WARDAEMONIC - INTERVIEW

Good morning, thank you very much for agreeing to answer these questions, how everything Perth?

We're having a very warm summer in Perth, much to our distaste.

1. The beginning of Wardaemonic are in the disappearance of the band Avantgard why they decided to form at that time after the dissolution of Wardaemonic Avantgard?

The two lead songwriters/guitarists/brothers in Avantgard decided they had had enough making music, so they quit and dissolved the band. Wardaemonic, being the brainchild of Regnator, sprung up in the summer of 2005, very soon after, in fact. Wardaemonic, in that incarnation, represented 3/6ths of the original Avantgard lineup. 

2. Regnator and Wardaemonic Old abandoned a couple of years ago, has been very complicated to replace other musicians Why Wardaemonic decided to leave?

Regnator and Old left Wardaemonic to pursue a darker, slower and more deliberate style, which we support wholeheartedly. But initially that's the direction they wanted to push this band, hence the dramatic shift of the material on the 'Proclamation' EP. Eventually we couldn't reconcile our musicla differences and they quit.

3. After the release of "Through the Dark Pale Gravelands" and "Echoes of Ageless Flames" last 2013 you released the EP "Proclamation" I think a sound more death than your previous albums, how important has been the presence of Belthion (who recently left the band) and Lord Bane is new shed in your music?

Whilst Belthion and Bane have been vital to our performance and sound, they haven't really contributed much to the creative process. That's not by their choice, though, it's because we (Blitz -Music & Maelstrom - lyrics/patterns) had already written almost eveyrthing prior to their arrival. But their application and dedication to their craft has been admirable.  

4. How was the writing and recording process of "Proclamation"? Everyone brings ideas when composing or decisions of a leader are followed?

The songs were written in MIDI format on the computer. Then demoed at our drummer Maelstrom's Studio. The first demo was exclusively Blitz on bass and guitar, Maelstrom on drums and voice, then the second demos (preproduction) had everyone do their own parts. We found it easier if the completed songs were brough to the table. It's quicker, there are less arguments on structure and everyone seemed contented by their own parts. 

5. Which are your main musical influences and how they are present in your music?

That's a difficult question. Everything you've ever listened to, love it or hate it, serves to sculpt your musical vision. Whether it's components that are subconsiously included or sound you would deliberately eschew.

There are too many bands to consider, but everyone listens to the classics, Emperor, Akercocke, Dark Funeral, Deathspell Omega. But there is also a healthy respect for modern death metal, from Origin right through to Immolation. There is a considerable amount of prog and rock and classical music also.

6. Which brand of tools do you use to record in a studio and that differ from those you use at concerts? 

We try and bring as much of our studio sound to the stage as possible. Using our Peavey amps, various brands of guitar and bass, as well as drum triggers and Brady Snares. We also play live to a click track, the same ones used on our recordings, so our speeds never vary. We also use our created soundscapes live to create broader pallates with which to paint.

7. Wearing long active in different projects what you think about the current black metal scene with respect to a few years ago? 

We believe the scene hasn't changed all that much. At least in Australia. We have noticed the rise in hipster black metal, but it's small and yet to catch on in the mainstream. The stalwards of Australian Black metal remain intact and for that, We are thankful.

8. Last year coinciding with the release of "Proclamation" I embarcasteis on a U.S. tour, what are your memories of the concerts and the American public? - And most recently did the concerts that you shared you with Enslaved scenario in Australia?

We were fortunate enough to be included on the MartyrDoom (New York) Festival, courtesy of our dear friends at Signature Riff. This we consider our break out performance, as it was our first out of our own country and gained us alot of recognition in a country where we were hitherto unrepresented. We met a number of new friends on the road and played with some excellent bands, Ashencult, Manticore and Kommandant not being the least of them.

The Enslaved show was special to us as it gave us a chance to showcase some of our older, pagan material, with clean singing and down tempos. We felt we really nailed the atmosphere at that show and left the death metal at home, for one night, at least.

9. After "Proclamation" is supposed to editareis your new album this year, are there dates for publication and will be published by a record label, title, etc? 

We have none of any of the above to share, yet, All i can say is it's 7 tracks, almost 50 minutes and fucking fast. Although we are seeking labels.

10. "Proclamation" is available through your bandcamp page, no? Stamp has been interested in publishing "Proclamation" or believe on the contrary that this is the best way to offer your music? 

Yes, all of our music is available in digital or on hard format via the bandcamp (wardaemonic.bandcamp.com). For something like the 'Proclamation' EP, this was so we had a new product to take on our first international tour. Label representation was not important for it, but in future we definitely need a wider domain to spread to.

11. Who designed the cover of "Proclamation"? Represents what and how it relates to music? 

The EP cover was envisioned and designed entirely by our good friend and confidant James Campbell from local band Mhorgl. He has been pivital in our design process for a number of years, also helping with many smaller jobs and the logo for the 'Echoes...' album, too.

The Proclamation to us was a statement that after such a member transition, we were not going to fade into obscurity. It was our return statement, but also an intermissiary piece between albums, since they are four years apart. I think our skeleton bat king looks grandiose, self-assured. A very thematic piece.

12. How did you get started in music, the first concerts you attend, you heard first cds and why you decided to be a musician and why you chose the battery? Still retaining the same enthusiasm as when you started? 

I started playing drums in 1996 at high school. I attended some local shows, with local and national bands, before i saw Metallica in 1998. Before that it was mostly indi music and rock. I don't know any of us decided to be musicians, we all have day jobs to support that. The drums i fell into, at random. i actually had no prior inclination to play anything, really. After a while i found i was good at it. But the enthusiasm took time to come, I'm more into it now than i ever have been!

13. Besides editing the new album, What future plans do you have for Wardaemonic? 

We have to tour Australia again, under the steam of the new album, as it has been some time since we've gotten as far as Melbourne and Sydney. Coupled with the fact we've never played Brisbane at all! International shows will come in time, but we've neglected our home for too long.

14.Thank you very much for your time talking to Black Metal Spirit. If you want to add something to the followers of Wardaemonic, now is the time. Were the questions I hope to your liking?

Please link to our facebook.com/wardaemonic and also the wardaemonic.bandcamp.com

The questions were fine, thanks for your time!

