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NERVOCHAOS Announce ‘Studio Session Streaming’ Event For March 13th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 8, 2021
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Nervochaos. Leave a comment

One of the biggest names in Brazilian metal, NERVOCHAOS, have announced their ‘Studio Session Streaming’. The event will take place on Saturday, March 13, at 9pm (Brazilian time). There will be 32 minutes of presentation, recorded earlier this year with the new formation of the band that includes Brian Stone (vocals), Luiz ‘Quinho’ Parisi (guitar), Woesley Johan (guitar), Pedro Lemes (bass) and Edu Lane (drums).

The ‘Studio Session Streaming’ will be shown on the band’s official channels on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

NervoChaos are celebrating their 25 years of career in 2021 and to celebrate, the band is programming a series of news that will be announced soon.

Different from all the bands on the Brazilian scene, Nervochaos was born in the spring of 1996, with the idea of creating extreme, aggressive and chaotic music from the old guard.

The band has earned a cult status in the extreme music scene due to their hard work over the years, delivering a sonic extravaganza in their own unique way. With eight studio albums, constant world tours and a great history, surrounded by fans, Nervochaos is in a new stage, with a new line-up, where they are recording the new studio album that will be released in 2021.

For more on NERVOCHAOS visit the band’s official SITE, INSTAGRAM,FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE.

RAGE IN MY EYES Drummer Performing ‘The Core’ Playthrough Video on Paiste Cymbals Youtube Channel

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 8, 2021
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Francis Cassol, Ice Cell, Paiste Cymbals, RAGE IN MY EYES, The Core. Leave a comment

Just recently Paiste Cymbals shared a drum playthrough video ‘The Core‘, featured by RAGE IN MY EYES drummer and Paiste artist Francis Cassol. The track is taken from the band’s “Ice Cell” album, released in 2019.

Watch the drum playthrough video here:

Francis’ Paiste Cymbal Setup:

18″ 2002 Crash
18″ Signature Heavy China
14″ 2002 Medium Hi-Hat
19″ 2002 Extreme Crash
8″ 2002 Splash
10″ 2002 Splash
19″ 2002 Extreme Crash
20″ 2002 Power Ride
14″ RUDE Hi-Hat
18″ Signature Reflector Heavy Full Crash
14″ 900 Series China
18″ Signature Thin China

Video edited by Nayron Rodrigues
Audio mixed by Benhur Lima

Also check out Francis’ drum playthrough videos for:
‘Winter Dream’: https://youtu.be/1kKtlirtuWw
RUSH’s ‘Tom Sawyer’: https://youtu.be/3Uun_1baBSk
AMON AMARTH’s ‘Fafner’s Gold’: https://youtu.be/PZ9Tv9adC0A
VAN HALEN’s ‘Jump’: https://youtu.be/SRSvCJW1gQg

Children of Bodom drum covers:
‘In your Face’ – https://youtu.be/RxvgYJBYh1Q
‘Are you dead yet?’ – https://youtu.be/UFLXay0gJAg
‘Sixpounder’ – https://youtu.be/993FdzopiYs

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Photo: Mariana Mantovani

RAGE IN MY EYES are blending heavy/prog metal with elements of milonga (a music genre from southern Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina), the band presents a never-heard metal before.

RAGE IN MY EYES is a heavy metal band from Brazil. For 17 years the band went under the name SCELERATA, that had a huge history in the Brazilian heavy metal scenario. The band had three albums released worldwide, including the acclaimed album “The Sniper”, feat. guest appearances from Paul DiAnno (former Iron Maiden) and Andi Deris (Helloween). Scelerata was also Paul DiAnno’s official Brazilian backing band from 2009 to 2014, playing 50+ shows with this heavy metal icon. On October 9th, 2019, RAGE IN MY EYES joined IRON MAIDEN in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at Gremio Stadium. With this huge background, the musicians are now aiming for the future.

