Grimus are a band from New Jersey that plays a brutal form of East Coast Style death metal and this is a review of their 2010 ep "Gutter Earth".
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast with a great amount of brutal blast beats, while the bass playing is kind of mixed down low in the mix and seems to follow the riffing that is coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars range from slow to midpaced mosh style death metal riffing with some faster riffing mixed in as well, while the lead guitars are very chaotic sounding death metal guitar solos that also utilize alot of skill.
Vocals are mostly deep death metal growls with some high pitched screams thrown in at times, while the lyrics cover hateful themes, as for the production it has a very heavy and professional feel to it.
In my opinion grimus are a very good death metal band, and if you are looking for death metal that can create a brutal mosh pit you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Decimation" and "The Situation". RECEMMONDED BUY.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Killing Addiction/Omega Factor/JL America Records/1993 CD Review
Killing Addiction where a death metal band from Ocala, Florida that had a slight grind/death influence and this is a review of their 1993 album "Omega Factor" which was released by JL America Records.
Drums are a mixture of slow, midpaced and fast drumming with some blast beats being utilized at times, while the bass playing is all rhythm bass that follows the riffs that are coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars are mostly simple sounding death metal riffs that range from being slow to fast with some thrash influences, while the lead guitars have a very technical sound to the guitar solos mixed with with alot of the standard death metal of that time period this album was recorded.
Vocals are mostly deep death metal growls which are kind of mixed down low in the mix with some high pitched screams being used at times, while the lyrics are very philosophical mixed in with some nature, historical and everyday themes, as for the production on this recording which was recorded at Mirror Image Studios in Gainesville, Florida during March of 1992 has a very raw and primitive sound.
In my opinion Killing Addiction where a good band and while they where a bit more basic and simple than alot of the more known death metal bands of the time they still had good music, and if you are a fan of the more simple sounding classic death metal you should check this album out. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Omega Factor" "dehumanized" and "Impaled". RECOMMENDED BUY.
Drums are a mixture of slow, midpaced and fast drumming with some blast beats being utilized at times, while the bass playing is all rhythm bass that follows the riffs that are coming out of the guitars.
Rhythm guitars are mostly simple sounding death metal riffs that range from being slow to fast with some thrash influences, while the lead guitars have a very technical sound to the guitar solos mixed with with alot of the standard death metal of that time period this album was recorded.
Vocals are mostly deep death metal growls which are kind of mixed down low in the mix with some high pitched screams being used at times, while the lyrics are very philosophical mixed in with some nature, historical and everyday themes, as for the production on this recording which was recorded at Mirror Image Studios in Gainesville, Florida during March of 1992 has a very raw and primitive sound.
In my opinion Killing Addiction where a good band and while they where a bit more basic and simple than alot of the more known death metal bands of the time they still had good music, and if you are a fan of the more simple sounding classic death metal you should check this album out. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Omega Factor" "dehumanized" and "Impaled". RECOMMENDED BUY.
Origin Interview
1. Can you update us with what is going on with Origin these days?
Currently we are gearing up for tours 3 & 4 this year. We are doing a states run & then a euro festival run. After that its to the woodshed to finish writing the next album & be in the studio in Nov. New Cd in the spring.
2. What is the meaning behind the band's name?
Its a word that creates a question. It could be about creation. It could be about the creation of you. Where your from. That's for each listener to interpit on their own.
3. How would you describe the lyrical content of the music?
Sci-fi Horror Creation is Destruction/Destruction is Creation Death Esoteric Misanthropic Psychosis
4. What are some of the best shows that the band has domne so far and what are some of your favorite bands to tour with?
Some great Moments
III cd release show in Harvey Ill where the club got destroyed & the police came because we incited a riot will always be up there!
Hellfest 2008 w SLAYER!!!
NDF 2010! to many to list!
5. You have been considered one of the innovators of tech death, what is your opinion of the bands that you have helped influence?
News to me. I just play guitar. I guess I hear a little influence ( a very little @ that).
We influence bands???
6. All of your albums have came out on Relapse Records, how would you say the support has been from that record label so far?
Relapse is a good label for undiscovered or new bands.
7. Out off all the albums that you have put out which one are you the most satisfied with?
None. Your only as good as your NEXT album. You learn from all your mistakes & just try to be better for the next cd/.
