UNDERGROUND NOISE

INTERVIEW WITH BASSIST/VOCALIST JEFF SUMRELL FROM THE BAND SOLACE OF REQUIEM

2015-03-21T14:55:00.002-07:00

I am happy to announce another interview, this one happens to be with Jeff Sumrell from the amazingly talented and dedicated Black/Death Metal band known as Solace of Requiem. 3 words to describe the latest album entitled Casting Ruin would be: EPIC FUCKING BRUTALITY. Here's the interview!

UN: How did you know you wanted to become a musician?

JS: My first love with music came from my father. He was really heavily into music when I was growing up and I had the same kind of love for music that he had, but it wasn't until I went to my first concert that I decided I wanted to be a musician. I got a chance to see Metallica at the Hampton Colosseum in Virginia when I was a kid and I instantly knew I wanted to not only be a musician, but a bass player as well.

UN: What are your favorite songs off of the albums SOR has released?

JS: I have different songs that I call my favorites off of our albums. I'm a bias source of information, obviously, but I guess I have favorites on each of my albums. Having said that, I am a lyrical minded artist so I tend to like the work I've done that I feel best relay my points. From our first album I really like is The Ocean North, which I wrote about my falling marriage. From our second album Utopia Reborn, I like Cry Out For Mercy, which I wrote about the growing problems between the world's religions. From our third album, The Great Awakening, I like Scourge of Wills which is a song about me. And from our newest album, Casting Ruin, I really have many parts to many songs I am extremely proud of. However, if I could choose only one, I'd have to say my favorite is Eroded Absolution. I'd choose that song for a few different reasons. One reason is that I wrote that song completely alone. It is also my personal story about becoming an Atheist. And I just love that second riff! It's just so dirty! Ha ha ha ha ha!

UN: Where has been a favorite place you have performed LIVE?

JS: I love playing live no matter where it is. As long as I have an audience, I love to play! I think all the guys in my band would agree. As long as there are people, that's all that matters. It's really about what you make of it. There's no such thing as a bad show.

UN: Who are your influences both personally and musically?

JS: In my opinion, as far as sick-genius goes, Liszt was the most complex composer. Out of all the greats, I feel he was the greatest. Maybe it’s because of his extremely dynamic style, but I think I admire him most for his melodies and progressions. His music paints landscapes that are not only complex, but are also “futuristic”, if I used the word while imagining the perspective of a critic from his time. I have a special admiration for his work and I am most certainly influenced by his music. Anyone that knows me also knows I am a huge Jerry Cantrell fan. The only negative he has is that he isn’t an amazing guitarist. He’s good, but nowhere close to guitar god. However, everything else about him is dangerously close to perfect. His music, lyrics, as well as his singing are incredible. His composition is absolutely amazing and I’d say I am influenced by his music very much. Cantrell, as well as Liszt, both have a darker vibe to their melodies, structures and dynamics therein. There are others that I admire and/or influenced by, but those two people are in a tie for first place in my book. UN: Who came up with the name Solace of Requiem? JS: When the band first started back in the early part of this millennium, Chris Young, Luke Downing and I, all sat down and pitched each other ideas. I think it was by mistake that I said “Solace Of Requiem” and everyone seemed to agree on it. We wanted the name to mean something, so we had “solace”, “requiem” and several other words in mind, but it took a while before we put those words together with “of." UN: What band really stands out for you nowadays? JS: Behemoth is definitely a band I have tons of respect for. Nergal is an interesting guy. His life was/is really busy and he’s not a dummy when it comes to music and business in general. However, the honest truth is that I listen to extreme music often, but it’s not my only passion. Like I said before, I really admire Jerry Cantrell and Franz Liszt. Both of those guys have nothing to do with extreme music. So there are other bands that standout to me, but they aren’t metal, nor are all of them bands.

UN: How did the tour go?

JS:The tour with Ulcerate and Wormed went really well. He played tons of great shows, met great people and had a great time. So it worked very well for us on all fronts.

UN: Do you stay in contact with the fans and bands you meet while on tour and off tour?

JS:Sure I do. It’s not uncommon for all the guys in the band to remain in contact with certain people they meet along the way. That’s one of the best things about being a touring musician. You get to meet so many interesting people. Some of them are assholes. There are assholes on all corners of the globe, but most people we meet are really friendly and are there for the same reason I am. For the love of music. UN: What is the next step for you and for Solace of Requiem? JS: SOR will be writing a new album soon. In the meantime, we’ll be releasing our Guitar Pro tablature for Soiling The Fields Of Putridity, which is the song we made our video for. We will also be releasing a new music video and a Guitar Play-Through video for our song Heaving Bile And Ash. As for my personal ambitions, I am going to do a hardrock project that I have recently written material for. I will sing, play the instruments (except drums) and ultimately record 2 or 3 songs as a demo. I will also be doing a black metal project with a friend of mine from Germany. The project is called Gryphus and I will be going into the studio to record the vocals for that project very soon. I have a few other irons in the fire, but I guess those are the major ones on the list. UN: What would you say has been your most accomplished moment in your life so far? JS: I’d have to say the birth of my children. I know how Cliche’ it sounds, but if I had to be honest, I’d definitely say that was my answer. UN: Any last words for Underground Noise? JS: Yes. Thanks Alex and Underground Noise for having me. And also, I would like your readers to know that SOR supports a secular world and we strongly advocate the full use of the brain! We are just now seeing religion catch the mainstream eye and show its true nature to the world once more. Religion is a vile and disgusting thing and it has done nothing but cause grief, misery and contempt since the first time it was used to control the masses and suppress critical thinking. I would like your readers to know that SOR not only gives attention to this within our music and videos, but we also give 10% of our online clothing sales to secular children’s charities in regard to science and/or the arts. It all starts with the kids. We can’t save them from stupid at 35 years old, but we can save them from being indoctrinated into such a narrow minded culture in the first place. HAIL SCIENCE! Thanks!
Jeff W/ Solace Of Requiem

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UNDERGROUND NOISE INTERVIEWS KNELL FOR BEING THEIR FIRST INTERVIEW OFFICIALLY FROM THE USA

