Human Mastication is one of the big upcoming bands from the Philippines, and we're glad to have them on board for a lighthearted yet genuine interview!
How has the Filipino fanbase responded to the sudden growth of the scene there?
First of all i would like to thank you guys for this interview and for your support in Human Mastication. Well, brutal death metal scene here is really growing and we are damn happy to see people who support us in many ways
What's your favorite band from around your area?
Erectile Dysfunction, Internal Torture, Pus Vomit, Gential Warts, Aktarma Suicide, Fetal Mutilation, Down From The Wound and Lamaw...
Can you explain how you put together the split with Flesh Disgorged? Where from/how did you guys know each other?
Arif and I made contact in myspace first, then after a few months we planned to make a split release. and we are thankful that both bands agreed to make it possible.
We understand you guys are busy this year, releasing your first full-length CD and even a 7" on Self-Digested. Very exciting; any plans for the next few years yet?
Yes, we have an upcoming full length CD on Sevared Records. Hopefully, this will be released by the month of September '08. We are also waiting for a 7" ep on Self-Digested Records. Anyway, we didnt' make any plans yet for the following years..
Any possibility of shows in America?
We would really love to play in US. It's one of our dreams hehe.. if we'll catch up with some invitations for a US tour, why not right? hehe
Do you think there are any difficulties you face being from a country which is far away from most labels?
i dont think so.. Internet helped us a lot. hehe
If you could play a show with any band(s) who would it be?
Backstreet Boys and Nsync. hahaha
How do you go about writing your songs? Is there a special process you use?
I make up the lyrics, Jay and Siloy do the riffs and Kano does some drum patterns. ALL of us have contributed ideas whilst arranging stuff for our compositions.
Do you center a lot of your songs around the slam breakdown, or are those put in later?
Nope it depends on what's the best part for us. We use the slam/breakdowns in each of our song.
Any more splits coming out with other sick and brutal bands?
We have no upcoming splits at the moment.
How does it feel to know that your country, not usually known for slam, is getting pretty big in the international underground brutal scene right now?
We're so glad that the scene here is getting stronger! with a lot of new bands and supporters.
What bands influence you guys and how? Any bands you look for who do something specific you use in your writing?
We have tons of influences and most of them are US Death Metal bands.
Do you think that where a band is from geographically influences how they sound?
I dont think so. for me, it depends on the band on what style they want. Mostly here in asia are influenced by US death metal bands while the rest have their own unique styles.
Where do you see this scene in 5 years? 10? 15? Do you guys plan to stay around for a long time to unleash your fucking brutal sickness upon the world?
I really wanna hold on with the band longer but if i need to quit, well no choice i will. As time passes by, life keeps on changing and sometimes we really have to put first things first.
Your guttural vocal style is definitely influenced by Matti Way of the mighty Disgorge and Ruben Rosas of Devourment, but you do have your own style. Do you do anything different live?
Hahaha. Thanks for the cumpliment. Many people who see us playing live say that my vocals are pretty heavier in live than with our recordings and i think its true. Hahahaha!
Name some bands you're currently obsessed with:
im currently listening to these bands/albums:
*Abominable Putridity - In The End Of Human Existence
*Waking The Cadaver - Perverse Recollections Of A Necromangler.
*Flesh Consumed - Mutilate, Eviscerate, Decapitate.
*Putrefied - Gore-ific
*Pathology - Incisions Of Perverse Debauchery.
Any new merch/shirts/etc. out soon you want people to know about? Shout-outs?
Gee- We have some tshirt designs available. Just visit our myspace page for orders... http://myspace.com/humanmastication. We also have an upcoming full length CD on Sevared Records. will be out this september'08 hopefully! Thanks again for this intie. A cool interview bros! All the best with Slam-Minded! cheers... =)
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Sunday, March 9, 2008
Interview with Barrett of Sevared Records!
We finally got the opportunity to talk with US brutal genius Barrett Amiss II of Sevared Records in regards to a number of various wonderments we had. Sevared looks to be busy as hell this year, so we get the news straight from the man himself's mouth! Read on...
Hey Barrett! Good to finally get to this interview. Glad you could join us at Slam-Minded to share a few words!
Andy & Nick, I would start by saying, thank you very much for this interview!!!!
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First of all, what's your earliest recollection of liking the more brutal side of death metal?
Well, I started on the Misfits, COC, Metallica, and was always looking for something heavier, and asked some people around and they said Sepultura, so I went out and go their albums, then actually on a bus to school in 9th grade, this guy in front of me heard my head phones, and suggested Cannibal Corpse "Eaten back To Life" and he let me borrow it, and from that day on, I was hooked!!!!!
How and why did you start Sevared? How has it changed over the years?
I started Sevared simply for my love of Death Metal!!! Nothing has changed over the years, my reason stays the same, I love Brutal Death Metal!!!!!!
What's the absolute hardest part of keeping Sevared running?
Wow, the hardest part, that's a hard question! There are so many elements to running a label! I would say the hardest part is getting started, and getting your label known in the underground!! Then comes getting bands on your label that people want to hear, then promoting the hell out of them. But I would say the hardest part is picking out of the hundreds of bands, which one to release!!!
What kind of qualities do you look for in brutal death metal that keeps you finding new great bands?
I don't think I really look for the quality that you're thinking of, I like to find the band that (it may sound funny) but that has the most heart, and the guys, that each member of the band actually loves the music, doesn't just play it for whatever reason, they play this style because they love it!! And to me if you don't love Brutal Death Metal, you can tell when you hear the music, whether or not the band are fans or not!!
You've been known lately to do some work with bands who are from places that are kind of out of the ordinary. You're doing Hideous Deformity's new album this year, and they're from Norway. Last year you released one of 2007's best slam releases, Down From The Wound's album, and they are Filipino. Are you inspired to find bands from countries not known for their large brutal scenes?
To start with that I really appreciate you saying that about Down From The Wound, Fucking Incredible band!!!!!! I do like to find bands that are great, that maybe most people wouldn't hear of for whatever reason, and make them known to the Brutal Underground! Hideous Deformity for example, crush the world and I can't exactly remember where I heard them at 1st or how me and Jorgen got to talking, but any one who hears their incredible music will say that H.D. is one of the best bands to emerge in a long time! And coming from Norway, known for black metal, a Brutal Death Metal band really stands out, and when you hear H.D., you'll know what I mean!!But back to your question, I love to discover bands from all over that are fucking sick, that not to many people would or would not know about and make them known!!
As Nick so accurately phrased when sending me some draft questions for this interview: "All I know is that you say it's coming out and 10 dollars later it's in my mailbox." Can you bring to light for us what the actual process of releasing an album is on your label?
Well, you made that question to simple! To answer Nick's question, any album is not really mentioned until it's in the closing stages of being ready to be released, that's why when I say the album will be out soon, you send $10 the day I get the CD, it ships right out to you!! What happens before that, is let's say the band already recorded (to make it simpler) then we need to get a cover, get that made, get the album mastered, and to make a very long story short get it back from the press, and then I send it out to pretty much every country in the world!
Without slighting other bands, can you name some that have been awesome to work with? We know it's like picking between kids in some cases, but...
I don't want to answer that question, I'm honored to have worked with every band that has ever been on Sevared Records!!
Can you tell us about anything else you've got going this year? Any more releases down the pipe?
Damn bro, tons of Brutal releases coming up on Sevared Records, new CD from Corpse Fucking Art, Hideous Deformity, Soaking In Entrails, Human Mastication, Rest In Gore, Blaze Inside, Gortuary, Lacerated Dominion (Demo Series), Gortuary (Demo Series), Viral Load new CD "Decades Of Deepwood Debauchery" CD (w/ James King on Drums (Unmerciful)), Sanatorium, and a fucking sick Ultra Brutal new Death Metal band from Arizona MEATHOOK!! Incredible band, check them out. Also, a ton more Brutal releases coming soon from Sevared Rec.
Will you be at this year's Maryland Deathfest, Central Illinois Metalfest or New England Deathfest? If so, can we hang out with you at either MDF or NEDF? We promise to be cool, but we do regret to inform you that we can't buy you beers...OK I might've just ruined our chances there but...
Yeah bro, I already have tables paid for at the Maryland Death Fest and CIM! Absolutly
stop by and hang out!!!! Everybody stop by the Sevared Rec. table and hang out!!
Personally I (Andy) have always wondered why your label is called what it is. Why not "Severed"? Is there some portmanteau or pun I'm not getting here? Please try not to make fun of me too much.
I've always been asked that same question, the name comes from an ancient Chinese ninja art..... No, really back in 1997 I was fed up with the guys in my band, so I decided to start my own band where I played everything myself, and the idea was that I was severed from all band members. Then I had a logo made,and pretty much just kept it after that! And also, that way nobody can take the name!!
Also, I understand you have a goregrind project with a certain Mike who also plays as noise artist ACIN. Anything in the works for Venereal Messiah?
Yeah, our Full Length CD "Decorations Of Decapitation" will be out in May on Imbecil Entertainment from the Ukraine~ Fucking sick Ultra Guttural Death Gore Grind w/ a sense of humor!! Great disc, incredible layout and cover art, the CD compiles everything we've ever recorded with new never before released tracks, and I even play drums on one of the tracks, sick shit bro, I'm proud of it!!
