Jaldaoath/The Further Adventures/D.T.M Productions 2013 CD Review

 

   Jaldaoath  are  a  band  from  the  United  Kingdom  that  plays  a  form  of  folk  metal  with  black  elements  that  they  call  Teutonic  Templar  Thrash  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2013  album  "The  Further  Adventures"  which  was  released  by  D.T.M  Productions.

  "Roland  the  Farter"  which  is  also  the  first  song  on  the  album  opens  up  with  melodic  chanting  before  adding  in  heavy  guitars  and  drums  along  with  some  synths  and  then  spoken  words  and  folk  instruments  are  added  into  the  song  and  you  can  hear  bass  guitars  in   the  background.

  "Warrior  Monks  Of  Whitehawk"  begins  with  classical  music  style  orchestras  and  hand  clapping  before  adding  in  heavy  guitar  riffs,  folk  instruments  and  drums  along  with  some  shouting  style  vocals  and  melodic  guitar  leads  which  also  leads  up  to  some  clean  singing  melodic  vocals  as  well  as  some  spoken  word  parts  and  powerful  sounding  bass  guitars  and  towards  the  end  you  can  hear  some  esoteric  sounding  melodic  chanting  in  the  background.  

  "The  Bitch  Of  Chistlehurst  Caves"  opens  up  with  synths  and  spoken  word  parts  before  adding  in  heavy  guitars,  drums  and  folk  instruments  before  adding  in  rough  spoken  word  parts and  after  awhile  melodic  vocals  are  added  into  the  song  along  with  some  guitar  leads  shortly  after  that  along  with  a  small  amount  of  black  metal  vocals.

  "Raise  The  Crummhorns"  starts  up  with  folk  instruments  before  adding  in  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  drums  along  with  some  vocals  and  after  awhile  bass  guitars  make  their  presence  known  along  with  some  folk  metal  style  vocals  and  after  awhile t here  is  a  brief  use  of  guitar  leads  along  with  some  spoken  words  being  added  into  the  song.

  "Wailing  Witch  Of  The  Moulsecoomb"  kicks  in  with  acoustic  guitar  playing  before  adding  in  heavy  guitar  riffs,  bass  and  drums  and  you  can  also  hear  melody  in  the  guitar  riffing  when  the  folk  instruments  kick  in  along  with  some  vocals  shortly  after  that  and  towards  the  end  there  is  a  brief  use  of  melodic  chanting  and  spoken  word  parts  added  into  the  song.

  "Black  Metal  Beauty"  hits it  off  with  heavy  and  melodic  guitar and  bass  riffs  along  with  some  drums  and  a  few  seconds  alter  melodic  vocals  make  their  way  into  the  song  and  you  can  also  hear  a  small  amount  of  female  vocals  along  with  black  metal  screams  which  also  leads  up  to  a  brief  use  of  guitar  leads  and  towards  the  end  there  is  a  brief  use  of  spoken  word  parts.

  "The  Whispering  Dwarf"  comes  in  with  whispers  before  adding  in  melodic  guitar  leads  and  drums  along  with  some  spoken  word  parts  and  heavy  guitar  and  bass  riffs  which  also  leads  up  to  melodic  vocals  kicking  in  along  wit h a  small  amount  of  female  vocals  in  the  background.

  'Father  Pig"  is  introduced  by  animal  noises  which  leads  up  to  bass  guitars,  synths  and  drums  along  with  some  melodic  vocals  and  heavy  rock'n'roll  style  guitar  riffs  which  also  leads  up  to  a  small  amount  of  guitar  leads  and  halfway  through  the  song  there  is  a  brief  use  of  spoken  word  parts.

  "J  Team"  which  is  also  the  last  song  on  the  album  begins  with  spoken  word  parts  and  a  minute  later  drums  and  guitar  leads  come  into  the  song  before  adding  in  heavy  guitar  and  bass  and  folk  instruments  which  also  leads  up  to  melodic  clean  singing  vocals  and  the  song  closes  with  nature  sounds.

