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Saturday, 26 July 2014

Jethou - 2 Track Single - Released 23rd July 2014

Jethou
2 Track Single
Released 23rd July 2014

Recently Released

Jethou – Beckenham, Bromley UK

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Listen/Buy here:

Genre: Doom Metal/Electronic Goth Industrial

Formed in Penge some considerable time ago by Sam Carter. Penge being situated in South East London and situated in the London Borough of Bromley.

It is quite sad to hear that Jethou is being put on permanent hiatus, although with the current state of music scenes across the world it comes as no shock.

Jethou are just another statistic in this dog eat dog world we struggle to survive in on a daily basis.

Today more and more musicians are hanging up their talent because their dreams are being either ignored or their hobby gets too expensive to keep fully viable.

Even the well-known bands are complaining of the latter which doesn’t bode well for music anywhere.

Most of us claim to be ‘in the music zone’ but when it comes down to it, it seems that people are suffering from apathy – they cannot be bothered to click on a simple link or listen fully to what is actually given them on a plate.

Today with the internet it should make things a lot simpler for bands and fans alike to source between them varied and new music, however I feel the market is now fully saturated and as soon as one band leaves the fold twenty more pop up to fill the empty void.

Let’s face it the unsigned as talented as they are and no matter how hard they try to get their music out there, still falls on deaf ears, with venues closing down at a rate of knots, so much so that soon there won’t be anywhere left for the bands to play – another reason for the unsigned bands to call it a day.

So it is with a heavy heart that I review this final 2 track single from Jethou who are now just another statistic in metal heaven...

Tears like Rain
This piece of music is packed full of melodic tenacity and rhythmic patterns although, I wouldn’t say are doom laden, but more upbeat despite the title and the lyrics, again in the circumstances, I just feel in a very gloomy mood due to the demise of Jethou.

Shell
This track however, IS more doom orientated and is not helping my mood any, with lyrics that are very downbeat although very poignant. 

Summary
Although the E.P isn’t earth shattering, it is still the creation of a talented musician who has succumbed to the ways of the world.

The first track is slightly more uplifting whilst the second track musically overall bears a thick slice of doom that is embraced with a strong drum beat.

The lingering words are heart-felt and subdued – so don’t plan on donning your party hats any time soon.

Maybe Sam will consider resurrecting Jethou in the not too distant future, that’s if anyone can be bothered listening!

7/10

Track List:
Tears like Rain
Shell

Member:
Sam Carter – Vocals and Music

Target:Renegades - Press Start - 7 Track Album - Released 23rd June 2014

Target:Renegades
Press Start
7 Track Album
Released 23rd June 2014

 Out now!

Target:Renegades – North West England

Links:

Debut album [PRESS START] out NOW on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/press-start

Produced by Daniel Lovett-Horn
Recorded at Lancaster Music Co.op
Engineered by Mick Armistead

Genre: Hard Rock

Biography:
“Unsigned Revolutions 2012 Award winners as voted for by music fans. Debut EP "Corruption for Beginners" is now a rare ghost that is hard to find but tracks "Vulture" and "hOw AwKwArD" are regularly played on indie radio shows across the UK, USA, and South America.

"Target:Renegades explore the close-up evidence they have of injustice and they wrap it in a sonic of guitar led heavy rock that is transmuted to a more accessible space. Raw edges are left tattered which add to the overall picture of what is on hand and their ability to on the one hand throw out red raw heavy rock while somehow making it fit in to a different context, gives them a genuine resonance that will appeal to a wider audience than is typically the case." Indie Bands Blog.

Target:Renegades - approach with caution!

The band’s debut video "hOw AwKwArD was produced and directed by exciting horror filmmaker MJ Dixon and is a hit on Youtube and NME online”

The mere fact that Daniel Lovett-Horn, from the jaw dropping Promethum has produced this CD is alone something to shout from the roof tops and I haven’t even heard the band play yet, but I am pretty confident this CD is going to kick ass!

