Occult Invasion: The Subtle Seduction of the World… and Church
Back in the late 80′s when all things rock and heavy metal dominated MTV and the Billboard Charts, I ran across some [extremist] religious propaganda that linked the usual sex, drugs and Satanism to various forms of music and specific bands. I couldn’t remember the exact name or details of the paper as it was originally only available as a [xerox] copy. This was way before the internet folks!
The “list” appeared to be a well-worn 20th generation copy that was given to me by a family member who presumably thought I was going straight to hell by listening to Metal and or hanging around metalheads/heathens and by going to rock concerts and such.They were singling out AC/DC and said the lightning bolt in their logo signified the devil and on and on about how lewd Bon Scott (R.I.P.) was.
Something made me think of that silly paper recently, and so I typed some various phrases into Google in an effort to find said propaganda and share it with you. It was outrageously funny and I am sure many of you would get a kick out of it. Well, unfortunately I did not succeed in finding it, but I did find something similar that I will share with you now. It’s a 23-year old paperback book entitled: Occult Invasion: The Subtle Seduction of the World and Church by Dave Hunt. Before I go any further, let me state that I am not against any religions and I would like to send condolences out to the authors family; he just passed away a few days ago oddly enough. Evidently he was a popular character and published many books and spoke on syndicated radio shows…even though I only learned about him this week!
*I am not promoting the book in any way shape or form, feel free to check it out online if you’d like (there’s plenty of used copies for $0.90). I really liked the various quotes with bands and creative artists (from John Lennon to Jim Morrison to Strauss) that it featured. I assume they were included as examples on why you shouldn’t listen to them and or what they are doing was wrong. If the first part of the sample doesn’t tickle your fancy, then skip to the Identifying the Modern Muse section below.
Here’s the book’s short description:
“Channeling, extraterrestrials, mystic religions, and psychology are infiltrating our schools, homes, and churches. Hunt gives signs to look for and practical steps for countering this invasion.”
Sample Excerpt
In Greek mythology the arts were under the direction of the nine daughters of Zeus by Mnemosyne. These nymphs, or lower deities, also known as muses, inspired writers and artists. The Muse Euterpe was the inspirer of lyric poetry; the Muse Terpsichore inspired music and dancing. Johannes Brahms felt that at times when composing he was “in tune with the Infinite.”
Although he believed that his inspiration came from God, the fact that he admitted having to be “in a semi-trance condition… [with] the conscious mind… in temporary abeyance,”‘[Willis Harman and Howard Rheingold, Higher Creativity (Jeremy P. Tarcher, 1984), pp. 46-47; cited in Knlimo, Channeling, p. 314.] as with a spirit medium, betrays another source. God does not inspire trance mediums. Tchaikovsky confessed that under similar inspiration he “behaved like a madman.” [P.E. Vernon, ed., Creativity Selected Readings (Penguin Books, 1970), p. 57.]
Richard Strauss was sure that at least some of the music he wrote was “dictated” to him by “Omnipotent Entities” not of this earth. [Harman and Rheingold, Higher Creativity, p. 46.] The great opera Madame Butterfly, Giacomo Puccini was convinced, was dictated to him “by God.” [Ibid.] Gustav Mahler claimed that he was compelled by other powers to compose what he hadn’t chosen to write. George Gershwin testified that Rhapsody in Blue came to him suddenly, that he heard and saw as though on paper “the complete construction of the Rhapsody, from beginning to end.” Of his hit song “The Blizzard,” country-western composer Harlan Howard said his pencil just kept on writing, surprising him as it went, and he wondered, “Did some great songwriter in the sky use me as a medium?” [Klimo, Channeling, pp. 314-15.] Operetta composer Rudolf Friml said:
“I sit down at the piano, and I put my hands on the piano. And I let the spirit guide me! No, I never do the music. I never compose it; oh no, no!
“I am a tool. I am nothing. I am being used. It comes from someone, a spirit perhaps, using me.” [Ibid.]
We can only conclude that, just as they all believed, some entity or entities not of this world have guided these composers. But who are these entities? And what about Benny Hinn, Kenneth Copeland and other charismatic leaders who claim that the Holy Spirit inspires them to speak forth some prophecy that proves to be false? And what of the claims that Christ has even appeared to some of them?