  Song  lyrics  cover  comedy,  English  history  and  folklore,  while  the  production  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  Jaldaoath  are  a  very  great  sounding  folk  metal  band  with  elements  of  black  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Warrior  Monks  Of  Whitehawk"  "Wailing  Witch  Of  The  Moulsecoomb"  "Black  Metal  Beauty"  and  "Father  Pig".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

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Earhead/Dethcentrik/An Anthology/2012 Split Album Review

  This  is  a  review  of  a  split  album  between  Turkey's  Earhead  and  Colorado's  Deathcentrik  which  is  called  "An  Anthology"  and  self  released  in  the  year  of  2013  and  we  will  start  off  the  review  with  Earhead  a  1  man  band  that  plays  harsh  noise  with  elements  of  black  metal.

  'The  Guy  Killed  His  Wife,  His  Children  And  Then  Cut  Off  His  Own  Penis"  which  is  also  the  first  song  on  his  side  of  the  split  opens  up  with  static  sounds  and  a  few  seconds  later  spoken  word  parts  and  programmed  beats  make  their  way  into  the  song  which  then  leads  up  to  harsh  power  electronics.

  'New  Verses  From  The  Sumerian  God"  begins  with  drum  programmed  and  harsh  power  electronics  and  a  few  seconds  alter  spoken  word  samples  come  in,  a  few  minutes  later  avant  garde  sounds  come  in,  as  time  goes  on  by  demonic  growls  are  added  into  the  song  along  with  some  dark  industrial  elements.

  "Holocaust  At  The  Disco"  opens  up  with  static  sounding  noises  along  with  some  loops  and  power  electronics  that  also  bring  in  harsh  noise  elements  and  after  awhile  the  song  adds  in  atmospheric  sounding  synths  and  dark  ambient  elements  as  well  as  some  drum  programming

    "Holocaust  At  The  Disco-Kill  The  Survivors" starts  up  with  some  dark  sounds  that  get  more  harsh  as  time  goes  on  by  as  well  as  elements  of  ambient  noise  and  towards  the  end  atmospheric  synths  are  added  into  the  music.

  "Deus  est  Mortuus"  kicks  in  with  dark  ambient  drone  sounds  and  a  few  seconds  later  experimental  sounds  and  drum  programming  come  in  along  with  some  loops  before  adding  in  industrial  and  harsh  noise  elements.

  "In  The  Mind  Of  A  Psychopath"  comes  in  with  ambient  style  noises  along  with  some  programmed  beats  which  also  leads  up  to  some  whispers  before  adding  in  harsh  sounding  loops,  as  the  song  moves  on  aggressive  vocals  and  synths  start  to  come  in.

  "We  Need  To  Talk  About  Noise,  Fuck  Kevin!"  is  introduced  with  soft  sounds  before  getting  darker  along  with  sounds  of  thunder  which  then  leads  up  to  dark  ambient/drones  and  synths  kicking  in  before  adding  in  harsh  power  electronics  and  a  few  seconds  alter  spoken  word  parts  come  in.

  "Hellish"  which  is  also  the  last  song  on  his  side  of  the  split  begins  with  harsh  noise  sounds,  black  metal  screams  and  death  metal  growls  and  the  song  goes  into  a  brutal  death  industrial/power  electronics  direction.

  Song  themes  cover  darkness,  violence  and  Sumerian  themes,  while  the  production  has  a  very  harsh,  brutal,  raw  and  primitive  sound  to  it  along  with  the  songs  being  very  long  and  epic  in  length.

  In  my  opinion  Earhead  are  a  very  great  sounding  harsh  noise  project  with  elements  of  black  metal  and  death  industrial  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  his  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  Guy  Killed  His  Wife,  His  Children  And  Then  Cut  Off  His  Own  Penis"  and  "In  The  Mind  Of  A  Psychopath".  RECOMMENDED.      

  Next  up  is  Dethcentrik  a  1  man  band  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  with  a  musical  style  that  combines,  black,  death  and  doom  metal  with  sludge,  punk,  industrial  and  harsh  noise.

  "Skullfuck  The  Infidel"  which  is  also  the  first  song  on  his  side  of  the  split  opens  up  with  programmed  beats  along  with  some  black  metal  influenced  guitar  riffs  as  well  as  a  mixture  of  screams  and  growls  and  you  can  also  hear  bass  guitars  in  the  background  that  get  more  powerful  as  time  goes  on  by.