Since you are so interested in the widespread genre of brutal death metal, do you see different countries/regions as having specific "styles" or sounds? There are people who talk about Colombian death metal, for instance. Do you think by doing a US release of Down From The Wound you opened up a greater possibility for more people to consider the Filipino scene an up-and-coming, burgeoning scene?
Absolutely, for me anyway, you can hear a band and pretty much tell which part of the world their from! You mention Down From The Wound, incredible band!!! Yes, I think that will open a lot of peoples eyes to the Filipino Death Metal Scene!! That album is hard to be missed!! Incredible!! I also have coming out in Sept. of this year the debut Full Length CD of Human Mastication on Sevared Records!!
Thanks for the intervew, man. I promise I'll send you money for those 'zines soon. If I don't, I'll buy you beers through someone else or something.
Take care! Andy and Nick, thank you very much for the interview, much appreciated! Everyone be sure to check out HTTP://SEVARED.COM, the cheapest prices in the underground, buy 3 get 1 free, postage paid in the USA!!
Hey Barrett! Good to finally get to this interview. Glad you could join us at Slam-Minded to share a few words!
Andy & Nick, I would start by saying, thank you very much for this interview!!!!
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First of all, what's your earliest recollection of liking the more brutal side of death metal?Well, I started on the Misfits, COC, Metallica, and was always looking for something heavier, and asked some people around and they said Sepultura, so I went out and go their albums, then actually on a bus to school in 9th grade, this guy in front of me heard my head phones, and suggested Cannibal Corpse "Eaten back To Life" and he let me borrow it, and from that day on, I was hooked!!!!!
How and why did you start Sevared? How has it changed over the years?
I started Sevared simply for my love of Death Metal!!! Nothing has changed over the years, my reason stays the same, I love Brutal Death Metal!!!!!!
What's the absolute hardest part of keeping Sevared running?
Wow, the hardest part, that's a hard question! There are so many elements to running a label! I would say the hardest part is getting started, and getting your label known in the underground!! Then comes getting bands on your label that people want to hear, then promoting the hell out of them. But I would say the hardest part is picking out of the hundreds of bands, which one to release!!!
What kind of qualities do you look for in brutal death metal that keeps you finding new great bands?
I don't think I really look for the quality that you're thinking of, I like to find the band that (it may sound funny) but that has the most heart, and the guys, that each member of the band actually loves the music, doesn't just play it for whatever reason, they play this style because they love it!! And to me if you don't love Brutal Death Metal, you can tell when you hear the music, whether or not the band are fans or not!!
You've been known lately to do some work with bands who are from places that are kind of out of the ordinary. You're doing Hideous Deformity's new album this year, and they're from Norway. Last year you released one of 2007's best slam releases, Down From The Wound's album, and they are Filipino. Are you inspired to find bands from countries not known for their large brutal scenes?
To start with that I really appreciate you saying that about Down From The Wound, Fucking Incredible band!!!!!! I do like to find bands that are great, that maybe most people wouldn't hear of for whatever reason, and make them known to the Brutal Underground! Hideous Deformity for example, crush the world and I can't exactly remember where I heard them at 1st or how me and Jorgen got to talking, but any one who hears their incredible music will say that H.D. is one of the best bands to emerge in a long time! And coming from Norway, known for black metal, a Brutal Death Metal band really stands out, and when you hear H.D., you'll know what I mean!!But back to your question, I love to discover bands from all over that are fucking sick, that not to many people would or would not know about and make them known!!
As Nick so accurately phrased when sending me some draft questions for this interview: "All I know is that you say it's coming out and 10 dollars later it's in my mailbox." Can you bring to light for us what the actual process of releasing an album is on your label? Well, you made that question to simple! To answer Nick's question, any album is not really mentioned until it's in the closing stages of being ready to be released, that's why when I say the album will be out soon, you send $10 the day I get the CD, it ships right out to you!! What happens before that, is let's say the band already recorded (to make it simpler) then we need to get a cover, get that made, get the album mastered, and to make a very long story short get it back from the press, and then I send it out to pretty much every country in the world!
Without slighting other bands, can you name some that have been awesome to work with? We know it's like picking between kids in some cases, but...I don't want to answer that question, I'm honored to have worked with every band that has ever been on Sevared Records!!
Can you tell us about anything else you've got going this year? Any more releases down the pipe?Damn bro, tons of Brutal releases coming up on Sevared Records, new CD from Corpse Fucking Art, Hideous Deformity, Soaking In Entrails, Human Mastication, Rest In Gore, Blaze Inside, Gortuary, Lacerated Dominion (Demo Series), Gortuary (Demo Series), Viral Load new CD "Decades Of Deepwood Debauchery" CD (w/ James King on Drums (Unmerciful)), Sanatorium, and a fucking sick Ultra Brutal new Death Metal band from Arizona MEATHOOK!! Incredible band, check them out. Also, a ton more Brutal releases coming soon from Sevared Rec.
Will you be at this year's Maryland Deathfest, Central Illinois Metalfest or New England Deathfest? If so, can we hang out with you at either MDF or NEDF? We promise to be cool, but we do regret to inform you that we can't buy you beers...OK I might've just ruined our chances there but...
Yeah bro, I already have tables paid for at the Maryland Death Fest and CIM! Absolutly
stop by and hang out!!!! Everybody stop by the Sevared Rec. table and hang out!!Personally I (Andy) have always wondered why your label is called what it is. Why not "Severed"? Is there some portmanteau or pun I'm not getting here? Please try not to make fun of me too much.
I've always been asked that same question, the name comes from an ancient Chinese ninja art..... No, really back in 1997 I was fed up with the guys in my band, so I decided to start my own band where I played everything myself, and the idea was that I was severed from all band members. Then I had a logo made,and pretty much just kept it after that! And also, that way nobody can take the name!!
Also, I understand you have a goregrind project with a certain Mike who also plays as noise artist ACIN. Anything in the works for Venereal Messiah?
Yeah, our Full Length CD "Decorations Of Decapitation" will be out in May on Imbecil Entertainment from the Ukraine~ Fucking sick Ultra Guttural Death Gore Grind w/ a sense of humor!! Great disc, incredible layout and cover art, the CD compiles everything we've ever recorded with new never before released tracks, and I even play drums on one of the tracks, sick shit bro, I'm proud of it!!
Since you are so interested in the widespread genre of brutal death metal, do you see different countries/regions as having specific "styles" or sounds? There are people who talk about Colombian death metal, for instance. Do you think by doing a US release of Down From The Wound you opened up a greater possibility for more people to consider the Filipino scene an up-and-coming, burgeoning scene?
Absolutely, for me anyway, you can hear a band and pretty much tell which part of the world their from! You mention Down From The Wound, incredible band!!! Yes, I think that will open a lot of peoples eyes to the Filipino Death Metal Scene!! That album is hard to be missed!! Incredible!! I also have coming out in Sept. of this year the debut Full Length CD of Human Mastication on Sevared Records!!
Thanks for the intervew, man. I promise I'll send you money for those 'zines soon. If I don't, I'll buy you beers through someone else or something.
Take care! Andy and Nick, thank you very much for the interview, much appreciated! Everyone be sure to check out HTTP://SEVARED.COM, the cheapest prices in the underground, buy 3 get 1 free, postage paid in the USA!!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Interview with Chris of DEVOURMENT!
Here it is...the moment we've all been waiting for. We asked Chris about various things and got even more various answers in return! What a good sport.
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Greetings Chris. Nick and I are huge Devourment fans so it's an absolute honor to speak with a member of the mightiest!
I’m going by “Captain Piss” now. I’m like Sean “Puffy” “Puff Daddy” “Diddy” Combs, only not rich or powerful.
How was the European tour last Summer? Highlights, lowlights, best party spots? How were crowds?
The tour of Europe was one of the best experiences of my life. Lowlights included losing a job because of the required time off, and finding out that the United Kingdom is a cunt of a nation by flying there, being detained, harassed, and interrogated like terrorists, and then being denied access to the country (a.k.a. forced onto the next flight out to the tune of thousands of dollars, jeopardizing the entire tour and almost making it not happen). I cannot explain the feeling of being a civilized human being flying into an allied nation and getting fucked over beyond all expectation or belief, but I can say that, seeing as my entire view of England is now the inside of the London Heathrow holding/investigation facility, I will never take the Union Jack off the bottom of my shoe. But I must add a short disclaimer that my actual hatred lies with the government, and it’s in no way meant to be against individuals (aside from the customs officials in question and the Queen), so when I say “Fuck Britain” I’m not trying to slag British people, because there are quite a few outstanding people and organizations who happen to have survived being brought up in that cesspool.
Highlights, however, included the feeling of arriving in Frankfurt, Deutschland with no hassle whatsoever and knowing the tour was .. all the doubt rising out of the Britain situation; playing our first cluster-fucked show on a BOAT in Paris, France; drinking delicious Euro beer non-stop like it was Natural Light; meeting the NRW and witnessing how they tear shit up; playing the largest venue I’ve ever played (Fuck the Commerce); hanging out with Shawn Whittaker, James King, Zdenek, and Despise; seeing all these amazing countries (retrospectively, I even have good memories of being perpetually cooped up in a van where you either sleep sitting straight up or get a turn on the makeshift bunk of potential death); finding a GYM in Barcelona, Spain and then partying with Terrence Hobbs and sharing the stage with Suffocation; an even better Suffo/Devourment show in Madrid, Spain; having the venue we played in Bilbao, Spain turn into a dance club with an 80/20 ratio of young girls to guys and acting like kings with James King, Zdenek, and Mike from Despise; Ruben and I taking our munchies out on a lovely tray of homemade Italian snacks; jumping off a two-story balcony in Switzerland and getting caught and crowd surfed… I’m getting tired of listing, but needless to say, it was something that I’d like to do on a regular basis.
