Drainland are a band from Dublin, Ireland that plays a mixture of sludge and crust/punk with a grindcore edge and this is a review of their 2011 album "And So Our Troubles Began" which will be released by Southern Lord Records.
Drums range fromm slow to midpaced drumming with some ocassional fast parts and blast beats, while the bass playing has a very strong, thick and heavy tone that is very easy to hear on this recording.
Rhythm guitars range from slow to midpaced riffing that combines sludge and crust punk together with the faster riffing bringing in the grindcore influences and there is a small use of acoustic guitars being used briefly on one song as well as distorted noise effects throughout the album, and there are little to no lead guitars or solos present on this recording.
Vocals are mostly midrange sludge metal screams mixed in with some ocassional deep vocals and crustcore style sgouting, while the lyrics cover everyday hateful themes, a for the production it sounds very raw nd heavy but still professional enough to the point where you can hear all of the musical instruments.
In my opinion Drainland are a very good sludge/crust punk band and id you are a fan of this style, you should check out this band. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Jellyfish" "Rebuilding Salem" and "Somnial Hex". RECEMMONDED BUY.
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Ilsa Interview
Intterview done by whole band
> 1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?
Ilsa is the cumulative result of years of playing in a moldy basement with piece-meal equipment, between endless depression, brews, blunts, and the best films ever captured on celluloid.
> 2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album?
"Tutti i Colori del Buio" was recorded in May of last year, and while the direction of the band hasn't changed course dramatically since then, we've definitely sought to move away from being pigeon-holed as any identifiable sound or genre. Everything is slower on the newer material, everything is heavier, and we continue making a stronger push to create a truly tormented and ghastly sonic landscape.
> 3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjests the new release explores?
As Salome caresses the severed head of John the Baptist in Richard Strauss' operatic version of the Oscar Wilde play, she sings, "Das geheimnis der Leibe ist grosser als das geheimnis des Todes" (the mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death). This beautiful/horrible duality is constant inspiration, and the basis of all Ilsa's lyrics.
> 4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
Ilsa is the lead character in a string of sado-masochistic grindhouse features that epitomize western low-budget films of the 1970's. While on the surface they can be considered thee most perverse, sexploitation-horror series ever made, we insist the 4 Ilsa films contain bizarro queer and feminist subtexts that, while mostly unintentional, pervade the entire series. Cross-gender identification, male fears of lack, queer sexuality, and glimpses into the mechanics of power draw to mind anarchist poet and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini's, "Salo, or 120 Days in Sodom". Curiously, "Salo" was actually released after "The She-Wolf of the SS", making us wonder if Pasolini realized the potential of Ilsa's skeletal, near pornographic narrative to draw a critique of late-capitalism and the sexual politics of fascism. Perhaps if Disney/Anchor Bay ever cease-and-desist our use of their franchise we'll change our name to SALO, but hopefully not before we get a chance to work with modern horror's first and best female villain, Dyanne Thorne.
> 5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
Unfortunately, the best shows we've played usually end up being the ones we remember the least, but performing at the Electric Maid in Takoma Park with Torche, Transgression, Sick Fix, and Lemuria was epic. The pigs shut it down before the last band, yet within minutes the Corpse Fortress, one of the area's longest running venues and punk houses, saved the night by offering to host the final band. Everyone hopped on their bikes and into their cars to parade over and bring down the house with an awesome set by Torche that literally rattled the foundation. We didn't sound the best that night, but it was an amazingly fun show none the less.
Stage presence is not really a focus of the band. We tend to end up with our backs to the crowd, but mainly out of awkwardness. Playing a type of music that is in itself incredibly theatrical, we focus on spontaneity and intensity in our performances over light shows or cool costumes.
> 6. Do you have any touring plans for the new release?
We have been lucky enough to be invited to play Hooded Menace's east coast dates when they come to America for the first time this May, as well as with Seattle's mighty Anhedonist, who've reared their ugly heads recently with a great demo that has been repressed to vinyl on Parasitic Records. Touring is difficult for us because of work schedules, so as of now, the only other out of town dates we will be playing are a string of shows in December as we drive out for Rites of Darkness fest in San Antonio.