2015-03-01T21:03:00.000-08:00

REMINISCING ON RAMMSTEIN'S ALBUM SEHNSUCHT

2015-02-14T20:13:00.000-08:00

I'm sure a lot of you metalheads recall this band's album. This is something new Underground Noise is trying out while taking a small break from reviews and interviews, we're remembering certain albums we can still jam this day like as if it were yesterday the album came out. Du Hast being the hit off the album is what made them stand out from some bands from when they appeared in 1999 with a Grammy for releasing Du Hast. Now they sing about wonder bras? Hey guys, get back to the Sehnsucht days at least that's the Rammstein I remember and won't forget. EVILVENGEANCE666 is outta here for now, but just wanted to see how this works out for those who can recall old albums that most of us still enjoy today. KEEP YOUR HORNS UP EVERYONE!!!!!!!! \m/-_-\m/

INTERVIEW WITH VOCALIST KRIS BOLTON OF UNMERCIFUL (HIS FIRST OFFICIAL INTERVIEW!)

2015-02-14T13:15:00.003-08:00

UNMERCIFUL.........this band crushes the minds of many in brutal & barbarous ways, and I am pleased to announce the NEWEST interview with the vocalist of Unmerciful; Kris Bolton who will be on the upcoming NEW album.

UN: What prompted you to become a musician?

KB: Honestly, I wanted to be in music as long as I can remember. When my High School buddies and I used to hang out, I was never really instrumentally inclined, but I would always try and do vocals for them...Badly of course at first, but like any skill you practice and improve. I've always wanted to be loud, really fucking loud! Doing vocals grants that wish for me.

UN: Who are your influences both musically and personally?

KB: My parents were always great influences music wise. My biological father would always have records, tapes & CD's to listen to. Music like: Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Ozzy and Judas Priest, but the list goes on. My Dad (Keith- the awesome man my mom married when I was 12) was in metal bands in the late eighties. He had a love for heavy music that he would always share with me and to this day he and I hang out and show each other new bands we're stoked on. My mother was always letting me listen to music other parents would frown upon or judge her character because she wasn't pushing church music or pop crap on me. Alright, here's a list of bands I took influence from for my style: Fear Factory, Machine Head, Motorhead, Behemoth, Bloodbath, Byzantine, Lamb of God, Dying Fetus, Gojira, Meshuggah, Pantera, Hate Eternal, Hypocrisy and Suffocation. There are like a million more I'm sure, but that's all I can remember right now.

UN: Are there any places in the world you haven't been, but have always wanted to see?

KB: Man, I really wanna see Europe of course. I want to play shows there and meet awesome people. Australia would be cool too. Japan, I hear the fans in Japan are crazy!

UN: What has been the worst thing to happen to you while being in Unmerciful?

KB: The worst thing that has happened to me in Unmerciful is kind of a toss up. Most recently, my appendix blew up...twice. I have Crohn's disease so my guts being in pain is kinda normal to me. I went 10 days without going to the doctor because I thought I was just having a flair up. Finally my guts doctor told me to the ER and reluctantly I took his advice. Good thing I finally did or I might not be here to answer these questions now. Apparently I have a stupid high tolerance for pain and also I'm stupid for being hard headed. Anyhow, I got the junk that was festering inside. My body was sucked out with plans to remove my appendix by the end of January. Unfortunately, for me my appendix said "Fuck that!" and blew up again! This time doctors used terms like "Jeez, your appendix is angry!" and "There is just a bunch of nastiness inside you." and my personal favorite was "Kris it looks like a bomb went off in your guts." I'm a little lighter than most people in the intestinal area now, but shit I'm alive so that's nice I guess. The other thing that really sucked was the day/night we lost Justin in Vegas. I really thought for a while there that I was going to have to return to my hometown where Justin & I grew up and tell all of his and I's friends that I lost him somehow and he's now dead. On that entire day, most of Unmerciful was trashed. We all got really lucky that he just decided to sleep in the desert.

UN: What song or songs by your band are your favorites and why?

KB: My favorite Unmerciful songs are the ones that get people going nuts in the pit! Shotgun Sodomy, Legion of Sickness & Cast To Flames. A couple of new songs off the new demo Abscission & Enduring Torture.

UN: Do you keep in contact with the fans and bands you meet while on tour?

KB: Honestly my favorite thing about being in a band is all the badass people I've met while out on tour or having bands come through our town and playing with us. I will never refuse a friend request or refuse to talk to a fan. I love getting into discussions about music and just life with anyone who wants to know me. So many awesome people have opened their homes and lives to us while we are touring. So, I want to say thanks to all of them especially!

UN: What has been the most difficult thing you've encountered while being on tour?

KB: The most difficult thing about being in a band and on the road is being away from your family and friends. My beautiful wife and kids are hard to leave, even for a weekend!

UN: What is the next step for Unmerciful?

KB: Getting this new album done! Seriously, the loyal Unmerciful fans deserve new music! We are getting ready to unleash a heavier, faster, more evil and most importantly; a more aggressive Unmerciful beast upon the world! I cannot fucking wait!

UN: Any last words for Underground Noise?

KB: When Unmerciful comes to town know this: Either get in the pit, or we will. Seriously...Albuquerque, Phoenix, Lake Tahoe & even K.C. knows what's up! It gets cramped up on stage if you aren't gonna use the pit for its intended purposes either the mic and cord or sometimes the whole band (excluding King because you know drums and shit) will get on the floor! Thanks to you Alex and Underground Noise for wanting to interview me! Keep it heavy, and I hope to see all of you very soon! Hail Satan & Awaken Cthulu!

Here is Kris showing off his brutality, LIVE.