Once was Strength
And I wasn’t wrong! The brooding and fearsome riffs protrude from a heavy gait of powerful rhythms and creates a charging track that holds a slight doom edge whilst still picking up momentum. I think the vocals could do with being a bit more aggressive though as they tend to sound somewhat strained at times, but otherwise an excellent track.

I’m Not Emotional
Carrying on their assault the second track ‘I’m Not Emotional’ has subtle twists and turns and boasts a keen melodic enterprise. The bass hooks are monumental whilst the vocals hold a more raw power. The track itself is blistering and intensely tuned basking in its own delicious glory.

Wounded
A more melodic encounter and subdued in tones.  The vocal accentuates the slower and more tempered structures.  However this gets turned on its head as the track builds, and offers more urgent appeal then snakes back to its subdued state giving the listener time to digest it fully and enjoy it in its entirety.

Oro
Recruits an amazing drum escapade with a harder edged vocal onslaught that adds a superb harmonic devilry. Fuelled by aggression and catchyness it borders on being addictive and diverse.

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“The sculptured bass hooks and solid drum beats mold into a full on assault that warrants a pleasing array of rock induced passion across the ears, whilst holding subsequent slots of subdued, slower melodic tones that caress and coax with a very creative tendencies!”
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Vulture
This track holds alluring riffs and harsh drum beat as it accompanies a raw rock infused vocal edge. It stirs emotions and lures with a full magnetic groove that coaxes with full on intimidation. The guitar rampage is thrilling and excitable.

These eyes Judge
Absorbing is a good way of describing the sixth song as it thunders into action, however, vocally it sounds slightly weak for this overall simmering and antagonistic track. Although furthering on that all changes and it explodes with gusto as it reaches its level amid a fiery sound scape of punishing rhythms and great use of echo.

Say Goodnight
The album closes with the aptly titled ‘Say Goodnight’ and marks the end of this seven track, with its slower embrace that is awash with atmospheric suggestiveness and prowls with a precise caress of riffing revelry. Reaching a shrill conclusion that outlines perfectly its poignancy.

Summary
The bold rhythms and infectious grooves offer a compelling and enticing listen. It is very easy to lose yourself in the warm and protective embrace that surrounds you as you “Press Start”

The sculptured bass hooks and solid drum beats mold into a full on assault that warrants a pleasing array of rock induced passion across the ears, whilst holding subsequent slots of subdued, slower melodic tones that caress and coax with a very creative tendencies.

It can also boast diversity between the assaulting rhythms, and rabid bass with a towering array of riffs that spread eagerly from Dan’s finger tips and straight into the aural cortex.

Most definitely a pleasing and rewarding listen.

9/10

Track List:
Once was Strength
I’m Not Emotional
Wounded
Oro
Vulture
These eyes Judge
Say Goodnight

Members:
Adam Hulse -Vocals
Dan Fido -Guitar/Vocals
Jack Hamnett-Bass
Steven Erskine - Drums




Wednesday, 23 July 2014

Aonia - Sunchaser - 5 Track E.P - Valkyrian Music - To be released 25th July 2014

Aonia
Sunchaser
5 Track E.P
Valkyrian Music
To be released 25th July 2014

To be released shortly!

Aonia – Worksop UK

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/aoniauk

Genre: Operatic Metal

Biography:
Aonia has now recorded their second E.P, 'Sunchaser', The addition of a second operatically trained vocalist and full, orchestrated, more technical keyboards has given the band more depth and created an intricate tapestry of sound that they are excited to have captured in the form of magic contained in live CD form.

Aonia's debut E.P 'City of Shadows' is available for purchase! You can click on the CDBaby link here http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/aonia


Sunchaser
I am not that well acquainted with operatic metal – it maybe has something to do with my past, however, this track surges with intricate detail and offers a potently insatiable lure that constantly portrays a progressive and equally Gothic enticement.

Echoes
This track is slower paced and highly provocative in its structure. Its rhythms toy with the imagination that is textured by beautifully dark layers and casts a glow of warm caressing melodies.