Would Jesus really appear to [David] Yonggi Cho in a red fireman’s uniform, or to Oral Roberts in a form 900 feet tall, as these men claim? And could the countless apparitions around the world really be the Mary who gave birth to Jesus, when they speak forth so many lies and continually contradict Scripture? Who or what are these beings? What is their purpose? The question of the identity and purpose of these entities requires a careful answer.
Identifying the Modern “Muse”
Music has had a key role in the occult as far back as history records. The pulse-beat of drums and rattles is vital in voodoo and most shamanism, to which rock music is closely related. “Christian rock groups” mimic the beat that shamans have long used to call up demons. Ray Manzarek, keyboard player for the rock group The Doors, explains the relationship between shamanism and modern rock:
“When the Siberian shaman gets ready to go into his trance, all the villagers get together… and play whatever instruments they have to send him off [into trance and possession]….
“It was the same way with The Doors when we played in concert… I think that our drug experience let us get into it… [the trance state] quicker….
“It was like Jim [Morrison] was an electric shaman and we were the electric shaman’s band, pounding away behind him… pounding and pounding, and little by little it would take him over….
“Sometimes he was just incredible. Just amazing. And the audience felt it, too!” [Jerry Hopkins and Daniel Sugerman, No One Here Gets Out Alive (Warner Books, 1980), pp. 158-60.]
Many rock stars have been involved in the occult and admit to a mysterious source of inspiration. John Lennon told of mystical experiences as a young teenager: “I used to literally trance out into alpha… seeing these hallucinatory images of my face changing, becoming cosmic and complete.”
[The Playboy Interviews with John Lennon and Yoko Ono (Berkeley, 1982), p. 169.] Of his songwriting Lennon said, “It’s like being possessed: like a psychic or a medium.” [Ibid., p. 203] Much credit for fomenting rebellion and turning millions of youth against God and the Bible belongs to the many rock stars beginning with Elvis Presley. The Beatles’ own press agent, Derek Taylor, confessed:
“They’re completely anti-Christ. I mean, I am anti-Christ as well, but they’re so anti-Christ they shock me…” [Saturday Evening Post, August 6, 1964.]
According to Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones, “The Stones’ songs came spontaneously like an inspiration at a séance. The tunes arrived ‘en masse’ as if the Stones as songwriters were only a willing and open medium.”[Rolling Stone, May 5, 1977, p. 55.]
Of the Beatles Yoko Ono has said, “They were like mediums. They weren’t conscious of all they were saying, but it was coming through them.” [Playboy Interviews, p. 106.]
Of the inspiration process Marc Storace, vocalist with the heavy-metal band Krokus, told Circus magazine:
“You can’t describe it except to say it’s like a mysterious energy that comes from the metaphysical plane and into my body. It’s almost like being a medium….” [Circus 1984]
“Little Richard” said, “I was directed and commanded by another power. The power of darkness… that a lot of people don’t believe exists. The power of the Devil. Satan.” [Charles White, The Life and Times of Little Richard (Harmony Books, 1984), p. 206.] Jim Morrison called the spirits that at times possessed him “The Lords,” and wrote a book of poetry about them.
[James Douglas Morrison, the Lords and New Creatures (Simon "Schuster, 1970).] Folk rock artist Joni Mitchell’s creativity came from her spirit guide, “Art.” Nothing could detain her when he “called.” [Time, December 16, 1974, p. 39.]
Contemporary musicians offer the same consistent testimony regarding inspiration by otherworldly entities that we find among the most famous composers from the past. Today’s musicians, however, admit that much of their inspiration comes from an evil source. Why should we doubt their testimony? David Lee Roth, who wrote “Running with the Devil” and called himself “toastmaster for the immoral majority,” admitted that the goal in the world of rock was to conjure up evil spirits and surrender to them:
“I’m gonna abandon my spirit to them, which is actually what I attempt to do. You work yourself into that state and you fall in supplication of the demon gods…” [Rock, April 1984, p. 30.]
Superstar Jimi Hendrix was not so eager to be possessed but seemed rather to have been a victim. Called “rock’s greatest guitarist’ and known as the Voodoo Chile of the Aquarian Age, Hendrix “believed he was possessed by some spirit,” according to Alan Douglas. His former girlfriend, Fayne Pridgon, has said:
“He used to always talk about some devil or something was in him, you know, and he didn’t have any control over it, he didn’t know what made him act the way he acted… and songs.. just came out ……… He was so tormented and just torn apart . . and he used to talk about …having…somebody… drive this demon out of him.” [Sound track from film Jimi Hendrix, interview with Fayne Pridgon (side 4).]