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SHYLMAGOGHNAR - INTERVIEW

1. What was early Shylmagoghnar like? Why did you decide to form the band?

Nimblkorg: Skirge and I met in high school, and after having known each other for about 30 minutes, we couldn't stop talking about music and lyrics. Skirge was highly enthusiastic about these themes and it was hard not to get excited when hearing him talk. We would hang out, listen to music and have good conversations. Soon a deep connection was formed.

It was around that same time that I decided I wanted to become a guitarist. I didn't hear any heavy guitar music as a kid, and I was completely ignorant of its existence. For years I actually thought I just didn't like music, because the stuff on the radio didn't make me feel anything... but when I heard distorted guitars for the first time, everything changed. The raw power behind the music made me feel like there was a electric current rushing through my skin. It felt larger than life, and I became obsessed with it.

With those two factors combined, the forming of a band was inevitable. We didn't have a clear plan or anything, but we knew we wanted to make music together. Skirge preferred vocals (he was always writing lyrics in class and showing them to me), I loved playing guitar, and from there on we grew into what would turn out to be Shylmagoghnar.

2. Was it clear from the beginning that this would be a two-man project or have you considered the possibility of adding new members? And what does the band name refer to?

Nimblkorg: While Skirge and I were the only stable factor from the start, we did have other band members from time to time. We have had second guitarists, a bassist (who currently plays in Cirith Gorgor), and a few drummers. In those days we had no clear-cut plans though; band rehearsals were pretty much just a big jam session and remained mostly unfruitful. We made some demos but it was all very rough.

By the time we got serious about making a CD, years had passed and Skirge and I were on our own again (though we were still in good standing with the ex members). So we had to get creative. 

I had been writing most of the music over the years, and picked up some basic instrument and audio skills other than the guitar on the way, and Skirge had also been refining his vocal skills and started to write his own music. So we decided to just go for it with the two of us and tackle whichever problem arose along the road. Now or never. 

Skirge: And that is the story so far. I have been working on some of my own projects during those years, where I play most of the instruments – and since Nimblkorg and I never had much trouble finding common ground in our different styles – our plan is for us to share some of the instruments on future albums. Also, we are planning to add another member to our brotherhood; an old friend and an accomplished musician in his own right. We think that this setup has great potential. If not however, this will remain a band of two. 

As for the band name – Shylmagoghnar is a symbolic word of power – a collection of runic sounds that describes what the band stands for on a personal level.

3. "Emergence" is your first album. What was the process of writing and recording it like? Has it always been clear that the first release of the band would be a full album, or did you contemplate other possibilities, like creating a demo or EP? 

Nimblkorg: The writing of this album was an iterative process that ran parallel to learning instrumental, vocal, lyrical and production skills. Some of the songs appearing on the final release are very old in essence, but their presentation has changed quite significantly over the years. Other songs (like 'A New Dawn') were rewritten from the ground up, and sound completely different from the original. And of course there were some new songs as well - “I Am the Abyss” being the newest one.

We knew from the start that we wanted to do a full album. The big question was: how? Do we record a demo and send it somewhere, or is there a different way?

As we had been practicing with recording and mixing of the demos from early on, the answer once again became: let's do it ourselves.

We then worked on the music and lyrics until we thought they would make a coherent album, and then I built a small studio in my home, where we recorded everything (sorry neighbours!). Skirge did the vocals and the symphonic final track “The Sun No Longer”, and I did the instruments for the other tracks and the vocals on “Emergence”. After that I mixed and mastered our work and our journey finally came to an end. 

Skirge: As for the lyrics, it was an intuitive process – most lyrics almost wrote themselves. And since Nimblkorg and I had a great symbiosis in the development of the album, we agreed almost immediately, because it just felt so right. 

4. Your music encompasses many styles of black – melodic, atmospheric and some progressive. What are your main musical influences and bands that inspired your sound?

Skirge: A tough question. There are often times when I hardly listen to any music, or play any instruments - and it's during these times I get surges of inspiration, so it is hard to deduct exactly which bands inspire me on the musical front. As for my personal taste – I listen to a vast amount of different genres, but at the same time, I am very picky. So my taste could be described as extremely broad yet very selective. But I will always have a special place in my heart for black metal and its subgenres, heavy classical music, and good soundtracks. It would be insanity to try to name all of the bands, artists and composers that I like, so just a few examples: Dissection, Atheist, Death, the older work of Morbid Angel and Satyricon, Bölzer, Basil Poledouris, Tom Waits, Edvard Grieg, Claude Debussy, The old work of Dimmu Borgir (Stormblast, For All Tid and the Devil's Path ep) Enrico Morricone, Xasthur, Summoning, most black and ambient projects from LLN, and Estatic Fear, among many.

Nimblkorg: I too find this hard to answer, for similar reasons. While there are bands that I love very much, I wouldn't call most of them a direct influence per se. My favourite album of all time is “Individual Thought Patterns” by Death. That album got me excited about playing multiple instruments, because I think all the musicians on it perform in unique and inspiring ways that I hadn't heard in any other band before. I also love that the production is crystal clear; you can just pick an instrument and listen to it from start to end of the album. That's something I have been striving for in my own work ever since. 

So Death was clearly a giant source of inspiration to me. But I think the musical influence on the Shylma-sound in particular has been mostly indirect.

But if I had to name 3 bands that probably had a direct influence on the sound, I would say: Immortal, the first few albums by Dimmu Borgir, and Summoning.

5. Skirge deals with the lyrics of songs. Where do you find interesting topics to write about and what do you consider important about them? 

Skirge: I started writing about 14 years ago – and to be honest, I have never felt myself wanting for inspiration. I write about anything that affects me on a personal level; anything I experience and observe in the world around me and inter-human relationships in any shape or form; to the whole spectrum of human emotions, as well as my inner struggles and the machinations of my mind.

Something that may be interesting: both 'I am he abyss' and 'follow me to where to sun no longer warms the earth' (on the album as 'the sun no longer') were originally intended to have lyrics. In fact, they were already written - but in the end, we decided these songs would work better as instrumentals.

6. Going back a little to your melodic black side: I think you've got an interesting balance between the more melodic parts and the most aggressive parts, constituting a success because today there are many bands who abuse keyboards and end up sounding overproduced or too commercial. How do you get this balance in your music? What sensations do you intend to transmit to the listeners of “Emergence”?

Nimblkorg: The emotions we wish to express in Shylmagoghnar -no matter if they are positive or negative- are intense and dynamic, so this has to be reflected clearly in the music. For that you need contrast. A mountain looks highest when observed from a valley. This principle was very important for this album; Not just within individual songs, but also for the order of the tracks. The mixed use of melody, aggressive vocals and riffs or peaceful passages throughout the course of the CD are a direct result of applying that principle. After all, emotions aren't in a steady state. They go from high to low all the time. This emotional journey is what we hope our listeners experience while listening through the album.