You're the newest addition to the Devourment roster; can you explain to us in detail about your work with the band? How do you fit in to recording/writing/playing?
Butcher the Weak was in the can before I joined, so the only songs I’ve worked on fabricating from the ground up with the band have been Deflesh the Abducted and the Cannibal Corpse cover. I handled most of the transcription work for the latter, and came up with a half of a riff for the former. I mainly try and stay somewhat in the background when it comes to creating the material for this band because I think ultimately the executive powers have got to lie with Ruben and Mike, but I try to add stuff, and I certainly want to contribute both lyrically and musically to this new record. I’m very volatile creatively, kind of a tyrant, so it’s best for me to be humble and not get too caught up in writing or else I’d probably end up going to that place where someone points out to me “Dude, back off… of all of us, you’re the LEAST original member. Veto.”
How did it feel being the "new guy"? Was it awkward or confusing at first to learn all the bass sections and breakdowns, or was it comfortable and easy?
I’m no Jason Newstead, I was incorporated into the band very naturally. I learned things very quickly and was up and ready for battle within a few weeks. My personality was a natural fit as well. I think we’re all easy-going with a slight proclivity for violent insanity, but the conflicts we have had go to show that we get along well in the grand scheme of things.
So, of course everyone is awaiting news on the 2008 Devourment album since you guys signed to Brutal Bands...tell us what you know!
I know the artwork is more developed than the music at this point. We’re just now starting to hunker down and write, but that’s a very kinetic process so I don’t think it’ll take too long now that we’re in that stage. We get tight very quickly, so once the tunes are arranged, it’ll just be a matter of post-production delays.
How long does it take Devourment to write new songs? Have the songs on the upcoming CD been in the works for a long time?
Usually Mike and Ruben get together and, Voila, it’s mostly done. Then Eric makes his drums and we practice until it sounds good. I have a foggy concept of time, but it seems like it really just takes a few sessions to get a song completed. As far as I know, we’re starting from scratch on all this new material, but you’d have to ask Mike and Ruben how long they’ve been bedroom jamming on a riff by riff basis. Apparently the riff at the end of “Deflesh the Abducted” was over 10 years old.
I read recently that you guys got invited to open up for Black Dahlia Murder on their tour through Texas. How do you feel about this?
I personally wanted to do this because I’m an energy junkie and with a “Bigger is better” mentality… bigger crowds filled with un-jaded kids raise the intensity, and a band with that kind of exposure draws, no doubt about it. We ended up declining because of work obligations, but I think it would have been a good experience. We did play the Dallas show of the tour, and it was a good time despite our actual set being a complete cluster-fuck. I know BDM has a reputation amongst underground completists for being “untrue” or whatever, and some people think it would be ridiculous for Devourment to open for them, but you can take “true” to your sausage festival party at your ghetto apartment, make it into a paper airplane, and see if it flies… it won’t. Fuck it.
How does it feel to be a member of the band everyone pretends to be? No slight to anyone, of course, because all slam is excellent!
It’s awesome, because I’m pretending to be Mike, and he’s pretending to be Ruben, and Ruben is pretending to be two guitar players at once. Sometimes I do get that feeling of “How am I standing onstage playing ‘Postmortal Coprophagia’ in between a Devourment banner and a rabid mosh pit?” but then I think about how many hours I spent being socially dead playing metal in my bedroom and how utterly fucked I am in other areas and I rationalize deserving it. In terms of the copycat thing, I personally get tired of that… not just slam, but Carcass clones, Morbid Angel clones, etc. But good bands do arise out of those circumstances, so it’s not like you can make a law stating you must be so original or else you’ll be banned from recording.
Who/what influences you as a bassist? How do you think bass fits into the Devourment sound (should be pretty obvious but we'll bring it up anyway)?
Tone has always influenced me more than technique for bass. Dan Lilker and Peter Steele are two big influences in that way, even though they play with a plectrum and I use my fingers because I like to punch the strings. I think of bass more as a component in a machine than as an instrument to show off on. Honestly, when I hear wanky bass, I think it sucks, and it usually gets punished by being that plunky little thing at the back of the mix trying to force it’s way into the listener’s consciousness with varying levels of success. I like Alex Webster, Tony Choy, the guy from Cryptopsy, and Cynic (even though that’s kind of on a different plane of existence). I used to like Les Claypool, but I haven’t really listened to that in quite some time. For Devourment, I approach my playing from more of a philosophical level than from an instrument-specific technical level – our underlying goal as musicians in this band is to create the thickest sound possible, so I use a heavy distortion and play a lot of chords to make the sound waves look like your shit after an all-you-can-eat buffet and 4 cups of coffee.
You're from the grind band Kill The Client. How was the transition from grind to slam, or did you have experience with both anyway?
I’m well versed in all of the extreme metal arts. The only things I can’t do are play melodic guitar solos, sing power metal or gurgle, or play music that’s going to get me laid. My style of playing is basically the same even though I switched instruments… I have to put myself in pain. My right fingers are always fucked up because I simply cannot play in practice like I do on stage, so I always get these blood blisters, or, like the last show we played, tear the blood blisters open and bleed all over my bass.
You guys should definitely visit the Northeast USA. Just saying.
We have. We played a couple of shows in New York in 2006. I’d like to tour all over the place way more often than we do, but Mike and Ruben have good full time jobs that require them to be there more often than not. Brutal death can’t feed your family.
What bands are you really digging in the brutal scene right now? Care to give us a recent playlist or two?
I’m very thin on the music consumption front these days. For various reasons, I basically just stick to what I’ve already got until something gets shoved in my face and it happens to be fresh, so my playlist is basically three mp3 CDs of stuff I’ve had for years that sits in my gym bag, which is kind of pathetic. I have to say, though, the most brutal work of art I’ve experienced in quite some time is motherfucking RAMBO – I think some death metal festival ought to screen a print of Rambo as a headliner this year.
How did the re-recording of Butcher The Weak go? Both Nick and I see it as a huge improvement over the original.
It went very smoothly. Braxton puts a lot of work into recording to make sure our plumber’s cracks aren’t showing, and he really makes sure you’re laying down something that’s worthy of being copied and distributed for as long as there’s a demand.
You guys looking forward to TDF and CIM? Those should be awesome shows!
No, we’re not looking forward to traveling to Japan for the first time and headlining both days of Tokyo Death Fest. We’d rather be fishing in East Texas, but they asked us, and we felt like it would be rude to say no…
I’m kind of worried about CIM, though. Last year was quite the ordeal and I almost didn’t even play, so hopefully our brains work more efficiently this time and we don’t miss flights or leave basses at the airport while running around downtown Chicago trying to make the last Greyhound to Urbana.
Is there one place in the US that you guys always like to play around because of the crowd?
No place really sticks out above and beyond any others… The crowds in Germany and Switzerland have so far been the most maniacal, but that’s not the US, so it’s not really answering your question. Las Vegas is fun because you can stay out and drink all night and Matt from Guttural Secrete and I have exploding glass thumbtack matches on the roof tops of casinos. Really any place where people are going to party and not just go to sleep when the music is over is good. I think most of my criteria have to do with elements outside of the actual show, because as long as the people don’t stand there looking at you like it’s open mic poetry night, or walk out on you, then it’s good.
Thanks for the interview man! Anything you would like to ask us? Take care and we hope for the new Devourment to be brutal and awesome as usual! Stay sick.
What makes a man? Is it the power in his hands? Is it his quest for glory?
Andy: Personally, I think you have to give it all you got to fight for the top. You know, just so you can know my story (because I'm a real man). Titties are good too, though. However, they are no substitute for balls (obviously).
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Greetings Chris. Nick and I are huge Devourment fans so it's an absolute honor to speak with a member of the mightiest!
I’m going by “Captain Piss” now. I’m like Sean “Puffy” “Puff Daddy” “Diddy” Combs, only not rich or powerful.
How was the European tour last Summer? Highlights, lowlights, best party spots? How were crowds?
The tour of Europe was one of the best experiences of my life. Lowlights included losing a job because of the required time off, and finding out that the United Kingdom is a cunt of a nation by flying there, being detained, harassed, and interrogated like terrorists, and then being denied access to the country (a.k.a. forced onto the next flight out to the tune of thousands of dollars, jeopardizing the entire tour and almost making it not happen). I cannot explain the feeling of being a civilized human being flying into an allied nation and getting fucked over beyond all expectation or belief, but I can say that, seeing as my entire view of England is now the inside of the London Heathrow holding/investigation facility, I will never take the Union Jack off the bottom of my shoe. But I must add a short disclaimer that my actual hatred lies with the government, and it’s in no way meant to be against individuals (aside from the customs officials in question and the Queen), so when I say “Fuck Britain” I’m not trying to slag British people, because there are quite a few outstanding people and organizations who happen to have survived being brought up in that cesspool.
