Lineup-ul SoundArt Festival se mareste cu inca sase trupe!
Dupa
confirmarea grecilor de la Nightstalker, la inceputul saptamanii, organizatorii
SoundArt Festival anunta numele a inca sase trupe care completeaza line-up-ul
festivalului.
RoadkillSoda: cea mai relevanta trupa romaneasca de stoner/desert rock/rock’n’roll nu putea sa lipseasca din lineup-ul SoundArt
Festival. Grupul se considera a fi reflectia anilor ’70 a unui Dodge prafuit, a tricoului uzat, a tatuajelor, a bauturii
sorbite sub arsita soarelui, a spiritului nomad si contemplativ. La sfarsitul
anului 2016, RoadkillSoda a lansat cel de-al patrulea album, intitulat Space
Echo & Time.
Wooldozer: o
formatie care tine sacru acel tip de rock heavy, ciudat, uneori imbibat cu
alcool si afumat pana la obscur, uneori funky, alteori psihedelic, cu radacini
in blues-ul si hard rock-ul anilor '70, impletit cu era vulgaris in care
undeva, in imensitatea cerului din desertul californian, se nastea infamul
stoner rock.
Groove Therapist: originara din Atena, Groove Therapist este o trupa de progressive
rock formata din 5 membri. Dupa cinci ani de activitate, in 2015 a avut loc
lansarea albumului de debut prin Leaders
Records; “Mr. Funker, The Myth” este un material conceptual care imbina secvente rock, metal, funk si
elemente de progresiv.
September Code: veterani ai scenei prog. rock din Atena, grupati in 2002. September
Code face parte din rooster-ul The Leaders Records, prin care grecii si-au
lansat al treilea album, in 2016. Sound-ul trupei este o fuziune bine
controlata intre prog rock si heavy metal.
Risin Sabotage: Specializati in imersarea ascultatorului intr-o paradigma pur
psihedelica, sound-ul ucrainenilor este condimentat cu pasaje doom, in care
basul si chitara se contopesc pentru a da nastere unui cocktail exploziv. O trupa inca tanara, avand lansate pana in
prezent doua materiale de studio, Risin Sabotage genereaza o atmosfera
turbulenta ce incita ascultatorul sa evadeze din abisul sau interior frangand
lantul autoconstrangerii.
Chaplin’s Dream: un proiect nou de prog, format in 2014 in
Bulgaria. Trupa vine pentru prima data pe meleagurile noastre si se afla in
pregatiri pentru lansarea albumului de debut. Chaplin’s Dream castiga fani in mod constant prin flerul pe care il etaleaza in
a lega riff-uri dinamice cu pasaje melodice.
Trupe
confirmate pana acum: Exivious (Olanda), Stoned Jesus (Ucraina), Nightstalker
(Grecia), White Walls (Romania) si Lowbau (Austria).
Soundart
Festival are loc in perioada 4-7 mai, in gradina de vara a clubului Quantic, si
este un eveniment inovativ in spectrul cultural autohton, reunind sub egida sa
un ciclu de activitati interculturale outdoor - concerte live, simpozioane,
lansari de carte, workshop-uri si vernisaje - scopul nodal al proiectului fiind
crearea unor punti de transfer intre diferitele forme ale expresiei artistice.
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„When
we are in tune with ourselves, we have everything”
Last Thursday, Bloodway and Valerinne stepped on Fabrica Club’s stage. The event was a rare
occasion to see both bands performing, as they announced a short break to focus
on their new albums.
Before the concerts, a video
projection named “Medium in Motion” was presented to the audience. It consisted
in animated videos Costin Chioreanu made for countless impressive names in the
underground music scene. I think almost every concert Bloodway ever had was
accompanied by some other artsy act, a book release, a graphic exhibition and
so on. I’m impressed and drawn by these kind side actions that enrich the
audiences’ overall experience. This time, unfortunately, I arrived late and
they began on time, so I only got to catch the final videos. Nevertheless, I’m
sure most of you are familiar with Costin Chioreanu’s work if you are keeping a
close eye on the scene, or maybe you have a t-shirt or two with his design.