I think that the sound and style of this album and the roles instruments generally played were a natural evolution, more so than a conscious choice. The vocals and guitars are dominant most of the time, and this is no coincidence.

When I started playing guitar, I noticed that the instrument has enough versatility to express things with much greater depth than I ever could with words, so I became intrigued with finding ways to “speak through the guitar”. 

Skirge has been writing lyrics for years, and it has become his go-to method of expression. With that he covers what happens to be my biggest weakness: translating emotions into words.

The result of this overlap has become the core of the Shylmagoghnar sound. 

I still think that other instruments, like synthesizers, have strong qualities that can't be exchanged by guitars or vocals, and that's exactly what they were used for on this album: filling out passages that would otherwise fall short in their intended emotional delivery. But if something wasn't necessary, it was left out.

Skirge: I have little to add to this. While most of the times we agreed instantly, sometimes Nimblkorg and I had a bit of 'push and pull', and in the end – both compromise (wherever possible) and synergy made the album what it is – and we are very content with the outcome – both add to a very versatile, contrasting sound. When the last parts were finished, we knew this is the debut album we wanted to make.

7. Is there any chance that one day we can enjoy a concert by the band or will Shylmagoghnar stay in the studio? 

Skirge: Due to personal issues, Shylmagoghnar will, for now, remain a studio band. 

8. Are you satisfied with the response to the specialized "Emergence"? Means What about the black scene in Holland, what bands excel? If you had to choose a group to do a split, what would it be? 

Nimblkorg: More than satisfied! Since we are a small, completely self-sufficient band, we didn't expect much response at all. To us, this album was mainly about the breaking of personal barriers, killing old demons, and hopefully helping others with theirs. 

When friends asked me if I wouldn't be disappointed if there would be little response after the release, I replied that if even a single person felt better because of our work, it was worth it. Judging from the great messages we receive, that goal has been reached many times over, and that's a dream come true.

I must also add that the quality of the reactions surprised us. Some people write extensive mails or private messages with detailed accounts of what they felt while listening to the music. Others actively help with the spreading of our work, or inform us about reviews or rankings of the album on the darkest corners of the internet. And of course there are the reviewers and promoters, who are as passionate about their work as we are about ours. We think that's absolutely incredible and we are very grateful for that. 

Skirge: The positive response has been more than overwhelming – both from people in our country and from people of all corners of the world. As for the scene here - there are many great black metal bands in Holland – Fluisterwoud, Cirith Gorgor, Kjeld and Fluisteraars are some of my personal favourites.. However, as of yet I don't know of any black metal bands in Holland with a sound that would complement ours, or vice versa.

9. How were your beginnings in music and why have you decided to become musicians and create black metal? 

Nimblkorg: This was probably answered in previous questions already. The choice for black metal or metal genres in general was because the “tools” used in those genres are very potent for the expression of dark, primal or abstract emotion. 

Skirge: My musical history is a very long and complex story. One I feel that, right now, is neither very interesting to this interview, nor affects my role in Shylmagoghnar when it comes to our debut. Maybe something for the future. As for black metal: the first time I heard the cold, majestic, raw sound of black metal... it was love at first sight. It has been one of my favourite genres ever since, and the music I wanted to create myself more than any other genre

10. Who designed the cover of "Emergence" and how does it relate to the content of the album? 

Nimblkorg: The cover was designed by our close friend Minghao Xu of Void Visuals / Mind Moving Pictures. He is an artist whose skills cover a wide spectrum – mainly visual, but also musical.

The title and cover of the album refer to a traumatic apocalyptic vision I had as a kid. The title song “Emergence” is about that vision (that's why it is the only song on the album where I had to do the vocals). The vision was about a dying world. The tree on the hill was the only living thing around for as far as I could see. I walked up to it, and as I got close, there was a flash in my mind, and in an instant I could see all the tragedies the tree had observed from that hilltop during its lifetime. Now it stands there as the last living being, crying blood as it watches the sun set for the last time. 

This image was painfully etched into my mind from that point on, so I needed to get it out somehow. The song was a start, but it wasn't enough, so Skirge and I came to the conclusion that it would be a fitting image for our debut cover. 

11. "Emergence” is available on your Bandcamp page. No label? Have you been interested in that, or do you prefer to have more control when you distribute the music? 

Nimblkorg: That's correct, we are fully independent and took care of every step from the inception and production of the album to the release and distribution in physical and digital form. Neither of us had any experience with these things prior to working on this album, so it was a long road. We don't regret taking it though, as we have learned so much from all of this. These acquired skills will surely aid us in future works, some of which will be Shylmagoghnar related.

We don't necessarily shun having a label, but we think it probably wouldn't fit to our situation. There is also something to be said for the absolute freedom of being independent. You don't have to answer to anyone and your artistic freedom is absolute. 

You probably won't become a millionaire... but you get to pack and send out every copy of your hard work to your individual fans. It's about passion.

12. Are you working on new songs for Shylmagoghnar? 

Skirge: Extensively! I have been brainstorming and writing a ton of lyrics as well as compositions for new albums. I think we will end up with much more material than we could use, and might even have troubles making a pick.

Nimblkorg: Exactly my thought. I too am working on new songs, and we still had some material left over from the first album; some of which was already close to finished. 

And it currently looks like another guitarist will be joining us for the second album, so we should have a lot of material on our hands.

13. Thank you very much for your time, talking to Black Metal Spirit. If you want to add something to the followers of Shylmagoghnar, now is the time. I hope the questions were to your liking.

Skirge: Thank you for your interest! To our listeners, I would like to say 'Thanks a lot for the support so far!' And I hope our future work will excite you as much as our debut. I enjoyed answering most of these questions – though as a perfectionist, it is always surprisingly hard to try to form a brief and coherent answer instead of a pages long rant. So I hope we answered your questions thoroughly yet adequately. 

Nimblkorg: Thank you for having us, it was an honour and I enjoyed the questions. And like Skirge said: thank you all for your beautiful reactions and support! We are looking forward to the next round.

HELLRÄISERS - ENTREVISTA

Buenas tardes, muchas gracias por aceptar responder a estas preguntas, ¿qué tal todo por Zaragoza?

