Sunday 9 November 2008

++Voices From The Underground Vol II++

Everything Louder...



Here is the second installment of our ongoing Voices from the Underground compilation series. We'd like to thank all the bands who have contributed to this volume and ask everyone checking this out to please read about the bands below and be sure to check out their respective websites.
SUPPORT UNDERGROUND METAL!!!!
Track I – Dagor Dagorath – Heaven in Hell
http://www.myspace.com/dagordagorath

Larion - vocals
Vorog - guitars / back vocals
Getman Azach - keyboards / voices
Mizgir – bass

For interviews, band contact and any other questions:
dagorathcontact@gmail.com

Track II – Inner Surge – Stimulus-Response
http://www.myspace.com/innersurge

Inner Surge is a thought-provoking metal band from Canada. Crafting their music to reward music listeners who demand more than the watered down offerings of the modern music industry, Inner Surge has been described as "the sound of the future" by Reviewer Magazine. With an eclectic approach, the band fuses metal, rock, punk, hardcore and progressive influences.The band was formed in 2001 by Steve Moore, who wrote and recorded the debut album "Solus Verum". The next album "Matrika", was written by Moore and released independently in 2004. Space Junkies Magazine gave it 10+ out of 10, while Bands United described it as "Disturbingly fresh". Inner Surge's 3rd CD "Signals Screaming was released in 2006 via Cyclone Records. Canadanoise.com says "Signals Screaming is a battering-ram of an album that is impressive and powerful, both in sound and in message. The force of its lyrics is impossible to shut out." Inner Surge was featured in the new book by Garry Sharpe-Young "New Wave of American Heavy Metal" alongside Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon, and Norma Jean. Additionally the band will be featured on the official movie soundtrack for the feature film "Cabras". The director, Fredy Polania, describes Inner Surge as "the next Rage against the Machine". Inner Surge's music will also appear on the soundtrack for the psychological thriller "Amok!", and the Paladin Pictures soundtrack for "Rebellion of Thought". Inner Surge's music video for "Retribution Song" explores the band's political views and was partially inspired by the Zapatista's(EZLN), a group of Chiapas revolutionaries whom they are supporters of. The band's second music video for "Wolves" was directed by Shaun Friesen of Free Zen Design. The subject matter of the song and video deals with the events leading to and during the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The video for "Wolves" can be downloaded at the "Wolves" official site at www.freezen.ca/Wolves or www.innersurge.com.Inner Surge's newest album, "An Offering" is their most controversial and thought provoking thus far. "An Offering" was released via Cyclone Records and Overthrow Promotions January 26, 2008. Inner Surge vocalist and creator Steve Moore also writes and sings for industrial duo Post Death Soundtrack (www.postdeathsoundtrack.com).

Track III – Vandod – Ravnen Og Tjernet
http://www.myspace.com/vandod



Varskrik: Vocals, bass, guitars
Svartsinn: Atmospherics
Vandød started up in late 2002 and managed to record a 6 track rehearsal demo and play a few gigs before disbanding in late 2004 due to differences between some of the members. The demo shows a style that blends true Norwegian underground black metal with pagan elements and has a very unique melodic feeling to it. Our inspiration musically and lyrically is our atmospheric nature, with its fjords, mountains and vast forests. But also our hatred of the pathetic mix of religions here - or religion in general, and the way it has an impact on the common man with its manipulative lies and weak way of life. In 2006 the band was resurrected by two of the founding members (Varskrik and Svartsinn), with a new lineup. Sadly this didn't last too long, mainly because the new members had other bands as their main priorities. After many months of no productivity,Varskrik and Svartsinn remains the driving force of Vandød and both feels the need to continue as they have faith in the band and refuse to lay it to rest. No promises will be made here, but we are in the process of making new material. Contact etc:vandodcontact@gmail.com

Track IV – Exudation – Invasion of the Overlords
www.myspace.com/exudation



Matt Leach - Guitar
Chris Dearing - Vocals
Michael Leach – Bass

Track V – Red Warlock – The Ritual
www.myspace.com/redwarlockband


Davide Ruda - Vocals
Andrea Giribaldi - Guitars
Cristian Sotgiu - Guitars
Tony Rassu - Bass
Claudio Sechi – Drums

The band was founded in August 2005, since the beginning they play an epic, loud, and dark Heavy Metal, raw and noble at the same time. In October 2005 the band takes over the name "Red Warlock", they begin to work on the recording of their first demo CD "Rising From Hell". Red Warlock are now working on the live activity and recording their first full length.

Track VI – Rot – Cold Semen Black Goat
http://www.myspace.com/rot666


Lethal Shot Venom - 666 string apocalypse annihilation & hell deathgrunts
Triumph Blood Annihilate - 4 string pounding fuck
X.88 - session coffinthrash

ROT was raised of dead in 2006 by Lethal Shot Venom (6 string apocalypse annihilation and deathgrunts) and Triumph Blood Annihilate (4 string pounding fuck) to make heretic obscureness and madness omen of evil; soon we have written and practised stuff to kill all earth but we was not to get still drummer so when all was complete we got to record the demo 2007 "EMBODYING THE SPIRIT EVIL" relesed by Greek UG label EVIL RISING (HEIL!) It gains good response from maniaxx! Not long later stuff for split with Swedish MORTICUM was recorded but delayed until September 2008. Finally released by GOAT TERRORIST(HEIL!) - now defunct label. The stuff for next effort "PEDOFILE MANIAC" is ready to be unleashed as a plague against humanity and all life!!!!!