RAGE IN MY EYES’ latest album, entitled “Ice Cell”, is available on all digital platforms. The album was recorded between 2017 and 2018 in the cities of Los Angeles (USA) and Porto Alegre (Brazil) and was produced by Magnus Wichmann at Magneto Studio (Brazil) and Daufembach Studio (USA). It was mixed and mastered in Los Angeles by the renowned Brazilian producer Adair Daufembach. The cover was designed by Tiago Masseti, who has worked with Hibria, Luis Kalil and Daydream XI. According to the band, the graphic art seeks to show the mascot Sage in a darker mood: “We wanted to present a more realistic Sage, with a strong expression and at the same time that seemed marked by life; we brought him closer to us.”

Listen to “Ice Cell” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/2BtduBVMyoLJYIMf6LhfH8

Buy “Ice Cell” via eBay
Italy – https://www.ebay.com/itm/352983076979
Canada – https://www.ebay.com/itm/352977764497
USA – https://www.ebay.com/itm/352977761561
Spain – https://www.ebay.es/itm/352982836938
France – https://www.ebay.fr/itm/352982836646
Germany – https://www.ebay.de/itm/352977773964
UK – https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rage-My-Eyes-Ice-Cell-CD-2019-/352992221881

Also watch:
′′Aces High” feat. on ′Somewhere In Brazil… The Brazilian Tribute To Iron Maiden” – https://youtu.be/bBSfxEksXfk
′′Winter Dream” quarantine version – https://youtu.be/OfB3faJoP54
ANDRE MATOS tribute “I Don’t Want to Say Goodbye” – https://youtu.be/ozatlPc-66k
ENGENHEIROS DO HAWAII cover “A Perigo/In Danger” – https://youtu.be/izPJmCk4I58
′′Hole in the Shell” backstage documentary supporting IRON MAIDEN – https://youtu.be/qUAd5CRGUpY
“Death Sleepers” video – https://youtu.be/5kbZRYxlJwE

More information at
BAND: https://www.facebook.com/RageInMyEyes | https://rageinmyeyes.com
MANAGEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/SplitScreenManagement | http://www.splitscreen-management.com

Interview With ENDEZZMA’s Priest And Prophet M. SHAX, Talking New Album “The Archer, Fjord and the Thunder” + More

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 8, 2021
Posted in: Int. News, Interviews, News. Tagged: ENDEZZMA, M. Shax. Leave a comment

Interview by Tarja Virmakari

Norwegian Black Metallers ENDEZZMA released their third album “The Archer, Fjord and the Thunder” on January 22nd via Dark Essence Records. With this album, Endezzma take a huge step forward in songwriting. Mixing the raw grimness of the early days of black metal with the epic grandeur of later bands, the album bridges the gap between the dark anthem and primitive aggression.

Just recently, Metal Shock Finland‘s Tarja Virmakari had a pleasure to talk with ENDEZZMA founder, priest and prophet, M. Shax, talking widely about their new album “The Archer, Fjord and the Thunder” and many more. Please read the chat below.

Hi M. Shax, and welcome to Metal Shock Finland! How are you doing and how has this 2021 started for you?

Hello Tarja. I’m doing fine thank you. The start of the year has been as good as it get. Feels good to finally have the album released after such a strange and troubled period. It feels like an eternity since we finalized the production. The response and the attention concerning the new album have been extraordinary, so we’re very satisfied with the situation. Even though it feels kind of weird and strange dropping a new album not being able to head out on tour and do festivals in support of it.

Let’s go back to 2005, when the band was formed. How were the scenes back then?