Buenos días! Aquí Hellstörm. Nada nuevo por Zaragoza,calor y más calor. Ahora mismo tengo puesto el "Mercenary" de Bolt Thrower para hacerlo más llevadero.

1.Hellraisers se crea en 2013, ¿por qué decidisteis crear la banda?¿Por qué decidisteis el nombre de Hellraisers?

La banda la decidí crear yo,Hellstörm,después de irme de Liver Destroyer por diferentes diferencias personales. Las cosas iban muy lentas y siempre había problemas,así que decidí poner punto y final en mi andadura en Liver Destroyer y empezar un nuevo proyecto. Contacté con Sadistic Vomitor,ya que siempre solemos salir de borrachera juntos, y le comenté que quería montar un nuevo proyecto y que si estaba interesado. Me dijo que sí y nos pusimos a ello. La primera formación fue Sadistic Vomitor a la guitarra,Yo a la batería y el ex-bajista de Liver Destroyer al bajo. Estabamos sin cantante todavía. A los pocos ensayos,Hector (ex-Liver Destroyer) decidió no seguir adelante por que no le gustaba el camino que iba cogiendo la banda y nos volvimos a quedar Sadistic Vomitor y yo solos. Y lo que es peor,solos y sin local de ensayo jajajaja

Pero esa misma tarde contactamos con Witch Ripper,que era amigo nuestro y le propusimos entrar a la banda. El dijo que sí y Sadistic Vomitor decidió ser guitarra y voz a la vez. Finalmente encontramos a los pocos días un nuevo local de ensayo y hasta día de hoy ahí seguimos. Eso es todo!

Por cierto,el nombre salió del EP "Beer drinkers and hell raisers" de Motörhead,que a su vez es un tema de los barbudos ZZ TOP. ROCK N ROLL!!!!!

2.¿Qué diferencias hay entre Hellraisers y otras bandas de las cuales formáis o formasteis parte como son Fuck n' Drink, Unholiness, Liver Destroyer o Satan's Vomit?.

Hellstörm: Las diferencias entre Liver Destroyer y Hellräisers creo que saltan a la vista. En LD hacíamos un royo más Motörhead,Superchrist,Chrome Division... un estilo más macarra,con partes de Speed Metal y muchos solos afilados de Heavy Metal. Era un estilo más elaborado y perdíamos bastante tiempo componiendo (demasiado para mi gusto jajaja)

Sadistic Vomitor: Yo la diferencia que noto al haber estado en Unholiness, es la rapidez a la hora de componer los temas y que se los aprenda cada uno. En Unholiness éramos 5 tíos, aquí 3, quieras o no, siempre va a ir todo más rápido. Pero no me esperaba que fuera tanto, los temas de la demo los compuse en una semana si llega, y tal cual, llegó el sábado de esa semana y los tocamos todos mas 3 versiones, flipé lo bien que iba y lo bien que podía ir.

Witch Ripper: En el caso de Fuck n' Drink, tenemos influencias parecidas a Hellraisers, pongamos Venom o Motor, pero la diferencia esta en que en Fuck n' Drink pretendemos hacer una mezcla de Black n' Roll con influencias de grupos de Metal Punk y de D-Beat. Quizás esto no se ha notado tanto en la primera demo que sacamos (Maniacs of Rock n' Roll) pero en la nueva que estamos preparando aparecen mas los toques del palo Discharge, Misfits (en la epoca del Earth A.D) Black Uniforms y demas grupos de este royo.

3.¿Cómo ha sido el proceso de composición y grabación de vuestra primera demo “Rot in Pain”?

Hellstörm: La verdad es que avanzó todo muy rápido,tanto la composición como la grabación. En apenas 2 meses ya teniamos compuestos los temas que aparecen en la demo así como un par de temas más. Y la grabación más de lo mismo,también fui muy fluida. En un día estaba todo hecho. Lo grabamos todos juntos,nada de grabar por pistas. Crude RNR!!! Lo único que grabamos por separado fueron las voces y algún que otro solo.

Sadistic Vomitor: Para mí era la primera vez que grababa con más gente y en serio. Fue todo muy rápido, la verdad, y para una demo, me parece el sonido perfecto. Nada de que suene esto un poco más alto, un poco más bajo, ahora toca de aquí, ahora retoca de allá. NADA! Considero que en este estilo que hacemos no hay que comerse mucho el coco a la hora de grabar, hay que comerselo para que en el concierto el público flipe, ahí sí que hay que currárselo.

4.“Rot in Pain” es una demo con un sonido clásico, black thrash de toda la vida vamos. La demo se cierra con una versión del grupo sueco Damnation, ¿por qué elegisteis este tema de este grupo para versionear?¿Qué otras bandas han influido en el sonido del grupo?

Hellstörm: La verdad es que antes del primer ensayo ya teníamos claro los 3 que versiones queríamos tocar para ver como nos compenetrábamos entre los 3. Cuando nos pusimos a tocar,esta fue la versión que mejor nos salió y directamente decidimos que cuando grabásemos la demo,esta tendría que ser la cover elegida para ponerle el punto y final. Las bandas me han influenciado: Tanto bandas con renombre como Venom, Celtic Frost,Sodom, Motörhead, Bathory, Desaster.... como bandas más nuevas como pueden ser Power From Hell, Whipstriker, Omega, Ketzer o Midnight.

Sadistic Vomitor: Sí, la verdad es que a la hora de elegir las versiones no tenemos mucho problema, ya que a los 3 nos mola lo mismo prácticamente, algo importante a la hora de montar grupos. Mis influencias son las mismas que Hellstörm, para la guitarra me inspiro mucho en Bathory, Venom, Hellhammer, Motörhead.. y bandas más nuevas como Midnight o yendo un poco hacia el punk pues Children of Technology o los clásicos Black Uniforms.

5.Vuestra letras no tratan temas digamos comunes en el black como pueden ser el satanismo y el anticristianismo, ¿Por qué os centráis en otros temas un tanto alejados de lo habitual?¿qué opinioón os merecen estos otros temas, digamos satanismo, anticristianismo, etc..?

Hellstörm: La verdad es que no nos consideramos una banda de BM. Tenemos algún ramalazo pero yo creo que tenemos un poco de todo. Hay partes mas punkis,riffs más speedicos,partes más thrashers o incluso toques Heavys. Escuchamos de todo: Desde Maiden hasta Zarathustra. A mi personalmente me molan muchas bandas de Metalpunk, el Thrash Europeo, U.S.Metal... también soy un tostao del Heavy patrio de los 80 o incluso principios de los 90: Leize, Muro, Sobredosis, Baron Rojo, Obus, Rosa Negra, Nopresion, Santa, Pedro Botero y un largo etc...

