogames, and spend time with my dogs.
A group level, I have to said hang out for a beers or make asado (Argentinian Barbeque)

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

First of all, thanks for taking you time for sending this questions. We liked to answer them. Also, to all European Folks, we’ll be touring on October over Europe. So if you want to see a show, join us! We’ll be glad to know to every one of you, and meet new places.
Follow our tour at: https://www.facebook.com/vorgrum or https://www.instagram.com/vorgrumfolk
THANKS!

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Vorgrum/Last Domain/Via Nocturna/2016 CD Review


  Vorgrum  are  a  band  from  Argentina  that  plays  pagan/folk  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2016  album  "Last  Domain"  which  was  released  by  Via  Nocturna.

  Epic  sounding  keyboards  start  off  the  album  and  after  awhile  the  music  gets  heavier  along  with some  black  metal s creams  and  when  the  music  speeds  up  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  can  be  heard  and  death  metal  growls  are  also  utilized  at  times  and  they  also  mix  the  symphonic  side  in  with  the  heavy  material.

 Throughout  the  recording  you  can  hear  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  while  clean  vocals  can  also  be  heard  in  certain  sections  of  some  songs  and  as  the  album  progresses  more  folk  instruments  are  added  onto  the  recording  and  there  is  also  a  brief  use  of  tribal  elements  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  Vorgrum  plays  a  style  of  pagan/folk  metal  that  is  very  heavily  influenced  by  black  and  death  metal  while  also  having  its  melodic  and  symphonic  moments,  the  production  sounds  very  professional  while  the  lyrics  cover  high  fantasy,  trolls  and  drinking.

  In  my  opinion  Vorgrum  are  a  very  great  sounding  pagan/folk  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Legacy  Of  The  Ancient"  "Troll  Villa"  "Legions  From  Niflheim"  and  "Ancient  Rulers".  8  out  of  10. 

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