> 7. On a worldwide level how has your music been recieved by doom/death/crust fans?
We've been shocked and stoked on how well "Tutti i Colori.." has been received internationally. Through blog posts and message boards, the album reached a larger audience than we ever could have hoped to garner through traditional media. To suddenly have hype surrounding a project is strange after all playing music for years, but we'd never say it was undeserved. The potential to eventually tour outside of America is very exciting, and we hope down the line we can make it a reality.
> 8. Are there any other projects besides this band or is this a full time line-up?
Sharad plays in a thrash band called Spinebuster, and Garrett has a solo noise project and plays in a snotty punk band called The Coits, but Ilsa is everyone's primary focus.
> 9. What direction do you see the music heading into on future rleases?
Down that left-hand path, with some surprises up our filthy alley along the way.
> 10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
We dislike unending comparisons and "For Fans Of" stickers plastered all over records and reviews these days. All of us listen to as much music as we can, and would never claim to be uninfluenced by other bands, but it takes away some of the joy of discovery for listeners to know exactly what's shaped our sound. To many people it will be obvious, but we all have eclectic range and interests, and try to incorporate whatever works into the music.
> 11. Outside of music, what are some of your interests?
Movies, reading, drawing, bicycles, dogs, all sorts of sex, travelling, drugs, and uh movies.
> 12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
We are a band that loves correspondence. Email us at pressingtheflesh@gmail.com for inquiries about artwork, splits, touring, anything! Hail the death of the future, raise the flesh!
> 1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?
Ilsa is the cumulative result of years of playing in a moldy basement with piece-meal equipment, between endless depression, brews, blunts, and the best films ever captured on celluloid.
> 2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album?
"Tutti i Colori del Buio" was recorded in May of last year, and while the direction of the band hasn't changed course dramatically since then, we've definitely sought to move away from being pigeon-holed as any identifiable sound or genre. Everything is slower on the newer material, everything is heavier, and we continue making a stronger push to create a truly tormented and ghastly sonic landscape.
> 3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjests the new release explores?
As Salome caresses the severed head of John the Baptist in Richard Strauss' operatic version of the Oscar Wilde play, she sings, "Das geheimnis der Leibe ist grosser als das geheimnis des Todes" (the mystery of love is greater than the mystery of death). This beautiful/horrible duality is constant inspiration, and the basis of all Ilsa's lyrics.
> 4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
Ilsa is the lead character in a string of sado-masochistic grindhouse features that epitomize western low-budget films of the 1970's. While on the surface they can be considered thee most perverse, sexploitation-horror series ever made, we insist the 4 Ilsa films contain bizarro queer and feminist subtexts that, while mostly unintentional, pervade the entire series. Cross-gender identification, male fears of lack, queer sexuality, and glimpses into the mechanics of power draw to mind anarchist poet and filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini's, "Salo, or 120 Days in Sodom". Curiously, "Salo" was actually released after "The She-Wolf of the SS", making us wonder if Pasolini realized the potential of Ilsa's skeletal, near pornographic narrative to draw a critique of late-capitalism and the sexual politics of fascism. Perhaps if Disney/Anchor Bay ever cease-and-desist our use of their franchise we'll change our name to SALO, but hopefully not before we get a chance to work with modern horror's first and best female villain, Dyanne Thorne.
> 5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
Unfortunately, the best shows we've played usually end up being the ones we remember the least, but performing at the Electric Maid in Takoma Park with Torche, Transgression, Sick Fix, and Lemuria was epic. The pigs shut it down before the last band, yet within minutes the Corpse Fortress, one of the area's longest running venues and punk houses, saved the night by offering to host the final band. Everyone hopped on their bikes and into their cars to parade over and bring down the house with an awesome set by Torche that literally rattled the foundation. We didn't sound the best that night, but it was an amazingly fun show none the less.
Stage presence is not really a focus of the band. We tend to end up with our backs to the crowd, but mainly out of awkwardness. Playing a type of music that is in itself incredibly theatrical, we focus on spontaneity and intensity in our performances over light shows or cool costumes.
> 6. Do you have any touring plans for the new release?