Sadistic Vomitor: A la hora de hacer las letras no me exijo hablar de un tema en particular, simplemente lo que me sale en ese momento: peña que ha dejado el metal de lado y se ha pasado a otra movida porque sí, conciertos, alcohol (de eso hablamos bastante), juergas y demás. Es de lo que más sabemos.

Witch Ripper: Las juergas y el alcohol es lo que mas mete Sadistic Vomitor en las letras por que es el pan de cada dia de los fines de semana aquí en Zaragoza: litros del super, radicossette y a escandalizar en la calle! Es en lo que principalmente se centran las letras aunque por supuesto también tienen su toque satánico.

6.¿Resulta muy complicado tener un grupo de black en un país como el nuestro en el que prácticamente no se recibe ningún tipo de atención?¿Por qué creéis que en España se vive este tipo de situación de falta de atención al metal extremo, bueno si pasamos por alto a Angelus Apatrida claro?

Hellstörm: Por todos es sabido que España es un país maldito,pero solo en el Metal extremo,sino en el Metal en general. Muy pocas bandas triunfaron en su día y,a día de hoy, más de lo mismo. Muchas bandas salen,hacen giras,dan bolos sueltos por europa... pero hasta ahí. Bandas como Steel Horse (R.I.P.) que sacaron dos discazos y daban directos de la ostia. O grupos como Omission que sacaron un split con Old y quieras o no,eso les dio algo de repercusión en Germania. Pero vamos,nada que ver con lo que pasa por ejemplo en Alemania,que sale una banda y todo el mundo pierde la cabeza aunque sea una copia de una copia.... Nadie va a inventar nada nuevo,eso esta claro.

Sadistic Vomitor: Supongo que está todo inventado, es muy difícil salir a adelante. Siempre vas a hacer algo similar a otra banda, aunque se parezca poco. Lo que dicen por ahí arriba es verdad, te encuentras con bandas Alemanas que son muy parecidas a otra española, y a la española no le van a hacer ni caso, aunque sea mejor. Y lo de los Angelus Apatrida me parece una tomadura de pelo que se le considere el GRUPO de Thrash español. Omission le dan mil vueltas, por ejemplo, y no llevan ni la tercera parte de gente detrás de ellos. Supongo que mejor así, música no apta para todos los oídos.

Witch Ripper: Noches enteras nos hemos pasado deliberando sobre este tema... El problema en mi opinión es que se pusieron de moda las bandas alemanas de este estilo y empezaron a salir más y más, sin control y en muchos casos, hay bandas que SIN SER ALEMANAS Y SIENDO DEL MISMO ESTILO, son mucho mejores que cualquier banda de Black Thrash aleman. El problema esta en que no son alemanas y por tanto (no se por que) no se les da tanto bombo. Ademas las productoras de discos no ayudan, porque también se centran en estos grupos alemanes, y según que distri te pille para sacar tu disco.... tienes la vida echa aunque tu grupo sea una mierda.

7.Volviendo un poco a la escena black nacional y más concretamente en Aragón, donde Empty son seguramente lo más reconocidos, ¿Cómo veis la escena black en vuestra zona?¿Alguna banda que merezca vuestro reconocimiento?

Hellstörm: Ahora mismo la mejor demo que ha salido en estas tierras lleva el nombre de "My Filthy Ashes" de BLACK COMA. Una demo con 3 temas de puro BM con un sonidazo increible,ya que la grabaron en Moontower Studios con Javi Bastard. Os aseguro que no os va a dejar indiferentes. Han trabajado muy duro Stigia y Damastor! Y eso se nota. Ya tardáis en pegarle una oreja!!!!

Sadistic Vomitor: No soy muy seguidor del Black Metal, más que el de la vieja escuela como Bathory, Hellhammer o Venom. Pero supongo que las bandas nacionales estarán como todos, sin poder hacerse hueco en Europa.

Witch Ripper: Si en España en general esta atascada la escena Black, imaginate en Zaragoza... Aquí la gente no apoya nada, excepto nosotros y cuatro colegas más. No se pueden preparar bolos de grupos internacionales en esta ciudad porque se palma pasta fijo. De echo, algunos grupos de aquí de Zaragoza, Epty por ejemplo, ni siquiera tocan en su ciudad. Con eso te lo digo todo!

8.En Junio compartisteis cartel con los suecos Nominon y con los catalanes Graveyard, otra banda que a base de esfuerzo a conseguido traspasar fronteras, dos bandas con un sonido más death, ¿Cómo salió este concierto?¿tuvisteis la oportunidad de charlar con los miembros de las otras bandas?

Hellstörm: Fue nuestro segundo concierto y la verdad es que salimos muy contentos con nuestra actuación. Siempre hay cosas que pulir y más siendo nuestro segundo bolo,pero yo creo que a la peña le moló y nosotros estuvimos cómodos tocando. Sí,estuvimos charlando con ellos claro. Con los Suecos no tanto pero con la gente de Graveyard sí,ya que algunos de ellos son colegas. Un saludo para Mark,Javi,Gusi y el resto de la banda! UGH!!!!

Sadistic Vomitor: Fue un gran placer compartir cartel con esas bandas. No los tenía muy escuchados a ninguno de los dos, pero joder, Nominon fue una pasada y Graveyard más de lo mismo. El bolo salió de lujo, mucho mejor que el primero, y creo que el mejor de todos los que he dado hasta ahora.

Withc Ripper: En general creo que a todos nos pareció de los mejores bolos (ademas el factor birra no jugo en nuestra contra esta vez jeje) y ademas que contaran con nosotros para abrir ese pedazo de bolo fue todo un lujazo. Lo unico negativo fue la poca gente que había, pero bueno, eso en Zaragoza ya se sabe.

9.Para Septiembre tenéis previsto concierto con Körgull The Exterminator, banda con un sonido más que interesante, ese “War of the Voivodes”, ya huele a clásico y también con los catalanes Ensom, ¿qué expectativas tenéis puestas en este concierto?