I made a short stop at the merch
stand to add Valerinne’s the latest album to my collection, while they were
preparing on stage. I’ve been listening to Valerinne ever since their first
album, Kunstformen der Natur, in 2012, and I kept an eye on their activity in
the year that followed. I don’t wish to sound overenthusiastic, but they are probably
the best Post-Rock / Post-Metal band in Romania. Their Thursday evening concert
was a bit too short for me – or maybe I lost track of time, emerging myself in
their music. They’re masters at building a crescendo and creating a sense of
anticipation, keeping the audience engaged. My personal sensation while I
listen to them was that of space travel and listening to the music of the
spheres. The last song was unknown, and after the concert I got the
confirmation it’s a new one, an extra reason to look forward to their 4th
album.
Next, Bloodway
stepped in while the late-comers almost filled the club. The playlist was well
balanced with songs from their two albums, and the audience seemed to be living
the music, engaging in a short moshing during one of the last songs. I was
pleased when they performed “Free Ends”, which is my personal favorite. Their
music is so raw, visceral, and at the same time so complex and rich in its
symbolism. At the end, Costin thanked the people who were present, and sometimes
one voice in the public replied something… it was a conversation between
friends, we could sense that the music and all the art these people are doing
is for real. He ended my urging us to take care of the persons in our lives
that are always near and dear, always by our side.
A couple of days
passed, and the last words I heard that night are stuck with me. I’ll give them
a twist and advise you to do the same for the underground bands that are always
here with you. Always be there for them, go to their concerts whenever you have
the opportunity, buy an album or a tee every once in a while. Giving and
getting something back can be an unique and unexpected circle.
Chiar daca noptile sunt inca lungi si este frig afara,
baietii de la HTETHTHEMETH au o solutie buna pentru “asternia de iarna”
(“S.A.D.” sau “Seasonal Affective Disorder”): doua concerte minunate in Ardeal,
la Targu-Mures si la Cluj-Napoca.
Hteththemeth a avut multe succese in 2016: a castigat locul
doi la Global Battle Of Bands in finala mondiala din Berlin, a castigat Wacken
Metal Battle (Romania) si a cantat la festivalul “W.O.A.” din Wacken, Germania,
a cantat la festivaluri mari in Romania, precum “Artmania”, “Rockstadt Extreme
Fest”, “Rock In Ludus”, “Magura Wave” si “Rock’n’Iasi” sustinand alte peste 20
concerte in toate tara.
Pe langa aparitiile live, a scos pe piata un album, “Best
Worst Case Scenario”, care a fost foarte bine primit de catre public si media
rock/metal. Merita se fie mentionat si primul lor video-clip promotional, “You
Are My Last Girlfriend”, realizat cu actori profesionisti, fapt care este un
adevarat pas inainte pentru industria muzicala si video din Romania.
Hteththemeth va incalzi atmosfera impreuna cu o alta
formatie din Brasov, FALSE REALITY, o trupa de melodic death metal cu influente
de la progressive la funeral doom metal, care recent au lansat albumul de
debut, “End Of Eternity”.
Hteththemeth si False Reality vor aparea live in premiera la
Targu-Mures in cadrul unui eveniment organizat de “Comunitatea Rock Tg-Mures”.
Anul 2017 marchează debutul festivalului Rockstadt
Grind Fest. Este cel de-al treilea festival ce va purta egida celebrului club
din Brașov, dar va fi primul dedicat integral unei anumite subramuri ale
muzicii metal. Va fi dedicat exclusiv genului goregrind și derivatelor sale.
Acesta va avea loc în Kruhnen Musik Halle, iar
comparativ cu celelalte festivaluri, acesta va avea loc doar pe parcursul unei
singure zile, mai exact pe data de 18 martie 2017. Până la ora actuală, au fost
confirmate trupele Rotten Sound din Finlanda, Excrementory
Grindfuckers din Germania și Clitgore din România.
