…was genius to put that on a song. So I always paid attention to that stuff. Samples in metal was a cool connection. Doing samples – it’s fun and it’s cool. We had a blast on Nailbomb. Nothing was off-limits; nothing was too crazy. We did so much crazy shit. We had an old washing machine someone didn’t want any more, so we beat the shit out of it. We recorded the sounds of us banging on that thing. I had a Camaro that went real fast so we got it o…
…s to the band, all four members (Patrick Halligan – vocals, Sean Adamson Jr.- guitar, Philip Parker- bass, and Gabe Cyr- drums) would give answers regarding the development of the band’s groove metal sound, signing with Awake Records, their outlook on live performance as well as how they tackle promotion/social media to make their presence felt in a crowded marketplace. Dead Rhetoric: What can you tell us regarding the formation of My Hamartia- an…
…hat being Björn Pettersson (In Mourning) and Tobias Netzell (In Mourning, ex-October Tide), two men on the frontlines of Swedish dark and progressive metal. Clearly with some kind of Cult of Luna itch to scratch, the men joined forces to create Antarktis, which, rather flagrantly, takes on the famed post-metallers sound of old. Taking direct cues from the Salvation (2004) and Somewhere Along the Highway (2006) albums, Antarktis manages to create a…
…eaves’ Eyes, and also featured in the Cradle of Filth song “Nymphetamine Fix.” The reason for it was that we felt the song needed something a bit different about it. The producer, Scott Atkins, who again is someone else that we have worked with for the past few records, suggested getting ahold of her again and seeing what she could come up with. She plays a very different character in this song. She plays a vengeful spirit that torments those that…
…t person’s ear to move up in the world with continued progression like this. Hexagon – On the Decline Release Date – July 2017 Location – France Style – Metalcore Don’t cringe up immediately at the mere sight of the metalcore tag, as Hexagon don’t exactly play it by the book. For starters, while the metalcore riffing may feel familiar, they instead go with clean, female vocals which give the whole thing a different feeling to it. Even when things…
…t is summer after all! However, we are booking the shows for the following season and as I said the next months will be all about recording, recording, recording! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb_A8Wx6oH8 Project Renegade on Facebook Photo by Georgina Staikou Gigi and Surehuinel CB BL…
…I possibly can whilst having to hold down a job I hate and pay the bills ha-ha. Primary concern for Ewigkeit is to make a video for one of the tracks on Cosmic Man, finish the rerecording of the debut album and get as many people on board with my music as possible – there’s no point to write music if nobody listens to it! Other than that, I will be working on a new ITW album and playing further gigs with them in various locations and places. It’s…
…I have met The Rods, one of my favorite bands. Y&T, Nigel (Glocker) from Saxon. That’s really amazing I think. And then to be able to learn about new metal bands. When I started with Evergrey, I hadn’t played metal or listened to it for a while. Neimann: When we play festivals and stuff, I’ve never been the guy to walk up to all my heroes. I have a vision and I want to keep them there (in the distance). I’ve seen Rob Halford, he walked past me – I…
…And if not, get our asses back on the road until that point. Adam Gilley: The main goal is to keep writing, keep moving, and don’t stop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYsygt44Qbs Product of Hate on Facebook…
…one song that kind of stood out was “Fucked with an Anchor.” With the sing-a-long chorus, do you think that’s going to be one that you push when you start going out on tour again? Bowes: Yeah, that is definitely going to be in the live set. We’ve done a sort-of music video, using a bunch of studio footage that is going to be released on the same day as the album. That’s essentially going to be the third single. That song is going to make people f…
…familiar setting. But it sure does pack a wallop in all the right places, fulfilling its intention. Best played at maximum volume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mKMsQTDLPU Grid on Facebook…
…need to know but to check it out for yourself. Even in this fast-paced world, surely you have 13-minutes for some worthy extreme metal? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGJ2AH2Hlvk Dante’s Theory on Facebook…
…lizing material for those who need that Dream Theater-esque instrumental fix. – Matt Coe (Intensity Rising on Bandcamp) Lunar Shadow – From from Light (Cruz Del Sur Music) Cruz Del Sur has such a soft spot for epic metal bands. Germany’s Lunar Shadow certainly fit the bill, playing a triumphant, soaring brand of melodic metal, topped off by Manilla Road, Manowar and Maiden leanings, which is par for the course. On Far from Light (the band’s first…
…much as it sounding just so similar to the rest of what’s already out there, and not enough energy/charisma to make it stand the test of time. https://youtu.be/8LyHHJh_IGI Carnal Garden on Facebook…
…other feature done by yours truly last year for True Metal Lives webzine (www.cellador.com/site/cellador-tml-interview-transcribed/ ). Now the fruits of their long-awaited second album Off the Grid have been unleashed to the world – a worthy successor to Enter Deception, gaining momentum due to tighter songwriting and added keyboard flourishes that do not diminish the established power/speed metal riffs, tempos, and melodies their fans have come…