KNELL- ZERO HOUR (FIRST USA ALBUM REVIEW)

2015-02-06T17:53:00.000-08:00

Here comes yet another Extreme Metal band blasting from Chile known as Knell. These guys are talented in a lot of ways, and use an interesting, yet unique style of Death Metal, Metal & a Black Metal sound. In some spots they remind me of early Vomitory, and in others they remind me of Solace of Requiem. Knell will catch you off guard with their sound. It sucks that some South American Metal bands don't get enough credit. I must say though, I've reviewed a few bands from there and they are amazing. I really like Knell and I think anyone who likes this style of music would have to agree. The vocals are really barbaric, the guitars and bass shred hard & the drums are very clear and proficient. I recommend this to new listeners, because this band is one that will tear your flesh apart. The harmonies in the ending solo in Dead Eons is what makes it memorable to me. Catchy riffs in each song too. I've never in my life come across a band like this before. For instance, the song Machtenkrieg has very little clean vocals to blend into their sound. So folks, give Knell a chance. I'm giving this debut album Zero Hour a 9/10 stars. It's damn good. SO METALHEADS BOTH SISTERS AND BROTHERS, SUPPORT KNELL, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND METAL, SUPPORT SOUTH AMERICAN METAL FROM CHILE, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SCENE, AND MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS UP!!! EVILVENGEANCE666 \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

1. Zero Hour
2. Dead Eons
3. Machtenkrieg
4. Crimson Sky
5. El Descenso
6. Visions of Sacrifice
The Fall of The Light's Empire:
7. Chapter 1- Bright Lights
8. Chapter 2- The Fourth Planet

Members:

Luis Zapata: Guitars/Vocals
Mario Pino: Bass (Additional vocals on Zero Hour & Machtenkrieg)
Jefferson Cartagena: Guitar
Jorge Ovalle Lopez: Drums

Links:

BANDCAMP
FRIEND THEM ON FACEBOOK
METAL ARCHIVES

Here is Knell and what they sound like. Enjoy everyone.

MARASMUS- INFINITE TORTURE (NEW 2014 EP REVIEW)

2015-01-27T10:58:00.002-08:00

If you liked Mountains of Dead, then you are going to fucking LOVE the new EP coming soon by Marasmus entitled Infinite Torture. Badass shredding as always with brutal guitars that have added some harmonies to their sound, but bringing a disease with what they do which no one will be able to rid themselves of. Trust me, this NEW EP is EPIC. From what I've heard I am going to give a 9.5/10 stars just by how this band has expanded their sound into a NEW dimension of Extreme Metal music, and I don't think the band gets enough credit. Marasmus has had many opportunities to share the stage with bands like Nile & Overkill to name a couple. So until next time metalheads across the world: KEEP SUPPORTING THE UNDERGROUND METAL SCENE, SUPPORT MARASMUS, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SCENE, AND YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER BY NOW...KEEP YOUR HORNS UP!!!! \m/-_-\m/ This is your friend Alex Stockholm signing off for now, also known as EVILVENGEANCE666!! HAILS!

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM UNDERGROUND NOISE!!!!

2015-01-08T12:25:00.001-08:00

Happy new year from Underground Noise creator, writer & publisher; EVILVENGEANCE666, better known as Alex Stockholm. I want to say thank you to all the metalheads, bands and anyone who loves underground metal music!! We are still at number one Google search currently. I can't wait to see and hear what 2015 has to bring. Blast your ears with some metal now. More reviews will be coming soon. Stay tuned to the Facebook page for more info. Once again everyone, happy new year and like the page and share it please. And KEEP YOUR HORNS UP!!! \m/-_-\m/

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PLOY FOR EXTINCTION- PRIMORDIAL (ALBUM REVIEW)

2015-01-01T13:50:00.000-08:00

Here comes a kick ass melodic death metal band known as Ploy For Extinction. These 4 dudes are based out of Denver Colorado where they stand out from a lot of bands nowadays. Having a very unique sound is what makes PFE amazing. It reminds me of early In Flames, At The Gates & Imperanon (R.I.P.). This band can go from really hard and catchy shredding riffs to random acoustic interludes to beautiful, melodic twin guitar attack solos. Ferocious vocals, blazing guitars, bass & destructive drums. If you are into the bands I've mentioned, then hit up Ploy For Extinction. This is a band I believe will make people headbang with purpose. Added clean vocals make them interesting and diverse to the listener. I'd have to say that Primordial is a good album indeed. I will give this album 8/10 stars. I like them. To me, they do have a melodic death metal sound along with a catchy thrash metal influence. Until next time ladies and gents, this is your friend EVILVENGEANCE666 signing off for now. KEEP SUPPORTING UNDERGROUND METAL, UNDERGROUND NOISE, PLOY FOR EXTINCTION, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SCENE & MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS UP!!! \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Seeds of Fear
Primordial
Dark Throne
Sea Creature
Ultraviolence
Weak And Powerless
Witch Hunt
Sullen Black
The Final Hour
Second Coming

Members:

Matt Fagan: Guitars
Josh Ruff: Vocals & Bass
Gregg Block: Guitars
Josh Pease: Drums

Websites:

OFFICIAL SITE
FACEBOOK

Also available on Amazon, Itunes, Spotify, Pandora & CD Baby.

JAY BARNES VOCALIST FROM LUST OF DECAY INTERVIEW!!!!!

2014-12-19T13:37:00.000-08:00

All right everyone, it's about time Underground Noise is over with its break. I have received answers from Jay Barnes from Lust of Decay to help promote this web-zine and his band. I must say, I am a proud owner of the album Kingdom of Corpses and can't wait to enjoy their NEW stuff once it's out. So here is the latest with Underground Noise & Jay Barnes from Lust of Decay.

UN: What prompted you to become a musician?

JB: Well what prompted me to be a musician when I was growing up was to get girls lmao, but then I grew to love the music more and more. I was listening to bands like Iron Maiden, Slayer & Metal Church to name a few. A friend of mine turned me on to Obituary, Sepultura & Death. It warped my mind and I was like, "This is the music I want to play." By the way, I was a bass player before becoming a vocalist. I'm a better vocalist than a bass player lol.

UN: What has been your favorite country to perform in?

JB: My favorite place to play is in the good ole USA for now. We've got some plans to spread the sickness to the world in 2015, so stay posted. Some of my favorites are; South Carolina, Colorado, Nevada & New York to name a few. I have loved everywhere I've played for sure.