Looking back now I must say it feels like 5 years more than 15 or more! In my eyes the extreme metal scene and especially the Black Metal have been in a constant change over time. From being a pure underground riot wrapped into a musical revolution back in the early 90’s until todays more commercial oriented picture. Black metal in the start of the 90’s was a rather unique, fascinating, and dangerous time. Back then it was much about revolting against already set patterns, musical styles, and traditions, but also aside of the musical aspect revolt against society and the establishment as well. The acceptance of extreme metal from the global audience have made things a bit different, I guess. For us the main drive has always been to make music that we burn passionately for and express it with sincere energy and devotion. In that way we cruise forward with the same intentions in 2020 as back in 2005.

Please tell me about the band’s name ENDEZZMA, what does it mean and what is the story behind it?

I always liked operating with unique words and making up new words that have special meaning to our own philosophical world and platform. The word Endezzma is put together by some key-basic fundamental aspects. It’s a personal word dealing with the portal to death.

On January 22nd you unleashed your third effort “The Archer, Fjord and the Thunder” via Dark Essence Records. What can you tell us about its sound and songwriting process?

When it comes to the actual sound it’s a complex ride with a matter to get the point where all components and factors blend perfectly together. Mixing epic expressions with brutality. It’s particularly hard to blend grace with primitive aggression, but that’s also what’s make the process so challenging and intricate.
The final sound is essential and very important for us. We want to bring elements like atmosphere and grace into the mix but at the end of the day what is our absolute focus is to keep the energy and intensity at a high level. You got to get some demon-sweat on your back when you listening to a Endezzma album, that’s important, it must be tense and intense. We do what we do with an uttermost passionate devotion and the listener must get that vibe and energy through the speakers. We are very proud and satisfied with the new album and the work we put into it. And the value must always be that the listener should get a full package from the visuals and artwork to the philosophical thematic to the powerful soundscape, nothing is coincident, all details is though through and serve a purpose … Its solid wood…
When it comes to the songwriting process, we usually all together make a plan where we want to go with the album. Figuring out what kind of structure we want to achieve before we start. Working towards a goal. It’s mostly Malphas that start with riff ideas and making pre-productions with his ideas, then we send it around, back and forth, making changes and inputs. I make the lyrics and we later work and adapt the songs and lyrics to suit together, making the changes needed. When we get a sufficient result that we feel connect with our goals we bring it into the rehearsal-room and finalize the songs and add the final ideas and fills. This time around also Nihil, the other guitarist contributed to songs. It was really a band effort where everyone contributed with inputs and ideas. I think that’s the key answer to why it ended as good as it did.

The album was mixed and mastered at Necromorbus Studio Stockholm by the great producer Tore Stjerna. How was your collaboration with him, and what is his input to the album sound?

Tore knows the drill. He has obviously worked with his chare of bands up through the years and ages of metal and especially black metal so it’s easy to make preferences that he relates to an understand. The communication was simply outstanding and also his understanding in meeting our demands and desires sound-wise. He is also a drummer which gives him a good perception, depth, and insight in how to make a good drum sound that is both powerful with punch and sometime floats into the mix naturally without taking too much room and space. One of Stjerna’s first impression when he heard the recording was that we sounded like a “young Emperor but with a good drummer” , that was quit an interesting consideration , and maybe not that far from the truth in how we think and how pretentious we was according getting the right sound on this album. 

In generaly, how your sound has changes in these past 16 years?

The music on the new album is maybe the most diverse and multi-layered material we have ever made and the most planned and worked through album we ever made. The traditional Endezzma roots is there but we have explored new territories music wise. This evolution has maybe added yet another epic and monumental layer to the expression. We still wanted to bring forth our pervious intense sound. Endezzma have an old school fundament and we are very aware of staying true to our core essence as well as develop our sound and music.

What are your musical influences?

I think I’m not able to point out an exact source of musical influence. All the members of the band have a genuine interest in music and we always listened to a lot of music across the genres. But the old school dark metal will always be burned into our core of course. When that is said Endezzma always operated without no boundaries when coming to the sonic expression. No musical limitation whatsoever. We are pushing the borders and bringing the old school expression into modern landscapes. I think that’s how music develop into healthy musically directions when you follow your heart with a touch of old instincts. You should never expect to get the obvious when you listen to a new Endezzma album.

