VIDEO PREMIERE: ALKYMIST unify crushing tones & dynamism on the colossal "Ghost"

Copenhagen, Denmark based ALKYMIST is a new name in doom and one that is certain to pique the interest of even the most hardened traditionalist of the genre.   Unifying the crushing tones of Meshuggah into a slow punishing force, ALKYMIST layer their riffs with texture to ensure their compositions are both crushingly heavy and dynamic. 

The band was formed in 2016 by guitarist Stefan Krey (Gas Giant) and bass player Kaspar Luke (Düreforsög) with the intention of creating the heaviest possible music within a progressive and atmospheric universe.  In 2017, the line-up was completed by singer Peter Bjørneg (Detest) and drummer Philip Kjær Morthorst (The Ritual) and, subsequently, the quartet recorded the debut EP ‘Element’, which was released in January 2018.

Now ALKYMIST are ready with their debut self titled album and it is set for release via Indisciplinarian on 05/10/2018. Consisting of six sprawling compositions over 44 mind bogglingly minutes, today at THE SLUDGELORD you can check out the brilliant new video for the track “Ghost”, so crank up the volume & prepare to let your speakers die.  

Band info: facebook  || bandcamp

Rising - "Oceans Into Their Graves" (Album Review) & Exclusive Full Album Stream

By: Phil Weller

Album Type: Full Length

Date Released: 29/04/2016

Label: Indisciplinarian

Armed with fat, sledgehammer riffs, crafty harmonies and glorious vocal melodies bigger than any giant David and his pesky slingshot could handle, with ‘Oceans Into Their Graves’, Rising have created a monster.

“Oceans Into Graves” DD//LP track listing:

1. All Dirt
2. Burn Me Black
3. Old Jealousy
4. Blood Moon
5. The Anger
6. Coward Heart
7. Death Of A Giant
8. Killers Of The Mind
9. Waste Deep
10. The Night

The Review:

Armed with fat, sledgehammer riffs, crafty harmonies and glorious vocal melodies bigger than any giant David and his pesky slingshot could handle, in ‘Oceans Into Their Graves’, Rising have created a monster.

Sludge metal potency is here merged with a forward thinking, macro consciousness dedicated to creating songs of epic possibilities. Just as you are happily hurtling down a highway of thrash-ravaged Mastodon/Baroness musicality, you are suddenly jerked down a dark alleyway by the scruff of the neck. It’s an album full of surprises, of shock left turns, elevated by its sense of energised inspiration.

But it wasn’t always like this.

2013’s ‘Abominor’ had all the hallmarks of a record tailor made for critical acclaim amongst journalism’s filthy, riff loving inner cult. Yet, despite the intensity and power propelling its compositions down your speakers and into your lug’oles, it fell flat of expectation and desire. It just didn’t have that ability to quicken the heart’s palpitations and dilate your pupils like the artists much of their musical blueprint is drawn from.

It wasn’t a bad album. But in the ever-rapid world of music journalism, unless a record grabs you resolutely by the balls from the off and refuses to let go, it can often be washed away with the tide – forgotten about as soon as the next wave of releases come to shore.

It would be smart of me to write a witty line here about everyone deserving second chances. Perhaps I could quote a much-lauded philosopher or some do-good Bible extract. But, truth be told, it was only after being genuinely blown away, inspired and adrenalised by this album that I did my research, connected the dots and realised that this album was conjured by the same band that had bored me so much with ‘Abominor’. Volumes, in the fact alone, are spoken.

That’s not to say that there is a remarkable difference in the record’s sound, but it presents itself as a more ambitious, imaginative release than its predecessor and it is the cut-throat conviction of each member’s individual and collective performances that make the biggest difference. 

They sound more together, freer and confident in themselves. From the earthquake opening of ‘All Dirt’, with its booming, wrung out chords and heavy tom work onwards, it sounds a complete success. The opening track’s chorus is a triumph in itself, the almost operatic tenor vocals soaring atop the mix and proudly so.

‘Old Jealousy’ is driven by a fast, sharp riff that has its foot firmly on the accelerator. Harmonies bolster the classiness and those enormous operatic vocals again storm in to claim their spoils of war. It’s a real fist-in-the-air kind of song, rich in the kind of anthemic qualities that makes a song like this so damnably convincing, and characterised by a guitar tone that most definitely ate all the pies – and all the better for it.

“Illusion shatters” hollers vocalist Morten Grønnegaard on ‘Waste Deep’ above a pounding snare and venomous guitar motif. It soon releases you into an uplifting chorus, the kind that makes you feel ten feet tall, while never surrendering any of the grit and aggression of the build up.