Warriors Path
Matching with the first track, but this one embraces with slightly more unpredictability. The vocals from Melissa and Joanne merge into a blend of enticing tones whilst the guitars take on a life of their own.

Reflections
A diverse track as in its unusual beginnings are rich in a hue of keyboard that swells with intrigue and gloats with ambiance. The vocals actually work in opposite directions showing a higher and lower pitch that adds spice to its overwhelming structures.

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“The rhythms are punchy and bold and pursues an invigorating encounter with plenty of potently addictive hooks and sumptuous keyboard melodies. The vocals are completed to a high precision assault and very diverse, thrusting out a deep elegance and go all out to tempt and fuel the tracks with resounding urgency!”
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Nightmare
Guitar and keyboard work alongside each other to provide a rich tapestry of intricacy, whilst the vocals sound more urgent and intense in their approach. Holding a superb rhythmic excitement and rich technical supremacy.

Summary
Very surprised at this 5 Track E.P which is very fluid and offers a searing assault one minute whilst subduing the next. Highly diverse, exciting and honest in its approach whilst still capturing that raw edge.

It is definitely out to tease the senses and contains that tang of wild seduction in such a passionate manner it is extremely hard to ignore.

The rhythms are punchy and bold and pursues an invigorating encounter with plenty of potently addictive hooks and sumptuous keyboard melodies. The vocals are completed to a high precision assault and very diverse, thrusting out a deep elegance and go all out to tempt and fuel the tracks with resounding urgency.

Now all you have to ask yourself is - where on earth are this septet going to play? They would need a stage bigger than Wembley arena!

8½/10

Track List:
Sunchaser
Echoes
Warriors Path
Reflections
Nightmare

Members:
Melissa – Vocals
Joanne – Vocals
James - Guitar
Slick – Guitar
Gary – Bass
Tim – Keys
Tony - Drums


The Vampire Controller - A Film by Eatcakeandworshipsatan In Association with Martin Daniels - DVD 2014

A The Vampire Controller A
A Film by Eatcakeandworshipsatan in Association with Martin Daniels
DVD
2014



On Sale from Simon Black - Priced 7.99 


Directed by Simon Black

Make-up & Styling Katerina Samoilis

Starring:
Martin Daniels
Mark Blackwell
Natasha Hilton
Vera Bremerton

K

Synopsis:
Black Magician Vince Stamford employs two female vampires to seduce a priest (Father Blackwell) for his diabolical schemes. Blackwell is slowly corrupted and led into a world of depraved sexual desires. No longer in control of his soul Blackwell becomes a puppet to Stamfords manipulations. Listen to the perverted confessions of satanic sluts as they seduce the holy man, see Blackwell slowly transform from Priest to masturbation obsessed beast! Watch in horror as the powers of darkness triumphs over good.



Starting out with the capturing images of Vince Stamford as he begins his campaign bringing to the forefront his reign of pure evil in order to add an innocent man into his flock of blood lust vampires who need to feast on a holy mans blood.

The film then turns to the church where Father Blackwell is conducting his confessional. As Father Blackwell listens to the sinner confessing his lying, stealing and the watching of pornography, the priest in a warm and inviting tone tries to offer some comfort to the man, little be-known to him that he too would shortly be taking the path of the ungodly.

However as soon as the man has said his six hail Marys and leaves the clutches of the church, does he go back to his old ways and calls a hot line number, he is going to meet this strange woman on the phone.

A negative shot of a Spider weaving its web comes into focus along with some disturbing incidental piano keys which highlight the dark side and give the impression time is ebbing away.

In the seedy world of the sex shops and paraphernalia, a prostitute touts for business, whilst the man prepares for his night out on the town.

Father Blackwell calls one of his colleagues and the word exorcism is mentioned, but his colleague tells Blackwell he will call him later.

Queue back to some images of people wandering around town in the dusk fallen streets and of the busy London Underground no doubt on their way home from their daily grind and among these people are two conspicuous women dressed in black seen walking down a staircase and then out into the streets.

The Spider appears again reminding us that time is ticking by as the weary traveller's are boarding their trains and buses, the underworld is just starting to come alive.