We have been lucky enough to be invited to play Hooded Menace's east coast dates when they come to America for the first time this May, as well as with Seattle's mighty Anhedonist, who've reared their ugly heads recently with a great demo that has been repressed to vinyl on Parasitic Records. Touring is difficult for us because of work schedules, so as of now, the only other out of town dates we will be playing are a string of shows in December as we drive out for Rites of Darkness fest in San Antonio.
> 7. On a worldwide level how has your music been recieved by doom/death/crust fans?
We've been shocked and stoked on how well "Tutti i Colori.." has been received internationally. Through blog posts and message boards, the album reached a larger audience than we ever could have hoped to garner through traditional media. To suddenly have hype surrounding a project is strange after all playing music for years, but we'd never say it was undeserved. The potential to eventually tour outside of America is very exciting, and we hope down the line we can make it a reality.
> 8. Are there any other projects besides this band or is this a full time line-up?
Sharad plays in a thrash band called Spinebuster, and Garrett has a solo noise project and plays in a snotty punk band called The Coits, but Ilsa is everyone's primary focus.
> 9. What direction do you see the music heading into on future rleases?
Down that left-hand path, with some surprises up our filthy alley along the way.
> 10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
We dislike unending comparisons and "For Fans Of" stickers plastered all over records and reviews these days. All of us listen to as much music as we can, and would never claim to be uninfluenced by other bands, but it takes away some of the joy of discovery for listeners to know exactly what's shaped our sound. To many people it will be obvious, but we all have eclectic range and interests, and try to incorporate whatever works into the music.
> 11. Outside of music, what are some of your interests?
Movies, reading, drawing, bicycles, dogs, all sorts of sex, travelling, drugs, and uh movies.
> 12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
We are a band that loves correspondence. Email us at pressingtheflesh@gmail.com for inquiries about artwork, splits, touring, anything! Hail the death of the future, raise the flesh!
Lincoln Love Log Interview
1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before? we are based out of northern ILLINOISE,and WISCONSIN.
we are a two piece band that switches interments.gore,sex,bbq fiendz.
burzum meets cavity..
Anthony Wong from Ebola Syndrome chopping you up and preparing you for some "bbq porkbuns"
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album and how does it differ from previos releases? all the same,recorded on cassette tape on one track total diy.dirty,raw.all materal free jam no rehearsal.smoke,drink jam.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects that the new release explores? LUST-SEX,BBQ,GRILLING,DEATH,GORE WHORES
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
WELL LINCOLN-the land of lincoln,that means illinois,love log -means penis.+(ILLINOIS COCK)
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?the last show was in chicago april 16th.on stage grilling ,blood,sickness.a full on jam
6. Do you have any touring plans for the future?we are subpost to tour in portland,or w/ eyehategod??/
we will see if that pans out, wait on the man.
7. Currently you are unsigned, are you looking for a label, and if so what kind of label do you think would be a perfect fit forthe band? we are on 3 different labels, the current 7`` record and bbqhell cd is on goatgrind records from
switzerland.
8. On a worldwide level, how has your music been recieved by doom/sludge/grindcore fans? over seas fan dig the musick more that usa, but we are a mix of stoner/doom/sludge/gore/grind. so we both types of fans. a fine line line if you like it you do,its not for every grind/doom fans.more hated than loved. haahhhaaaa.we are not out to please the fans,just jam tunes,if you dig it kool,if thats kool too.try to keep it underground!!!!!!
9. Are there any side projects besides this band or is this a full time line-up?
side projects yes, tom is in old voice, gregg is in gangulated pus,convulsions,1247 just side projects LLL in full time
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have inluenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?CAVITY,IMPETIGO,CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER,HELL HAMMMER, DR.KNOW,SATHANAS,REPULSION,AUTOPSY,CIANIDE,CARDIAC ARREST,
..,FECULENT GORETOMB,master,gism,septic death,CBT,fang....noise,metal,punk,crust,prono,black metal,industrail,grind of the underground of shocking horror,gore,xxx sleaze,sexual astrology,mystical shit,european & asin fetish,mayhem destruction,sataic erotic tortured naked women that makes you shit your pants...