8. How would you describe the musical progress over the years and what direction do you see the music going into on future releases?
I have always kept me ear on the ground for the "underground" scene as well as some of the more successful bands to know what is the now.
I would say that I have became a better songwriter & its not just about technique. I see alot more twists & turns to the music & more dynamics.
9. Do you have any side projects besides this band, if so who are they and what kind of music do they play?
I am a metalhead. I don't play in any side projects. Origin consumes me.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and what are you listening to nowadays?
Psychosis - Eternal Rest - Excessive Strain - Socio_Pathetics/AeahrRaid - Comadose - Public Assassin - Nasferatu - Slayer - Celtic Frost - Kreator - Cryptic Slaughter - Sepultura - DRI - Accused - Death - Deicide - Napalm Death - Carcass -
I have been listening to the stuff the started this great music. I have a few new cds every year but its the old stuff that gets my blood boiling.
Stuff I have been listening to
http://www.myspace.com/nasferatune
http://www.myspace.com/necrotomy
http://www.myspace.com/publicassassin
http://www.myspace.com/necryptic
11. What are some of your interests outside of music?
Beer, Babes & Bench Press!!!
12. Any final words or thoughts?
Looking forward to getting out on tour again & seeing alot of friends!
Major news coming up soon in regards to the nextt album! Keep checking
www.myspace.com/origin666
Currently we are gearing up for tours 3 & 4 this year. We are doing a states run & then a euro festival run. After that its to the woodshed to finish writing the next album & be in the studio in Nov. New Cd in the spring.
2. What is the meaning behind the band's name?
Its a word that creates a question. It could be about creation. It could be about the creation of you. Where your from. That's for each listener to interpit on their own.
3. How would you describe the lyrical content of the music?
Sci-fi Horror Creation is Destruction/Destruction is Creation Death Esoteric Misanthropic Psychosis
4. What are some of the best shows that the band has domne so far and what are some of your favorite bands to tour with?
Some great Moments
III cd release show in Harvey Ill where the club got destroyed & the police came because we incited a riot will always be up there!
Hellfest 2008 w SLAYER!!!
NDF 2010! to many to list!
5. You have been considered one of the innovators of tech death, what is your opinion of the bands that you have helped influence?
News to me. I just play guitar. I guess I hear a little influence ( a very little @ that).
We influence bands???
6. All of your albums have came out on Relapse Records, how would you say the support has been from that record label so far?
Relapse is a good label for undiscovered or new bands.
7. Out off all the albums that you have put out which one are you the most satisfied with?
None. Your only as good as your NEXT album. You learn from all your mistakes & just try to be better for the next cd/.
8. How would you describe the musical progress over the years and what direction do you see the music going into on future releases?
I have always kept me ear on the ground for the "underground" scene as well as some of the more successful bands to know what is the now.
I would say that I have became a better songwriter & its not just about technique. I see alot more twists & turns to the music & more dynamics.
9. Do you have any side projects besides this band, if so who are they and what kind of music do they play?
I am a metalhead. I don't play in any side projects. Origin consumes me.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and what are you listening to nowadays?
Psychosis - Eternal Rest - Excessive Strain - Socio_Pathetics/AeahrRaid - Comadose - Public Assassin - Nasferatu - Slayer - Celtic Frost - Kreator - Cryptic Slaughter - Sepultura - DRI - Accused - Death - Deicide - Napalm Death - Carcass -
I have been listening to the stuff the started this great music. I have a few new cds every year but its the old stuff that gets my blood boiling.
Stuff I have been listening to
http://www.myspace.com/nasferatune
http://www.myspace.com/necrotomy
http://www.myspace.com/publicassassin
http://www.myspace.com/necryptic
11. What are some of your interests outside of music?
Beer, Babes & Bench Press!!!
12. Any final words or thoughts?
Looking forward to getting out on tour again & seeing alot of friends!
Major news coming up soon in regards to the nextt album! Keep checking
www.myspace.com/origin666
Monday, August 1, 2011
Deceased Interview
1. Can you update us with what is going on with the band these days?
we are running around the states right now for our 25th anniversary tour. 40 dates in the states!
working on the new record 'surreal overdose' and just doing what we do! we hope to have the new lp out by late this year! so many distractions in the last few years getting it written and done.