Rotten Sound este o trupă finlandeză de
grindcore. Înființată în anul 1993, trupa a lansat până la ora actuală 7 albume
de studio, ultimul fiind „Abuse To Suffer” lansat în 2016. Piesele trupei are
ca teme principale violența, problemele sociale sau politica. În cei 24 de ani
de existenta a participat la cele mai importante festivaluri de profil din
lume, precum Brutal Assault din Cehia, Summer Breeze din Germania, Los Angeles
Murderfest, Obscene Extreme din Cehia sau Hellfest din Franța. Are până la ora
actuală piese precum „Burden„, „Self„, „Hollow„, „Exit” sau „Salvation„.
Excrementory
Grindfuckers este una dintre cele mai controversate trupe de
grindcore din lume. Înființată în 2001, s-a autoproclamat ca fiind o trupă de
„fun metal”, datorită unor adăptari pe ritmuri de grindcore ale unor piese
celebre. Dintre acestea, putem aminti „I like my grindcore” (referință la
piesa Reel 2 Real – I like to move it), „Final Grindown”
(referință la piesa Europe – Final Countdown) sau „Enter Madman
1 und Enter Bluesman 2” (referință la piesa Metallica – Enter
Sandman). Totodată, are o carieră ce cuprinde 9 materiale discografice, ultimul
fiind „Vorsprung durch Hektik” lansat în anul 2016. Are piese precum
„Taschengeld„, „Nein, Kein Grindcore” sau „Lieblicher Grind„. Nu este la prima
apariție la un eveniment organizat de clubul Rockstadt, în vara anului 2016
participând în cadrul festivalului Rockstadt Extreme Fest de la Râșnov.
Clitgore este una dintre cele mai apreciate
trupe românești de goregrind/grindcore. Înființată în anul 2007, trupa a adunat
în cei 10 ani de activitate concerte la marile festivaluri de profil din
Europa, dintre care putem aminti Obscene Extreme din Cehia sau Flesh Party din
Slovacia. Este o prezență constantă la Rockstadt Extreme Fest, participând în
cadrul festivalului în anii 2015, respectiv 2016. Până la ora actuală are doar
două materiale discografice: EP-ul „Stories of a Bloody Clit” lansat în 2009 și
albumul „The Final Cuntdown” lansat in 2014. Are piese precum „Tales From the
Clit„, „What Cums Around Goes Around” sau „The Final Cuntdown„.
Prețul biletelor urmează să fie anunțat. Pentru mai
multe detalii legate de Rockstadt Grind Fest, intrați pe pagina oficială a evenimentului.
As another year came to it’s inevitable end, we, Din
Intunerec staff decided to make our own top releases from
2016. From the cold icy lands of Sweden all the way to the sun blasted lands of
Colombia, from Experimental Metal all the way to Depressive Black Metal and
Doom Metal, from Progressive Metal all the way to Ambient Metal and Death Metal
we proudly present you our top releases so far. Fair warning as we couldn’t
decide how to rank the releases we will only list them and let you decide who
it’s most suitable for the majestic number one. I would also like to add that
we arranged the bands by alphabet just so it would be easier for you to read it
,so without any more talking let’s get straight to the subject:
Akral Necrosis-Underlight
Akral Necrosis is a band from Bucharest, Romania and this
year they totally managed to amaze the Romanian public by releasing one of the
best albums this year ,simply titled “Underlight”.Being that they are around
the scene for a little while now(8 years) we can assure you that this can be
seen on the production and overall quality of the album. We recommend you to
check out their album and let us know what do you think!
Alcest-Kodama
I don’t think you guys need any more introduction to this
particular band, having more than 15 years of activity ,going from black metal
to post metal/shoegaze and counting thousands fans worldwide Alcest released on
the 30th of September their new full-length titled “Kodama” through
Prophecy Productions. Make sure to check out the album and surely you will be
left with a special feeling about it.
Antaeus-Condemnation
Released on the 18th of November through Norma
Evangelium Diaboli by the infamous French band known as Antaeus the album was
received with warm by some fans and with hate by the others. While we can all
agree that there is a big difference between this release and let’s say their
previous one “ Blood Libels” it still stands as a strong album, just depending
on who you ask.But we advise you to give it a shot,you will not regret it.
Ars Veneficium-The Reign Of The Infernal King
While this project itself hasn’t been around for a long time
,it’s members had been involved in a number of projects like Eratomania,Lost
Inside,Plaag,Wounds that is clearly shown on this album.Released on the 26th
of September through Immortal Frost Productions it was an instant hymn of
Hell.With a perfect balance of both filth and purity and with a constant
barrage of raw strong vocals we can say that this album is one of the best
releases this year ,just give it a listen and tell us what you think.