  "Society's  Whores"  begins  with  black  metal  style  vocals  and  drum  beats  and  you  can  also  hear  guitars  and  bass  in  the  background  along  wit h some  deep  growls  and  the  music  is  mixed  down  low  in  the  mix  and  has  a  lo-fi  sound  to  it.

  "Stalking  Beast  Of  The  Night"  opens  up  with  nintendo  style  sounds  and  atmospheric  synths  and  you  can  also  hear  distorted  guitar  noises  and  programmed  drum  beats  in  the  backgrounds  which  also  leads  up  to  harsh  noise  screams.

  "The  Experiment"  starts  up  with  noises  made  from  natural  things  before  adding  in  some  dark  ambient  style  synths  and  towards  the  end  it  goes  silent  for  a  few  seconds  and  then  brings  in  element  of  harsh  noise  and  screams.

  "Violent  Sex  Change"  kicks  in  with  spoken  word  samples  before  adding  in  deep  demonic  growls  which  leads  up  to  some  doom/drone  style  guitar  riffs  and  drum  programming  as  well  as  some  black  metal  influenced  vocals.

  "Why  Wont  You  Die"  hits  it  off  with  heavy  bass  guitar  riffs  along  with  some  acoustic  guitars  which  also  leads up  to  melodic  clean  singing,  synths  and  distorted  guitar  noises  before  adding  in  drum  programming  and  noisecore  screams  mixed  with  death  metal  growls.

  "If  Only"  is  introduced  with  industrial  style  noises  along  with some  dark  ambient  synths  before  adding  in  grim  depressive  black  metal  vocals  and  the  song  is  very  short  and  only  around  3   minutes.

  'Life  Down  The  Toilet"  which  is  also  the  last  song  on  his  side  of  the  split  begins  with  heavy  guitar  riffs,  black  metal  screams  and  drums  as  well  as  some  deeper  death  metal  vocals  being  used  for  a  few  seconds.

  Song  lyrics  cover  dark  themes,  while  the  production  has  a  very  dark,  raw  and  primitive  sound  to  it.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Deathcentrik  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black  metal  mixed  with  noise,  you should  check  out  his  side  of  the  split.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Stalking  Beast  Of  The  Nigh"  and  "Life  Down  The  Toilet". RECOMMENDED.

  In  conclusion  I  feel  this  is  a  very  great  sounding  split  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  black  metal  or  noise,  you  should  add  this  split  to  your  collection.  RECOMMENDED  BUY.  

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Def/Light/Transcendevil/Metal Scrap Records/2013 CD Review

  Def/Light  are  a  band  from  Ukraine  that  plays  a  very  symphonic and  melodic  form  of  black/death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2013  album  "Transcendevil"  which  was  released  by  Metal  Scrap  Records.

  "Intro"  starts  up  the  album  with  epic  sounding  synths  that  bring  a  classical  music  feeling  to  the  album.

    "Neo-dont-s"  which  is  also  the  first  real  song  on  the  album  begins  with  blast  beats  form t he  drums,  synths  along  with  heavy  guitar  and  bass  riffs  which  leads  up  to  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  a  few  seconds  later  melody  is  added  into  the  guitar  riffing  as  well  as  some  deep  death  metal  growls  and  the  song  starts  to  alternate  between  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  after  awhile  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  added  into  the  song.

  "Homos  Novus"  opens  with  heavy  guitar  riffs and  drums  as  well  as  some  synths  before  adding  in  blast  beats  and  black  metal  screams  which  also  leads  up  to  the  guitar  riffing  getting  more  melodic  and  a  couple  of  minutes  alter  guitar  solos  and  leads  make  their  way  into  the  song  and  towards  the  end  death  metal  growls  are  added  into the  song.

  "Dark  Liturgy"  begins  with  heavy  guitar  riffs,  drums  and  synths  and  you  can  also  hear  bass  in  the  background  which  also  leads  up  to  a  small  amount  of  blast  beats  and  a  mixture  of  black  metal screams  and  death  metal  growls   and  after  awhile  the  guitar  riffing  starts  utilizing  some  melody   and  the  song  sticks to  a  symphonic  black/death  direction.

