Italian EXTREMA has checked in with the following announcement:
Following the release of their critically acclaimed new album ‘The Seed Of Foolishness’, Italy´s EXTREMA are confirmed to support US thrash metal legends DEATH ANGEL on their upcoming European tour, beginning on November 26th and ending on December 14h. German thrashers Dew Scented will also join the tour. The dates as follows:
26.11. PL Katowice – Mega Club
27.11. CZ Prague – Nova Chmelnice
28.11. D Karlsruhe – Substage
29.11. I Arcicolony – Brescia
30.11. I Gualtieri – Temprock Club
02.12. A Vienna – Szene
04.12. D Munich – Backstage
06.12. D Erfurt – Centrum
07.12. B Eeklo – Kubiek
08.12. F Paris – La Maroquinerie
10.12. UK London – Underworld
11.12. D Essen – Zeche Carl
12.12. NL Eindhoven – Eindhoven Metal Meeting , Effenar Hall
13.12. D Alsfeld – Stadthalle
14.12. CH Zürich – X-Mas – Metal Meeting, Stadthalle Dietikon
Italian EXTREMA have made available the video for the song ‘Again And Again’, the second single from their new masterpiece ‘The Seed Of Foolishness’. You can watch it below:
‘The Seed Of Foolishness’ has collected enthusiastic reviews on many international media outlets. Some excerpts as follows:
“With their sixth album Extrema combine modernity and tradition, adding undisputed value to their extensive catalogue of songs” (Rock Hard/Germany)
“‘The Seed Of Foolishness’ displays quality on a high level and both hate and catchiness are celebrated extensively.” (Legacy/Germany)
“It’s an album full of galloping riffs and old school thrash. They also inject some of that groove, which adds diversity and some tempo shifts. Gianluca Perotti’s vocals are also diverse, going from an Anthrax style
sing/bark to In Flames-esque melodic singing. The veterans sound reinvigorated, combining old and new.” (About.com/USA)
“We recommend to make an appointment with the chiropractor before purchasing this disc. Your neck will thank you!” (Metal.de/Germany)
Reviewed by Loris Bergagna – Proofreading by Diane Parkers
Artist: Extrema Album: The Seed Of Foolishness Label: Fuel Records/Scarlet Records Release Date: 07/05/2013
Tracklist:
1. Beetween The Lines
2. The Politics
3. Pyre Of Fire
4. The Distance
5. Ending Prophecies
6. Bones
7. Again And Again
8. Deep Infection
9. Sick And Tired
10. A Moment Of Truth
EXTREMA are a well-known Italian trash metal band from Milan. They released five studio albums, one live recording and a “best of” so far, and this, “The Seed Of Foolishness” marks their sixth “studio milestone”.
The first track “Between The Lines” is a real bomb! A sort of explosion in front of your wide-open eyes. The power of Tommy Massara’s guitar leads this song. “The Politics” is another powerful, rude track, containing some “Bay Area” influences and good lyrics. The third entry, “Pyre Of Fire”, is one of the most interesting tracks on this platter, a great rhythm section and catchy choruses that will conquer you.
The following track, “The Distance”, continues the musical storm that characterized EXTREMA’S trademark sound and leads to the great “Ending Prophecies”. Fantastic guitar solos, powerful riffs and an haunting acoustic finale render this fifth track a blast! “Bones”, with its stoner-mood, is an unexpected and nice surprise. Their nu-metal influences are still present and Massara’s songwriting is always at top level.
One of the highlights of “The Seed Of Foolishness” is “Again And Again”, a good and intense metal track, this leads us to “Deep Infection”. “Deep Infection” is characterized by a fantastic, heavy drumming (double-pedal at its best) and creamed-in-your-face-lyrics. Another guitar solo that will make you fly away! It is quite shocking how many breathtaking guitar solos and riffs are present on this album. Tommy Massara confirmed himself as an inspired guitar player and a dedicated songwriter.
“Sick And Tired”, with its groovy rhythm and a catchy chorus, accompanies us to the end of this release: “A Moment Of Truth”, the tenth and final track is one of the best gifts the band could make to the listeners: a southern-flavoured ballad. Delicate melodies, soft landscapes and inspired singing by Gl Perotti present this song as a little jewel (not to mention the “ghost track”, quoting a famous movie that will make the Italian fans smile). The great conclusion for a great album.
In conclusion: if you love Extrema and trash/groove metal you will love the “The Seed of Foolishness”!
RATING: 8.5/10
BAND MEMBERS:
GL Perotti: Vocals
Tommy Massara: Guitars
Gabri Giovanna: Bass
Paolo Crimi: Drums
EXTREMA has been one of the most established names in the Italian thrash metal reality since the early ’80s, the first minialbum “We Fuckin’ Care” was released in 1987, followed by 6 studio albums, one live album and a dvd to celebrate their twentieth anniversary. At the beginning of May “The Seed Of Foolishness” was released via Scarlet Records.
Just a couple of days ago Tarja Virmakari caught up with GL (the vocals) and Tommy (guitars) from EXTREMA, who are preparing for the busy summer shows in Italy. EXTREMA has been seen on stage with Slayer, Metallica, Motörhead, Korn, Death Angel just to mention a few of them. In this chat GL and Tommy talked a lot about this new album, and how the band’s sound evolved in these past years. They also paid the tribute to Jeff Hanneman with whom they shared the stage for the first time already in 1987. One of the next occasions to see EXTREMA on stage is on June 25, as a special guest on Motörhead show in Milan. Join this likeable chat below:
Check out the recently released video “Pyre Of Fire”:
Check out the 4-piece Studio Diary, also featuring in the interview:
Italian metallers EXTREMA have released the first video “Pyre Of Fire” from their upcoming album “The Seed of Foolishness”, which will come out in Italy on May 7th via Fuel Records/Self, and in Europe and USA on May 21 via Scarlet Records. Check out the video below:
EXTREMA has been confirmed as Special Guest for June 25 at “Castello di Vigevano”, the day when LEMMY from MOTORHEAD will take the stage on their one-off show in Italy this summer. Other bands may be added shortly in the line up.
Italian metallers EXTREMA have checked in with the following announcement:
“Yes, it’s officially confirmed our presence at the Motorhead Show in Vigevano next June 25th 2013. See you there in the pit!”
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