The album title “The Archer, Fjord and the Thunder” is the 4th song in the album, why this choice?

It’s kind of a concept album since all the thematic is built around the same philosophy that is visualized through the album artwork, lyric and musical. The musically thematic and lyrics are connected and that’s why the songs are placed in a certain order on the album. We have earlier written much about death, and the meaning of death based on how you live, present yourself and our inner darkness. Through the album philosophical thematic we have created certain characters and placed them into a certain landscape and mythical setting. You have lot of energies talking and a huge symbolism that we invite the listeners to dive into. It’s like poetry, everyone will maybe sit back with a different reaction after they both read and listened…

The album coverart is very impressive, what can you tell me about it?

Thank you. Actually, the album cover got a lot of attention. The artwork is painted by a Serbian artist Stefan Todorovic and his Khaos Diktator agency. It’s a very special painting that we are very devoted and satisfied with, very describing, and capturing according to the lyrical and philosophical platform of the album. I had a very clear art direction concerning what we wanted from the artwork, but he added so much energy and depth in it. The painting, together with the title, tries to paint a picture as detailed as possible in the listener’s mind. The Archer, fjord and the thunder are 3 essential key words in the album’s philosophical agenda. The Archer is the main magus and the fjord is the passage and the thunder manifest the fire and the energy of this grand epic and mythical world of stellar darkness. It’s kind of a concept album since all the thematics are built around the same philosophy that is visualized through this above-mentioned elements and key words. We have earlier written much about death, and the meaning of death based on how you live, present yourself and our inner darkness. Through the album philosophical thematic we have created certain characters and placed them into a certain landscape and mythical setting. You have lot of energies talking and a huge symbolism that we invite the listeners to dive into. It’s like poetry, everyone will maybe sit back with a different reaction after they both read and listened…

We’re currently living some pretty weird times, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We all know how it has changed the music industry, and nobody knows if and when the live shows and tours can happen again, without restrictions. But despite it, how will you promote the album?

Since the album was just done and ready before the covid crisis hit we have planned a good and tidy drop with a promotion stretching out as much as possible. Luckily we all ready had video productions lined up and done right on time before the lock down, and that turned out to be a crucial thing according to the promotion when concerts and toured become impossible.
We have all together dropped 4 new music videos from the last year and until now.

Looking back to the band’s career, what are your highlights, so far?

It must be the new album. We really did a massive investment in The Archer, Fjord And The Thunder, both mentally and sonically. We are truly proud of the new album and how it turned out and we are looking forward to bring this beast of a album with its spectacle out on the road and up on the stages across the world.

What will happen in the ENDEZZMA -camp next, i.e. what are your plans for 2021?

We had so many plans for both last year and this year that now are floating and uncertain. But I hope we can soon see the end of this fucked up situation and start to practice what we preach again.
We have festivals and tours lined up all through Europe and even a cross the shores in US and the South America. We will tour as much we can with the new album.
If the situation doesn’t allow any travelling throughout the year we will again enter the studio to work and record the next new album again. No time to waste when the stellar darkness call ! Maybe we will have 2 new albums to promote until we are able to tour again, who knows ,….. but the Archer !

And now the word is yours, what is your message to our readers + your fans?

Thank you Tarja for your questions and time.
We are hungry and morbid sick to get out on the road playing The Archer Fjord And The Thunder for our fans and audience. Meanwhile check out the new album and get your mind and souls into the epic morbid world of the Archer and prepare yourself. See you out there soon!