  "Philosopher's  Garden"  kicks  in  with  heavy  guitar  and  bass riffs  along  with  some  drums  and  synths  and  a  few  seconds  alter  black  metal  screams  make  their  way  into  the  song  along  with  some  blast  beats  and  a  couple  of  minutes  alter  death  metal  growls  are  added  into  the  song  and  towards  the  end  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  added  into  the  song.

  "In  Front  Of  Soldier's  Eyes"  comes  in  with  violins  and  symphonic  synths  and  a  few  seconds  later  bass  guitars  and  drums  come  into  the  song  along  with  some  heavy  and  melodic  guitar  riffs  and  black  metal  screams  which  also  lead  up  to  guitar  solos  and  leads  coming  in  and  out  of  the  song  as  well  as  some  death  metal growls  along  with  some  blast  beats  that  come  in  and  out  of  the  song.

  "Jupiter"  is  introduced with  heavy  guitar  and  bass  riffs  along  with  some d rums  and  synths  as  well  as  some  melodic  guitar riffing  which  also  leads  up  to  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  and  a  few  seconds  alter  blast  beats  kick  in  before  going  into  a  mid  paced  direction  and  towards  the  end  there  is  a  brief  use  of  melodic  guitar  leads.

  "Antikrist  Tabor"  is  brought  in  with  bass  guitars,  drums  and  guitar  leads  as well  as  some  synths  before  getting  heavier  and  adding  in  black  metal  screams  and  after  awhile  death  metal  growls  are  added  into  the  song  which  also  leads  to  the  music  alternating  between  fast  and  slow  parts.

  "Septem  Millio"  which  is  also  the  last  song  on  the  album  begins  with  synths  and  violins  along  with  some  drums

  Song  lyrics  cover  anti  religion  and  self  development  themes,  while  the  production  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  Def/Light  are  a  very  great  sounding symphonic  and  melodic  black/death  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  album.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Neo-dont-s"  "Philosopher's  Garden"  and  "Jupiter".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

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Serpent Eater Interview

1.For those that have never heard of you before, can you tell us a little bit about the band?
All of us did play or still play in other bands and projects which focused on extreme music. However, we all felt, that there is something, that wanted and needed to be released and urged all of us, to help. It is something dark, vile and savage. So, obviously, it was the Serpent Eater, who wanted us to come together in late 2011/early 2012 to be his messengers. Before the Serpent Eater approached us, we hardly knew each other.

2.How would you describe the musical sound that is present on the album?
Well, the Serpent Eater commanded us, to create aggressive, gloomy and dark music, to support his messages. So, in order to fulfill his will, we mixed up everything that helped us, to do so. Regardless, what musical genre or type of this would be, as long as the sounds and riffs, pleased the Serpent Eater.

3.Can you tell us a little bit more about your song lyrics?
Here, the Serpent Eater is quite clear. Lyricwise, he wants us to let the people know, how he is influencing, pressuring and deforming the mental health and sanity of the souls of all of us, as he takes over our world and reality…

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name Serpent Eater?
It was not our idea and it is not about us to question this…. The Serpent Eater is an entity of grant anger an little patience. But don’t you worry, you will learn more about him, soon.

5.What are some of the best shows that the band has played over the years and also how would you describe your stage performance?
As all our shows are services to worship the Serpent Eater, it would not be wise, to name one of these rituals and masses as the most outstanding. He forces us to always give the best we can.

6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
We’re about to slip onto some billings of festivals such as the Slow End Festival in Eindhoven, Alerta Deathfest in Hannover and the St. Helena Doom Fest in Munich in May 2014. The Serpent Eater wants us to reach as much people and future servants, as possible…so there will be more soon.

7.The new album came out on Alerta Antifacista Records, do you few this label has done a lot to get your name out there/
Alerta Antifascista  Records is the right platform to the Serpent Eater, as he wants  to recruit his first servants from a public and audience, who is more or less ready and willing  open themselves to him…


8.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black, doom and sludge metal/
Well, although the first real Album “Hyena” will only be released on December 15, 2013, the feedback on ‘Hyena on worldwide level is surprisingly good. So far, all reviews we read,  are awesome. Well, actually, it is not that surprising, as we are supported by a supernatural  force….