Highlights, however, included the feeling of arriving in Frankfurt, Deutschland with no hassle whatsoever and knowing the tour was .. all the doubt rising out of the Britain situation; playing our first cluster-fucked show on a BOAT in Paris, France; drinking delicious Euro beer non-stop like it was Natural Light; meeting the NRW and witnessing how they tear shit up; playing the largest venue I’ve ever played (Fuck the Commerce); hanging out with Shawn Whittaker, James King, Zdenek, and Despise; seeing all these amazing countries (retrospectively, I even have good memories of being perpetually cooped up in a van where you either sleep sitting straight up or get a turn on the makeshift bunk of potential death); finding a GYM in Barcelona, Spain and then partying with Terrence Hobbs and sharing the stage with Suffocation; an even better Suffo/Devourment show in Madrid, Spain; having the venue we played in Bilbao, Spain turn into a dance club with an 80/20 ratio of young girls to guys and acting like kings with James King, Zdenek, and Mike from Despise; Ruben and I taking our munchies out on a lovely tray of homemade Italian snacks; jumping off a two-story balcony in Switzerland and getting caught and crowd surfed… I’m getting tired of listing, but needless to say, it was something that I’d like to do on a regular basis.
You're the newest addition to the Devourment roster; can you explain to us in detail about your work with the band? How do you fit in to recording/writing/playing?
Butcher the Weak was in the can before I joined, so the only songs I’ve worked on fabricating from the ground up with the band have been Deflesh the Abducted and the Cannibal Corpse cover. I handled most of the transcription work for the latter, and came up with a half of a riff for the former. I mainly try and stay somewhat in the background when it comes to creating the material for this band because I think ultimately the executive powers have got to lie with Ruben and Mike, but I try to add stuff, and I certainly want to contribute both lyrically and musically to this new record. I’m very volatile creatively, kind of a tyrant, so it’s best for me to be humble and not get too caught up in writing or else I’d probably end up going to that place where someone points out to me “Dude, back off… of all of us, you’re the LEAST original member. Veto.”
How did it feel being the "new guy"? Was it awkward or confusing at first to learn all the bass sections and breakdowns, or was it comfortable and easy?
I’m no Jason Newstead, I was incorporated into the band very naturally. I learned things very quickly and was up and ready for battle within a few weeks. My personality was a natural fit as well. I think we’re all easy-going with a slight proclivity for violent insanity, but the conflicts we have had go to show that we get along well in the grand scheme of things.
So, of course everyone is awaiting news on the 2008 Devourment album since you guys signed to Brutal Bands...tell us what you know!
I know the artwork is more developed than the music at this point. We’re just now starting to hunker down and write, but that’s a very kinetic process so I don’t think it’ll take too long now that we’re in that stage. We get tight very quickly, so once the tunes are arranged, it’ll just be a matter of post-production delays.
How long does it take Devourment to write new songs? Have the songs on the upcoming CD been in the works for a long time?
Usually Mike and Ruben get together and, Voila, it’s mostly done. Then Eric makes his drums and we practice until it sounds good. I have a foggy concept of time, but it seems like it really just takes a few sessions to get a song completed. As far as I know, we’re starting from scratch on all this new material, but you’d have to ask Mike and Ruben how long they’ve been bedroom jamming on a riff by riff basis. Apparently the riff at the end of “Deflesh the Abducted” was over 10 years old.
I read recently that you guys got invited to open up for Black Dahlia Murder on their tour through Texas. How do you feel about this?
I personally wanted to do this because I’m an energy junkie and with a “Bigger is better” mentality… bigger crowds filled with un-jaded kids raise the intensity, and a band with that kind of exposure draws, no doubt about it. We ended up declining because of work obligations, but I think it would have been a good experience. We did play the Dallas show of the tour, and it was a good time despite our actual set being a complete cluster-fuck. I know BDM has a reputation amongst underground completists for being “untrue” or whatever, and some people think it would be ridiculous for Devourment to open for them, but you can take “true” to your sausage festival party at your ghetto apartment, make it into a paper airplane, and see if it flies… it won’t. Fuck it.
How does it feel to be a member of the band everyone pretends to be? No slight to anyone, of course, because all slam is excellent!
It’s awesome, because I’m pretending to be Mike, and he’s pretending to be Ruben, and Ruben is pretending to be two guitar players at once. Sometimes I do get that feeling of “How am I standing onstage playing ‘Postmortal Coprophagia’ in between a Devourment banner and a rabid mosh pit?” but then I think about how many hours I spent being socially dead playing metal in my bedroom and how utterly fucked I am in other areas and I rationalize deserving it. In terms of the copycat thing, I personally get tired of that… not just slam, but Carcass clones, Morbid Angel clones, etc. But good bands do arise out of those circumstances, so it’s not like you can make a law stating you must be so original or else you’ll be banned from recording.
Who/what influences you as a bassist? How do you think bass fits into the Devourment sound (should be pretty obvious but we'll bring it up anyway)?
Tone has always influenced me more than technique for bass. Dan Lilker and Peter Steele are two big influences in that way, even though they play with a plectrum and I use my fingers because I like to punch the strings. I think of bass more as a component in a machine than as an instrument to show off on. Honestly, when I hear wanky bass, I think it sucks, and it usually gets punished by being that plunky little thing at the back of the mix trying to force it’s way into the listener’s consciousness with varying levels of success. I like Alex Webster, Tony Choy, the guy from Cryptopsy, and Cynic (even though that’s kind of on a different plane of existence). I used to like Les Claypool, but I haven’t really listened to that in quite some time. For Devourment, I approach my playing from more of a philosophical level than from an instrument-specific technical level – our underlying goal as musicians in this band is to create the thickest sound possible, so I use a heavy distortion and play a lot of chords to make the sound waves look like your shit after an all-you-can-eat buffet and 4 cups of coffee.
You're from the grind band Kill The Client. How was the transition from grind to slam, or did you have experience with both anyway?
I’m well versed in all of the extreme metal arts. The only things I can’t do are play melodic guitar solos, sing power metal or gurgle, or play music that’s going to get me laid. My style of playing is basically the same even though I switched instruments… I have to put myself in pain. My right fingers are always fucked up because I simply cannot play in practice like I do on stage, so I always get these blood blisters, or, like the last show we played, tear the blood blisters open and bleed all over my bass.
You guys should definitely visit the Northeast USA. Just saying.
We have. We played a couple of shows in New York in 2006. I’d like to tour all over the place way more often than we do, but Mike and Ruben have good full time jobs that require them to be there more often than not. Brutal death can’t feed your family.
What bands are you really digging in the brutal scene right now? Care to give us a recent playlist or two?
I’m very thin on the music consumption front these days. For various reasons, I basically just stick to what I’ve already got until something gets shoved in my face and it happens to be fresh, so my playlist is basically three mp3 CDs of stuff I’ve had for years that sits in my gym bag, which is kind of pathetic. I have to say, though, the most brutal work of art I’ve experienced in quite some time is motherfucking RAMBO – I think some death metal festival ought to screen a print of Rambo as a headliner this year.
How did the re-recording of Butcher The Weak go? Both Nick and I see it as a huge improvement over the original.
It went very smoothly. Braxton puts a lot of work into recording to make sure our plumber’s cracks aren’t showing, and he really makes sure you’re laying down something that’s worthy of being copied and distributed for as long as there’s a demand.
You guys looking forward to TDF and CIM? Those should be awesome shows!
No, we’re not looking forward to traveling to Japan for the first time and headlining both days of Tokyo Death Fest. We’d rather be fishing in East Texas, but they asked us, and we felt like it would be rude to say no…
I’m kind of worried about CIM, though. Last year was quite the ordeal and I almost didn’t even play, so hopefully our brains work more efficiently this time and we don’t miss flights or leave basses at the airport while running around downtown Chicago trying to make the last Greyhound to Urbana.
Is there one place in the US that you guys always like to play around because of the crowd?
No place really sticks out above and beyond any others… The crowds in Germany and Switzerland have so far been the most maniacal, but that’s not the US, so it’s not really answering your question. Las Vegas is fun because you can stay out and drink all night and Matt from Guttural Secrete and I have exploding glass thumbtack matches on the roof tops of casinos. Really any place where people are going to party and not just go to sleep when the music is over is good. I think most of my criteria have to do with elements outside of the actual show, because as long as the people don’t stand there looking at you like it’s open mic poetry night, or walk out on you, then it’s good.
Thanks for the interview man! Anything you would like to ask us? Take care and we hope for the new Devourment to be brutal and awesome as usual! Stay sick.
What makes a man? Is it the power in his hands? Is it his quest for glory?
Andy: Personally, I think you have to give it all you got to fight for the top. You know, just so you can know my story (because I'm a real man). Titties are good too, though. However, they are no substitute for balls (obviously).
Monday, January 21, 2008
Interview with Rob of Embryonic Depravity
Hey Rob, how's the weather been in the UK lately? We appreciate you taking time out of your schedule to work with Slam-Minded.
Haha yeah it's been typically rainy. Although you should visit here in the summer, it's starting to get a lot hotter because of global warming, not that I believe all that Al Gore bullshit... but that's a different story. Thanks for setting up the interview!
Can you tell us in depth about Embryonic Depravity's influences? What contributes to your playing style, your performing style?
Well our main influence has to be the California scene, started by legendary bands like Disgorge and Deeds Of Flesh and as sick as ever nowadays with bands like Inherit Disease and Banishment. I think we mostly aim towards a more technical groove with our style and that's where the influence derives from.
As for performing, we're constantly trying to intensify our output, both live and on recording. Hopefully some day we'll get to where we hope to be.
How did you get into contact with Permeated Records? How has your experience with the label been overall?