UN: What song by your band is your favorite and why?

JB: I have two favorites. Scarification off of Purity Through Dismemberment & Crustacean Masturbation from Kingdom of Corpses. I love Scarification because the music makes me want to jump in the pit and bust someone's head and the reason I love Crustacean Masturbation is because it's the only song I helped write with an instrument, so it's kind of my baby lol.

UN: Who are your influences both musically and personally?

JB: My influences musically are Deicide, Death, Sinister, King Diamond, Lividity, old Morbid Angel, Dark Angel and Hate Eternal. My personal influence goes to my friend Scott Strange. In my opinion, he was ahead of his time. His band Necrocist was around when Morbid Angel was starting out in Charlotte NC. Morbid Angel is originally from Charlotte, and Scott's band sounded a lot like them. He introduced me to them when I was younger. He taught me everything about being a real musician.

UN: What do you find to be the most difficult while touring and do you keep in contact with the fans you meet?

JB: The hardest thing about touring is getting enough sleep and the long rides, but playing for our brothers and sisters of metal makes it all worth it. I really love touring and meeting new people and places. Yes, I do stay in touch with people I have met on the road and fellow musicians.

UN: What is next for Lust of Decay?

JB: What's next for LOD is for us to write a new album, it's been way too long. We'd like to get back on the road and tour again. We are working on making this happen right now. Stay tuned into our site for more info.

UN: How would you describe Lust of Decay's music to those who don't know about you?

JB: The only way I can describe our music is fast, groovy, slamming breakdowns with technical parts along with machine gun drumming and gutter vomit pig vocals and we like to write songs about sexually disturbing things.

UN: Any last words for Underground Noise?

JB: I would like to thank Underground Noise for the interview. It is an honor. Thanks also for supporting the Death Metal scene. Until next time, keep it sick and brutal. Thanks again brother!

SOLACE OF REQUIEM- CASTING RUIN (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-08-18T20:55:00.000-07:00

Solace of Requiem will be releasing their newest full length album in 11 days entitled, Casting Ruin. This 3 piece Black/ Death Metal band provides the listener with beyond brutal rhythms and leads. The band has become more progressive and sophisticated in their musical style as evidenced by their intricate, high-tech songwriting expertise. Casting Ruin is a masterpiece from start to finish and will leave you wanting MORE of what SOR has to offer. This band breaks a major barrier that few have dared to cross, proving that they are capable of anything. If someone told you that high voltage was a bad thing, then Solace of Requiem will prove them wrong. The band has also had some great feedback from fans and webzines around the world on previous releases. Casting Ruin WILL crucify, dominate and take over the world like a massive storm of sickness! So get off of your fucking asses and get this killer album when it hits stores! I am giving this album a 9.5/10 stars based on such amazing precision, musicianship and most of all: ORIGINALITY. SO METALHEADS...This is EVILVENGEANCE666 signing off for now and be sure to KEEP SUPPORTING UNDERGROUND METAL, SUPPORT SOLACE OF REQUIEM AND GET THIS ALBUM, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SCENE & MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS HIGH!! \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Defiling The Spectrum
Casting Ruin
Soiling The Fields Of Putridity
Song of Shards
Wading Into Mire
Eroded Absolution
Heaving Bile And Ash
Pools of Ablation
Bio-Alchemy

Members:

Jeff Sumrell- Bass/Vocals
Richard Gulczynski- Guitars
Dave Tedesco- Drums

Websites:

SOLACE OF REQUIEM OFFICIAL WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
METAL ARCHIVES
REVERBNATION
MYSPACE
LAST.FM

NUMBER ONE GOOGLE SEARCH!!!

2014-08-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

Earlier today I had felt to do a random search for shits and giggles on Google for results on Underground Noise Facebook, and the first one that happened to pop up was mine. I am totally in awe about it. Not to brag, but this is awesome. I had never thought I'd see this happen. This is one of the BEST things that could have ever happened to me, or anyone. Well, metalheads progress and persistence pays off. In this case, it was unexpected and truly shows anything can happen at any time given, just got to take the time in order for those things to happen. KEEP YOUR HORNS UP EVERYONE!!!! EVILVENGEANCE666 \m/-_-\m/

HATE DIVISION- ORDER OF THE ENSLAVED (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-08-06T12:12:00.003-07:00

If you're ready for your ears to bleed profusely, then listen to this ferocious, savage & vicious 4 piece Death Metal band known as Hate Division. Fueled with sheer brilliance in brutal rhythms for both guitars and bass, drums that are compelling and dynamic & finally vocals that are utterly demonic gutturals along with some occasional screams. This band is powerful in every single way. Want high energy? Hate Division will get you in the mood to have just that along with headbanging so hard that you might become comatose if you aren't careful. If you're looking for a band that can cause a massacre in a mosh pit, then this is for you!! Thanks to Paul Shaw, courtesy of the band to send me a copy. He is the man who operates Blasthead Records. I have had the honor of reviewing some bands he has sent my way, which will be featured in this web-zine as well. Order of the Enslaved is epic beyond words. They remind me of many bands like Human Infection & a bit like early Cannibal Corpse. Extreme to the fucking core! Blasting from Canada is where you'll find the band Hate Division. For this being the newest release by the band, I'll give them a 9.5/10 stars based on how compelling this album is. Until next time ladies & germs, this is EVILVENGEANCE666 TELLING YOU TO KEEP SUPPORTING THE UNDERGROUND METAL MUSIC SCENE, SUPPORT HATE DIVISION, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE...but most of all: KEEP THOSE HORNS UP!!! \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Peace. Tranquility. Subsequent. Deception

The Divine Reward
A Controlled Extinction
Pornography of War

World Descending
Creatures of the Grid
Dawn of Quiescence
The Final Exhalation
Stricken
The God Species
Medicated
Global Autopsy
Order of the Enslaved

Members:

Sean Wyszynski- Vocals
Howard Young- Guitars
Shane Forsyth- Drums
Paul Shaw- Bass

Websites:

FACEBOOK
BLOGSPOT
BANDCAMP

Here is a video for the song The Final Exhalation. I wonder if they got their band name from the song Hate Division by Nasum.