9.What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
Wherever the Serpent Eater may lead us to, we will follow. At the moment, it is hard to foresee, in which musical direction we will be led… Anyway, we’re quite sure, that it will not be some happy stuff, as the Serpent Eater dislikes the sunnysides…

10.What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
As mentioned above, we do listen to merely music to gather influences in order to fulfill the sinister will of the Serpent Eater. So the majority of stuff we listen to ranges from Death and black metal to (post) hardcore, crust, heavy and dark 70s rock

11.Outside of music what are some of your interests?
There is little room left to do something else, if you are subject to the Serpent Eater. Well, we do have several addictions, as we need to cope with this situation.

12.Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
You better be scared, as the Serpent Eater is coming for you….

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Diabolical/Neogenesis/Vicosolum Productions/2013 CD Review

  Diabolical  are  a  band  from  Sweden  that  has  been  featured  before  in  this  zine  with  a  musical  style  I  would  describe  as  being  a  technical  and  melodic  form  of  black/death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2013  album  "Neogenesis'  which  was  released  by  Vicosolum  Productions.

  "Into  Oblivion"  which  is  also  the  first  song  on  the  album  opens  up  with  a  choir  and  orchestra  and  a  few  seconds  alter  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  drums  kick  in  before  getting  fast  along  with  deep  death  metal  growls  and  blast  beats  and  then  going  for  a  more  mid  paced  direction  and  then  alternating  between  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  the  guitar  riffing  utilizing  more  melody  and towards  the  end  there  is  a  brief  use  of  guitar  solos  and  leads  being  utilized.

  ''Metamorphosis"  begins  with  sound  effects  before  adding  in  heavy,  melodic  and  technical  guitar  riffs  and  drums  before  speeding  up  with  blast  beats  and  death  metal  growls  and  a  few  seconds  later t he  music  slows  down  a  bit  and  then  alternating  between  fast  and  slow  parts  as  well  as  bringing  in  guitar  solos  and  leads  and  halfway  through  the  song t here  is  a  brief  use  of  clean  parts  along  with  some  powerful  sounding  bass guitars.

  "Oracle"  opens  up  with  some  dark  sounding  synths  and  a  few  seconds  alter  heavy  and  melodic  guitar  and  bass  riffs  kick  in  along  with  some  drums  and  a  few  seconds  alter  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  come  in  and  then  the  song  starts  alternating  between  fast  and  slow  parts  as  well  as  having  a  melodic  choir  in  the  background.

  "Ex"  which  is  a  short  instrumental  kicks  in  with  keyboards  that  utilize  a  variety  of  many  different  sounding  keys  along  with  some  violins.

  "World  of  Silence"  starts  up  with  some  fast  and  melodic  guitar  riffs  along  with  blast  beats  from the  drums  before  slowing  down  and  adding  in  growls  along  with  more  technical  and  progressive  elements  and  you  can  hear  a  small  amount  of  black  metal  screams  in  the  background  and  then  the  song  alternates  between  fast  and  slow  parts  and  you  can  also h ear  bass  guitars  in  certain  sections  of  the  song.

  "Reincarnation  Of  the  Damned"  kicks  in with  dark  sound  effects  before  adding  in  dark  and  melodic  guitar  riffs  and  a  few  seconds  later  they  get  heavier  along  with  some  drums  and  a  few  seconds  alter  growls  become  a  part  of  the  song  along  with  some  melodic  female  vocals  a  few seconds  later  and  towards  the  end  their  is  a  brief  use  of  acoustic  guitar  before  getting  heavy  again  and  adding  in  blast  beats  and  guitar  solos.

  "Fields  Of  Nihil"  comes  in  with  sound  effects  before  adding  in  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  drums  along  with  some  guitar  leads  and  a  few  seconds  alter  growls  become  a  part  of  the  song  along  with  a  small  amount  of  high  pitched  screams  and  you  can  hear  melodic  choirs  in t he  background  and  a  few  seconds  later  a  small  amount  of  clean  parts  and  spoken  word  parts  mix  in  with  the  heavier  elements.