The graveyard jam of ‘The Night’ and the possessed NWOBHM channelling ‘Death Of A Giant’ round off an album that not only does everything to your senses that ‘Abominor’ simply couldn’t, but makes up for lost time with menace.  

Oceans Into Their Graves” will be released on 12” black 180 grams vinyl and digital formats on April 29^th, and the vinyl version is now available for pre-ordering in Europe HERE and in the US HERE. Check out this stunning album in full  below.  

Band info: bandcamp
|| facebook

RISING has recently been confirmed for a performance on July 2nd on this year’s Roskilde Festival in their native Denmark, one of the biggest festivals in Northern Europe, sharing the bill with acts such as Sleep, Slayer, Ghost and Gojira. Prior to Roskilde, the band will play a a release show on April 29^th in Copenhagen, and more DK shows and a full European tour will be announced in the months to come.

RISING Live:

4/29/2016 Spillestedet Stengade – Copenhagen, DK *record release show w/ Orm, Fossils

7/02/2016 Roskilde Festival – Roskilde, DK w/ Slayer, Sleep, Ghost, Gojira

Recitation - 'Carrion' (Album Review)

By: Richard Maw

Album Type: EP

Date Released: 09/10/2015

Label: Indisciplinarian 

‘Carrion’ is one twenty seven minute (!) track that is funereal in its approach, downbeat in its execution and extremely dark in content.  Massively heavy and plodding, incorporating vocals of the inhumanly low variety, the guitars are similarly tuned and the drums are massive and unforgiving.  Overall the record is an exercise in vibe and endurance.

‘Carrion’ DD//LP track listing

1). Carrion

The Review:

Recitation is a Danish “project” (so the internet says) that is very, very doom. ‘Carrion’ is one twenty seven minute (!) track that is funereal in its approach, downbeat in its execution and extremely dark in content. The vocals are of the inhumanly low variety, the guitars are similarly tuned and the drums are massive and unforgiving. The riffs are repeated ad infinitum, as you might expect, and there are not a huge number of them. The record is an exercise in vibe and endurance. Massively heavy and plodding until around 17 minutes in, when things pick up and the vocals are buried in the mix. Of course, it all slows down again later...

If you are a fan of the funeral end of doom or enjoyed the last Conan or Foehammer release, then you will most likely enjoy this. For me, these Danes are not the equal of either of those bands, but they certainly make a dark and heavy noise which is well worth checking out. Just don't expect dynamics or surprises.

‘Migation’ is available here

FFO: Conan, Foehammer, Ahab, Warhorse

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The Sludgelord News : FOSSILS: Full Album From Danish Instrumental Maniacs Streaming At No Clean Singing

Flesh Hammer To See Release This Monday Via Indisciplinarian

 

Denmark's off-the-chain drums/bass duo, FOSSILS, is ready to provide their meaty sophomore LP, Flesh Hammer, this coming Monday, March 3rd.

FOSSILS' succinctly pulverizing Flesh Hammer is packed with ten precise, noisy, no-bullshit pieces of instrumental noise rock in twenty minutes, produced by Danish sound-enigma Q (Beta Satan, Entombed). The past several weeks saw FOSSILS careening on a rambunctious pre-release propaganda campaign which included virtually giving the entire album as in-studio videos one-by-one, as well as the release of a video filmed in an abandoned factory in Philadelphia after midnight where the band and album names were laser-etched onto a slab of beef jerky. Now, for their final swindle before the dropping of the Flesh Hammer, the entire album has been carved up and served over at No Clean Singing in one big old family-style helping for all to gorge upon, the open-all-day purveyor noting of the platter, "Fossils do create skull-splitting grooves, but they also generate a storm of hornet-swarm riffs that veer from feedback-drenched cacophony to some seriously spine-shaking rock 'n' roll. It's more than slightly unhinged - it's rude, raving, and radioactive."

Leave your utensils behind; get your hands dirty and feast on the Flesh Hammer right now, RIGHT HERE.

And just because the record is streaming now, doesn't mean you can't still scope out that gnarly laser vs. beef jerky episode with the "Filet Horizon" video playing HERE.

The bangin' Flesh Hammer wax -- limited to 300 copies on virgin black vinyl -- is shipping now! Order direct from the sole North American meatmarket carrying the Flesh Hammer, Earsplit Distro, right HERE or direct from Indisciplinarian web shop HERE.