Behexen-The Poisonous Path
This Finnish satanic trio managed by shock us once again
with their latest release, “The Poisonous Path” on the 27th of May
through Debur Morti Productions . Some tracks of these album feels like some
Inquisition tracks and the fans will surely observe that,but overall this is
one hell of a piece.Be sure to check it out!
Bethlehem-Bethlehem
One of the biggest surprises of this year came from the
German masters of Bethlehem , one of the most acclaimed albums of this year and
one of the most recent ones, being launched on
the 2nd of December through Prophecy Productions it was an
instant success. We strongly advise you to listen it and support them.
Blutrina-Looney Fuckin' Grind
Best newcomer from Romania regarding the Death/Grind Metal
scene. These crazy guys will surely fill your demand for your daily grind. Make
sure to check them out either on Bandcamp or through Loud Rage Music,the label
which was used to launch this debut album.
Bölzer-Hero
What an awesome year for this swizz duo with the launch of
“Hero” on the 25th of November through Iron Bonehead and a number of
live shows( great show at Rites of The Black Mass Fest where we attended),
where most fans praised to more clean polished sound than the previous demo and
EP’s there is no question that this album is a must listen if you haven’t done
it already!
Clouds-Departe
One of the best Doom/Funeral Doom albums this year. Released
on the 1st of November it was simply perfect for everyone who enjoys
Doom/Fuenral Doom and for the new fans as well.A release depicting strong
emotions, a must for Doom or Funeral Doom listeners.
ColdWorld-Autumn
A true masterpiece by the german master known as Georg
Börner,a record that will surely bring you to another universe where pain and
life and one and the same thing, where darkness conquers light, where
melancholy reigns over all.Released on the 15th of July through Cold
Dimensions it stands as a mark for any band involved in the Depressive Metal
Scene.Just listen to it and remain numb, it’s as simple as that.
Dark Funeral- Where Shadows Forever Reign
Another craft from the Swedish masters of Black Metal,Dark
Funeral came in full force with this new full length, having a new vocalist, Heljarmadr , who is
also responsible for projects such as Grá, Cursed 13 and Domgård, they really
proved us once again that they really are The ineffable Kings of Swedish Black
Metal.Being released on the 3rd of June through Century Media
Records this album holds the place as one of the most well received albums of
this year.
Furia-Księżyc Milczy Luty
Hailing from the pagan lands of Poland, Furia took by
surprise the Black Metal scene with their latest release, a well balanced release
between raw Black Metal and Avantgarde elements in the vein of Deathspell
Omega.It was brought through Pagan Records on the 14th of November
and it was instantly very well received by the public.
Grave Miasma-Endless Pilgrimage
Previously known as Goat Molestör, standing as one of the
best Black Metal acts from UK, Grave Miasma released upon us their new album
on the 6th of May through Sepulchral Voice Records and what a blast
it was indeed.Just give it a try you won’t regret it.
Harakiri for the sky - III: Trauma
This Austrian duo has been around for a while on the Post
Rock/Black Metal scene and they amazed us by their newest release, taking the
vibe created by bands such as Alcest or Amesoeurs and adding to it Black Metal
riffs and tones this band surely deserves it’s place among projects such as Der
Weg Einer Freiheit or Agrypnie.Released by Art of Propaganda on the 22th of
July.
Hteththemeth – Best Worst Case Scenario
Another band from our country to feature on this top is none
other than the unhuman Avant-Garde metallers of Hteththemeth,oone of the best
metal acts from Romania.Best Worst Case Scenario was launched on the 1st
of April and it became an instant must listen.Check them out!
Inquisition-Bloodshed Across the Empyrean Altar Beyond the Celestial
Zenith
Even if very little of the music here is surprising to any
fan, it's probably the most encompassing experience I've yet heard from this
band. Of course, most debates around this album will resort to the love-or-hate
traits they've had from the start. Detractors be damned in hellfire: Dagon's
voice sounds even more foreboding now than ever, and the pair have drawn from
an ever-deeper depth of atmosphere.