Hellstörm: Las espectativas,pues bueno,queremos que salga todo lo mejor posible.Es un escenario muy grande y eso quieras que no pues impacta de primera,pero bueno,nos da lo mismo que haya 8 que 80 personas,la liaremos igual! Simplemente iremos,tocaremos y nos pegaremos la fiesta. Para variar!!!! Pero sí,muy contentos por compartir cartel con Körgull sobre todo,ya que Mark es amigo desde hace tiempo. Y también darle gracias a David (I wanna Rock) por montar este concierto y contar con nosotros.

Sadistic Vomitor: Es un lujo poder tocar con Körgull, me parece un grupazo y, aparte de eso, creo que es el escenario más grande en el que hayamos tocado de momento los 3. Tenemos muchísimas ganas de repartir cera por allí y seguro que se va a liar.

Witch Ripper: Las ganas que tenemos de salir a tocar fuera de Zaragoza no se pueden medir!! Siempre esta genial ir a Barcelona, y si es a tocar mejor! Pillaremos carretera con Hellstorm al volante (habrá que rezar para llegar vivos jajajaja) y la fiesta esta garantizada después del bolo! Compartir cartel con Korgull es puro lujo para nosotros, es un grupo que siempre hemos admirado y que en directo meten una caña que sientes hasta en tu cerebro!

10.¿Cómo fueron vuestros inicios en la música y por qué decidisteis ser músicos?

Hellstörm: Mi primer contacto con el Metal fue en casa de un colega allá por el 2004. Estábamos mirando los discos de su hermano mayor y una portada me llamó especialmente la atención. Era la portada del "Better Than Raw" de Helloween. Lo pusimos y flipé,dije: Esto es lo mio!! Y esa misma tarde me lleve ese disco y el "No World Order" de Gamma Ray para grabármelos en mi casa. Anda que no les di caña ni nada!!! Justamente un año después Gamma Ray estuvieron tocando en las fiestas de Zaragoza y ese fue también mi primer concierto de Metal. Lo de decidir ser "músico"... pues bueno. Lo típico en los días de instituto. Te juntas con chavales que les ves con pelo largo y camisetas de bandas y les propones crear un grupo. Yo recuerdo que dije: Yo batería,que así no me gasto un duro en nada porque en los locales ya estaban las baterías completas. Pero con el paso de los años.... joder,si lo se me meto a vocalista jajaja

Sadistic Vomitor: Yo aprendí a tocar la guitarra a los 13 años, por mi cuenta básicamente. Me encantaba. Al Metal entré por Maiden, veía las portadas y me llamaron la atención, después lo escueché y sí, supe que ahí estaba mi rollo. Después mi padre me regalo una guitarra eléctrica, la misma con la que sigo tocando. A partir de estar en varios grupos aprendí más y más, y hasta ahora. No me considero buen guitarrista, pero, para lo que hacemos, basta. A la voz me metí hace cosa de año y medio, con Satan’s Vomit. Quise probar y salió solo, también he aprendido mucho a manejar mi voz, gracias, sobretodo, a Hellräisers.

Witch Ripper: Hasta donde alcanza mi memoria, mi primera experiencia fue con un poster que tenia mi tio en la habitación y siempre me llamaba la atencion del No Bull de AC/DC, aquel directo que hicieron en Las Ventas de Madrid. Me dejó algun disco de AC/DC y algun otro de Megadeth creo recordar y a partir de ahí empezó la locura.

Yo empecé con la guitarra cuando tenia 14 años, pero hace dos me pase al bajo ya que tenía mas salidas aquí en Zaragoza y porque un grupo de colegas, pre-Fuck n' Drink, se quedó sin bajista y ahora sigo con el bajo.

11.¿Quién diseño la portada de “Rot in Pain” y cómo se relaciona con la música del disco?

Hellstörm: La portada la diseñó nuestro colega Anubis (Anubis Subterraneous Art). Era una portada que ya tenía hecha junto a otras más. El nombre de la demo ya lo tenía claro desde el primer día,no me preguntes por que,pero fue lo primero que me salió y me moló. Bien,pues un día hablando con Anubis me enseñó la portada y le dije: Joder! Es justamente lo que andaba buscando. Así que se la pasé al resto y ambos dijeron que sí. En un principio estuvimos barajando varias ideas para portadas,pero ninguna nos acababa de convencer del todo,así que esta nos vino como anillo al dedo. Yo creo que para una demo de este palo,es una portada perfecta.

Sadistic Vomitor: Es una portada simple, solo hay que ver la cabeza cortada que sostiene la mano para entender el mensaje y al grupo. Agresividad y violencia.

Witch Ripper; La portada se ajusta al golpe en el estomago que te pega la demo cuando empieza a sonar en la pletina

12.“Rot in Pain” está disponible en vuestro bandcamp y también en formato tape aunque ya está agotado, ¿Alguna previsión de reeditar?

Hellstörm: Pues de momento no hay ninguna intención de reeditarla. Ninguno de nosotros esperábamos quitarnos de encima las 100 copias en menos de dos meses yo creo,así que la respuesta ha sido cojonuda. También movimos unas cuantas copias por Europa,sobre todo por Alemania,que nos pidieron 10 copias de una distri de allí. Pero vamos,la plaga se extiende,porque la semana pasada estuve en el Headbangers Open Air,allí en Alemania, y un colega de allí me dijo que les había grabado unas cuantas cintas de nuestra demo a unos colegas suyos. Así que cojonudo,ya hay mas de 100 cintas pululando por ahí jajaja

Sadistic Vomitor: Fue cojonudo, salió el 20 de abril, si no recuerdo mal, y el 20 de mayo ya teníamos que responder mensajes diciendo que estaban agotadas. La respuesta de la peña fue genial, les mola lo que hacemos y nosotros seguiremos haciendo ruido para ellos.

Witch Ripper: La verdad es que todos alucinamos con lo rapido que se agotaron las demos: Además, no solo compraron gente es España, sino también de fuera. Hasta la distri alemana Blood And Beer nos pidió 10 copias con chapa para distribuirlas por allí, cosa que a nosotros nos viene genial para darnos a conocer por fuera

13¿Que planes de futuro tenéis para el grupo?¿Estáis trabajando en nuevo material?

Hellstörm: Todo avanza bastante bien. Tenemos 4 temas grabados,2 propios y 2 covers,los cuales queremos utilizar en algún split. A ver si con suerte encontramos alguna banda del mismo royo para sacar algo interesante o alguna distri se interesa en editarlo. También tenemos un puñado de temas nuevos compuestos,pero todavía nos falta pulirlos.