Track VII – Sworn – The Axis of Extinction



[Sworn] - Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards & Programming

Sworn began in the winter of 2003 as a side project. At the time I was the keyboardist for Of Forsaken Divinity. After a few years of playing live, I decided to stop and just record studio material. I wanted to take my music to a higher level and began experimenting with electronics and programming. After a few years I released my Demo, Avadis. Since then I have been working by myself, deep in the dark crevices of my own creativity. Sworn is now my main focus and plan to gather members for live performances. With growing underground success, I plan to further expand my musical reaches and refuse to bind myself to just Black Metal. I am a very cynical writer and take note of the destruction that surrounds me.
In August of 2007 I was signed to Satanic Sound Records and released my first E.P "Virulent". After reaching great success with Of Forsaken Divinity's "Averse Empyrean" in 2002, I was able to establish my self as a solo writer. Virulent was a small underground endeavor and yet it drew notice from other independent bands and web-zines from around the world. My goal is not to whore myself to the masses. I enjoy being hidden in the shadows. I compose music for myself and myself only. I do not wish to feed to the "scene" or grand media.
I produce and record all my own material. I am a fully self-contained artist with a single vision. My inspiration is the beauty of death and the dehumanization of life.
[Sworn] is a post black metal artist from South Texas. Mixing Electronic elements with futuristic black metal, [Sworn] has created the sounds that the collapse of mankind will echo through the nothingness it leaves behind. [Sworn] filters itself though the social grime and dark undertones and considers itself to be both political and self destructive in its lyrical content. Even though [Sworn] is an Anti-Christian endeavor, it is not a Satanic product. The Music is a vantage point between primal urges and cold machinery. Hidden within it's construct lies the will to bring fourth oblivion. The future is bleak and fragile. The ground will give way and the trumpets will sound. Heavy is the hand that wears the crown.

Track VIII – Ruthless Cry
www.myspace.com/98999292




Daniel Lyra - Vocals
Gilson Vasconcelos - Guitar
Juliano Hadad - Guitar
Felipe Fantuzzi - Bass
Rodolfo Iriarte - Keyboards
Bernardo Salgueiro – Drums

Ruthless Cry is a new band in Brazilian scene that propose a renovationin metal. The compositions of the band show a great variety of influences, but at the same time show a new tendency and a unique and characteristic sound. In July of 2006, the Ruthless Cry recorded its first studio work,entitled "Into the Snakepit", that shows the creativity and potential of compromised musicians with the creation of new musical art. The EP was produced by Flavio Pascarillo (Tribuzy) in HR Studio. "Into the Snakepit" is conquering the ears of people from many countries and being very praised in sites like MySpace.

Track IX – Neanderthal – Is Hard to Believe


Alan - Guitars & Vocals/Juan Cotorra - Bass/Francisco - Drums/Jesus el Chino – Guitar

Track X – Delirio Occulto – Gate of Hate
http://www.myspace.com/spiritodegenerato



Obscuritas - Vocals
Etna - Guitar
Wyrd - Bass
Nascinos – Drums

The band was born from the ashes of Opus In Flames, historical group of the Sicilian underground black metal scene (1997 – 2000 R.I.P.)In January 2003 it starts the search of “Delirio Occulto” with many change in the line up, until the 2005, when the line up is totally defined with Nascinos (drum&arrangements) Etna (Guitar), Wyrd (Guitar Bass) and Torbid (Voice And Arrangements). Delirio Occulto is a hidden state of human mind, where hate, insanity and grimness are hidden day by day until the final explosion of Delirio Occulto

Track XI – Overthrow – Infection (Live)
www.myspace.com/overthrow87


Nick Sagias - Vocals/Bass
Ken Wakefield - Guitar
Ian Mumble - Guitar
Wayne Powell – Drums

Overthrow formed in January 1987 * Nick Sagias - bass/voclas * Wayne Powell - drums * Derek Rockall - guitar * Ian Mumble - Guitar * release "Bodily Domination" demo April 1989 produced by Brian Taylor (Sacrifice, Slaughter) * Derek Rockall leaves in November 1989 and is replaced by Ken Wakefield * Overthrow record debut CD "Within Suffering" in June 1990 at Morrisound Studios recorded by Tom Morris (Morbid Angel) and Scott Burns (Obituary, Death), produced by Scott Burns * release video for "Suppression" * Disband in 1991.

Track XII – IT – The Horseman of Blashrykh
http://www.myspace.com/ithorde

Aesir - Guitars, Bass, Vocals

Aesir's anti-social behaviour allows him to create/compose songs of depression, loss, hate and much more. IT will never play a live show. For reasons being, there is no need for Aesir's musical talents to be showcased on such a level. This is not mainstream music for mainstream people. This is not commercial music for radio, television and so forth. If you are not willing to open your mind to a broader vision of music, then stay away! There is no need for your praise!

Track XIII – VOLKMAG – N Volk Gegrond Op Krag
http://www.myspace.com/volkmag

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