11. Outside of music, what are some of your interests?
FISHING,BOATING,4 WHEELING, FARMING im just a hillbilly!!!!
12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
thanx for the interview!!! stay sick keep the bbq warm.
Ilsa/Tutti Colori Del Buio/Dark Descent Records/2011 CD Review
Ilsa are a band from Washington D.C that mixes death, doom metal and crustcore together and this is a review of their 2011 album "Tutti Il Colori Del Buio" which was released by Dark Descent Records.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast drumming with some blast beats, while he bass playing sounds very powerful and heavy and when you can hear the instrument it is some very devasting doom/sludge riffing.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, mid paced to fast riffs that combine death and doom metal with crustcore with one song having a thrash edge and there are little to no guitar solos or leads present on this recording
Vocals are mostly high pitched grindcore screams with some deep death metal growls being thrown in at times, while the lyrics touch on subjects that you would see in explotation movies, as for the production it has a very powerful, raw and heavy sound to it with all of the musical instruments sounding very brutal.
In my opinion Ilsa are a very good sludge/crust/doom metal band with a death metal edge, and if you are a fan of this style, you should check this band out. RECOMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Blood Rituals" "Butcher's Castle" "Mo Man's Land" and "Roving Blade". RECOMMONDED BUY.
Drums range from slow, midpaced to fast drumming with some blast beats, while he bass playing sounds very powerful and heavy and when you can hear the instrument it is some very devasting doom/sludge riffing.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, mid paced to fast riffs that combine death and doom metal with crustcore with one song having a thrash edge and there are little to no guitar solos or leads present on this recording
Vocals are mostly high pitched grindcore screams with some deep death metal growls being thrown in at times, while the lyrics touch on subjects that you would see in explotation movies, as for the production it has a very powerful, raw and heavy sound to it with all of the musical instruments sounding very brutal.
In my opinion Ilsa are a very good sludge/crust/doom metal band with a death metal edge, and if you are a fan of this style, you should check this band out. RECOMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Blood Rituals" "Butcher's Castle" "Mo Man's Land" and "Roving Blade". RECOMMONDED BUY.
Lincoln Love Log/Bbq Hell/2011 CD Review
Lincoln Love Log are a band from Illinois that plays a mivture of sldge/doom metal and grindcore and this is a review of their self released 2011 album "Bbq Hell".
Drums are mostly slow with some fast playing and butal blast beats ing ud n casion, while the bass playing has a powerful tonw with a bunch of slow and sludgy riffs.
Rhythm guitatrs are mostly slow sludege/doom metal riffs that have a stoner vibe to them wit a great amount of heavy distortion and some fast noise/grindco riffing beng used on a couple of songs and there are little to no guitar solos or leads present on this recording.
Vocals are mostly high pich sodge/grnid vocals with some spoken word passages, he the lris cover barbeque thmes, as r th prdion i has a very heavy and raw sond it.
In my opinion Lincoln Love Log are a very good sludge/doom/grindcore band and if you are lookng for a band that mixes these styles together, you should check out this band. RECCEMODED TRACKS INCLUDE "Spare Rib Holocaust" "Camel Toe" Hot Sauce" and "Mondo Macabro". RECEMMENED BUY.
Drums are mostly slow with some fast playing and butal blast beats ing ud n casion, while the bass playing has a powerful tonw with a bunch of slow and sludgy riffs.
Rhythm guitatrs are mostly slow sludege/doom metal riffs that have a stoner vibe to them wit a great amount of heavy distortion and some fast noise/grindco riffing beng used on a couple of songs and there are little to no guitar solos or leads present on this recording.
Vocals are mostly high pich sodge/grnid vocals with some spoken word passages, he the lris cover barbeque thmes, as r th prdion i has a very heavy and raw sond it.
In my opinion Lincoln Love Log are a very good sludge/doom/grindcore band and if you are lookng for a band that mixes these styles together, you should check out this band. RECCEMODED TRACKS INCLUDE "Spare Rib Holocaust" "Camel Toe" Hot Sauce" and "Mondo Macabro". RECEMMENED BUY.