Well they actually first contacted us through myspace, after hearing our promo tracks. They said they were interested in what we were doing and wanted to keep in contact. After we'd finished recording for the 4 way split (out soon hopefully) they asked us to send over a CD of the tracks. After listening carefully they decided to make us an offer.
As for our experience with them, we've only just recently signed the contract so I can't really say a lot yet, but as far as I know they are a very professional label who take a lot of pride in promoting their bands. This is part of the reason we chose to sign with them, as we had quite a few other offers but none of them seemed as good as Permeated.
We understand you'll probably be recording for a new album soon to be released on that label. How are you guys going about this?
Well at the moment we're still in the writing process, that's why the release date is roughly set for the end of the year. We're hoping to use a good extreme metal studio and producer for this. There are not many in this country but we may try to contact Mick Kenny of Anaal Nathrakh about using his studio to record, as he seems to be one of the best with what he's put out in the past. It's not like the States where certain studios are dedicated to death metal!
After that record, are you guys gonna stay with Permeated or seek out similar brutal labels so more people can hear your stuff?
Well I guess we'll make a decision when the time comes. So far Permeated seems like one of the best labels we could hope for, so I guess we'll just see what happens with the release of the album and how they handle it.
How does it feel to come from a developing scene in slam death? The UK isn't exactly known for brutal death metal, but we noticed that you guys have a small, growing, tightknit community going.
We've never really considered ourselves a slam death band. I'd say there may be a couple of riffs in our material that could fit that style but as far as we're concerned our style is brutal death, and the scene we come from is the brutal death scene, which includes slamming bands and other styles.
The UK brutal death scene is like a family, there aren't a lot of bands but there's definitely a unity there. We're proud to be a UKDM band and fully support our bro's in Ingested, Fleshrot, Infected Disarray, Bludgeon, Kastrated, Decrepit Womb, Dyscarnate, Cerebral Bore, Blasphtized and more! Check out the UKDM myspace page: www.myspace.com/ukdeathmetal there's a lot of talent to discover there!
You guys tend to use small bits of melody in your slam, in the form of technical sweep parts or tapping sections. Lots of bands seem to be doing this, but you guys really bring the mosh as well. What's the secret to your songwriting?
Haha I don't know, we really try to just bring our own vibe to our material. We want to keep it interesting but without losing the intensity and brutality. We just want people to be overwhelmed when they see us live, as if they don't know what the fuck is hitting them... hopefully it comes across.
Any bands that you guys would love to play live with, and why?
Disgorge! Because they're the sickest band ever bar none. I was really saddened to hear about the death of Ben Marlin, it's such a terrible loss and I can understand what they're going through with the [loss] of a close friend, but as a fan I hope someday they can continue as a band and carry on the legacy or brutality.
Some other's off the top of my head would be Internal Suffering, Severed Savior, Wormed and Defeated Sanity (but we're already confirmed to play with them haha).
Where do you see UK slam going in 5-10 years? Do you think it'll be as big as, say, America's brutal scene is right now?
It will never be as big as the scene in America. The UK is tiny in comparison... but I like to think of the European scene as a comparison to the States. I think if you look at it that way we can easily rival you guys.
What do you think of bands from other countries? Do you see each country/region as producing bands with a unified style?
With the UK scene being small, naturally most of the bands I listen to are from overseas. I do think some countries have their own styles, I don't want to make any generalisations but I'd say Colombia and Japan have very distinct styles. A lot of great bands have come from both scenes also.
Tell us a bit about your webzine, Deranged Epidemic. We know for a fact that, if the name of your 'zine is a title from one of the first two Disgorge CDs, it's automatically awesome.
Thanks haha. I started Deranged Epidemic a few months ago because I was tired of working for other peoples zines that never really achieved anything. I wanted a website where I could control the content and themes. So I recruited Sammy from Decrepit Womb/ Indecent Autopsy to help out as I thought his writing was of a good standard and we set about making a zine dedicated to brutal death. Things are going pretty well so far with some great interviews, we just need to keep adding content and maybe someday it will be one of the bigger sources of interviews and reviews for the scene (editor note: Rob/Sammy's 'zine is available here).
What are some of the "bigger" brutal bands you've played with, and is there a chance you'll come over to the States?
Before we changed our band name one of the biggest gigs we played was as the opener for Skinless and Visceral Bleeding, that was pretty awesome although I feel like we kinda sucked back then.
Some of the biggest acts ED have played with are Gorerotted, Avulsed, and some more underground acts like Mucopus, Septycal Gorge, and Cerebral Effusion.
We'd all love to come over to the states, even for one gig! Maybe some day!
In reference to one of the above questions, do you think the UK has a "sound all its own"? If not, do you think it will ever develop one? The UK has developed kind of a taste for the bizarre in black, etc. metal so do you think it'll be similar with slam?
I doubt it. I think the UK has more of a sense of variety because (as I said before) there's not a huge amount of bands, so there's not a lot of potential for bands to sound similar to each other. But saying that, I think the most English band around has to be Gorerotted, at least on their first two releases. That's proper fuckin London haha. Crepitation and Amputated are very British bands too, it's that kind of attitude of not taking yourselves too seriously. A lot of bands from the UK (including us) aren't like that stylistically, but meet any of us in person and you'll know what makes us UKDM!
Thanks for the interview Rob! Embryonic Depravity rules and we look forward to reviewing your new album! Stay brutal.
Thanks a lot guys, sorry about the long answers... as you've maybe noticed with my zine I get a bit carried away when I start typing! Good luck with your zine and keep supporting the sick and the brutal!
Haha yeah it's been typically rainy. Although you should visit here in the summer, it's starting to get a lot hotter because of global warming, not that I believe all that Al Gore bullshit... but that's a different story. Thanks for setting up the interview!
Can you tell us in depth about Embryonic Depravity's influences? What contributes to your playing style, your performing style?
Well our main influence has to be the California scene, started by legendary bands like Disgorge and Deeds Of Flesh and as sick as ever nowadays with bands like Inherit Disease and Banishment. I think we mostly aim towards a more technical groove with our style and that's where the influence derives from.
As for performing, we're constantly trying to intensify our output, both live and on recording. Hopefully some day we'll get to where we hope to be.
How did you get into contact with Permeated Records? How has your experience with the label been overall?
Well they actually first contacted us through myspace, after hearing our promo tracks. They said they were interested in what we were doing and wanted to keep in contact. After we'd finished recording for the 4 way split (out soon hopefully) they asked us to send over a CD of the tracks. After listening carefully they decided to make us an offer.
As for our experience with them, we've only just recently signed the contract so I can't really say a lot yet, but as far as I know they are a very professional label who take a lot of pride in promoting their bands. This is part of the reason we chose to sign with them, as we had quite a few other offers but none of them seemed as good as Permeated.
We understand you'll probably be recording for a new album soon to be released on that label. How are you guys going about this?
Well at the moment we're still in the writing process, that's why the release date is roughly set for the end of the year. We're hoping to use a good extreme metal studio and producer for this. There are not many in this country but we may try to contact Mick Kenny of Anaal Nathrakh about using his studio to record, as he seems to be one of the best with what he's put out in the past. It's not like the States where certain studios are dedicated to death metal!
After that record, are you guys gonna stay with Permeated or seek out similar brutal labels so more people can hear your stuff?
Well I guess we'll make a decision when the time comes. So far Permeated seems like one of the best labels we could hope for, so I guess we'll just see what happens with the release of the album and how they handle it.
How does it feel to come from a developing scene in slam death? The UK isn't exactly known for brutal death metal, but we noticed that you guys have a small, growing, tightknit community going.
We've never really considered ourselves a slam death band. I'd say there may be a couple of riffs in our material that could fit that style but as far as we're concerned our style is brutal death, and the scene we come from is the brutal death scene, which includes slamming bands and other styles.
The UK brutal death scene is like a family, there aren't a lot of bands but there's definitely a unity there. We're proud to be a UKDM band and fully support our bro's in Ingested, Fleshrot, Infected Disarray, Bludgeon, Kastrated, Decrepit Womb, Dyscarnate, Cerebral Bore, Blasphtized and more! Check out the UKDM myspace page: www.myspace.com/ukdeathmetal there's a lot of talent to discover there!
You guys tend to use small bits of melody in your slam, in the form of technical sweep parts or tapping sections. Lots of bands seem to be doing this, but you guys really bring the mosh as well. What's the secret to your songwriting?
Haha I don't know, we really try to just bring our own vibe to our material. We want to keep it interesting but without losing the intensity and brutality. We just want people to be overwhelmed when they see us live, as if they don't know what the fuck is hitting them... hopefully it comes across.
Any bands that you guys would love to play live with, and why?
Disgorge! Because they're the sickest band ever bar none. I was really saddened to hear about the death of Ben Marlin, it's such a terrible loss and I can understand what they're going through with the [loss] of a close friend, but as a fan I hope someday they can continue as a band and carry on the legacy or brutality.
Some other's off the top of my head would be Internal Suffering, Severed Savior, Wormed and Defeated Sanity (but we're already confirmed to play with them haha).
Where do you see UK slam going in 5-10 years? Do you think it'll be as big as, say, America's brutal scene is right now?
It will never be as big as the scene in America. The UK is tiny in comparison... but I like to think of the European scene as a comparison to the States. I think if you look at it that way we can easily rival you guys.
What do you think of bands from other countries? Do you see each country/region as producing bands with a unified style?