The release Flesh Hammer will be celebrated with two Danish release shows, at Radar in Aarhus on February 28th and at Beta in Copenhagen, on March 1st. In the unconventional spirit of FOSSILS, these will not simply be "typical" release shows with the usual canapés and support bands, but instead an overload of awesome musical guests will be involved in each of the performances, not at least at the Aarhus gig where the program is quite overwhelming. Aarhus will see the resurrection of FOSSILS' old band, the local high-octane rock n' roll heroes, Studson playing a sweet set of oldies but goodies. Then FOSSILS will mutate into their own doom version, Slissof, covering an old Cola Freaks-classic with several guests from Cola Freaks, Rising and Studson. Hereafter, FOSSILS will perform Flesh Hammer from beginning to end, and finally the dynamic duo concludes the show when joined by numerous vocalists such as Jacob Bredahl (The Kandidate, ex-HateSphere) and Kim Kix (Powersolo) who will interpret various FOSSILS compositions from earlier releases. In Copenhagen FOSSILS will play a more straight-up set and special guests will be the aforementioned Studson and new local rock outfit, Weak.

FOSSILS Flesh Hammer Record Release Shows:

2/28/2014 Beta - Copenhagen, Denmark

3/01/2014 Radar - Arhaus, Denmark

"This here is well written yet chaotic buzzing and distorted bass and drum instrumental attacks bouncing off your skull in a jackhammer whir of snare hits and tom rolls, screeching noise and sped up Tool riffs. Insane cymbal work and especially addictive kick drum patterns... Show your teeth!" - Metal Riot

"My bobble-head was nodding by the time it ended (I'm talking about the thing that sits between my shoulders)." - No Clean Singing

"These Danish fellows are energetic and loud, and while they like to keep things short, they pack as much noise as they can into each and every track... Imagine The Jesus Lizard and Kylesa combined forces... Their music is loud and constantly shifting rhythms and tempos." - Media Snobs

http://www.meatrush.com

https://www.facebook.com/fossilsmusic

http://fossilsmusic.bandcamp.com

http://www.indisciplinarian.com



Source : EarSplit PR

The Sludgelord News : FOSSILS: Video Of Album Art Being Laser-Etched On Beef Jerky Released

What more does one need to hear, other than, here is a video created during a late-night beef-jerky laser-etching session by a sinister tech-wiz in an abandoned factory in Philadelphia after midnight inthe tradition of incorporating meat into their album titles, visuals and artwork? Not much, right?

Go chew on the "Filet Horizon" video from Denmark's gnarliest instrumental bass and drum duo, FOSSILS, now hung out to dry AT THIS LOCATION.

In-studio videos of FOSSILS' recording sessions, featuring actual live takes and mixes found on Flesh Hammer, have been leaked out over the past several weeks HERE.

FOSSILS is ready to distribute their second album -- the pounding, utterly intense, Flesh Hammer -- set for worldwide disbursement on March 3rd via Indisciplinarian. Consisting of ten precise, noisy and ever-entertaining no-bullshit pieces of music in twenty minutes, FOSSILS' succinctly pulverizing Flesh Hammer was created by a band that has refined their trademarks of thunderous riffs and stomping grooves side-by-side with complex rhythms, pouring out their unique, stripped-down brand of instrumental, noisy rock. Flesh Hammer was produced by Danish sound-enigma Q (Beta Satan, Entombed), and will see worldwide release via digital download as well as 12" LP limited to 300 copies.

Preorders for the vinyl are now live; internationally order direct from the Indisciplinarian web shop HERE, while Earsplit Distro is carrying the LP for North America with preorders available HERE.

The release Flesh Hammer will be celebrated with two Danish release shows, at Radar in Aarhus on February 28th and at Beta in Copenhagen, on March 1st. In the unconventional Fispirit of FOSSILS, these will not simply be "typical" release shows with the usual canapés and support bands, but instead an overload of awesome musical guests will be involved in each of the performances.