With wispy swirls of blue smoke disintegrating into the darkness Vince Stamford appears. Clearly a man on a mission.

The man has met his woman on the phone and now he is under the vampires spell of evil.

Queue phone ringing, although not answered.

Meanwhile Stamford is on the tube. The scenes showing blood merging with water are not a good sign. The vampires once more take to the now quiet streets as Stamford disembarks from the tube.

Father Blackwell dressed in his holy robes once more takes to the confessional and sits behind a gold curtain waiting to offer his hail Marys to the next sinner!

This time it is a vampire slut that sits inside the booth confessing her sins in such a forlorn manner and then suddenly her tone changes to one of vengeful lust. Father Blackwell starts to masturbate to her evil words and becomes consumed into her devilish world. A

Stamford communicates to the vampire by telekinesis ordering her to reel him in which she does. Her words surrounded by ghostly sinister whispering's.

The eerie janglings and jabs of music highlight the goings on whilst Stamford is seen in a disturbing pose his back to the camera with his hands either side of his face his fingers twisting and turning clearly some sort of spell is being cast over the priest.

The next thing is Father Blackwell is ball-gagged and in a compromising situation with the vampires who are screaming where is your God now? whilst hitting him and throwing drinks into his face.

Totally under their evil guise. The vampires mock the cross and the priest is now totally in their grasp. C

The priest is left sleeping and twitching, his dreams are filled with lust and wanton need. His face contorts as the various images come into his head. Finally the priest is covered in blood that seems to appear from the cross around his neck and which lay on his quivering stomach.

Phone rings again, still unanswered. 

The priest, is now caged in his savage new world. The scene changes he is seen clutching his bible but unresponsive to his surroundings.

The Priests at the head of Blackwells church try to get to the bottom of the mystery of where their friend has gone to, as searches for him have proved fruitless.

In a room under the watchful eye of Stamford, done through a mirror Blackwell is masturbating once more. F

Two weeks have passed and nobody has seen the priest they know something is wrong.

Blackwell remains controlled by Stamford.

The next scene is of a cleaning woman complete with headscarf and rubber gloves who leans on one of the fathers of the church, crying and showing her concern for the priest that has vanished without trace.

Phone rings for a third time. Still no answer.

The blue mist once again curls into the atmosphere from a highly decorated gold chalice and surrounding it are some unfamiliar signs.

The brainwashing of Father Blackwell continues. A

Stamford appears seated and surrounded by his blood lust beauties and announces I think it is time that we introduce Blackwell to the club! and Vampire retorts with Yes, I think so, there is so much for him to explore!

Stamford orders the vamps to bring the priest to him and says he has set everything up and then plunges a dagger into a desk.

The phone rings yet again. And still goes unanswered.

The next scenes are very disturbing and macabre as Father Blackwell is dressed up as a clown, his face painted in bright vivid colours, on his head is a coloured wig and he kneels before them and although he moans is it with delight or pain through guilt?

His torture continues as he is on all fours gagged, humiliated and abused. His contorted face says he is not quite enjoying himself now.

One of the vampires Vera Bremerton (No escape from this one!) rubs her black suede six inch heels over his painted face. The priest then becomes a twitching heap his limbs flailing around in all directions as Stamford stands over him with his hand placed firmly on the priests head.  Is this the end for Father Blackwell?

It would appear so.. F

******

Another highly macabre film from Eatcakeandworshipsatan that leaves a lot to the imagination as it is carried out in snippets of strange scenes to wild and intense incidental sounds and unusual shapes.

It highlights the dark side in no uncertain terms and makes me think does this all really go on behind closed doors in London! Apparently so Satan is among us and he uses the tube quite frequently.

fffffffff/iiiiiiiiii


Sunday, 20 July 2014

Electric Breathing - Sweet Violence - 10 Track Album - Juggernaut Services - Released 7th February 2014

Electric Breathing
Sweet Violence
10 Track Album
Juggernaut Services
Released 7th February 2014

Violently Sweet - Out now!

