…r “Self Destructive Emotions” at certain points allows the subsequent shape-shifting madness within a song like the Death-like “Oblivion” or pummeling “Perfect Prey” to achieve it’s desired, brain-melter capacity. The relationship the band has with respected recording engineer Chris Wisco ensures a sound that sculpts the intensity of the songs, yet never wavers in the finer details of killer lead breaks or tones that make the listener feel envelop…
…respected in the industry, including Mark Jensen of Epica, Timo Somers (ex-Delain), Sander Zoer (Delain), and produced by Oliver Philipps of Everon and Phantasma. The vocals are not at all overdone, a pitfall of much of this genre, and the guitars are quite fiery at times. That much is evident with the album opener “Archangel”. The intro to “Unshakable” gives way to a medieval sound and tasty guitar solo. A definite winner for me was/is “Dream Vo…
…f members old and new for this third record Defiance with ties to some well-regarded acts in the movement. New bassist Mike Poggione and vocalist Mike Hrubovcak spent time in Monstrosity, while new guitarist Ryan Moll is in Rumpelstilskin Grinder – with others having ties to Vile, Secrecy, and Castator among others. Experience permeates this eleven-track offering, a healthy example of old school brutality with equal influences pulled from the US a…
…rations and influences in that regard? Leduc: I’ve always been a fan of sci-fi. I’m wearing a Ghost in a Shell t-shirt right now (laughs). I’m still studying at the university, social sciences, so I’ve always been into both our thinking through and theorizing our collective knowledge when it comes to technology. That was always something I think about in an academic capacity, and now I brought music into it. With this new project I’m working on, w…
…each track to take the potent instrumentation to the next level. Femmes Fatales should be just what Exit Eden needs to stand tall above their symphonic peers in this year to come. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5p917OyAnI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Y0jm2LFRk Exit Eden official website Exit Eden on Facebook Exit Eden on Instagram…
…I remember Tim discussing in a previous interview your abilities as a multi-media specialist for the band. Has it been a long-running interest, do you have any special degrees or training in the field? Also, what are your thoughts on the tools of AI that could help or hinder what is done in this field? Cleary: Not unlike me being a singer, it’s sort of a necessity. I decided to try it, I have always been interested in music videos. When I was a ki…
…lazy and haven’t expanded outside of metal too much, though I have been slowwwly getting into Placebo. And Garbage has long been a favorite of mine. Devost: In terms of listening to non-metal music, I’m pretty sure my top played artists the last couple months are Lady Gaga and John Williams. Dead Rhetoric: When you feel overwhelmed or you have lost your focus, what types of things or activities do you like to engage in to regain perspective? Bell:…
…ies to the fullest. Cool to see, as Tampa’s metal community is truly one-of-a-kind, and one we’re proud to be a small part of. Immolation continues to be one of the leaders in death metal, and their continued run of high quality albums and live performance continue to cement their legendary status. A lot of the old guard haven’t been able to keep turning heads like Immolation does, and from our perspective, there’s zero chance of a decline in sigh…
…it’s been very surprising indeed, because the band formed just one year-and-a-half ago! We got a bunch of songs, we recorded them, and that’s it! We choose the more catchy and straight in your face; it’s a demo, so you don’t need to be so bothered after all! I didn’t expect such a thing! Consider that we’ll have our first album out soon, and we re-recorded “Krushing All Altars,” “Sepulchrist,” and the title track with something new! Also, the cove…
…passion for the movement. Aggression proves that acts from the Great White North still have relevance and creative fuel left for the masses to appreciate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvptk_GRnB0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uZ2PxHkfr4 Aggression on Facebook…
…ite denim jacket or bullet belt/studded arm band attire and get ready to slam hard to these tracks – it will leave you battered and bruised the right way. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1O364D92Z8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzCxT3_eVaY Hyperia on Facebook…
…t is one of my favorite bands, ever. Black Majesty, I remember as a fifteen-year-old going to a local gig when Silent Company the album came out. Very strong scene here in Australia. Dead Rhetoric: How do you feel about the state of heavy metal currently? What excites you most about the bands, the fans, the venues, the festivals – and what changes (if any) would you like to see implemented for the greater good of all parties involved? Batres: I th…
…ck to work, and I was staying at home with my boy. I liked it. I was a stay-at-home dad, maybe I’ll get some other kind of supplemental job. I was enjoying living in LA; it was peaceful before he was in day care. We then got offered a tour, and I was back in the game again. My life has been so tumultuous, I’ve been moving a lot, this, that, and the other thing. A lot of travelling, not thinking about myself all the time, taking care of a child, an…
…se crazy religious leaders, these rich ass megachurch leaders. They’re well-dressed con-men selling snake oil to idiots. They’re totally ridiculous characters, which tied in perfectly with the video. There’s not a whole lot left to the imagination with that one. Dead Rhetoric: You’ve always chosen great cover songs that may not necessarily be the norm but pay tribute to artists that you believe are worthy of mention. Discuss the Grip Inc. track yo…