Sadistic Vomitor: Nos hemos relajado un poco a la hora de componer, hay unos cuantos nuevos, como él dice, pero aún hay que rematarlos. El verano, las vacaciones, el curro de alguno, dificultan un poco ahora los ensayos. Pero no es problema, pronto tendremos nuevo material que vomitar!

14.Muchas gracias por el tiempo dedicado a Black Metal Spirit, si quieres añadir algo más para los seguidores de Hellraisers, este es el lugar. Espero que las preguntas hayan sido de vuestro agrado.

Hellstörm: Gracias a tí por interesarte en este trío de borrachos hijos de perra! Nada más,pasad de modas y demás mierda y seguid fieles a vosotros mismos. METAL!!!!

Sadistic Vomitor: Muchísimas gracias por molestarte en nosotros, ha sido un placer contestar a las preguntas. Si la peña quiere seguir nuestros movimientos, que se pase por la página de Facebook, ahí ponemos cualquier novedad, un saludo a los lectores y a ti!

Witch Ripper: Ha sido un placer, muchas gracias por la entrevista, FOAD!!

FALKENBACH

Origen: Alemania, Düsseldorf

Formados: 1989

Estilo: Black, folk, viking

Temática: Historias épicas, mitología nórdica y paganismo

Enlaces: Facebook

Miembros:

• Vratyas Vakyas Todos los instrumentos y voces

Discografía:

• Havamal Demo 1989  
• Tanfana Demo 1990  
• Towards Solens Golden Light Demo 1991  
• Laeknishendr Demo 1995
• Promo '95 Demo 1995
• ...Skinn Av Sverdhi Sol Valtiva... Demo 1996  
• ...En Their Medh Riki Fara... CD 1996
• ...Magni Blandinn Ok Megintiri... CD 1998
• Ok Nefna Tysvar Ty CD 2003
• Heralding - The Fireblade CD2005
• Tiurida CD 2011
• Eweroun Single 2013
• Asa CD 2013
• The Nine Worlds Of Falkenbach (Manifestations 1995-2013) Recopilatorio 2020

HERALDING - THE FIREBLADE (2005)

Pocas bandas pueden presumir después de más de veinticinco años de tener una carrera tan coherente como la de Falkenbach y es que sus álbumes ya se pueden denominar como clásicos dentro del black, viking, con permiso de Manegarm, Mithotyn o Graveland, pero lo que si está claro es que las sensaciones que ofrece son muy similares a las de Bathory. Tal vez este "Heralding - The Fireblade" fue el último trabajo en el que Vratyas dejo satisfecho por igual a sus seguidores, lo trabajos más recientes son un tanto más controvertidos, y es que el origen de "Heralding - The Fireblade" hay que buscarlo en 1995, por aquel entonces diversos problemas no permitieron la edición del mismo hasta diez años más tarde lo cual permitió un regrabación de los mismos y un mejor sonido. El álbum es variado de principio a fin, haciendo una demostración en toda regla del potencial de Falkembach, donde el equilibrio entra black, folk y viking es complicado de igualar, Hay temas en donde lo acústico toma el protagonismo como puede ser el tema Havamal o Skirnir en donde Vratyas da muestras de ser un gran compositor y en donde introduce textos de poemas épicos nórdicos. En las canciones impera un ritmo épico y se va pasando de ambientes más pausados de ambientación folk y de naturaleza a otras más rápido y viking en donde la agresividad de unas voces más black completan la ambientación de su obra. Es el primer álbum donde incluye voces femeninas y también incorpora pasajes hablados que junto a la riqueza de la composiciones acaban por convencer. (8,6).

Napalm records

1. Heathen Foray 07:15

...In ancient times once rode across the land

A man unknown on a horse of untold grand,

Adorned his cape by thirty runes of gold

Of whom the tales since ages unknown told...

...The man arrived at the shore of sea

And gazed onto the nightly sky,

His ears could hear and his eyes could see

Two ravens dark as night passing by...

...In a distance far the thunder sounds

And lightnings reached the frozen grounds,

His breath ran fast, his heart pounded strong

As the day now came, awaited oh so long...

...Tears will fall and blood will soon be shed

When the dawn heralds the twilight of the day...

Then into battle they will ride with their swords in hand

For a heathenish foray...

...Countless miles he rode through ice and knee-deep snow

Over mountains 'till the landscape changed its face

So he at last arrived where winds blew strong and chill

Like a welcome to all those who trod this place...

...He in cape was wrapped, and with his hammer 'round his neck

He forced his way though he didn't saw the path,

But he did not rest, 'till he had crossed this land of chill

And the storm had calmed, when he stood alone on hill...

...His eyes could see the forrest shining bright

And it's trees reflected solens golden light,

The sound of horns then reached his ears

To welcome him and take away his fears...

...From all their lands the kings, they came

With their retinue of countless men,

And the maiden in full armour sat on their horses,

Winged, until the right began...

So he rested a while an recovered from his ride,

The horizon gleamed by the mighty northers light,

And the elder ones sang tales about the past,

Of their ancestors pride, that will forever last...

...As the darkness fell and gone was solens light

The silence ruled amongst the men of heathenpride,

Who gatheren in a mighty battle-line

And awaited their Gods to give the final sign...

2. ...of Forests Unknown... 03:48

On eagle's swift and supple wings I tore through the utter black. No clouds above, no ground below The flame's my only light. I fell into nothingness until the impact ceased my fall, Into a world unknown to man... From a forest, unspoiled, unseen, I perceived A whispering, summoning me To follow the path of no return. Step by step I walked this route nobody ever built Holding tight onto my shield and sword... A cloaking darkness embraces me Though flames are burning bright, In a distance far a flickering, The blaze my guiding light. Snow, caress me, sharp and cold, in the very depths of my hearth. Tired, frightened now I am; my will now fall's apart... From a forest, unspoiled, unseen, I perceive A whispering summoning me To follow the path of no return. Step by step I walk this route nobody ever built Holding tight onto my shield and sword..  

3. Hávamál 06:57

 The first I know, unknown to rulers,

Or any human mind;

Help it is named, for help it can give

In hours of despair....

I know a third, in the thick of battle,

If my need be great,

It will blunt the edges of swords and axes,

Their weapons will make no wounds.

I know a ninth, when need I have

To shelter my ship on the flood,

The wind it calms, the waves it smoothes

And puts the sea to sleep.

The Wise One has spoken the words in the hall,

Joy to him who understood.

I grew and I throve well;

Word from word gave words to me,

Deed from deed gave deeds to me.