  "Dialogue  With  The  Dead"  hits  it  off  with heavy  and  melodic  guitar  riffs  along  with  drums  and  a  few  seconds  alter  growls,  technical  elements  and  female  vocals  kick  in  and  halfway  through  the  song  there  is  a  brief  use  of  guitar  solos  and  leads  being  utilized.

  "Wolves'  Choir"  is  introduced  with  synths  and  orchestras  before  adding  in  guitar  leads,  riffs  and  blast  beats  from  the  drums  as  well  as  the  guitar  riffing  utilizing  some  melody  and  then  the  music  slows  down  a  bit  and  growls  come  in  before  alternating  between  fast  and  slow  parts  as  well  as  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  high  pitched  screams  and  halfway  through  the  song t here  is  a  brief  use  of  spoken  word  parts  before  adding  in  avant  garde  parts  with  the  heavier  elements.

  "The  Age  To  Come"  is  brought  in  with  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  leads  along  with  some  drums  and  a  few  seconds  later  growls  start  to  kick  in  which  also  lead  to  the  guitar  riffing  getting  more  melodic  and  a  couple  of  minutes  later  there  is  a  brief  use  of  clean  playing  and  spoken  word  parts  as  we;l  as  a  small  amount  of  violins  in  the  background  before  getting  heavy  again  along  with  a  small  amount  of  blast  beats  and  black  metal  screams.

  "Humanitas"  which  is  also  the  last  song  on  the  album  begins  with  melodic  chanting  and  synths  as  well  as  a  choir  and  orchestra.

  Song  lyrics  are  a  concept  album  based  on  a  novel  as  well  as  all  of  the  chapters  in  the  book,  while  the  production  has  a  very  strong,  powerful,  heavy  and  professional  sound  to  it.

  In  my  opinion  this  is  another  great  sounding  recording  from  Diabolical  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  band,  you  should  check  out  this  album>  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  ""Into  Oblivion"  "Oracle"  "Dialogue  With  The  Dead"  and  "The  Age  To  Come".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

www.diabolical.se/neogenesis

Lyfthrasyr/The Engineered Flesh/2013 CD Review

  Lyfthrasyr  are  a  band  from  Germany  that  plays  a  very  melodic  and  symphonic  form  of  black  metal  along  with  elements  of  death  metal  and  industrail  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  self  released  2013  album  "The  Engineered  Flesh".

  "The  New  Era  of  Immortality"  which  is  also  the  first  song  on  the  album   opens  up  with  electronic  music  sounds  and  a  few  seconds  later  drums  and  symphonic  keyboards  kick  in  and  also  leads  up  to  some  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  leads  and  then  the  black/death  metal  vocals  make  their  presence  known  and  blast  beats  are  also  added  in  and  then  the  song  starts  bringing  extreme  metal  and  electronic  music  together.

    "Soul  Transition  Interface"  begins  with  atmospheric  and  symphonic  sounding  synths  before  adding in  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  blast  beats  from  the  drums  before  going  for  a  more  mid  paced  symphonic  black  metal  direction  and  adding  in  death  metal  growls  along  with  some  whispers  and  then  the  song  starts  alternating  between  fast  and  mid  paced  parts  and  you  can  also  hear  bass  guitars  in  certain  sections  of  the  song  as  well  as  bringing  in  industrial  and  electronic  music  elements  and  as  time  goes  on  by  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  start  becoming  a  part  of  the  song.

  "Technological  Singularity"  kicks  in  with  industrial  style  synths  before  adding  in  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  drums  and  a  few  seconds  later  whispers  start  coming  in  before  going  more  into  death  metal  growls  and  black  metal  screams  and  halfway  through  the  song  the  guitars  start  utilizing  some  melody.

  "Evolution"  opens  up  with  heavy  guitar  and  bass  riffs  along  with  some  drums  and  blast  beats  before  adding  in  industrial  elements  and  death metal  growls  and  as  the  song  moves  on  black  metal  screams  start  to  kick  in  and  then  the  music  starts  utilizing  some  symphonic  synths  and  spoken  word  samples  before  going  back  to  a  more  heavy  and  brutal  sound.