SOLITARY PRIAPISM- TERMINAL EXHIBITION (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-08-03T16:16:00.002-07:00

California is well known for sick & demented bands like: Deeds of Flesh, Decrepit Birth, Meat Shits & many others. Take the band Solitary Priapism and you'll find yourselves indulged to enjoy the Death/Grind like the sounds and likes of Lividity, Lust of Decay, Lord Gore, Skinless, Embalmer & Goratory. Slip into your jammies, crank the volume beyond eleven for shrieking screams and vile gutturals for vocals, aggressive yet lusty bass & guitars with brutal chugs and sharp pinched harmonics. Drums which blast your brain out of your skull if it were a 12 gauge shotgun shot to the eyesocket! When the band released Terminal Exhibition, they didn't have a permanent bassist until they recruited bassist Shawn Ward to add more dimension and more driving sounding bass lines for their music. However, this album won't disappoint fans of the genre of music of which they portray to what they create. There aren't too many bands that stand out as much as these guys do.The music will put a hole in your head unless you already have one. Terminal Exhibition is getting a 9/10 stars. If you get this album, be prepared to shit your pants with intensity of high level music. In case you didn't know, they just did a show with Dying Fetus & Blasphemous Creation. Two bands that I'm familiar with! Metalheads: KEEP SUPPORTING THE UNDERGROUND, SUPPORT SOLITARY PRIAPISM, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE AND MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS UP!!!! EVILVENGEANCE666 \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Obumanation
Lack Of Restraint
Muntle Throbes
Pornoriffic
Gestation Of A Deformed Fetus By Forced Insemination
Sexual Seahorse
Poignant Meanderings
Bullet (Misfits cover)
American VD
Traumatic Insemination
Voluntary Manslaughter
Hold The Fucking Sandwich

Members:

Colt Cramer- Drums/Vocals
Shawn Ward- Bass
Nathan Phibbs- Guitar/Vocals
David Ko- Guitar

WEBSITES:

FACEBOOK
SOUNDCLOUD
REVERBNATION

DEMONS WITHIN- GODSLAYER (EP REVIEW)

2014-08-03T15:36:00.003-07:00

Demons Within are coming out with a NEW EP in 2 days entitled Godslayer. This band has a whole new lineup since their last offering of music, but this EP is effective heavily for the Death metal scene. Having only 4 songs on the EP makes this one stand out far better than what they have previously released. My favorite song off of it is Where Demons Breed. If you are ready for your intervention, then this EP is just waiting for you to blast the hell out of it! Crushing heads to bring anger, violence and of course amazing music! The band has added another lead singer to bring scathing screams stronger than any female vocalist I've ever heard. So, if you are looking for a few punches in the face until your skull is smashed, or every bone in your body is weak from moshing; well...that's up to you! I would have to say that this EP is brutal, sick and most of all more technical than anything they've ever done! Having winning best local band in their area in 2013 says a lot about the band. Demons Within have had the honor to share the same stage with bands like: Deicide, DevilDriver, Dying Fetus, Six Feet Under, Soulfly, Blackguard, All That Remains & Joey Belladonna of Anthrax. Get ready for a whole new killer sounding Demons Within ladies and germs as I give this EP a 10/10 stars for being as devastatingly twisted and impressive as they are. Metalheads: KEEP SUPPORTING UNDERGROUND METAL, SUPPORT DEMONS WITHIN, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SCENE & MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS UP!!!!!!! This is your friend EVILVENGEANCE666 signing off for now: \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Where Demons Breed
God Of Man
Your Final Breath
Godslayer

Lineup:

J.C.B.- Lead Vocals
Kayla- Lead Vocals
T.C.- Lead/Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals

Decimation- Lead/Rhythm Guitar

Jester- Bass

Retribution- Drums

Contact J.C.B. @ (216)-978-3136 for any additional info.

Links:

OFFICIAL DEMONS WITHIN WEBSITE
FACEBOOK

MYSPACE
REVERBNATION

YOUTUBE

DARK HARVEST RECORDS

KLAUSE- SELF TITLED (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-07-16T10:24:00.000-07:00

This 4 piece metal band Klause will whoop your fucking ass! That's right ladies & germs, Klause is made up of 3 sons & their father: Kleever, Stevie Ray, Josh & Jon. Hard & catchy riffs like a heavier Pantera & Damageplan. Drums which punch you endlessly and vocals which are passionate & get your attention if Kleever was a drill sergeant. This band can make a fan of you instantly. They did to me. Klause doesn't have to prove shit to anyone. All of their songs stand out differently and are solid & memorable masterpieces. In your face originality & very outgoing & friendly to their fans, both old and new. Personally my favorite songs off of this 9 song debut are: Drag Me Down, Pullgetter, Knowing (Based on Cancer) & Your Life Is In My Way. I must mention how much I love this album. From start to finish, there is no fucking way it will disappoint no one. Klause is highly influenced by bands like Pantera & Damageplan. The band has performed at Ride For Dime, won Battle of the Bands in 2012 to open for Texas Hippie Coalition! Other bands they've shared the stage with are: M.O.D., Mushroomhead, Assjack, Crowbar, Saint Vitus & many many others!! The last song they played when I saw them LIVE was Cowboys From Hell, and this dude Keith and I were honored to fill in on vocals. Klause has been known to share the stage in impromptu jam sessions. This debut album is getting 10/10 stars because they totally deserve it!! Klause is underrated, but keep in mind that they will whoop your ass if you aren't prepared for what they have in store for you. Until next time metal brothers & sisters, this is EVILVENGEANCE666 telling you to support Underground Metal, support Klause, support your local music scene, keep supporting Underground Noise & most of all, as always keep your horns UP!!! \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Listen To The Hordes
Drag Me Down
Pullgetter
Knowing
Your Life Is In My Way
Like A Disaster
Infinite Underground
Home No More
Undertow

Members:

Kleever Klause- Vocals
Jon Klause- Bass
Stevie Ray Klause- Guitar

Josh Klause- Drums

Websites:

FACEBOOK
REVERBNATION

MARASMUS- MOUNTAINS OF DEAD (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-07-03T15:45:00.000-07:00

Stunning brutality hailing from Kansas City is where this punishing Death Metal band Marasmus resides. The band has a technical edge like the mighty acts Hideous Divinity, Hour of Penance, Nile & Hate Eternal to name a few. Grinding your eardrums guitars & bass with destructive & promising riffs, drums that are solid and fiercely stricken with each devastating beat. Vocals that are viciously low & barbarically bellowed out like a demon being exorcised. Marasmus is guaranteed to please fans of Origin, Decrepit Birth, Unmerciful, Beheaded & Dying Fetus along with the ones I mentioned before. Marasmus has an impressive old school sound to them. They also have a large amount of new school sounds as well for Death Metal. Featuring 10 tracks in all, this album I wish could've been longer in the time allotted, but that's okay. Marasmus has had the honor of sharing the same stage with the likes of Morbid Angel, Torn The Fuck Apart, Unmerciful, Decrepit Birth, Cannabis Corpse, & Six Feet Under among many others. If you are looking for a band to assist you in decomposition of dead flesh, then Marasmus will do that for you. Coming up this June 28th, they will be having a show featuring Troglodyte & Corpse Fucking Art as well as others. This album Mountains of Dead gets an 9/10 only because I was hoping the album would have been longer in the time's length, but it is DEFINITELY one you need in your metal collection if you haven't gotten it by now, you better fucking do it!! Marasmus REALLY knows how to kick some serious ass!!! Well, metal brothers and sisters across the globe, KEEP SUPPORTING THE UNDERGROUND METAL SCENE, KEEP SUPPORTING UNDERGROUND NOISE, SUPPORT MARASMUS, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL METAL MUSIC SCENE (if you have one) & AS ALWAYS...KEEP YOUR FUCKING HORNS UP YOU FUCKING METAL HEADS!!! EVILVENGEANCE666 \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Among The Deceased (INTRO)
Modes of Vitriol
Gnostic Decimation
Bone Sculpture
Another Helpless Victim
Shut The Fuck Up And Die
Casket Made of Ivory
Syphilitic
Behold The Mountain
Mountains of Dead

Members:

Devon- Vocals
Andy- Guitar/Vocals
Trynt- Drums

Links:

FACEBOOK
REVERBNATION
BANDCAMP

INTERVIEW WITH MALEVOLENT CREATION'S VOCALIST BRET HOFFMANN!!!!!

2014-06-23T19:13:00.003-07:00

IT'S TIME FOR A NEW INTERVIEW LADIES & GERMS!!! TRUST ME, THIS IS PRETTY INTENSE. I got in touch with Bret Hoffmann of Malevolent Creation to answer my questions, so if you're in good spirits, sit back and enjoy!! BECAUSE IF THIS DOESN'T GO VIRAL...I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUCK WILL!! LOL, but seriously folks...this is awesome!! \m/-_-\m/

UN: Who are your influences both musically and personally?

BH: Musically, quite a lot. Old KISS, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Saxon, Zeppelin, Slayer... LOL the list goes on and on!! Personally, I have to say my Grandmother. She's actually always told me to keep playing music and tour. She says "You know you won't really be happy if you stop playing music" And who am I to argue with my Grandmother HAHA!!

UN: Where has been your favorite place or places to perform LIVE?

BH: That's a VERY tough to answer. I really enjoy playing everywhere, except MANY places in the States. The fans in the States are cool; it's the venue owners and many promoters who are scumbag pieces of shit! BUT I do have some friends who are great promoters in the States. I do really love playing in Germany. It kinda feels like a second home to me. Been touring Europe for 25 years. BUT like I said I just really enjoy traveling and playing music all over the world!!

UN: What song by MC is your favorite that you guys have written?

BH: HAHA yeah right. We got over a hundred songs . Definitely can't answer that. I might as well throw a dart HAHAHA!!

UN: What is the next step for Malevolent Creation?

BH: We are working on a new album, we have a new manager, we have a bunch of really good record deal offers on the table, and tour offers keep coming. So we're getting ready to gear it up higher and get this shit rolling! Hitting Europe to play some great fests in August. Really excited!!!

UN: How did the name Malevolent Creation come about?

BH: I used to watch Transformers cartoon back in the mid 80's. They did like a little info demo on the Decepticons and referred to them as a "Malevolent breed of robot warriors" and Megatron/Galvatron was actually pretty fucking twisted for a kid's cartoon. Really dug his evil psychotic rage!! I liked that word and wrote the song Malevolent Creation,which has nothing to do with the Transformers, I did however write a different song about Galvatron(Sacrificial Annihilation) . The name of the song just worked good for the name of the band too.

UN: Have there ever been any moments while on any tour that may have been life threatening?

BH: Oh sure. I have had some very hairy airplane experiences!! Some corrupt governmental shenanigans in Indonesia HAHAHA ( I had some serious doubts I was ever gonna see home again) LOL!!! And I'm sure some moments that I wasn't even aware of.

UN: Any last words for Underground Noise?

BH: Just want to thank all and any fans that we have who still enjoy our music!! Thanx Thanx Thanx!!!!! We should have a large scale tour going down within this year and I look forward to busting our ass out on the road for you guys!!! And thank you Alex for your support of this scene and music!! Keep rollin' brotha!!

COMING SOON TO UNDERGROUND NOISE!!!

2014-06-18T21:59:00.001-07:00

Okay, so check it out metal heads!! There are some new things happening with Underground Noise coming really soon, so keep your eyes peeled and tuned to this site when they arrive.

Jay Barnes Lust of Decay vocalist interview
Bret Hoffman Malevolent Creation vocalist interview
Marasmus Mountains of Dead Album Review

AND MANY MANY MORE!!!!!!!!!!

