Gorgoroth - Instinctus Bestalis [ Terra Relicta ]

AS you may notice I have started to write for Terra Relicta as well! its a new fun job!..

After long wait Gorgoroth is finally back
I can't really describe how exicited I was when I first heard they had a new album coming up!'
this album is really what I would or any fan could expect from Gorgoroth,
fast blast beats and tight 

neatly tremolo picking
guitars, high pitched vocals!
its like I am back in the early days twilight of the idols ,
the thing about Gorgoroth that has always made me love them is their unique style with mixed riffs of some thrash and some even death metal influences!
although I think this record speaks truly by itself!
Gorgoroth have the power to really suck you in the music!.

its not hard to say this material is by far the strongest they have done since the early days!...

Hearing the new line up together like this really brings you hope that Gorgoroth's new line up is bound to be! since not to recently I noticed their new fill in singer was no other than Hoest from Taake on their recent tours !
but for this album its a new person behind the mic Atterigner of triumfall
who does an amazing performance in this piece! each track really delivers that raw christ raping black metal. that we are known to expect from Gorgoroth,
despite a lot of conflicts within the band , they are still kicking it strong.
its hard to pick a favorite of these tracks as they are all amazing...
their new vocalist really shines out through the voice! even if some might think it does sound similar to ghaal but still brings out his own touch to the songs!..
never the less


moving forward into this new album!
Instinctus Bestialis is truly a work of art in itself! it keeps the 90 black metal spirit alive the torch is burning! I must say some of the riffs kinda reminds of the twilight of the idols album mixed with the antichrist album.
Despite this being the 9th album it still rings fresh!
behind the drums is no longer Nick Barker as if you have been living under a rock..
but Swedish Drummer known from none other than Dissection Tomas Asklund
he's been with Gorgoroth since 2007 and lets hope he continue to stay !
with the band...
his drumming is very special. In many ways
the guitar duties are as before done by Infernus , and you can tell its his playing, the riffs and the melodies sings like razorblades... cut through flesh
I think its safe to say Gorgoroth is back to defend the black throne of which they have been leading the past years..
if you are fans of the older material and like their old songs then the new ones will sit perfect I am sure, melancholic tremlo part, with brutal grinding drumming, will please anyone..
Instinctus Bestialis is a true work of art!

9/10

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Demonical Black Flesh Redemption 2015 [Agonia Records]

Demonical Black Flesh Redemption

Demonical is back stronger than ever!
with their new ep a strong 4 track ep of crushing old school death metal!,
I admit I haven't heard that much of Demonical since  their album Death Inferrnal 2011, but now and then you natrually put on some new music from them ether on the road or while just sitting at home drinking beer !

The new ep prooves they are back to hold the banner high for Sweden in the old school death metal scene!,  since we all know when I think of Old school Death metal I think of Sweden, and I can only think of 4 bands that can do it!
Entrails, Entombed , Demonical,Grave

I guess this ep is somewhere between! the production is brilliant! as so is the musicians,  strong catchy guitar riffs with pounding hard hitting drums!
the guitar sound usually speaks Sweden!  before the band state they are Sweden!
and what do I mean by that , Yes that most of the Swedish old school bands tend to sound the same music wise! not all the time, but often the bands have a very similar dark bright sound on the guitars...
Not at all bad.. Just pointing out

overall I can really say I enjoyed this ep more than I enjoyed Entombeds Left hand path, Demonical has a darker edge to the music a black flame that burns deep within the band that always makes them stand out!.
the perfect mixture of all ingredients to create a good record.

The vocals are raw and gripping!
like you would want them in Sweden!
its a bit odd to not hear Widings on drums , as I kinda associate him with
Demonical although he was only their session drummer !
but never the less the new session guy Kennet Englund does a great job matching Widings footsteps!...
Lets see what await us! as Demonical takes over!
I'd give this ep 9/10
because its truly worth it!'