2. You have been around since the 80's and have had a huge influence on the underground metal scene, what is that keeps you going for more than 25 years?
the love for creating and supporting metal music. it means so much to me and the band is one of the most important things in my life! i got into music to do it for a lifetime and so it rolls on!
3.How would you describe the lyrical content of the music?
it's about dread and the fork in the road awful scenarios we face and deal with. the horrors of life and mind! no happiness! it always ends in tears!
4. Are you still running Old Metal Records and if so what are some new releases that you have planned?
yes! just signed tyrant l.a and released 'too late to pray'! just put out heaven 'bent' and soon the entire discography from them! sacred few from ohio i am working with now!
5. I know that the band is heavily into horror films what is your opinion on the newer horror movies and all of the remakes that they have been making?
i like any horror film made from the heart and with passion. some newer films are great like 'high tension', 'the hills have eyes' remake is a good one. stuff like 'martyrs' and 'paranormal activity' are great i think! good to see true darkness and HORROR in films again!
6. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
every show is good to me! great to get up and play. wacken in 2001 was great. big turnout and a big stage! only time we've been to europe so far. energy speed tight playing and fun is how i'd describe a deceased show!
7. Have you had any oppurtunities to play Europe or South America yet?
just wacken years ago! we are planning a overseas tour in 2010 which should take us to many countries we've never been!
8. Out of all the albums that you have put out so far which one are you the most satisfied with?
all are learning experiences but my faves are 'supernatural addiction' and 'as the weird...'! both really came out how i wanted and they really have the 'vibe' we want!
9. How would you describe the musical progress over the years and what direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
we learn a little more each year! we keep trying to improve as players, song writers and being confident in the studio! direction is still us! fast, weird, simple,. raw, noisy, melodic, all of what we've always done! death metal from the grave!
10. You have been on plenty of different labels throughout your career, out off all the labels that you have worked with which one do you feel did the most to support your music?
we appreciate all that have helped us out and any point with a release etc! relapse and us no longer see eye to eye but they believed in us when no one did and we did a decade with them so i'll say them~! sadly it ended a mess!
11. What is going on with the other projects Doomstone and October 31 these days?
doomstone is in limbo right now! oct 31 is palying live for first time in 4 years this october with tyrant from california and then a new lp in 2011!
12. WHat are some of your lesser known influences on the music and what are you listening to nowadays? i like so much music from beatles, no doubt, pat benatar, foreigner, ramones, ksis to all the classics of metal maiden, sabbath, voivod, saxon, anvil, y&t!
lately been jamming alot of incubus u.k from the 80's 'to the devil a daughter' lp and alot of stuff from 707, baron rojo, the go gos, and more!
13. What is your opinion of the modern metal scene these days?
it is what it is! the whoel world is a mess and sadly music is right in it! alot of shit bands with shit attitudes! no real songs anymore. just tatoos and attitudes!
14. What are some of your interests outside of music?
sports, family, collecting movies, writing, hanging with friends!
15. Any final words or thoughts?
thanks for the support! look for the new lp later this year! www.upthetombstones.net is the new website! up the tombstones!!!
we are running around the states right now for our 25th anniversary tour. 40 dates in the states!
working on the new record 'surreal overdose' and just doing what we do! we hope to have the new lp out by late this year! so many distractions in the last few years getting it written and done.
2. You have been around since the 80's and have had a huge influence on the underground metal scene, what is that keeps you going for more than 25 years?
the love for creating and supporting metal music. it means so much to me and the band is one of the most important things in my life! i got into music to do it for a lifetime and so it rolls on!
3.How would you describe the lyrical content of the music?
it's about dread and the fork in the road awful scenarios we face and deal with. the horrors of life and mind! no happiness! it always ends in tears!
4. Are you still running Old Metal Records and if so what are some new releases that you have planned?
yes! just signed tyrant l.a and released 'too late to pray'! just put out heaven 'bent' and soon the entire discography from them! sacred few from ohio i am working with now!
5. I know that the band is heavily into horror films what is your opinion on the newer horror movies and all of the remakes that they have been making?
i like any horror film made from the heart and with passion. some newer films are great like 'high tension', 'the hills have eyes' remake is a good one. stuff like 'martyrs' and 'paranormal activity' are great i think! good to see true darkness and HORROR in films again!
6. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
every show is good to me! great to get up and play. wacken in 2001 was great. big turnout and a big stage! only time we've been to europe so far. energy speed tight playing and fun is how i'd describe a deceased show!