Katatonia- The Fall of Hearts
This band clearly needs no introduction… After more
than 25 years of full activity and after the extraordinary success with Dead End Kings in 2012, they released a new awesome album called "The Fall of Hearts". The tenth studio albumwas released on May
20, 2016.
Netherbird- The grander voyage
Released on the 28th of October through Black
Lodge Records, you will be instantly amazed both by the art of this album and
it’s melodic riffs will surely take you on a dreaming journey.
Neurosis – Fires Within Fires
While it didn’t seem outstanding to me, it’s a good listen for
the fans of Neurosis.
Oathbreaker – Rheia
Oathbreaker is one of the most interesting bands reunited
under Amenra’s Church of Ra collective. Unlike the previous 2 albums, the
vocalist Caro Tanghe makes more use of clean vocals, not just growls. Their music
is a highly innovative mixture of black metal with elements of hardcore, crust
punk, post metal to name a few.
October Tide-Winged Waltz
With more than 22 years of activity, October Tide is one of
the best melodic doom metal bands. After the extraordinary success with “Tunnel
of no light” in 2013, 3 years later “Winged Waltz” was again in top.
Oranssi Pazuzu – Värähtelijä
A surreal fusion of black metal and psychedelia.
Skuggsjá - Skuggsjá: A Piece for Mind & Mirror
The band is a collaboration between Enslaved and Wardruna,
started in 2014 with the aim to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the
Norvegian constitution. The band’s name translates as “mirror” in Old Norse,
and their release represents a perfect blend between traditional Norse
instruments and the brutal riffs and drumming, Enslaved style.
Subrosa – For This We Fought the Battle of Ages
Inspired by the dystopic novel We, by Yevgeny Zamyatin. It’s
a solid doom/sludge album, with haunting female vocal and violin passages.
Thenighttimeproject- Thenighttimeproject
A pleasantly nostalgic road for those more familiar with his work in Katatonia, Fredrik Norrman together with Tobias Netzell of In Mourning fame along with Nicklas Hjertton, formerly of Mandylon, formed this awesome band. With plenty of melancholic notes, this album is a masterpiece.
Trees of Eternity- Hour of Nightingale
This international
project has been born in 2009 and featuring members from bands such as October
Tide,Wintersun,Swallow the Sun, and their latest release is something truly
amazing on the Ambient/Doom Metal scene.
Terra Tenebrosa – The Reverses
Released through Debemur Morti Productions on the 17th
of June it quickly became an instant hookup for any Avant-Garde Metal fan.
UADA- Devoid of Light
Released on the 8th of April through Eisenwald
Tonschmiede it has received worldwide acclamations from all Black Metal fans
around the world. One of the best releases coming from the USA.
Ulver – ATGCLVLSSCAP
These are not just random letters, but the initials of each
12 signs from the zodiac, from Aries to Pisces. It’s an album born under the
sign of live improvisation the band performs, including rearrangements of some
songs form Messe I.X-VII-X or Perdition City.
Urfaust – Empty Space Meditation
An album that owes his name, an introspective mix of dark
ambient and metal that invites the listener to reflection. A journey within.
Urgehal – Aeons in Sodom
Having as guest vocals emblems such as Nattefrost, Hoest,
Nocturno Culto and Niklas Kvarforth among many others it stands as one of the
best releases coming from the ice cold lands of Norway.
Void Meditation Cult-Utter the Tongue of the Dead
Merciless attack of pure raw lo-fi black metal from the
USA.Be advised this record isn’t suitable for anyone but it stands as one of
the best releases on this side of Black Metal.A truly misanthropic masterpiece
for the diehard metal fan.
Wardruna - Runaljod – Ragnarök
Released in October 2016 through By Norse Music, closes the trilogy
Runaljod, inspired by the 24 ancient runes of the Elder Futhark. The album is
an exquisite journey into the Norse mythology , named after the battle that
left on two survivors to repopulate the world.