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Niklas Kvartforth (Shining) Swe Interview 2015 - Ix Everyone Everything Everywhere ends

Ix Everyone Everything Everywhere ends album cover! 

Swedish band Shining whose new album IX Everyone Everything Everywhere ends is soon to be out! we were able to talk to the frontman founder of the band Niklas Kvartforth about the new album and how things are looking in the future ! as well as a possible Halmstad gig!

PHOTOS BY ESTER SEGARRA(C)

Your new album IX / Everyone everything everywhere Ends is soon to be out! How did you come to that name ?
The title has followed me since 2006 but didn’t feel compatible with how things were going back then. The title itself should be self-explanatory. And maybe give a hint where things are heading with this band, who knows? I like the idea of a title that can mean several things, depending on who reads it.

How was the recording process working with Andy La Rocque ?
Extremely easy-going compared to last time. When we recorded “Redefining Darkness” we spent eleven weeks in the studio, whilst this time around three weeks was enough. Andy is not only a fan of what we are doing but he also understands and knows how to work with the kind of schizoid material he’s being given. Also, it’s very good that he, unlike most others we have worked with throughout the years, has an opinion about things and therefore pushes you extra hard to give it your best in times of uncertainty and delusion.

Most of your lyrics are written in your native tounge ! Do you find it easier to express yourself in that way or has it just become a natrual thing ?
It depends from time to time really. Lyrics are very important to me as an artist but unfortunately, because of this godforsaken internet-age, there have circulated several incorrect translations made by so called “fans” of ours, which ultimately resulted in me having to publish a book a few years back with my own, correct ones. The second edition is actually almost sold out now but I’ll publish a third one in a near future which also will include the new lyrics. To sum up, yes, it is easier to write in my native tongue but as said, it’s nothing I am in control of. What’s being put on paper is what is being put on paper, regardless of language.

Over the past years many people have come and gone in Shining , would you say that the musicans are tools that you use to express your work that is Shining , since Shining is Kvarforth?
As I clearly defined my fellow musicians as a “toolbox” since the very early days, yes, that was the case, and several of these people had to be replaced repeatedly. Just as with a real toolbox, the instruments lose their effectiveness and you throw them away, getting new ones. However, the current line-up has remained pretty much the same for the last three years so nowadays I would actually consider Shining as having grown into a real band, whatever that means.

Your new album cover is quite different who was artist behind it ?
Yes, the cover is distinctly different from any past album of ours, which is more of a coincidence than a choice really. As with everything else I do with the band, I just go where my gut takes me, and this time around there were no existing ideas that I found suitable for where this album was heading so I therefore contacted one of my favourite contemporary painters, Daniele Serra, asking to use an older canvas of his for the cover. Unfortunately at the time, that very painting was unavailable so he then offered to make something from scratch based on the themes of the album. I think it turned out perfect. However, there are people who seem to disagree, saying it does not look like a Shining cover, but who the hell are they to tell me what a Shining cover looks like?

Could you walk us through your live / studio gear like do you have any special gear that you just can't live without in the studio?
No.

There are a lot of blues influences in your music where did they come from?

I’ve always been a huge fan of blues so of course the genre itself has had an influence on my own writing, as have other types of music not related to what we are doing.

You mentioned in many interviews you'd like to do a tour with Opeth, Alice cooper, King Dimond  is that something we might expect for the future ?
Too early to tell, but yeah, I would rather tour with bands like that so that we can expose ourselves to a new kind of audience. Don’t get me wrong, we’re perfectly fine with what we currently have but the need for expansion is always there and I believe that in order to reach a certain audience, the Opeth one for instance, we would have to tour with them as most of their fan-base wouldn’t even consider having a listen to what we do because of all rumours, things that have happened in the past and so on. And most fans of these other bands probably believe we sound like Darkthrone or something you know.