With the UK scene being small, naturally most of the bands I listen to are from overseas. I do think some countries have their own styles, I don't want to make any generalisations but I'd say Colombia and Japan have very distinct styles. A lot of great bands have come from both scenes also.
Tell us a bit about your webzine, Deranged Epidemic. We know for a fact that, if the name of your 'zine is a title from one of the first two Disgorge CDs, it's automatically awesome.
Thanks haha. I started Deranged Epidemic a few months ago because I was tired of working for other peoples zines that never really achieved anything. I wanted a website where I could control the content and themes. So I recruited Sammy from Decrepit Womb/ Indecent Autopsy to help out as I thought his writing was of a good standard and we set about making a zine dedicated to brutal death. Things are going pretty well so far with some great interviews, we just need to keep adding content and maybe someday it will be one of the bigger sources of interviews and reviews for the scene (editor note: Rob/Sammy's 'zine is available here).
What are some of the "bigger" brutal bands you've played with, and is there a chance you'll come over to the States?
Before we changed our band name one of the biggest gigs we played was as the opener for Skinless and Visceral Bleeding, that was pretty awesome although I feel like we kinda sucked back then.
Some of the biggest acts ED have played with are Gorerotted, Avulsed, and some more underground acts like Mucopus, Septycal Gorge, and Cerebral Effusion.
We'd all love to come over to the states, even for one gig! Maybe some day!
In reference to one of the above questions, do you think the UK has a "sound all its own"? If not, do you think it will ever develop one? The UK has developed kind of a taste for the bizarre in black, etc. metal so do you think it'll be similar with slam?
I doubt it. I think the UK has more of a sense of variety because (as I said before) there's not a huge amount of bands, so there's not a lot of potential for bands to sound similar to each other. But saying that, I think the most English band around has to be Gorerotted, at least on their first two releases. That's proper fuckin London haha. Crepitation and Amputated are very British bands too, it's that kind of attitude of not taking yourselves too seriously. A lot of bands from the UK (including us) aren't like that stylistically, but meet any of us in person and you'll know what makes us UKDM!
Thanks for the interview Rob! Embryonic Depravity rules and we look forward to reviewing your new album! Stay brutal.
Thanks a lot guys, sorry about the long answers... as you've maybe noticed with my zine I get a bit carried away when I start typing! Good luck with your zine and keep supporting the sick and the brutal!
Monday, December 17, 2007
Interview with Ivan of Ancient Necropsy
Brutal and infernal hails to you Ivancient...we hope to learn more about the Colombian scene, your epic style of songwriting, and anything else pertaining to ANCIENT NECROPSY in this interview...
hi bro all right!!
First of all, how do you think ANCIENT NECROPSY has changed since the first recordings ("Demonstration Of Madness And Hate" demo and s/t full-length)?
many things changed.-.. the lyrics concept,,, now is better..
What is in store for your future? Are you staying with Mutilated Records?
no i will not work more!!
You worked with the quality Goregiastic Records on "Deformed King's Mummification". How did the recording process go?
normal.. i recorded and they buying me the recording.. and no more..
How do you construct your songs?
first i created the guitars and later de drums.. the lyrics and it yet!!
As we understand, you're also in the excellent Colombian band SUPPURATION...how is work on a new album going (if it's in the process at all)?
no i play not with them... they are from other city so far away from the mine..
i only work teh guitars of their firt cd.. but no more.. is not my band
Where do you see the Colombian brutality scene heading in the next 5-10 years?
i thing that will be death.-.. no support..
many shows but only 50 peoples
Who are some bands you've played South America with?
i cant remember in 9 years.. i has been play wit a lot of bands.. i cant rembember... a lot..
are many..
What do you think of bands from other parts of the world? Do you listen to any brutal death metal from Asia, Europe, etc.?
sure... have many killer bands... but boored too..
Your epic style of riffs and songwriting are a key defining factor of ANCIENT NECROPSY's music, and these are also found in SUPPURATION's album...how do you do it?!
no suppuration i did .. i composed the guitars on a day..
ancient necropsy i did on a year per album.. is not the same... ancient necropsy is my empire..
the other things that a i made for others is without my soul..
Any plans for a tour of the US or Europe?
no.. plans to go there no.. still not.. and i thing that never couse.. the papers is so hard,,, and ancient necropsy will have a recces of many time i thing,,
Kind of a lame question, but always interesting to read about; what are your influences and why?
many things.. opera, classical music. deed of flesh. cryptosy , kataclism.. and dying fetus.. they are the best for me..
Thank you for taking the time to work with Slam-Minded, America's Most Brutal Blog...anything you'd like to ask us in return?
thanks to you for your time
visit us at
www.myspace.com/ancientnecropsy
hi bro all right!!
First of all, how do you think ANCIENT NECROPSY has changed since the first recordings ("Demonstration Of Madness And Hate" demo and s/t full-length)?
many things changed.-.. the lyrics concept,,, now is better..
What is in store for your future? Are you staying with Mutilated Records?
no i will not work more!!
You worked with the quality Goregiastic Records on "Deformed King's Mummification". How did the recording process go?
normal.. i recorded and they buying me the recording.. and no more..
How do you construct your songs?
first i created the guitars and later de drums.. the lyrics and it yet!!
As we understand, you're also in the excellent Colombian band SUPPURATION...how is work on a new album going (if it's in the process at all)?
no i play not with them... they are from other city so far away from the mine..
i only work teh guitars of their firt cd.. but no more.. is not my band
Where do you see the Colombian brutality scene heading in the next 5-10 years?
i thing that will be death.-.. no support..
many shows but only 50 peoples
Who are some bands you've played South America with?
i cant remember in 9 years.. i has been play wit a lot of bands.. i cant rembember... a lot..
are many..
What do you think of bands from other parts of the world? Do you listen to any brutal death metal from Asia, Europe, etc.?
sure... have many killer bands... but boored too..
Your epic style of riffs and songwriting are a key defining factor of ANCIENT NECROPSY's music, and these are also found in SUPPURATION's album...how do you do it?!
no suppuration i did .. i composed the guitars on a day..
ancient necropsy i did on a year per album.. is not the same... ancient necropsy is my empire..
the other things that a i made for others is without my soul..
Any plans for a tour of the US or Europe?
no.. plans to go there no.. still not.. and i thing that never couse.. the papers is so hard,,, and ancient necropsy will have a recces of many time i thing,,
Kind of a lame question, but always interesting to read about; what are your influences and why?
many things.. opera, classical music. deed of flesh. cryptosy , kataclism.. and dying fetus.. they are the best for me..
Thank you for taking the time to work with Slam-Minded, America's Most Brutal Blog...anything you'd like to ask us in return?
thanks to you for your time
visit us at
www.myspace.com/ancientnecropsy
Monday, November 12, 2007
Interview With Rick of Defleshuary
Hello from S-M blog!...Thanks for doing this with us!
Thanks for giving us the interview! It's much appreciated and we really like what you're doing with your blog! Onto the questions...
How do you write the music and the slam breakdowns in your songs?
I don't force anything out. Writing tends to take me a bit because of that. I also tend to go in spurts. There will be a time where songs will just fly out of my head and then it's like I hit a wall where nothing comes for some time. I wrote almost everything on our album, but now the other members are contributing to the writing process and I'm loving it because seeing their ideas gives me new ideas.
Name 5 of your favorite albums and tell us why you think they're relevant to your influence:
I'll list the 4 albums that made me want to play metal. I got them when I was around 8 years old and they're still some of my all time favorites. When I got these tapes I listened to them nonstop and knew that metal would be one of my favorite forms of music forever and that one day I would be in a metal band.
1. Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden. This album is AMAZING and one of the best from the best band of all time.
2. Anthrax - Among the Living. I don't think I own an album I've listened to more than this. Charlie Benante's drumming is out of control good and the riffs hit so hard.
3. Metallica - Master of Puppets. What else needs to be said about this masterpiece?
4. Megadeth - Peace Sells... One of the many reasons the world should be thankful that Metallica kicked Mustaine out of the band.
5. Earth Crisis - Destroy the Machines. I actually started learning how to play guitar years ago by playing tabs of songs from this album.
If you had to pick one: groove or blast, which would you choose and why?
Hands down groove. Blasts are awesome, but if overdone they can lose their effectiveness. When a groove is played right it hits the listener to well. Nothing like a good groove to get the head banging.
So you guys recently released an EP on Homicide Watch Records. What was the recording/release process for that like?
The recording process was actually a 2 stage process. We recorded a 6 song demo (Mutilated and Skinned Alive.) It never saw an official release other than me putting it up for download online. Chris (singer of Methadone Abortion Clinic and runs Homicide Watch Records) had just started up his label. The only release he had out was a split with his band MAC and Screaming Afterbirth (I highly recommend buying this!). We were friends with him and were talking about how we wanted to get a release for our songs. He said he would do it as a split cd. Well, he couldn't find a band he wanted to do for the split so he said he'd put out the album if we recorded some more songs. So, we headed back into the studio to record 2 new songs we had written with our new drummer David. They became bonus tracks. The end result is Zombie Plague, Rampant Horror.
The actual recording process was alright. It tends to be tedious and can give you a headache haha. Recording the original 6 songs wasn't too bad, but our drummer basically quit right after laying down his tracks. That probably made me sound more pissed off on the vocal tracks because I found out right before going into lay them down. The last 2 songs on the album took a bit more time for some reason.