Watch

  • “Wild Glorior Death” – https://youtu.be/BmugxJ3v1yM
  • “The Name Of The Night Is A Strong Tower” – https://youtu.be/FLwlxcdbL_I
  • “Anomalious Abomination” – https://youtu.be/liO-pALsNr0

‘The Archer Fjord And The Thunder’ Tracklist:

  1. The Awakening
  2. The Name of the Night is a Strong Tower
  3. Anomalious Abomination
  4. The Archer, Fjord and the Thunder
  5. Formless and Void
  6. Garden ov Heathen
  7. Wild Gloriour Death
  8. Open Your Eyes and Stab the Sight
  9. Arrows of Equilibrium
  10. Closure

“The Archer, Fjord and the Thunder” was released the 22nd January 2021, via Dark Essence Records, and is available in Digipak CD, digital and LP formats, with an A2 poster included with the vinyl version.

Webshop: https://www.darkessencerecords.no/shop/
Endezzma bandcamp: https://endezzma.bandcamp.com/releases
US webshop: https://darkessence.aisamerch.com/

Endezzma was formed in 2005 on the ashes of Dim Nagel by frontman M. Shax, the original lineup featured Urgehal’s late, and much lamented, Trondr Nefas. The band now consists of Morten Shax (vocals), Malphas (guitars), Nihil (guitars), Aske (bass) and Skriu (drums).

Band: https://www.facebook.com/endezzma
Label: http://www.darkessencerecords.no

ENTOMBED A.D. Vocalist Lars-Göran Petrov Passes

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 8, 2021
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: ENTOMBED A.D., Lars-Göran Petrov. Leave a comment

ENTOMBED A.D. have posted, via their Official Facebook page, the sad news about passing of the band’s leader and vocalist Lars-Göran Petrov.

“We are devastated to announce that our beloved friend Lars-Göran Petrov has left us.⁣⁣
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Our brother, leader, vocalist, our Chief Rebel Angel went on another ride last night. It’s with the deepest sadness that we have to announce that Lars-Göran Petrov has left us. He was (is!!!) an incredible friend, and a person that has touched so many people. He has changed so many lives with his voice, his music, his character and his unique personality. LG’s smile is something that we will carry forever in our hearts. When asked in an interview what he would like to have written on his grave and what about his legacy, he said: “I will never die, it will never die”. And you didn’t. You will live forever in our hearts.” ⁣⁣⁣⁣

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R.I.P. LG Petrov

NOCTIFERIA Premiere New Single And Video “Now You Will Pay” Feat. David Vincent

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 8, 2021
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: David Vincent, NOCTIFERIA, Now You Will Pay, Reforma (tribute to Laibach). Leave a comment
Photo by Simon Pelko

Ljubljana’s underground legends NOCTIFERIA have premiered their new single and video “Now You Will Pay” feat. metal legend David Vincent. The song is taken from the upcoming album Reforma (tribute to Laibach), set to be released on May 28th!

Watch the video here:

Noctiferia comments on the single:
“Since we are huge fans of early Morbid Angel (their collaboration with Laibach in the past is well-known) it was always our dream to be part of this story so we invited none other than Mr. David Vincent himself to record all the vocals for the song “Now You Will Pay” and make our childhood dream come true. He put a lot of effort into it and surprised us all with his approach. The result is simply mind-blowing!”

David Vincent adds:
“First let me say that I have been a huge fan of Laibach since the very early days so it is a treat for me to have the opportunity to contribute to this project. Cheers and thanks again for the opportunity to be included in the project. The more I listen to the track the more I love it. A wonderful interpretation indeed!” – David Vincent, Main Vocals on “Now You Will Pay”

‘Reforma’ tracklist:

  1. Barbarians are coming
  2. Now You Will Pay (feat. David Vincent)
  3. No History  
  4. Tanz Mit Laibach (feat. Attila Csihar)
  5. Eurovision
  6. Smrt Za Smrt
  7. Das Spiel Ist Aus  
  8. Slovenska Akropola (feat. Jørgen Munkeby)

The band on the upcoming album:
“It’s with great pleasure that we can announce the release date of our upcoming album Reforma – tribute to Laibach. It was never a secret that we are fond of Laibach, their avant-garde approach to musical and visual art. And now we finally have the the whole package ready with killer songs, amazing guest musicians, top-notch production and visual presentation!”