Many people praise the album Halmstad as your best work! Have you ever considerd doing a full tour playing that album from start to end! ?
Actually yes, we’re considering doing a “Halmstad” tour on the 10^th anniversary of the album release. I understand why people consider this a milestone of our discography, and I do too, and it would be fantastic to bring the whole thing on stage with acoustic instruments and strings included. 

Is there any chance of seeing any covers from Alice cooper or mabye Guns n roses? 
We already recorded a Alice Cooper cover which was used as B-side for the first single we released with the seventh album. We have also discussed doing a cover of “November Rain” or “My Michelle”, but as things look now we won’t record any covers whatsoever in the nearest future.

How does the writing process work for you ? Are you the person who can just grab a guitar and start pumping out tunes ? Or do you build all music inside your head  first ?
I mostly complete a full album in my head before even touching a guitar. This time around though, things worked a bit differently as it was Euge, and not me, who kick-started the writing process by contributing his own ideas. 

Can you name some movies that really inspierd you ?
I watch a lot of movies and must say I have been inspired by countless ones throughout the years. But I guess the one that have made the biggest impression is “Blue Velvet” by David Lynch. There is a certain darkness hidden within that film which no one else has ever come close to conjuring.

Both  jazz and blues seem to be some major influences in your music is that  something you plan to continue with ?
As said, I am not really in control of what direction my music is taking when I write it. I just follow my heart and never think twice about where the darkness leads me. So, if there is a jazz thing here, or a blues thing there that has manifested during the process it’s meant to be there regardless of whether people find it “suitable” or not.

Shining is no longer just swedish members but also have gotten some Finnish blood in

Could you tell us how you meet each member ?
No.

Looking back at the early records the sound it has changed quite a lot

since Within deep dark chambers to Redefining darkness ,

would you say that the change was a natural progression as a musician or was it intentional?
Definitely. As I said, I just follow my heart and considering I was twelve years old when I started this band and now am in my early thirties it’s not that odd that my writing has progressed quite dramatically from “Within Deep Dark Chambers”. I mean, the sinister and melancholic aura of Shining has always, at least in my ears, remained the same. And that’s really all Shining needs to be.

How long was the writing process for the new record ?
Two weeks.

what  were your musical influences  when growing up ?
Guns N’Roses, John Carpenter and Burzum.

At what age did you pick up the guitar also did you take any basic lessons? Or self tought ?
I am self-taught, although I did participate in a “how-to-group” for about 2 lessons. I think that was when I was eight or nine if I’m not mistaken.

What are your thoughts on socialmedia is it a good tool for bands  to utilise in order to spread your music!
It’s definitely a good tool in terms of promotion but nothing I want to partake in. When we travel for example, all the others talk through Facebook and stuff like that, and get this endless stream of meaningless information that I want absolutely nothing to do with. Personally, I think it has somewhat destroyed the basic foundation of anticipation and mystery but yes, it is definitely a good tool to use when promoting something.

From what ive read all members contributed to the new album ?
No. Euge and I wrote the album. Huss arranged the intro. But yeah, when you’re in the studio everyone more or less contributes by adding their “colour-scheme” to the result.

Whats the best and worst experience that you've had while being on tour?
You have to wait for the documentary to find out about things like that. There are just too many fucking bad things that have happened for me to mention in a brief interview you know. There are hundreds of rumours out there that I am aware of but most don’t know the worst and that’s why Martin Strandberg has decided to make this film, or at least one of the main reasons.

Since half of the new line up are Finnish , how are you able to practice together ? And how often ?
We have never practised together. They show up, we perform.

Do you have any festivals planned for this summer?
Yes. We’ll play a couple of festivals during the summer. Though, momentarily I cannot recall the names but be sure to check out our website frequently for updates on things like that.

Do you have any last words before we wrap this interview up  ?
Thank you for the support! Hope you’ll “enjoy” the new album and make sure to attend any future ceremony held in your area, or travel to wherever we might appear.