…ke the mysterious thing that I grew up with. Recently I spoke to my brother-in-law, who owns a social media company that used to work with musicians and now they do more stuff with brands. He said if you want to be mysterious, you can’t be on social media so that no one knows anything about you, or you just have to play the game and do the social media thing to keep people engaged. I’m more focused on staying on top of my social media. I do like t…
…s that sense of style and fashion, as well as Hanabie’s fun attitude. Dance-offs, make-overs, and sprawling bright colors might not scream metal from a traditional sense, but it’s also a reason why it’s drawn in so many fans, both in and outside the genre. The song is also amusingly titled ‘early summer edition.’ When I bring that to the group’s attention, there’s some immediate laughter. Might there be more Gal-time in the future for Hanabie? “Ma…
…happens and what comes by when the album is released. We are still waiting for some reviews; we would like to know what everyone thinks about this (album). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgFETnogqvM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6H7RxfcbmM Blame Zeus on Facebook…
…a wider audience than just their own fans, which further enhanced their pre-album net. “Everyone was covering ‘Bad Guy!’ When we were talking about doing it, it was like everyone is doing it so it might get lost in the sauce, but on the other hand, everyone is Googling ‘Bad Guy covers’ so it might help as well. Same with ‘Bad Habits,’ notes Castillo. The timing wasn’t as solid for their cover of “Bad Habits,” as Duarte admits. “We did that cover a…
…something else that we’ve done before, and we get to do with peers of ours that we haven’t seen in a while. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsqNooo-2UU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKVcLWcn6rE Carinfex on Facebook…
…s changing, the nature of even special editions is changing because of the costs in production, costs in shipping. A really nice wooden box that would have been made ten years ago now would cost financially more. That’s the same though with every industry. Dead Rhetoric: How has Primordial handled the ever-changing musical landscape – as when you first started out, the promotion and push of a record was very different than it is today? Nemtheanga:…
…oo. We need it to have a longer set. They will send me the songs in a short period of time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySl71NPKyM0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEuM9fpZs-A Ronnie Romero on Facebook…
…plus explosive riff antics often seem balanced out by the controlled, down-tuned tones, occasional mid-tempo melodic guitar runs, and stronger groove sensibility to create catchier sections for listeners to grab ahold while waiting for the next speedy sequence. The steady crunch riff parade from Jean-Francois Dagenais moves from deadly, almost metalcore measures to blitzkrieg death mania – often within the same track as you experience for “Combus…
…etween a calm orator to maniacal growler/screamer, given supplementary doom-like support from bassist T.J. Riggins (Loremaster) and Chris to give us a multi-dimensional excursion right away for “Calamity” that matches the melodeath meets power/folk musical proceedings. Staccato-oriented / stunted guitar parts appear as a rhythmic element to the vocals on “Of the Abyss”, the final minute picking up slight energy momentum before returning to those M…
…stible movements encourages Away to fluctuate his drumming into equally odd-time groove/meter switch-ups, a track that encompasses experimentation while hypnotic enough to intrigue even the casual Voivod follower. The quartet continues to amaze and delight in all territories, a unique entity that has influenced many musicians in all walks of life. With a historical book of their career also on the horizon, Morgöth Tales is a celebration of a forwa…
…utumn, but I can’t speak on that right now as it’s not official. When it comes to writing music, we do it all the time. No complete songs though as of yet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz_ZsZ7vvcs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDBrD6qwpj0 Bloodbound on Facebook…
…y musician cult that will savor Claustrophobe. If names like Beyond Creation, First Fragment, and the already mentioned Atheist/Gorguts align to your preferred tastes, then this is a no-brainer to pick up on as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wU9HKEQ_dMA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHqYhg1xTgw Widow’s Peak on Facebook…
…se we might do some more regional stuff. But we are going to continue to write. I have already started playing around with new material here and there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-u_Zlya-t8&pp=ygUNcm95YWwgdGh1bmRlcg%3D%3D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkzaVZxH4K0&pp=ygUNcm95YWwgdGh1bmRlcg%3D%3D Royal Thunder on Facebook…
…e in the band yet. The same is true of Kathleen Cylkowski, who is my sister-in-law, she’s a very talented vocalist. The song she appears on “Starfall” was the first time we ever invited a female vocalist on, and our first real delving into mixing male and female vocals – which is sort of the signature sound within Omnibus One. Dead Rhetoric: When it comes to your videos, do you enjoy the creative aspect of that and how you are able to promote them…
…to a coherent sound. The Decay will probably appeal most to those who enjoy a bit more progressive twists against their normal groove/melodic death/metalcore-oriented tracks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fVni9JkTqo Orchid’s Curse on Facebook…
…ntinue to produce what they have been for quite some time – grandiose, well-executed guitar centric melodic death metal with huge hooks and memorable keyboards. The number of melancholic twists present work well in offering a varied enough flavor as to not get repetitive, though this is a pure Kalmah record that maintains what the band has been composing for over 2 decades. As previously mentioned, the more “live” lo-fi production values may pertu…