Worm Ouroboros – What Graceless Dawn
Dark, introspective ambient / doom. On a personal note, I
first listened to it around Christmas. Delicate and fragile whispers of
Lorraine Rath (ex Amber Asylum) and Jessica Way (Barren Harvest), mixed with
Aesop Dekker’s (ex Agalloch) drumming. A haunting masterpiece.
Zhrine-Unortheta
After numerous name changes, from Gone Postal to Shrine and
finally to it’s current name, Zhrine, the Icelandic Black/Death metallers of
Zhrine successfully delivered quite a big surprise with their latest album.
Unortheta is an very well produced album conveying a wide array of emotions and
soundscapes, we strongly recommend to try it out.
Saturday evening, on the 7th of January, I attended the European Pilgrimage Tour with Batushka and Arkona. Both bands are from Poland and the concert has been organised by Live Nation Promotions in Cluj-Napoca Romania. The band's tour has more than 10 dates, and before Cluj they performed in the town of Kosice, Slovakia. The concert was sold out after having a very good presale. In the begining I want to say a few words about the venue. The organizers decided to hold the concert in The Shelter club. In my oppinion, this venue is much too small for such an event when you have more than 300 people attenting at the show. Sadly, the club was not the best solution to organize such a concert. This was the great minus of the event; there were too many people for the small place that the club can offer. The club does not have the perfect angle for the stage. For example, the onlooker who would stand on the right side of the stage, in front of the bar would not have the perfect view of what was happening on the stage.
The
event had open doors at 19:30 and after one hour the first band started to
play.
Hailing
from Poland, ARKONA opened the concert with a 50 minutes true pagan black metal
set list. The band played songs from the new album entitled "Lunaris"
released last year in November. The show was very well organised, Arkona had a
good sound with powerful songs preaching some old school anti-christian black
metal. Arkona prefers to play their songs in Polish being able to express
better their pagan and anti-christian messages. The show was composed mainly of
tracks from "Lunaris" and "Chaos.Ice.Fire" albums but the
band also played some old stuff. Having 4 people on stage and over 20 years of
experience, Arkona the "last European heathen Stronghold" had a very
powerful show. I have seen this band before and I knew exactly what kind of
show they will perform. Pure pagan black metal, no compromises, just playing
the old school sound with a very low contact with the audience.
Let’s
move to the last band of the evening, the ortodox black metal group BATUSHKA.
Batushka
played last year for the first time in Romania at the Dark Boombastic Festival
in Alba Iulia. Using all eastern ortodox arsenal, Batushka had on stage
candels, frankincense and holy water. The band came out of nowhere with their
superb quality album intuitively called Litourgiya. It is very clear to me that
behind the masks of the band members there are well known musicians from some
cult band, or why not, maybe from more bands. The sound of the show was exactly
as on the album, with clear quality guitar riffing and powerful clean and harsh
vocals.
The band had also on stage a
small chorus composed of 3 persons. They played their complet album without
moving much on stage, only the main singer was doing the actions of the priest
blessing from time to time the audience. The complete show was exactly like the
Christian ortodox litanies with very much frankincense so that the audience
could go blessed back home. The band studied very much the Russian ortodoxism,
having very detailed concepts of image, using the chirilic alphabet, having the
faceless Virgin Mary Icon on the altar and using very detailed symbols on every
object and monkish clothing. Even though Batushka released only one album they
are at the moment very well received in the metal scene and I have the assurance
that there’s more to come from the band in the future.
The
event was „sadly” one typical black metal show, short but very intense. Hope
you enjoyed my short description of the event....
Koneskin is set to record the new album
from March 5th-7th at Manifatture Musicali Recording Studios, with famed
engineer Claudio Cattero. We chose this studio because of its relaxed
atmosphere (it's situated in the middle of the Alps) and the pristine quality
of the drum sounds. The album, yet untitled, will contained 6 songs. Some of
the titles are "The Dark Garden", "Soulan", "They
Say". On a curious note and to give a sense of conceptual continuity, the
track "Liberty Place" will be part of this album and it was not
featured on the previous debut EP, which beared the same name.
We are looking
at a late May/early June release date and we are already working on live gigs.
I will personally introduce and play a new song to the Romanian audience during
my upcoming performance at the next DrumStage Kick The Spring Drum Festival to
be held in Bucharest on March 18th.”