When I brethern lead to battle

I chant it behind my shield,

Unwounded they go,

Unwounded they return,

Unscathed whereever they are.

I know another, only few know,

The names of the fallen ones.

About the high ones, elves and gods,

I can name them all.

The Wise one has spoken the words in the hall,

Joy to him who understood.

I grew and I throve well;

Word from word gave words to me,

Deed from deed gave deeds to me.

The Wise One has spoken the words in the hall,

Needful for men to know.

Hail the speaker, hail to who knows,

Joy to him who understood

4. Roman Land 04:18

For Manalis en Velandur!!! Mannen, t'leve ma nej evig duur... Herjan vear et bluden naart. Dounear daveirjent ab Roudenbaard. There lurks evil round each bend of the road: A long life you must not look to have, So great are the hatreds grown. For manalis en Velandur!!! Mannen, t'leve ma nej evig duur... Herjan vear et bluden naart. Dounear daveirjent ab Roudenbaard. Among kinsmen remain free from fault and reproach: Be slow to wrath though they wrong you much, In death this will do you good. To battle is better than to be burned in the hall, Although it gleams with gold Foraan Mannen!!! Trekker Vi Naar Roman Land Foraan kaempen For manalis en Velandur, Trekkar vi naar Vear dej Wal'es kiest. For manalis en Velandur!!! Mannen, t'leve ma nej evig duur... Herjan vear et bluden naart. Dounear daveirjent ab Roudenbaard.

5. Heralder 05:12

From beyond a twilight horizon where mountains were covered with snow, Once a man on a horse came the way, On an early autumnal morning, when dew lay chill on the ground, And the sun's first rays heralded the day, To rest at last after riding for more than three days and nights, Through the woods and across the shallow landscapes, To finally reach the village the rumours where talking about, And where the heathen king lived for many years. His golden armour was shining by the light of awakening sun, And in his hand he held a bronzen shield On which the runes all were written by a blacksmith of wisdom great, To guide him on his way so long. He had come to bring the message the king has given to him, To be conveyed into all heathen countries, And he told about their brethern, overtaken by christian men, Now punished by the cross and christian laws. So the man dismounted and his horse was taken by its bridle to be brought into the stabling. Meanwhile he was lead to the hall where the king sat on his greatseat. Forthwith he told him the reasons for his coming, And within a few minutes all people were gathered by the king's mighty voice. So he rose on his feet and began to speak about the greatest heathen host ever seen, Passing towards their brethern land... After three days and nights of riding the frontier they finally reached, With their hearts wholly determined, And encountered the christian church in their once sacred woods As the chaplain just chimed the bell. At once they put the spurs in their horses, Hearts were filled with rage and hate, And in their hands they held the torches, When Odhinn was amongst and Tyr was leading their hearts Into a world of anciest mysteries... The night the longswords where grinded And the shields were forged in blood, By the hands of most dextrous blacksmiths, And sacrifices were given to the Goddesses and the Gods, In the woods by the mighty tree, Known in heathen kingdoms as the mighty Irminsul, That was built as an immense landmark Of heathen pride and honour And a symbol of what shall be...

6. Læknishendr 05:57

Se hon valkyrjur "Heill dagr. Heilir dags synir. Heil nótt ok nift. Óreiðum augum Lítið okkr þinig Ok gefið sitjöndum sigr." "Heilir æsir. Heilar ásynjur. Heil sjá in fjölnýta fold. Mál ok mannvit Gefið okkr mærum tveim Ok læknishendr, meðan lifum"  

7. Walkiesjar 03:52

The morning sun is rising, The forest cloaked in gold. And the mist surrounds the mountains, The landscape calm and cold. The hall of bronzen shields up high In a distance far shining bright. And the horns are sounding from afar For Walkiesjar. A gentle breeze caresses me, While runes are warily cast, Heralding fate and fortune, My future and my past. On supple wings two ravens fly To lead us to ultimate truth. And the horns are sounding from afar For Walkiesjar  

8. Skirnir 04:34

Long is one night, and long the second one; How can I... How can I wait through three? Once a month... A month seemed less to me Compared to this one night of waiting for her... As dear to no man in days past Was maid as she is to me: But no elf, no god, will grant my prayer That I may lie with her... Hail to thee, Veraldur!!! Long is one night, and long the second one; How can I... How can I wait through three? Once a month... A month seemed less to me Compared to this one night of waiting for her... Arise, Skirnir, now ride swiftly to Frey, my son, And ask him this: With whom is the Wise one so angry, So sad at hearth? Hail to thee, Veraldur!!! To stake life on the luck of the dice Is better than to be a coward: The day of my death is by fate, My time is fixed. Night has fallen: Now we must ride over the misty mountains, The fells of the troll-folk; We shall both arrive or both fall ...into the hands of Gymir. Hail to thee, Veraldur

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WARDAEMONIC

Origen: Australia, Perth

Formados: 2005

Estilo: Black

Temática: Guerra, muerte, odio, oscuridad y suicidio

Enlaces: Bandcamp y facebook

Miembros:

• Anharat Guitarra
• Blitz Bajo
• Lord Bane Guitarra
• Maelstrom Batería y voces

Discografía:

• Through the Dark Pale Gravelands CD 2006
• Echoes of Ageless Flames CD 2010
• Proclamation EP 2013
• Obsequium CD 2015
• Acts of Repentance CD 2020

PROCLAMATION (2013)

Para romper un tanto el silencio de estos últimos años Wardemonic edita este Ep de tres temas, de sonido black pero que también deja entrever elementos del death. Tres temas que desde el comienzo de " Cursed in a Thousand Tongues" dejan bien a las claras que estamos primero ante una banda perfectamente engrasada y segundo que dentro del panorama death black son un combo a tener muy en cuenta. Sonido contundente, rápido y brutal, riffs cortantes que descuartizan al oyente desde el comienzo, los blast beats son de los que dejan secuela y ni que decir tiene que la voz de Belthion, recientemente incorporado a la formación, elevan el tono brutal de su música. Este es un Ep que no llega a los veinte minutos, pero que de principio a fin no baja el listón, no hay medios tiempos ni adornos innecesarios, solo una descarga de violencia y brutalidad a base de buen black de toda la vida. Tal vez no sea muy variado y peque un tanto de continuista pero hay que escucharlo. (8).

1. Cursed in a Thousand Tongues 05:57  

2. Towards the Blessed Relic 07:16  

3. The Light Reviled 06:29  

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