Vastum/Carnal Law/20 Buck Spin/2011 CD Review
Vastum are a band from San Francisco that plays a very dark and brutal form of doom/death metal and this is a review of their 2011 album "Carnal Law" which will be released by 20 Buck Spin.
Drums are mostly slow to mid paced drumming that is very heavy and brutal with some fast playing and blast beats, while the bass playing has a very dark and heavy tone with some very brutal doom/death metal riffing.
Rhythm guitars range from slow to mid paced riffing that combine the heaviest elements of doom and death metal and the faster riffing has a thrash edge, while the lead guitars are very slow death/doom metal guitar solos that have a melodic edge at times.
Vocals are mostly deep death metal growls with some high pitched screams being thrown in at times with some brief spoken word passages, while the lyrics cover Abjection, Eroticism, and Death with a touch of psycho-analysis, as for the production it has a very dark, raw and heavy sound to it but still professional enough to the point that you can hear all of the musical instruments.
In my opinion Vastum are a very good brutal doom/death metal band and if you are a fan of this style, you should check out this band. RECOMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Devoid" and "Spirit Abused". RECOMMONDED BUY.
Drums are mostly slow to mid paced drumming that is very heavy and brutal with some fast playing and blast beats, while the bass playing has a very dark and heavy tone with some very brutal doom/death metal riffing.
Rhythm guitars range from slow to mid paced riffing that combine the heaviest elements of doom and death metal and the faster riffing has a thrash edge, while the lead guitars are very slow death/doom metal guitar solos that have a melodic edge at times.
Vocals are mostly deep death metal growls with some high pitched screams being thrown in at times with some brief spoken word passages, while the lyrics cover Abjection, Eroticism, and Death with a touch of psycho-analysis, as for the production it has a very dark, raw and heavy sound to it but still professional enough to the point that you can hear all of the musical instruments.
In my opinion Vastum are a very good brutal doom/death metal band and if you are a fan of this style, you should check out this band. RECOMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Devoid" and "Spirit Abused". RECOMMONDED BUY.
Weedeater/Jason The Dragon/Southern Lord Recordings/2010 CD Review
Weedeater are a band from Wilmington, North Carolina that plays I style that i would describe as being stoner/sluge/doom metal and this is a review of their 2011 album "Jason The Dragon" which will be released by Southern Lord Records.
Drums are mostly slow to midpaced drumming with no fast playing or blast beats, while the bass playing sounds very heavy and powerful with some evil sounding stoner/doom metal riffs, as for the piano that is used on the least song, it has an avant garde feel to it.
Rhythm guitars are mostly slow to midpaced stoner/doom metal riffs that utilize alot of distortion that have a 70's rock feel to them and there are little to no lead guitars or solos present on this recording, as for the slide guitars when they are utilized they have an avant garde as well as a country music feel to them.
Vocals are all high pitched sludge/doom metal screams, while the lyrics deal with fantasy, smoking weed, getting high and drinking, as for the production it sounds very heavy and professional sounding.
In my opinion this is a good album from Weedeater and if you where a fan of their previous albums, you will not be dissapointed. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "The Great Unfurling" "Turkey Warlock" and "Jason The Dragon". RECEMMONDED BUY.
Drums are mostly slow to midpaced drumming with no fast playing or blast beats, while the bass playing sounds very heavy and powerful with some evil sounding stoner/doom metal riffs, as for the piano that is used on the least song, it has an avant garde feel to it.
Rhythm guitars are mostly slow to midpaced stoner/doom metal riffs that utilize alot of distortion that have a 70's rock feel to them and there are little to no lead guitars or solos present on this recording, as for the slide guitars when they are utilized they have an avant garde as well as a country music feel to them.
Vocals are all high pitched sludge/doom metal screams, while the lyrics deal with fantasy, smoking weed, getting high and drinking, as for the production it sounds very heavy and professional sounding.
In my opinion this is a good album from Weedeater and if you where a fan of their previous albums, you will not be dissapointed. RECEMMONDED TRACKS INCLUDE "The Great Unfurling" "Turkey Warlock" and "Jason The Dragon". RECEMMONDED BUY.
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