7. Have you had any oppurtunities to play Europe or South America yet?
just wacken years ago! we are planning a overseas tour in 2010 which should take us to many countries we've never been!
8. Out of all the albums that you have put out so far which one are you the most satisfied with?
all are learning experiences but my faves are 'supernatural addiction' and 'as the weird...'! both really came out how i wanted and they really have the 'vibe' we want!
9. How would you describe the musical progress over the years and what direction do you see the music heading into on future releases?
we learn a little more each year! we keep trying to improve as players, song writers and being confident in the studio! direction is still us! fast, weird, simple,. raw, noisy, melodic, all of what we've always done! death metal from the grave!
10. You have been on plenty of different labels throughout your career, out off all the labels that you have worked with which one do you feel did the most to support your music?
we appreciate all that have helped us out and any point with a release etc! relapse and us no longer see eye to eye but they believed in us when no one did and we did a decade with them so i'll say them~! sadly it ended a mess!
11. What is going on with the other projects Doomstone and October 31 these days?
doomstone is in limbo right now! oct 31 is palying live for first time in 4 years this october with tyrant from california and then a new lp in 2011!
12. WHat are some of your lesser known influences on the music and what are you listening to nowadays? i like so much music from beatles, no doubt, pat benatar, foreigner, ramones, ksis to all the classics of metal maiden, sabbath, voivod, saxon, anvil, y&t!
lately been jamming alot of incubus u.k from the 80's 'to the devil a daughter' lp and alot of stuff from 707, baron rojo, the go gos, and more!
13. What is your opinion of the modern metal scene these days?
it is what it is! the whoel world is a mess and sadly music is right in it! alot of shit bands with shit attitudes! no real songs anymore. just tatoos and attitudes!
14. What are some of your interests outside of music?
sports, family, collecting movies, writing, hanging with friends!
15. Any final words or thoughts?
thanks for the support! look for the new lp later this year! www.upthetombstones.net is the new website! up the tombstones!!!
Friday, July 29, 2011
Fear Factory/Mechanize/Candlelight Records/2010 CD Review
Fear Factory are a bsnd that has been around for a long time that is very well known and one of the pioneering bands for industrial death/thrash and this is a review of their 2010 album "Mechanize" which was released by Candlelight Records.
Drums are mostly midpaced drumming with some fast playing that does not go that much into blast beats at all except for a few ocassions, while the keyboards are very atmospheric sounding with alot of industrial samples, as for the bass playing it has a very powerful sound that dominates on alot of songs.
Rhythm guitars range from midpaced to fast death/thrash style of riffing with some more mainstream metal elements added to the riffing while the leade guitars are very distorted and melodic sounding guitar solos.
Vocals are mostly death/thrash style of growls and yells with alot of clean singing being thrown in, while the lyrics cover technology, anti-rligion, hate, society and sci-fi, as for the production it sounds very professional and all of the instruments have a very good sound to them.
In my opinion this is a good album from Fear Factory and while I have not heard or bought an album from this band since the 90's it seems like a return to form since other people have told me that there last few albums where mainstream sounding, if you are a fan of Fear Factory you should not be dissapointed. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Mechanize" "Fear Campaign" "Controlled Demolition" and "Final Exit". RECOMMENDED BUY.
Drums are mostly midpaced drumming with some fast playing that does not go that much into blast beats at all except for a few ocassions, while the keyboards are very atmospheric sounding with alot of industrial samples, as for the bass playing it has a very powerful sound that dominates on alot of songs.
Rhythm guitars range from midpaced to fast death/thrash style of riffing with some more mainstream metal elements added to the riffing while the leade guitars are very distorted and melodic sounding guitar solos.
Vocals are mostly death/thrash style of growls and yells with alot of clean singing being thrown in, while the lyrics cover technology, anti-rligion, hate, society and sci-fi, as for the production it sounds very professional and all of the instruments have a very good sound to them.
In my opinion this is a good album from Fear Factory and while I have not heard or bought an album from this band since the 90's it seems like a return to form since other people have told me that there last few albums where mainstream sounding, if you are a fan of Fear Factory you should not be dissapointed. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Mechanize" "Fear Campaign" "Controlled Demolition" and "Final Exit". RECOMMENDED BUY.
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