…razy, and at 41 years old you never expect it to happen. People are paying attention and we are pretty stoked that things are going well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWpY_9BvTt8 Fit for an Autopsy on Facebook…
…ng-time fans, but for those yet to seek out the French act, there’s certainly no better time to start investigating than the present. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbu9aMpjWW4 Benighted on Facebook…
…it is. Tongue and cheek humor, an emphasis on groove, and a focus on songwriting should give brutal death devotees plenty to revel in. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfeSWy9Weow&sns=fb Gape on Facebook…
…me Nine Inch Nails. Indeed Nine Inch Nails this is not, but the album a misguided attempt at a full break-away from a band’s core sound. It’s of little use that Aborym has constantly shifted (excuse the pun) styles from album-to-album. That was to be expected, but, Shifting.negative is so dry and aimless that you’d almost wonder if Fabban would have been better off renaming Aborym altogether. That’s the kind of album this is. Aborym on Facebook…
…genre tropes with flair and while it may not change anyone’s mind on the matter of brutal death metal, there’s no denying it’s an enjoyable and fun listen. An under-the-radar release that may hopefully find a second wind due to its reissue. Blastomycosis on Facebook…
…and Tyron. Apollo – Devilswater (Escape Music) Current Spiritual Beggars/ex-Firewind vocalist Apollo Papathanasio has established his bluesy, expansive abilities for decades – so it’s only natural that a solo venture finally hit the marketplace. Expect 12 songs more in the early Whitesnake vein as far as blues-based melodic hard rock – Apollo venturing into David Coverdale range and textures on “Buried in a Flame”, while Europe-oriented harmonies…
…e confidence to be able to belt that scream out in the studio? Grimmett: Oh.. in the studio, the end of that was all trickery. I can belt out that scream, and that is me. It’s repeated, and repeated. I can reach the note and hold it for about 5 seconds, because it is a belter. It comes from way down. Dead Rhetoric: What special memories of those three 80’s albums stand out to you, either as benchmarks from a recording or touring perspective? Grimm…
…hat’s quite funny! Dead Rhetoric: There were also a number of different pre-order packages to choose from for The Holographic Principle – do you think the business model for releasing an album has changed over the years to be more important in regards to finding little extras to be sent off with the album so as to pull in some more fans to entice them to buy it? Jansen: I think nowadays merchandise has become way more important for bands because w…
…a manner that makes you appreciate their songcraft. Guidance (the band’s sixth full-length) finds the Chicago three-piece teaming up with noted noise/metal/hardcore producer Kurt Ballou, a man whose sonic expertise is all over a lot of albums these days. But even with Ballou’s production grit, Russian Circles stay in their expansive, whirling lane. We’ll knock Ballou out first. Russian Circles has always flirted with metal, especially when they de…
…lightly overstaying the welcome, when other acts feel content to issue four-six songs at a time. While Soilwork and Swallow the Sun are two bands that put the multi-studio album concept to fruition and reasonable success in recent times, it doesn’t appear based on my few passes that Infection comes close to that originality caliber. Stylistically Beneath the Machine incorporate a diverse selection of death, thrash, black and groove metal influence…
…written a lot of killer songs over the years, and Paul Gilbert with Racer X. Those are the guys I look to. There are some players in metal that have a more conservative approach, players who also have an over the top approach. Speed and technique is a tool, right? Anything that is overdone starts to lose its effectiveness. In my opinion, the guitarists I really like have a lot of melody in their playing, they play memorable solos, but they could…
…: What would surprise us to learn about Mike the riff master and his one-of-a-kind thrash abilities? Schmier: What would surprise us? Mike is the total opposite of me- he’s like a hermit. He likes to sit home and play guitar, he likes video games. He reads a lot of books, he reads a lot of heavy literature. He likes Spongebob! (laughs) Dead Rhetoric: In a previous interview I did with Mike, he describes you as angry but pretty sophisticated when i…
…d Islam” in the same way. Malone also launched an online petition on Change.org asking for Canterbury Museum to “remove the hateful t-shirt” and “stop dividing the community”. In an email newsletter, Family First national director Bob McCoskrie said some material in the museum’s exhibition would be “highly offensive” to many families. Canterbury Museum director Anthony Wright said the shirt was a small part of a large exhibition examining the garm…
…d like to pass out with this song & video, is that suicide can be prevented. If you need help, or know someone who does, reach out to any organization of the following: – suicidepreventionlifeline.org (US) – suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html (International) Many thanks to Patric Ullaeus for your belief, your dedication and always awesome videos!”…