FOSSILS Flesh Hammer Record Release Shows:

2/28/2014 Beta - Copenhagen, Denmark

3/01/2014 Radar - Arhaus, Denmark

http://www.meatrush.com

https://www.facebook.com/fossilsmusic

http://fossilsmusic.bandcamp.com

http://www.indisciplinarian.com 

Source : Earsplit PR

Rising - Abominor (Album Review)

 

Album Type : Full Length

Date Released : 4/11/2013

Label : Indisciplinarian Records

Abominor, album track listing:

1) The Disdain 04:34

2) Reproach 03:11

3) Vengeance is Timeless 03:53

4) The Hill Below 03:54

5) Leech 04:45

6) Suffering Nameless 03:53

7) Broken Asunder 04:08

8) The Malice 04:47

9) Gaunt 05:53

 

Bio :

In 2009 the Copenhagen based metal trio RISING hit the underground hard with its heavy, melodic and organic sludgy metal. The band’s two first releases – the eponymous S/T debut EP from ’09 and the “Legacy of Wolves” single from ‘10 - were both released DIY, but nonetheless widely recognized by international press and heavy music fans alike. Backing those early releases, the band toured Europe twice and played Roskilde Festival (DK) in 2010. In 2011, RISING signed to the German heavy music label Exile on Mainstream, whom released the band’s debut album “To Solemn Ash” the same year. The album is a 49 minute long epic showing the band’s talent for writing vast, metallic anthems while executing the material with fierce attack and sharp production.

In the year following the release RISING played more than 50 shows throughout Europe, here among two full European tours, a Swedish and an Irish tour and not the least festival performances at Copenhell (DK) and Hulstfred (SE), while rounding of 2012 co-headlining the extensive Danish MTV Headbangers Ball Tour. After the tour, the band committed itself to song writing and preproduction before finally recording their second album in April/May 2013 with producer Jakob Reichert Nielsen, whom also recorded “To Solemn Ash” and the S/T EP.

 

The new album entitled “Abominor” contains nine tracks running 39 minutes displaying a faster, more aggressive and gritty side to the band. From the beginning of the song writing process the band envisioned a somewhat harsher and loose album - a reaction to and a development from the more epic and melodic heavy metallic songs of “To Solemn Ash”.

This shows in the material which incorporates punk and crust influences, not at least aesthetically, while remaining true to the heaviness and melodic sense that has been trademarks for RISING from the beginning. Thematically “Abominor” departs from the band's first album by addressing multiple subjects of darkness, grief and violence. More personal and earthbound than previously, the lyrics depict the frail nature of man; the cowardice and the valor, the hope and the despair that sets the stage for man's interaction and his place in the natural (dis)order.

 

The Band :

 

Jacob Krogholt | Guitars/Backing Vocals

On this release :

Jacob Krogholt | Guitars/Backing Vocals

Henrik Hald | Bass/Vocals

Jacob Johansen | Drums

Review

‘Abominor’ is the band’s debut release on ‘Indisciplinarian’ records. It is a bludgeoning statement of intent from the band as they meld together various Sludge and Hardcore influences in the opening track ‘The Disdain’. The vocals are raw yet melodic, which really suits the frantic, atmospheric vibe laid down by the rhythm section. In contrast to the first track, ‘Reproach’ begins with a pseudo stoner groove, before pounding drums and apocalyptic vocals take us over the cliffs of oblivion. A short but sweet song, that really grooves.

‘Vengeance Is Timeless’ provides more skull crushing heaviness, as well as a tasty guitar lead to spice things up. ‘The Hills Below’ sounds like it would go down great in a live setting, as it has that ‘anthemic’ quality. The vocals once again manage to tread the fine line between barbaric and melodious.

In many ways this is quite an uplifting release, as the heaviness is nicely balanced with up tempo rhythms, as in ‘Leeches’ which begins with slight feedback, before devastating the listener with its Primordial style riffs. The guitar is fantastic throughout this song, with some groovy riff breaks and a cool complimentary lead. ‘Suffering Nameless’ carries on from this with a High On Fire style forage into Stoner Doom. ‘Broken Asunder’ is a thrash groove beast, which follows all the hallmarks of a great song. The guitar solo blends seamlessly into the musical arrangement and reinvigorates the almost 80s metal on steroids sound.

The album closes with the dual assault of ‘The Malice’ and ‘Gaunt’. The former is the type of crusty doom we’ve come to expect. More head pounding riffs, and face melting leads! ‘The Gaunt’ closes the album in fine style. The longest song on the record, features more twisting guitar, powerful vocals and possesses a super cool vibe. The bridge gives us one last moment to take a breath, before building back up the main riff motif until closing out with a distant sounding riff. Sign of things to come? I sure hope so!

 All in all, ‘Rising’ have released an impressive album, which straddles the doom/sludge template, but with an extra slice of the band’s own brand of atmosphere and chaos. Thoroughly recommended for fans of High On Fire, Beastwars, and Mastodon. Get it now!

Words by : James Thorne

You can buy it here
 

For more information :

http://rising.bandcamp.com/

www.facebook.com/risingdk

www.indisciplinarian.com
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www.indisciplinarian.bandcamp.com