UNDERGROUND NOISE HAS BEEN ON A BREAK

2014-06-08T11:56:00.000-07:00

FANS OF UNDERGROUND NOISE:

I have been on a 4 month break due to some unfortunate circumstances that came my way, but after those months passed I took this break to figure out what I really want to do and that is to create music of my own, continue the reviews and interviews here on Underground Noise & keep you all updated on NEW bands that are in the metal genre of music. Some of you probably wondered what happened, but I'm NOT going into details. However, this is not the end. This is the dawn of a new beginning and the BEST is YET to come!! Thank you to the bands who I've had the honor and privilege of interviewing and reviewing including your demos & full lengths. THANK YOU TO THE FANS WHO LOVE & SUPPORT METAL MUSIC!!! \m/-_-\m/ EVILVENGEANCE666

TOXIC HOLOCAUST/EXHUMED/MAMMOTH GRINDER/RAMMING SPEED SHOW JANUARY 29, 2014 (SHOW REVIEW)

2014-02-11T18:02:00.000-08:00

This show was fun, intense, and most of all: VERY ENTERTAINING!! We had the opportunity to meet Exhumed, Toxic Holocaust & Ramming Speed at a recent show in Albuquerque NM at The Launchpad. The show started around 7 or 7:30 with Ramming Speed opening. They had a pretty decent set and sounded a bit different than most metal I listen to, but I still enjoyed their performance. After they were done, Mammoth Grinder hit the stage and did their fair share of music as well. While they were doing so, I was able to talk with the drummer of Exhumed. At the time I didn't realize it was Mike Hamilton whom I had met back on July 31, 2006 on the Bloodletting America Tour 5. It was a surprise to both of us because we looked at photos of the Bloodletting tour. He was surprised at how young we both looked. He also mentioned to me that he's still in Deeds of Flesh, but they don't tour anymore. I must say though, after 8 years, I never thought I would meet him again and it was good seeing him. I'm happy and glad my girlfriend could meet him as well as Joel Grind and Phil Zeller from Toxic Holocaust as well. We also got to meet Blake Chuffskin, the bassist from Ramming Speed. It was great fun for all of us. The best photo of the evening is of Dennis, myself & Caleb wearing our Toxic Holocaust shirts. On another note and also the highlight of my night was doing backing vocals on Wild Dogs during Toxic Holocaust's performance. Joel himself gave me permission to do so. I will post the video below so y'all can view it. Exhumed was cool. I particularly enjoyed the decapitated mannequin head filled with fake guts that were thrown onto the crowd. Talk about an interesting yet killer stage performance! Even the chainsaw guy was entertaining. He's the guy doing the blow it out your nose in one of the pics above this show review. Another thing that was great about this show was Craig who was selling merchandise for Toxic Holocaust. He recognized me from a show back in 2006 on May 4th to be exact when Shadows Fall & Cephalic Carnage performed in Johnson City NY. It was an awesome night for all 4 of us; Crystal, myself, Caleb & Dennis. I think the next show we all go to will be even MORE fun, maybe just as fun. All of the bands were great! Until next time metalheads, keep those horns high and support UNDERGROUND METAL & UNDERGROUND NOISE!!!! THIS IS YOUR FRIEND EVILVENGEANCE666 \m/-_-\m/

Here it is ladies & germs, enjoy! \m/-_-\m/
You can see me during the chorus of WILD DOGS!

SADISTIC PURIFICATION- 2013 PROMO (PROMO REVIEW)

2014-02-08T18:31:00.002-08:00

5 EXTREME & BRUTAL DUDES WHO HAIL FROM ATHENS GREECE MAKE UP THIS BAND KNOWN AS SADISTIC PURIFICATION. Get out your headphones and plug into a semi-technical slamming death metal 3 song promo who deliver tight precision with everything they do. I can honestly say that this 5 piece band is known to do some severe beatings on the drums as well as the guitars and bass and vocals which are like Inherit Disease, Gape & many others to name. Being what they are, and what they're capable of doing, Sadistic Purification will beat you to a pulp! I'm suggesting Sadistic Purification to fans of early Abominable Putridity, Oblivionized, Goemagot & any band that has a similar style such as theirs. For being just a promo, I'm giving this release a 9/10 stars. I was hoping for it to be longer, but look forward to when they release a full length album. I'm sure it'll be just as good as this promo has been. So if you are looking to get your head caved in with an ax, then look no further and let the bloodbath begin with Sadistic Purification! UNTIL NEXT TIME METALHEADS AROUND THE PLANET, KEEP SUPPORTING UNDERGROUND METAL, SUPPORT SADISTIC PURIFICATION, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SCENE & MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS UP!!! EVILVENGEANCE666 \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Valley of the Impaled
Torture Rack
Perverted Kings

Members:

Sprios-Guitars
Kostas- Guitars
Giannis- Drums
Jim- Bass
Mitsos- Vocals

Contact:

FACEBOOK

HUMAN INFECTION- CURVATURES IN TIME (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-02-02T16:32:00.003-08:00

Human Infection have left many stunned with their previous release known as Infest to Ingest, but their sophomore album entitled Curvatures In Time will bury them alive. Sounds a tad different than their prior album, but it's all good because it's full of blast beating mayhem, chunky and catchy riffing along with growls which will affect the listener in a great way just like before. This album won't be out until February 11, 2014. However, once the fans hear this new stuff, it's gonna blow their minds so hard that they'll be in wait for what's next with Human Infection. In case you don't know, this band comes from the state of Virginia. I'm pretty sure this album will cause a pit to start at any time given. If you like bands like Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse & Monstrosity, then this should be in your collection. All the members have stayed the same since the first album, and I'm happy to say that it's amazing how some bands have changed members, however the band Human Infection is one to please ANY extreme metal listener with how they've progressed since the first release Infest To Ingest. This is one very impressive album from start to finish and I give it a 9/10 stars and I'm pretty sure within 9 days, this should be selling like crazy. So metalheads, continue to support UNDERGROUND METAL, SUPPORT HUMAN INFECTION, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE...and MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS UP HIGH!!! EVILVENGEANCE666 \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Intro
Celestial
Devastation
Ex-Nihilo
Decay Inheritance
In Vain
Sacrificial Skies
Impending Purification
Lesser Being
Curvatures In Time