Electric Breathing – Göttingen, Germany

Links:

Listen/buy here:

Genre: Harsh EBM

Biography:
“Electric Breathing was founded 2006 by Defcon One... The music is settled between hellelectro and aggrotech... Inspired by aggression and hatred it's really aggrotech! Fast beats, aggressive synths, banging bass, rattling snares and very aggressive screaming singing with texts about misanthrophy, religion and perversities playing with irony and provocation, the lyrics are unique and not that kind, you may think reading the titles... An audio apocalypse extraordinary, you can rarely experience... 2007 Ursus joined as live-support...

On stage, Electric Breathing abstains completely from using distortion, what makes the music even more expressive. Defcon One’s live performance, expressing pure aggressiveness in dance, animate the audience to dance...”

Maik 

Blindfold
As soon as the first note is struck it becomes an addiction! Increasingly immersing and flirts with a catchy realm of mesmeric rhythms that fluctuate bringing in an all-round frenzy of solid beat stricken energy. Vocally snarling that is good on so many levels this is a superb dance track!

Suck It Dry
In a haze of bizarre noises, but none the less keeping you well focused. The music begins and is immediately impacting offering a coaxing of mesmerising rhythms that are flamboyant and very persuasive in direction. A harsh and powerful vocal orbits around this vibrant expanse.

Sweet Violence
The intensity continues with deeply fluctuating and hypnotic rhythms that in turn bring a new drama to life. The harsh high pitched screeching vocal blends with a harsh low growl making it very interesting indeed and adds a keen depth to its stride.

No Sense, No Solution, No Way Out
Scattering plenty of innovative rhythmic flavours around in this almighty compelling composition, boasting a haunting atmospheric background vocal and deep chasms of groove that constantly deliver in riveting form.

Brain Reset
The synth notes sound like tiny drops of rain that weave intensely through a fiery and invigorating rhythm, constantly persistent and persuasive with the haunting ambiance that once again make an appearance along with a snarling vocal.

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The aggression is vehement but still there is an element of caressing seductiveness that lies deep within its core, giving an all-out sinister expression to its steely madness.
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Devil's Whore
Demonic whispers in sample form usher out with a blackened breath and ignite into a frenzy, thrusting with it a contagious catchy rhythm into the fold and a raucous beating of drums.

Lord’s Prayer
Not keen on this track as it is a little on the monotonous side with rather a jumbled sound scape, making it difficult to stay focused on.

MK Ultra
This is more like it! The anticipation of waiting for the climax as it builds up into an intrusion of throbbing beats and woven rhythms is superb and irresistibly addictive! Love it!!

Psycho in Me
The madness ensues with a constant and intense rhythm that is layered with venom and as it sinks its teeth into you will possess you and own your soul sending you crazy! It is indeed a psychotic rampage that is vocally stunning. The extreme velocity of the track is harsh and malignant, throwing you off guard as its seductive brawling essences become more apparent and engrossing as the track continues.

Beautiful Sacrifice
From ambiance to squalling screams and what sounds like the breaking of limbs it paints a squalid picture of menacing grooves that gnaw repeatedly on the audial canal.

Summary
If you like moving to fast harsh rhythmic dance music then you will love this album. It is indeed unyielding and from within its gnarly tendrils of hate looms colossal beats and haunting ambiance that are blacker than black.

The aggression is vehement but still there is an element of caressing seductiveness that lies deep within its core, giving an all-out sinister expression to its steely madness.

The rich surges in vocal harshness are for me so rewarding as they scar the ears with sheer causticity, while the balance is met with its insatiable dance rhythms – I am so pleased Maik acquired a keyboard at the age of 10 – otherwise we may never have gotten to experience his dangerously dark but invigorating dance compositions.

9/10

Track List:
Blindfold
Suck It Dry
Sweet Violence
No Sense, No Solution, No Way Out
Brain Reset
Devil's Whore
Lord’s Prayer
MK Ultra
Psycho in Me
Beautiful Sacrifice

Members:
Maik Groh – Music/Vocals/Lyrics