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Special Thanks to
Patricia Thomas Mangement ! 

for the help  and arrangment! 

and Thanks to Gunnar of Season of mist!

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Feared Announce New Album Details

Feared Announce New Album Details
Release Video For “My Grief, My Sorrow”

Feared, the Swedish death-metal foursome led by The Haunted’s guitarist Ola Englund, have announced the details for the band’s upcoming fifth album “Synder”. The album, which means sins in English, is set for release on May 25th on Digipack-CD and Digital Download and features once again the stunning artwork by Sylvain Lucchina of Razorimages.Today, the band premieres the first single from “Synder” via a music video on their official Youtube channel. The video for “My Grief, My Sorrow” was directed by guitarist Ola Englund and is now playing here :http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jqDhoGkLtA

Pre-orders for “Synder” are now available at the following locations:
► iTunes - http://hyperurl.co/itunes-synder
► Amazon - http://amzn.com/B00UYM5GAI
Physical albums:
► Feared - http://bit.ly/1NglQHl

About this new video Englund said, “My Grief, My Sorrow is about a person with mental problems who takes his life, only to wake up and relive the same day over and over. The endless circle drives him more into madness and the story never ends. Or it could be a tale about an honest man who has a special fondness of knives and old televisions.”

Any further updates and information concerning the band can also be found on their Facebook page.

View the album cover and complete track-listing below:
1. Synder
2. Your Demise
3. Of Iron And Ashes
4. Caligula
5. My Grief, My Sorrow
6. Dygder
7. By Silent Screaming
8. Wolf At The End Of The World
9. My Own Redemption
10. Dying Day
11. War Feeding War
12. The Narcissist
13. Godless Devotion

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Nocturnal Nightmare new single out - Allt har sitt slut

Swedish duo Nocturnal Nightmare has a new single out after years of waiting!
have a listen below!

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Mor dagor interview 2015

First i like to thank you for doing this

interview! and may i say the new song is sounding killer!

How are you doing?

1 could you tell us the story how Mor dagor came to be?

 

Torturer: Too long…We started in 1996. after endless Lineup changes we are where we are now.

 

 

2 Your new album is called Redemeer

how did the writing process look like comparing to previous record!?

 

Lykanthrop: We all basically started to collect ideas for this album back in

2011. The more ideas we had, the more intense we started to shape the

songs. Torturer and I locked ourselves up in the rehearsal-bunker and

worked on every detail until we were 100% satisfied with the result.

Schmied then added his lyrics to the final songs.

 

 

3 What were some of your inspiration when crafting this beautiful beast?

 

Torturer: Everything surrounding us.

 

 

4 How was the studio session this time around!?

 

Torturer: It had been one of the fastest productions we ever did. drums had been recorded in only one day. alsoguitars.
Lykanthrop: Preparation, dedication and discipline are the keys!

 

 

5 hows 2015 looking for you guys any big tours coming up?

 

Schmied: Until now there some special shows and we´re working on a

european tour in autumn.

 

 

6 you recently announced you will be joining Austrian titians belphegor in

helvete club are you guys looking forward to that?

must be special for torturer since he is known from playing in the band for a

long time?

 

Torturer: it’s great to meet my old bandmates again. we had a great time together. i am in contact with them anyway.

 

 

7 Your new album is soon to drop from the void into the earthly dimension

will there be any special editions of the. album for those daywalkers who

don't know?

 

Lykanthrop: We announced already a Mor-Dagor-Machete-package limited

to 66 pieces. It includes the digipack-CD or Vinyl edition, together with a

real machete with the MOR DAGOR print, along with some other cool stuff.

 

 

Lets talk about more music related stuff

8 how often do the band meet up and rehearse together?

 

Lykanthrop: At least once a week, twice is the optimum.

 

 

9 I ask this alot and people seem to still like

so if you could tour with any band whom

 

Lykanthrop: Any non-sissy motherfuckers will do! There are lots of great

bands out there but also a lot of scum.