CRYOGEN- CONTINUUM (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-01-10T21:08:00.000-08:00

Here comes a promising melodic death metal band from Colorado known as Cryogen. This band has created 5 albums prior to this one known as Continuum which I believe is one of the best metal releases out there on the market right now. Outstanding production is what makes Continuum stand out as a big deal from the sound, the songs & most of all how it's gripping to the listener. Think of early In Flames, Lamb of God & All Shall Perish to name a few of what this band sounds like. The vocals are pretty easy to understand, and that's what I find to be one asset of Cryogen which proves that not all vocalists are the same. Melodic, brutal & straight up metal that destroys a shit ton of bands out there nowadays. Cryogen's sound is just impeccable and astonishing. If you're into the bands I have mentioned, then don't hesitate to go to your local music retailer and hit them up and demand this for your music collection. Sharing the stage with many acts like Kittie, God Forbid, Skinlab, Divine Heresy & a few others will please new fans and listeners alike to Cryogen, that is if they haven't heard them before. Cryogen is unique in their own way. Other than that, they pull of some stuff that some bands can't or won't these days. The band has been around since 2004, so for the past 10 years some people have been hiding under a rock and have probably missed what Cryogen is capable of doing with their music. With all that said, I'm gonna give this album an 8/10 stars. However, I can definitely see this band getting angrier and more aggressive over time. My personal favorite track of of this album is Machine. Also, might I add the fact Cryogen, pulls off by far an AMAZING cover of the legendary song Heartwork, originally done by Carcass. Until next time metalheads, this is EVILVENGEANCE666 signing off and reminding you to do the following things: KEEP SUPPORTING UNDERGROUND METAL, SUPPORT CRYOGEN, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE & MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS HIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Alpha (Intro)
Machine
Nucleosynthesis
Rama I
Rama II
Contagion
Capgras Delusion
Moloch
Continuum
Synthetic Essence
Exit Strategy
Heartwork (Carcass cover)

Members:

Darkness- Vocals
Brian- Guitar
Greg- Guitar
Mike- Bass, Vocals
Mark- Drums

Contact:

OFFICIAL BAND SITE
FACEBOOK

Here is a lyric video for the song called Machine, and be sure to blast it loud, but if your neighbors can't hear it...turn it up LOUDER!!!!!! \m/-_-\m/

PARASITIC EJACULATION- RATIONING THE SACRED HUMAN REMAINS (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-01-07T19:42:00.003-08:00

Extreme gurgle gutturals, slamming you face first repeatedly into concrete drums, thick yet deep bass tones & ear wrenching guitars which leave eardrums blistered by the piercing sounds of the pinched harmonics along with great ferocious brutal chugs for breakdowns and speed is what makes this four piece band known as Parasitic Ejaculation. Being a debut album, Rationing The Sacred Human Remains is one that will please fans of Kraanium, Devourment, Goemagot, Abominable Putridity, Gape, Inherit Disease, Deeds of Flesh & Odious Mortem to name several. Some may think of the artwork to be disturbing, so what..that is what makes the album sell to those who it appeals to. However while looking at it, did you notice how it's pretty similar to Brain Drill's debut album art from Apocalyptic Feasting? I'm not saying that Parasitic Ejaculation is trying to rip them off as far as artwork goes, but it does look almost the same. Despite that fact, this band is blasting from California and making heads spin left and right with an awesome debut album on Ghastly Music Records. If you look at the above picture of them, they look pretty damn happy if you ask me. So if you're into the extreme slamming brutal death metal that's out there nowadays like the bands I've mentioned before, then don't let Parasitic Ejaculation slip by you, one listen and you'll be hooked. Containing some samples for intros to some songs is always a plus. Rationing The Sacred Human Remains is getting a 9/10 stars. So my metalhead friends out there, KEEP SUPPORTING UNDERGROUND METAL, SUPPORT PARASITIC EJACULATION, SUPPORT UNDERGROUND NOISE...AND MOST OF ALL: KEEP YOUR HORNS HIGH!!!! EVILVENGEANCE666 \m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

Rationing The Sacred Human Remains
Cerebral Vivisection
Esophageal Decay
Slow Torture Puke Chamber
Exuding Degenerative Cadavers
Tailor of Human Flesh
Intrauterine Omophagia
Impalement Neurosis
Fomenting Fetishized Feederism
Distribution For Devourment

Members:

Jonathan Neel- Vocals
Mike Mostachetti- Guitars
Donovan Dettle- Drums
Josh Schwartz- Bass

Contact the band on Facebook:

FACEBOOK

Here's an idea of what they're all about, enjoy and horns high!! \m/-_-\m/

BLASPHEMOUS CREATION- BATTLE OF THE ANCIENTS (ALBUM REVIEW)

2014-01-05T15:19:00.001-08:00

Here comes an epic blend of stunning Black Metal, Thrash Metal & Death Metal. Having a strong force of speed, precision, technicality, harmony, melody & brutality is what has fueled and formulated this badass four piece band from Nevada known as Blasphemous Creation. Clearly, this album is just beyond incredible from start to finish. Filled with intricate riffs and solos will make any metal fan headbang and will leave them begging for MORE! The bottom line is every metalhead must own this album, yet if they don't; then GET ON IT!! Every song in this album is mind-blowing and breathtakingly awesome. This band will leave a good taste in your mouth. Mmmm. So if you're into bands that are just as brutal like Behemoth, Slayer and/or Malevolent Creation to name a few, then this album is assured to please just about anyone. Battle of the Ancients tears it up and consumes you and spits you out unlike any other album you've heard recently. With all this said, this is getting a 9.5/10 stars. So metalheads, you know what to do. Keep supporting underground metal, keep supporting Underground Noise and most of all: KEEP YOUR HORNS HIGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EVILVENGEANCE666\m/-_-\m/

Track Listing:

The Beginning
Battle of the Ancients
Destroyer of Worlds
Centaurian
The 12th Planet
Sons of Anu
The Conqueror
Nibiru's Wrath
The Return?
The Final Battle

Contact:

FACEBOOK
REVERBNATION

Email:
Blasphemouscreation@msn.com