As for the art it was done by my longtime friend Andy Zubko. He contacted me saying he was doing a zombie painting and wanted to know if we'd like to use it for album art if we liked it. I saw it and about shit myself. His work is so good and I suggest other bands reading this that need art to contact www.myspace.com/zubko His shit is way too good!
At S-M Blog, we are looking to let anyone and everyone know about the multitudes of global slam scenes all over Europe, the Americas, and Asia. What do you guys think of foreign slam bands, and is there a unifying style to each different location?
I love the foreign bands. Tons of great bands all over the world. I guess you could say there's a sort of unifying style to different locations. A lot of Japanese bands have a style that you know they're from there, but at the same time there are bands from other parts of the world that would have similar styles.
So you are releasing a split with the Finnish sickos from Torsofuck and Cumbeast. How did you get into contact with them and what other details can you give us about this release?
They actually contacted us, Cumbeast that is. This is one of the instances that Myspace is a good thing! They heard our songs online and messaged us saying they really like what we're doing and would like for us to join them in a split with Torsofuck. You don't turn those bands down! We're beyond excited and thankful for this opportunity.
As far as details they're still being finalized. I know it will be out in the early new year. A label is all but agreed on I think, but I can't say for sure right now so I won't say their name. All I know is the world is in for some sick death metal. I know every band says this, but our newest songs are the best thing we've done yet.
What are some labels you'd like to work with?
There are a lot of great DM labels out there. It would be hard to say. We've had some approach us about a full length, so when that time comes to record that I guess we'll have to think more about this question haha.
The only other PA brutal band I can think of off the top of my head is Inhuman Dissiliency. Have you ever had any contact with them?
ID are our boys! We've played some shows with them and I've actually filled in on vocals for them one time. Great dudes and sick music. They really are one of the few DM bands in our area. We have some other bands in our area, but not many. Check out Age of Plague and Hamilton Fish.
Any plans on playing some fests, like MDF or CIM, in the future?
We'd love to play CIM. They really have it going on for brutal DM fests. I hope we get to do that sometime.
What’s the craziest thing that has happened in relation to the band?
Opening for Behemoth was pretty crazy. The club was complete shit and treated us like shit, but we got the best reaction even though we thought we played our worst set ever. The crazy thing that still gets me excited is hearing more people say how they like our band. I never expected our band to even reach this small point. It's fucking amazing to hear people say they love your work.
This is the time to think outside the questions and to ask us a question or two! Go for it!
Ok, question time!
Who is your favorite Simpsons character and why?
If you we told the only way Bolt Thrower would tour North America is if you killed 5 babies you'd do it right? Seriously, this is Bolt Thrower we're talking about here and those babies won't even know what life is yet.
Anyway, on behalf of the band, we thank you for this interview and appreciate what you're doing to help spread the name of death metal.
Keep a look out for out split with Torsofuck and Cumbeast in the new year! It's gonna be sick! Check back on www.myspace.com/defleshuary for more updates from us.
CHEERS!
Nick: Favorite Simpson's character? That's a tough one because there are so many good ones, but I am a fan of Flanders and Milhouse. They produce the most consistent laughs imo
Andy: I regret to inform that I don't really watch the Simpsons. I'd have to agree though that Flanders is damn funny even just as a concept. I've always been partial to Blinky (the three-eyed fish), though.
Nick: As for Bolt Thrower, those babies wouldn't stand a chance. I don't listen to them as much as I used to, but I have yet to hear a bad Bolt Thrower album.
Andy: Oh hell yes. I would so go Babykiller on them to see those guys here.
Thanks for giving us the interview! It's much appreciated and we really like what you're doing with your blog! Onto the questions...
How do you write the music and the slam breakdowns in your songs?
I don't force anything out. Writing tends to take me a bit because of that. I also tend to go in spurts. There will be a time where songs will just fly out of my head and then it's like I hit a wall where nothing comes for some time. I wrote almost everything on our album, but now the other members are contributing to the writing process and I'm loving it because seeing their ideas gives me new ideas.
Name 5 of your favorite albums and tell us why you think they're relevant to your influence:
I'll list the 4 albums that made me want to play metal. I got them when I was around 8 years old and they're still some of my all time favorites. When I got these tapes I listened to them nonstop and knew that metal would be one of my favorite forms of music forever and that one day I would be in a metal band.
1. Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden. This album is AMAZING and one of the best from the best band of all time.
2. Anthrax - Among the Living. I don't think I own an album I've listened to more than this. Charlie Benante's drumming is out of control good and the riffs hit so hard.
3. Metallica - Master of Puppets. What else needs to be said about this masterpiece?
4. Megadeth - Peace Sells... One of the many reasons the world should be thankful that Metallica kicked Mustaine out of the band.
5. Earth Crisis - Destroy the Machines. I actually started learning how to play guitar years ago by playing tabs of songs from this album.
If you had to pick one: groove or blast, which would you choose and why?
Hands down groove. Blasts are awesome, but if overdone they can lose their effectiveness. When a groove is played right it hits the listener to well. Nothing like a good groove to get the head banging.
So you guys recently released an EP on Homicide Watch Records. What was the recording/release process for that like?
The recording process was actually a 2 stage process. We recorded a 6 song demo (Mutilated and Skinned Alive.) It never saw an official release other than me putting it up for download online. Chris (singer of Methadone Abortion Clinic and runs Homicide Watch Records) had just started up his label. The only release he had out was a split with his band MAC and Screaming Afterbirth (I highly recommend buying this!). We were friends with him and were talking about how we wanted to get a release for our songs. He said he would do it as a split cd. Well, he couldn't find a band he wanted to do for the split so he said he'd put out the album if we recorded some more songs. So, we headed back into the studio to record 2 new songs we had written with our new drummer David. They became bonus tracks. The end result is Zombie Plague, Rampant Horror.
The actual recording process was alright. It tends to be tedious and can give you a headache haha. Recording the original 6 songs wasn't too bad, but our drummer basically quit right after laying down his tracks. That probably made me sound more pissed off on the vocal tracks because I found out right before going into lay them down. The last 2 songs on the album took a bit more time for some reason.
As for the art it was done by my longtime friend Andy Zubko. He contacted me saying he was doing a zombie painting and wanted to know if we'd like to use it for album art if we liked it. I saw it and about shit myself. His work is so good and I suggest other bands reading this that need art to contact www.myspace.com/zubko His shit is way too good!
At S-M Blog, we are looking to let anyone and everyone know about the multitudes of global slam scenes all over Europe, the Americas, and Asia. What do you guys think of foreign slam bands, and is there a unifying style to each different location?
I love the foreign bands. Tons of great bands all over the world. I guess you could say there's a sort of unifying style to different locations. A lot of Japanese bands have a style that you know they're from there, but at the same time there are bands from other parts of the world that would have similar styles.
So you are releasing a split with the Finnish sickos from Torsofuck and Cumbeast. How did you get into contact with them and what other details can you give us about this release?
They actually contacted us, Cumbeast that is. This is one of the instances that Myspace is a good thing! They heard our songs online and messaged us saying they really like what we're doing and would like for us to join them in a split with Torsofuck. You don't turn those bands down! We're beyond excited and thankful for this opportunity.
As far as details they're still being finalized. I know it will be out in the early new year. A label is all but agreed on I think, but I can't say for sure right now so I won't say their name. All I know is the world is in for some sick death metal. I know every band says this, but our newest songs are the best thing we've done yet.
What are some labels you'd like to work with?
There are a lot of great DM labels out there. It would be hard to say. We've had some approach us about a full length, so when that time comes to record that I guess we'll have to think more about this question haha.
The only other PA brutal band I can think of off the top of my head is Inhuman Dissiliency. Have you ever had any contact with them?
ID are our boys! We've played some shows with them and I've actually filled in on vocals for them one time. Great dudes and sick music. They really are one of the few DM bands in our area. We have some other bands in our area, but not many. Check out Age of Plague and Hamilton Fish.
Any plans on playing some fests, like MDF or CIM, in the future?
We'd love to play CIM. They really have it going on for brutal DM fests. I hope we get to do that sometime.
What’s the craziest thing that has happened in relation to the band?
Opening for Behemoth was pretty crazy. The club was complete shit and treated us like shit, but we got the best reaction even though we thought we played our worst set ever. The crazy thing that still gets me excited is hearing more people say how they like our band. I never expected our band to even reach this small point. It's fucking amazing to hear people say they love your work.
This is the time to think outside the questions and to ask us a question or two! Go for it!
Ok, question time!
Who is your favorite Simpsons character and why?
If you we told the only way Bolt Thrower would tour North America is if you killed 5 babies you'd do it right? Seriously, this is Bolt Thrower we're talking about here and those babies won't even know what life is yet.
Anyway, on behalf of the band, we thank you for this interview and appreciate what you're doing to help spread the name of death metal.
Keep a look out for out split with Torsofuck and Cumbeast in the new year! It's gonna be sick! Check back on www.myspace.com/defleshuary for more updates from us.
CHEERS!
Nick: Favorite Simpson's character? That's a tough one because there are so many good ones, but I am a fan of Flanders and Milhouse. They produce the most consistent laughs imo
Andy: I regret to inform that I don't really watch the Simpsons. I'd have to agree though that Flanders is damn funny even just as a concept. I've always been partial to Blinky (the three-eyed fish), though.
Nick: As for Bolt Thrower, those babies wouldn't stand a chance. I don't listen to them as much as I used to, but I have yet to hear a bad Bolt Thrower album.