  "Mind  Simulator"  starts  up  with  industrial  and  electronic  music  sounds  along  with  some  symphonic  synths  before  adding  in  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  drums  and  then  industrial  style  vocals  start  to  kick  in  and  evolve  into  black  metal  screams  shortly  after  that   as  well  as  the  guitar  riffing  getting  a  lot  more  melodic  and  then  the  song  starts  alternating  between  soft  and  heavy  parts  and  also  adding  in  death  metal  growls  and  powerful  sounding  bass  guitars.

  'Preserved  Indentity"  makes  its  way  in  with  heavy,  fast  and  brutal  sounding  death  metal  guitar  riffs  before  adding  in  drums,  bass  guitars  and  chants  which  also  leads  up  to  some  growls  and  whispers  as  well  as  throwing  in  blast  beats  and  synths  along  with  a  few  seconds  of  spoken  word  samples  which  also  leads  to  elements  of  industrial  kicking  in  and  as  time  goes  on  by  the  guitar  riffing  starts  utilizing  some  melody  as  well  as  a  small  amount  of  black  metal  screams  and  melodic  vocals  becoming  a  part  of  the  song.  

  "Wisdom  In  The  Loop"  is  introduced  with  atmospheric  and  industrial  sounds  along  with  some spoken  word  samples  a  few  seconds  later  which  also  leads  to  heavy  guitar  and  bass  riffs  along  with  some  drums  which  also  leads  to  black  and  death  metal  vocals  kicking  in  and  as  time  goes  on  by  there  is  a  brief  use  of  blast  beats  being  utilized.

  "Life  Overdose"  which  is  the  last  song  on  the  album  begins  with  industrial  style  sounds  and  synths  and  a  minute  later  heavy  guitar  riffs  and  death  metal  growls  start  to  kick  in  and  a  few  seconds  later  black  metal  screams  and  powerful  bass  guitars  start  to  kick  in  as  well  as  a  small  amount  of  whispers  and  towards  the  end  there  is  a  brief  use  of  guitar  leads  as  well  as  the  song  alternating  between  clean  and  heavy  parts.

  Song  lyrics  cover  scientific  themes,  while  the  production  has  a  very  strong,  powerful,  heavy  and  professional  sound  for  being  a s elf  released  recording  where  you  can  hear  all  of  the  musical  instruments  that  are  present  on  this  recording.

  In  my  opinion  Lyfthrasyr  are  a  very  great  sounding  black/death  metal  band  with  symphonic  and  industrial  elements  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "The  New  Era  of  Immortality"  "Evolution"  and  "Wisdom  In  The  Loop".  RECOMMENDED  BUY.

http://youtu.be/OX63kYiWrMQ

Norse Interview

1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
Norse has always had to deal with a lot of changes. It just seems to be something that happens to this band regardless. Recently, the biggest change was losing our singer/guitarist Treelo.  The time came for him to move on and pursue a totally different career path. That takes a fair bit of backbone to turn your life around like this, and I applaud his strength of will to go ahead with it!
It was a shame to see him go, but I was resolved not to do the weak, easy thing and throw my hands up in the air and walk away from it. What doesn't kill you...
The new line up now consists of a new full time member who is handling lyrics and vocals, and a session guitarist, both of whom will be announced with the release of our new EP titled 'PEST'

2.How would you describe the musical sound of the new album and also how does it differ from your previous releases?
The difference between the latest album, All is Mist and Fog vs. Hellstorm is pretty big. With Hellstorm we were still learning. We thought we were able to play what we wrote, but personally for me, it fell short of the mark. It just wasn't up to my expectations. Not due to anyone's fault, but we threw so many ideas at that album. Black metal, some melodic Viking stuff, tried to play some dissonant DM etc. Sure there's some standout moments on Hellstorm, but overall I wasn't 100% happy with it personally.
With All is Mist and Fog, Norse had concentrated from a 4 piece into a duo of like-minded musicians. Treelo and I had the same ideas and concepts, and we worked really hard to make sure we nailed it.
We didn't want a glossy production, we wanted raw, real instruments with no edits or manipulations. We wanted to make an album that balanced on the brink of noise/chaos, but with every listen, you could discern something new. The last thing we wanted was to be easily categorized or put on the shelf along side similar sounding bands. Judging by the reviews and feedback, we created exactly what we set out to achieve.
It isn't an easy album to listen to, and it took a lot of fans by surprise. We sure lost a few along the way, but  for once we released something I was proud to put my name to.

