Deathstars
The Perfect Cult
10 Track Album
Nuclear Blast
Released 13th June 2014
Out now!
Written for RAMzine
Deathstars – Strömstad, Sweden
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/deathstars
http://www.nuclearblast.de/en/label/music/band/discography/details/3351296.70997.the-perfect-cult.html
Discography:
Synthetic Generation 2004 Nuclear Blast
Termination Bliss 2006 Avalon Records / Marquee Inc.
Night Electric Night 2009 Bieler Bros. Records
The Perfect Cult 2014 Nuclear Blast
Genre: Electronic/Industrial Synth
Death Rock
Biography:
Deathstars are a Swedish Gothic metal band from Strömstad. Formed in 2000, the
group are noted for their dark horror-themed lyrics, pessimistic and
misanthropic social commentary, distinctive trademark face paint, dark stage
uniforms and physical appearances that correspond to Gothic fashion.
»The Perfect Cult« has
been captured in several studios: drums, guitars and bass were recorded in
Bohus Sound Recording, Kungälv Sweden, vocals in Gig Studios in Stockholm,
Sweden and keyboards, orchestration and editing was done in Black Syndicate,
Stockholm. While the mix as usual was handled by legendary Stefan Glaumann
(RAMMSTEIN, WITHIN TEMPTATION), guitarist/keyboardist Nightmare took care of
the production from bottom to top. For the drum, guitar and bass production,
Nightmare worked together with Roberto Laghi (ENTOMBED, IN FLAMES) at Bohus
Sound Recording. The Mastering was done by Svante Forsbäck (VOLBEAT, RAMMSTEIN)
at Chartmakers, Helsinki, Finland.”
Whiplasher is reported to have said:
As far as the lyrics are concerned “all the tracks are about our
lives. Each song is a reflection on a situation or a topic that deals with our
experiences, usually from a jet black perspective.” with visions inspired by
amoral excessive lives, human fears and decay, the songs will be nothing less
than a dark playground set between straight forward tracks, atmospheric anthems
and the unwashed loins of lawless rock.
Explode
Capturing the heaviness but incorporating plenty of melody, packed
with subtlety and a prominent keyboard, makes this a good opening track that is
vocally harsh, not in the sense of scathing, but as in brooding.
Fire Galore
This track is edgy and brisk with a good chugging attached to it. The
choppy synth notes add variety to the overall sound and make it an addictive
listen.
All the Devil's Toys
Quite an intriguing track that simply draws you into it, with its woven
riffs and enticing melodic rhythms. The harmonies really pad it out fully using
clever interesting lyrics.
Ghost Reviver
This does indeed sound ghostly and sinister. Overall the sound is full
capacity and the higher pitched keys serve to add even more interest.
The Perfect Cult
Sinister eeriness in abundance, harsh lyrical content that just
simply brims with rich rhythms and colourful textures.
Asphalt Wings
An undeniably evil flavour to this track that broods with a certain ambiance
and positively interesting time signatures.
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“Their music is somewhat cold but
the overall sound is massively warm. There is an air of sophistication with Deathstars although they can also be
described as weird, they too are charismatic, and have definitely carved a
niche for themselves, coming out triumphant with this formidable ten track album.”
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Bodies
Very different from the previous tracks as this incorporates darker
melodies making it exciting as well as thrilling – not to be confused with
Bodies – from Drowning Pool. But a really heavy formulaic track with an amazing
landscape of evil that explodes into a mass of sultry energy.
Temple of the Insects
Is a bubbling fast paced track that grabs the attention immediately and
can be classed as mesmerising with the vocal harmonies working really well
together and lavished with soaring melodies?
Track, Crush & Prevail
A brush with heavy, incorporating a dark resounding rhythm and a
crisp keyboard which in itself is truly superb as it swirls and pumps out a
full sonic sound that more than grabs the attention.
Noise Cuts
This track sounds like it is going to explode at the beginning but
it doesn’t instead it has smoothed out its path in a solidified format that is
again dominated by a full synth sound.
To Sum up:
Deathstars certainly are a seductive band and have full control of the
emotional spectrum. Again, like most bands trouble is never far from their door
and the band have hit on this and used it in a positive way, producing ten
superb tracks.
Their music is somewhat cold but the overall sound is massively
warm. There is an air of sophistication with Deathstars although they can also be described as weird, they too are
charismatic, and have definitely carved a niche for themselves, coming out
triumphant with this ten track formidable album.
9/10
Track List:
Explode 4:55
Fire Galore 4:08
All the Devil's Toys 3:59
Ghost Reviver 3:42
The Perfect Cult 4:01
Asphalt Wings 4:48
Bodies 4:36
Temple of the Insects 3:52
Track, Crush & Prevail 4:04
Noise Cuts 4:12
Members:
Whiplasher - Vocals
Nightmare - Lead Guitar & Keys
Skinny - Bass
Vice - Drums
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