Andy: Oh hell yes. I would so go Babykiller on them to see those guys here.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Interview with DOWN FROM THE WOUND (Phillipines)
What's going on in the Philippines these days? Do you guys have any idea what accounts for the crazy number of good slam death bands from there?
-Everything is well here, I don’t have any idea how many slam bands accounts in here, I think I‘ll have to do a head count first hahaha.
How do you write the music and the slam breakdowns in your songs?
-Jeff does the guitar riff first and we arranged them until we create a song ranging to 3 – 4 minutes or more playing time, then the lyrics/gutturals will be executed after the music has been perfectly mastered.
Name 5 of your favorite albums and tell us why you think they're relevant to your influence:
-Disgorge (USA) – Consume the forsaken and Parallels of infinite torture
Devourment – 138
Cinerary – Rituals of desecration
Disavowed – Perceptive deception
Suffocation – Effigy of the forgotten
We are all heavily influenced by these bands in writing materials for the Agony through rituals of self purification CD and we look them as our main influences as well.
If you had to pick one: groove or blast, which would you choose and why?
-Both, if you combine them both, you will surely get a devastating brutal death metal, groove is like the sauce poured over the top of a pasta, Bon Appétit Hahaha!!!
You guys sure know what you're doing, how did you get in contact with Sevared for the new album?
-We got in touch to Sevared Records through myspace.com. I contacted Barrett told him that I’m going to send him our promo cd. After some series of exchanging messages, we made a deal and have agreed to that, and then he signed us immediately to his label.
At S-M Blog, we are looking to let anyone and everyone know about the multitudes of global slam scenes all over Europe, the Americas, and Asia. What do you guys think of foreign slam bands, and is there a unifying style to each different location?
-I don’t think there is a unifying style to each different location, if you’ll look at to their influences, you’ll see Devourment, Disgorge and Suffocation on their primary list. Almost every slam bands now are being influenced by the mighty Devourment. But in my opinion, every band has its own style and uniqueness that made them apart amongst other death metal bands.
What are DFTW's upcoming plans now that your amazing debut is out? What's in the works next? Will you stay with Sevared?
-We plan to bring out more albums, more sickness and more brutality in the future, play all shows/fest as much we can. If Sevared will still be interested in releasing our next stuffs, much better, but if not, we’ll look for another label to work with.
What are some other labels you'd like to work with?
-Unique Leader, Unmatched Brutality, Brutal Bands and Lacerated Enemy Records.
Do you guys have any affiliation with the "Davao Brutal Troops"?
-We and the other Davao bands had been friends and in touch for quite long time now. The scene in that area is going bigger and better and it seems that the kids there are getting hooked up into death metal. We are looking forward to play in there place spread sickness and bring brutality through our music…
I know this is a longshot, but any chance of you guys coming to America for a fest in '08/'09 or something?
-We still don’t know yet but we’re keeping our fingers crossed and hoping that we could tour and play in the USA or Europe someday. If there’s an offer, we’ll grab it as long as the conditions are good…
This is the time to think outside the questions and to ask us a question or two! Go for it!
-How you guys got into metal? And what made you sending us an interview?
(our answers: I got into metal in 2003, started with melodic stuff like Soilwork and In Flames. Soon after, I got into bands like Disgorge which appealed to me on a different level. I met Nick at a Suffocation show in November 2006 and we had talked a lot on a forum (UltimateMetal) before that. We quickly discovered that we both shared a passion for brutal and slam death metal, and we both understand it on the deeper level it often appeals to. We started SLAM-MINDED BLOG in September 2007 to help promote brutal death metal bands worldwide! We wanted to interview DFTW because of a friend who mentioned the band to me saying I would definitely love them. After listening to the Myspace tracks of DFTW, I was hooked...I knew Nick and I needed to get in contact ASAP!
-Andy
I got into metal in 2005 through Slayer and Hypocrisy. I very quickly worked my way to Suffocation and from that point on I knew Brutal Death was for me. Met Andy on Ultimatemetal.com forums and at a concert, and we talk regularly on AIM and this idea came to us. I found Down From the Wound when on a random jaunt through myspace. I had already found Human Mastication and Pus Vomit from the Philippines, so I was game to try another band. I think DFTW are better than the average myspace slam, and through this blog wanted to promote them, because bands not from Texas or California can often get overlooked. This is the kind of music that gets my blood pumping and my guts all warm and fuzzy, so I want to do everything I can to help
-Nick)
-thanks for the interest interviewing us, Horns up!!!
Interview answered by Randyl
Contact us at:
www.myspace.com/downfromthewound
downfromthewound@hotmail.com
randyl_dftw@yahoo.com
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After the album drops and both Nick and I listen to it, we'll both post our thoughts on the album in this entry in the form of a review. Thanks To Randyl for the correspondence and to Down From The Wound for being yet another excellent Filipino band worthy of praise!
-Everything is well here, I don’t have any idea how many slam bands accounts in here, I think I‘ll have to do a head count first hahaha.
How do you write the music and the slam breakdowns in your songs?
-Jeff does the guitar riff first and we arranged them until we create a song ranging to 3 – 4 minutes or more playing time, then the lyrics/gutturals will be executed after the music has been perfectly mastered.
Name 5 of your favorite albums and tell us why you think they're relevant to your influence:
-Disgorge (USA) – Consume the forsaken and Parallels of infinite torture
Devourment – 138
Cinerary – Rituals of desecration
Disavowed – Perceptive deception
Suffocation – Effigy of the forgotten
We are all heavily influenced by these bands in writing materials for the Agony through rituals of self purification CD and we look them as our main influences as well.
If you had to pick one: groove or blast, which would you choose and why?
-Both, if you combine them both, you will surely get a devastating brutal death metal, groove is like the sauce poured over the top of a pasta, Bon Appétit Hahaha!!!
You guys sure know what you're doing, how did you get in contact with Sevared for the new album?
-We got in touch to Sevared Records through myspace.com. I contacted Barrett told him that I’m going to send him our promo cd. After some series of exchanging messages, we made a deal and have agreed to that, and then he signed us immediately to his label.
At S-M Blog, we are looking to let anyone and everyone know about the multitudes of global slam scenes all over Europe, the Americas, and Asia. What do you guys think of foreign slam bands, and is there a unifying style to each different location?
-I don’t think there is a unifying style to each different location, if you’ll look at to their influences, you’ll see Devourment, Disgorge and Suffocation on their primary list. Almost every slam bands now are being influenced by the mighty Devourment. But in my opinion, every band has its own style and uniqueness that made them apart amongst other death metal bands.
What are DFTW's upcoming plans now that your amazing debut is out? What's in the works next? Will you stay with Sevared?
-We plan to bring out more albums, more sickness and more brutality in the future, play all shows/fest as much we can. If Sevared will still be interested in releasing our next stuffs, much better, but if not, we’ll look for another label to work with.
What are some other labels you'd like to work with?
-Unique Leader, Unmatched Brutality, Brutal Bands and Lacerated Enemy Records.
Do you guys have any affiliation with the "Davao Brutal Troops"?
-We and the other Davao bands had been friends and in touch for quite long time now. The scene in that area is going bigger and better and it seems that the kids there are getting hooked up into death metal. We are looking forward to play in there place spread sickness and bring brutality through our music…
I know this is a longshot, but any chance of you guys coming to America for a fest in '08/'09 or something?
-We still don’t know yet but we’re keeping our fingers crossed and hoping that we could tour and play in the USA or Europe someday. If there’s an offer, we’ll grab it as long as the conditions are good…
This is the time to think outside the questions and to ask us a question or two! Go for it!
-How you guys got into metal? And what made you sending us an interview?
(our answers: I got into metal in 2003, started with melodic stuff like Soilwork and In Flames. Soon after, I got into bands like Disgorge which appealed to me on a different level. I met Nick at a Suffocation show in November 2006 and we had talked a lot on a forum (UltimateMetal) before that. We quickly discovered that we both shared a passion for brutal and slam death metal, and we both understand it on the deeper level it often appeals to. We started SLAM-MINDED BLOG in September 2007 to help promote brutal death metal bands worldwide! We wanted to interview DFTW because of a friend who mentioned the band to me saying I would definitely love them. After listening to the Myspace tracks of DFTW, I was hooked...I knew Nick and I needed to get in contact ASAP!
-Andy
I got into metal in 2005 through Slayer and Hypocrisy. I very quickly worked my way to Suffocation and from that point on I knew Brutal Death was for me. Met Andy on Ultimatemetal.com forums and at a concert, and we talk regularly on AIM and this idea came to us. I found Down From the Wound when on a random jaunt through myspace. I had already found Human Mastication and Pus Vomit from the Philippines, so I was game to try another band. I think DFTW are better than the average myspace slam, and through this blog wanted to promote them, because bands not from Texas or California can often get overlooked. This is the kind of music that gets my blood pumping and my guts all warm and fuzzy, so I want to do everything I can to help
-Nick)
-thanks for the interest interviewing us, Horns up!!!
Interview answered by Randyl
Contact us at:
www.myspace.com/downfromthewound
downfromthewound@hotmail.com
randyl_dftw@yahoo.com
-------------------------------------------------------
After the album drops and both Nick and I listen to it, we'll both post our thoughts on the album in this entry in the form of a review. Thanks To Randyl for the correspondence and to Down From The Wound for being yet another excellent Filipino band worthy of praise!
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