3.What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the new release explores and also how would you describe your progress as songwriters over the years?
Treelo and I both decided with lyrics, we should try and write separately and then combine. What was suprising, was that a very large amount of our ideals matched up and we were able to work them all together to make sense. We have had our lyrics described as 'misanthropic-escape-ism'. However, I believe when lyrics are presented in this semi-abstract form they are open to interpretation.

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name Norse, and also how would you describe your views on Nordic Mythology?
This question does come up a lot and unfortunately the answer is:  there is no hidden  meaning to our name. We just wanted an easy 1 word name that stuck in your head. If there I was pushed, I would say Norse is acknowledging our ancestors who traveled from the top of the globe all the way to the ends of the earth. If that isn't a trek worth paying homage to, I don't know what is.


5.What are some of the best  shows that the band ha splayed so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
Out of the mess of memories I have, I think playing alongside Dark Funeral (which was also our album launch for All is Mist and Fog) was a great show. Absu was  good and I love playing with Portal. Amazing band.
Interestingly enough, playing small regional shows is always fun.  People in rural Australia rarely get to see bands, and the response you get is overwhelming from them. Having 100 kids lining up at the merch desk and demanding everything be signed, photos taken etc makes it worthwhile driving out to the middle of nowhere to perform.

6.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
We are currently finishing vocals to our new EP titled - 'PEST'.  Our new singer is blowing me away with his performance on this release, so im very keen to get back onto the stage to promote.
There will definitely be tours to support PEST, but right now I'm concentrating on mixes, lyric editing and tracking vocals...

7.Currently you are unsigned are you looking for a label or have received any interest?
We have received interest from labels but Im really not that interested in handing over my creative control. There isn't a lot record companies can do that I can't if I really get involved. Promotional and distro companies are popping up everywhere nowadays, and the internet gives me all the tools I need to get my band out onto the world market.
People still seem to have the idea that a record company will make you huge. Its totally not true. They lose 80% of business to the internet.

8.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black and death metal?
The feedback for All is Mist and Fog has been FAR better than I imagined...  I was certain people would be unsure, or  not understand what we are doing. However it has been a real surprise to see such positive reviews and respect for the album.
...planning To put a stop to that with the next release.


9.Are there any other musical projects going on these days?
I'm always busy with other projects. I do a lot of session work in the downtime between shows and albums, and I just finished up with Australian band The Amenta this year.  I wish I could play guitar better, but there's not enough hours in the day to practice both instruments unfortunately.
Shayne our guitarist has a lot of his own projects. Murderworld and  Human Forgery to name a few. He is one of those musicians who is always busy as well. Writing or recording inbetween shows.

10.What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
I am keen to continue pushing the boundaries. Be it with composition, production or otherwise. My roots are firmly grounded in extreme metal in general, so there will never be an acoustic album or organ solos.  The biggest drive for me is to create new and exciting atmospheres. Something to make me sit up and listen again. Chasing an impossible goal of recapturing the excitement I had for Mayhem and emperor albums from my teens.

11.What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your newer music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
No bands influence. I don't want to sound like other bands. There are similarities to be found by every listener for sure. I never go into the studio thinking: ''I want to rip off ' De mysteriis dom sathanas'..! ''
as far as music I am listening to these days: Tycho, Burial, Access to Araska, Boards of Canada, Flashbulb, Lorn, Obfusc.

12.Outside of music what are some of your interests?
Nature. Getting away from everyone. I love my job working in  pine forests, as I'm by myself every day.


13.Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
Thankful for the great questions!
You can check out Norse here:
http://norsemetal.bandcamp.com/
www.facebook.com/norse.official