 

 

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10 your artwork is pretty different from many album covers in the past

years what was your inspiration for the cover and who did it!?

I like it clear clean simple and effective!

 

Schmied: We wanted to create something pure and clean. Furthermore it’s

the embodiement of death and the beginning of a new era of warfare. So is

our music.

All artworks were done by us in association with Necroworks.

 

 

11 how would you describe yourself as a band in a studio

are you the person who is a total control freak want to see what everyone is

doing while in the studio and more or less let the producer do his thing and

trust his words?

 

Lykanthrop: We enter the studio very well prepared. The entire album is

written from the first to the last note before we start recording and everyone

involved practices his part intensly for that. Working with Andy Classen

though was great! He’s a great producer and his input on the music was well apprechiated.

Torturer: I am a control freak in this case. everythingmust be prepared and arranged. we did pre-production for ourself to see what we can improve.

 

 

12 could you briefly walk us through your live rig ?

Lykanthrop: Since we want to come as close to the studio sound as possible,

I currently use my Jackson RRMG pro with a modified EMG-81 pickup. On

my side i use a Peavey 6505+ with which I also recorded all guitars on the

album. 2nd guitar plays over a modified Peavey Valve King. Beliath plays

bass over an old Peavey Mark VI amp - it gives us just the right mixture

between low end and dirty attack we need. The tuning is E-Standard, though

the B-string on the bass is tuned down to A. Goes right into your guts!

 

Torturer: I use Pearl BRX and sabian cymbals, Demon drive pedal and and 5bx Pro mark sticks.

 

 

13 Talking about studio work

what is your idea of the best work flow do you guys stay in the studio more

or less until the album is completely written both pre prod and final end

(meaning do you spend a year or maybe a few weeks)

or do you write from your own base And then enter with full pre

production!?

 

Schmied: As Lykanthrop pointed out earlier, the whole album is completely

written and we already made a pre-production which Andy got some weeks

before the studio so he could get a grip on it. Then we enter the studio and

spend as much time as possible there to work on details

 

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14 favourite drink? non or with alcohol

 

Himalaya ice water

 

15 Do you prefair festivals or clubs ?

 

Torturer: doesn’t matter. both is great!

 

16 finally what can we expect for 2015 from Mor dagor:)

 

Lykanthrop: No Mercy!

 

 

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer the questions!

all the best and talk soon!

Dead December - Will Death Reunite us

Dead December  - Will Death Reunite us 

Last time I had this band on the speakers was early 2015 if i remember correctly,

of course the band is still kind enough to let me have a listen to the stuff.

in its wholeness !

the new songs has a slower more atmospheric feel

with a nice classic touch!, in many ways I can hear early Cradle of filth influences !

not just because I now and then have to remember and remind myself that its not Dani filth himself singing!

The album has a lot more softer feel perhaps then some might enjoy but still it gives what it meant a kind of classical symphonic rockish type of feel very progressive!

stuff! maybe not my exact cup of tea.

But they do get the idea and are able to give us a good atmosphere in the songs!

distorted guitars with nice piano melodies!

its a very sad album in many ways, many slower songs with lots of progressive elements that really creates a very hopeless feel!

Although I must state that Fridas vocals on the older songs or rather first released songs are more of my cup of tea but Fridas vocals really brings out a lot emotions into the songs!

I guess I am more for the heavier and more straight forward songs! like the ep Awaiting messiah

'i never been a fan of progressive stuff to be honest! , The songs are of course well made nothing to complain! its a whole good production.

But I do miss the female vocals a lot on the other songs also more double bass drumming! like the song Aurora. The band is solid in the way that they are clearly aware of all but it just gets a bit to slow for my taste with the newer songs.

I am sure those who are into progressive or more rockish heavy metal would enjoy this more , not saying its bad but I am not the right person to judge!

thats my opinion! Overall I'd give this album a good spin now and then! And mabye it will grow on me!