Single on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1JUyIcv4ZaNKEEvCFJdrZF
Pre-Save: https://backl.ink/144619691
CD (pre)order: https://www.nika.si/Metal/Reforma-Tribute_To_Laibach_CD/
LP (pre)order: https://www.nika.si/Metal/Reforma-Tribute_To_Laibach_LP/

‘Reforma’ is new studio album by NOCTIFERIA, a tribute to the legendary and world-renowned avant-garde band Laibach featuring three big and legendary names of metal scene; David Vincent – ex Morbid Angel, Vltimas, Attila Csihar – Mayhem and Jørgen Munkeby – Shining. It was mixed and mastered by the award-winning producer Henrik Udd (Bring Me The Horizon, Architects, At The Gates, etc.). The artwork concept and design is the work of Jean-Emmanuel “Valnoir” Simoulin from French design studio Metastazis, known for their work with Ghost, Behemoth, At the Gates, Amorphis, etc. ‘Release date is set on May 28. Album will be digitally world-wide released by Blood Blast Distribution and by Nika rec. / Code7 in physical format. The album can be described as a ‘crushing sounding mix of extreme metal and avant-garde music, with some very special and legendary guests!

Furthermore, NOCTIFERIA will stream their livestream show ‘Noctiferia plays Reforma – Tribute to Laibach @ Kino Šiška’ set to take place on March 18th. Get more information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1194928994304733. Tickets at https://www.kinosiska.si/en/dogodek/noctiferia-plays-reforma-tribute-to-laibach.

More information at
https://www.facebook.com/noctiferia
https://www.noctiferia.net


More about NOCTIFERIA

Ljubljana’s underground legends NOCTIFERIA, have been spreading their unique style of the Slovenian Extreme Metal Movement since the beginning. Few could predict what the band and its members would mean for the whole scene in the years to come. Today, just as it sometimes seems that the artists have drained all genres of originality and that all the new musical styles have already been discovered, here comes NOCTIFERIA, bringing something fresh, a mix of styles that is uniquely theirs. NOCTIFERIA have toured Europe and UK with bands like In Flames, Hypocrisy, Mayhem, Samael, Marduk etc. Toured China couple of times so far and performed at various European festivals (at Wacken Open Air 2015 as first Slovenian band ever, Bloodstock, etc.).

What makes them unique is the way they explore music. Band has collaborated with electronic music producers, symphony orchestra, released acoustic album and has incorporated in their music elements of black, death, industrial metal and world music with modern touch. Quality and diversity is band’s motto. Noctiferia strives to always release high quality products and to not repeat themselves artistically.

SNAKE BITE WHISKY Release New Single + Official Video ‘Hammered’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 7, 2021
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: SNAKE BITE WHISKY. Leave a comment

Australian heavy outlaw sleaze rock band, SNAKE BITE WHISKY, release their first single and video from their anticipated second album, Black Candy, which is being released globally by Sliptrick Records on the 30th Of March, 2021.

Hammered is a riotous throwback to seventies punk rock mixed with screeching sleaze metal. A lyrical journey that traverses a typical night of debauchery in the world of Snake Bite Whisky. Hammered is set to become a new rock N’ roll party anthem with it’s in your face, non politically correct lyrics and infectious sing-along chorus.

The video was directed by Kyle Golly of the No.One Network who has directed the bands previous video’s for Down In The Dirt and Last Man Standing. The clip was filmed on location in Brisbane, Australia and features a cameo appearance by their original drummer, Nick Dysart, who left the band in 2018. The video is dedicated to bass guitarist Stacii Blake’s dog Cooper, who passed away last year.

Black Candy | Released March 30th 2021 via Sliptrick Records. Pre-order ‘Black Candy’ now: Pre-order at Dead Pulse

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