Steven Halpern, one of the best-known New Age composers, testifies, “I started recording what I received in trance or altered states…. I ended up being guided.” [Ibid.]
This type of spirit guidance is widespread. In Chapter 1 we referred to the nuclear scientist who was taught advanced concepts by spirit beings. We noted that Chester Carlson, inventor of the Xerox photocopying process, received guidance for his invention from the spirit world. [Chester Carlson, New Frontiers Center newsletter, Fall/Winter 1986, p. 9.] Medical scientist Andrija Puharich, holder of more than 50 patents, gave his opinion about these strange inspirations:
“I am personally convinced that superior beings from other spaces and other times have initiated a renewed dialogue with humanity. While I do not doubt [their existence] … I do not know what their goals are with respect to humankind.”
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About the Author
Since 1973, Dave Hunt has steadfastly addressed the incursion, into Western culture and the church itself, of Eastern, psychological, mystic, and selfist philosophies, ecumenism, and other un-biblical teachings. At least 4 million copies of his books have been sold and have been translated into more than 50 languages.
For more than a decade, Dave challenged listeners weekly on the radio program Search the Scriptures daily, broadcast over 350 stations in the U.S. and worldwide via shortwave radio.
Vintage 80′s Kramer Focus Guitar Advert
Any of you metalheads ever start out on one of these back in the day?
Dave Lombardo Out of SLAYER (Again!)
It’s hard to believe that something like this can happen to a veteran band like SLAYER. But here it is nonetheless!
So here’s a big F**K YOU to the manager or management team that drafted this [lopsided] touring contract and the weasel entertainment attorney(s) that allowed this to be signed by the band in the first place. Of course I am purely speculating here – based upon what you are about to read, so if it was all legit and or a big cover up to screw over Mr. Lombardo (sic) then lets move the barrel over and set the sights on the remaining three band members.
SLAYER is only SLAYER, when all four original band members are together and firing on all cylinders. SLAYER without Dave Lombardo is a pale imitation. To say that Dave’s stellar groove, sound and power are key integral parts of this power puzzle would be an understatement. I thought they had figured that out the hard way over the decades, but I guess not. It’s really a shame that bad business decisions continue to haunt such insanely talented/legendary bands as SLAYER.
Read On…
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Statement From Dave Lombardo Regarding Slayer Australian Tour 2013
“I want to personally apologize to all of our fans in Australia who have bought tickets for the tour expecting to see me in my usual place on the drums.
So that you all know the truth, as of the end of the business day on February 14th, I was notified that I would not be drumming for the tour in Australia. I’m saddened, and to be honest I am shocked by the situation.
Last year, I discovered 90% of Slayer’s tour income was being deducted as expenses including the professional fees paid to management, costing the band millions of dollars and leaving 10% or less to split among the four of us. In my opinion, this is not the way a band’s business should operate. I tried rectifying it by letting my band mates know, and Tom and I hired auditors to figure out what happened, but I was denied access to detailed information and the necessary back up documents.
I spent the Christmas and New Year holidays realizing I had toured all over the world in 2012, but yet, had not been paid (except a small advance) or provided a proper accounting for a full year’s sweat and blood. On top of this, I was told that I would not be paid until I signed a long form contract which gave me no written assurance of how much or on what basis management would deduct commissions, nor did it provide me access to the financial budgets or records for review. It also forbade me to do interviews or make statements having to do with the band, in effect a gagging order.
Last Monday, I sat down with Kerry and Tom to rehearse for Australia and to propose a new business model that I felt was the best way forward for Slayer to confidently protect itself so we could do what we do best . . . play for the fans. Kerry made it clear he wasn’t interested in making changes and said if I wanted to argue the point, he would find another drummer. On Thursday, I arrived at rehearsals at 1 pm as scheduled, but Kerry did not show. Rather, at 6:24 pm I received an email from the lawyers saying I was being replaced for the Australian dates.
I remain hopeful that we can resolve our issues. But once again, I sincerely apologize to all of our fans in Australia who spent their money expecting to see the 3 of us original Slayer members.
I look forward to seeing you in the future.”
Sincerely,
Dave Lombardo
*At press time Slayer confirmed that Jon Dette will drum for the band on its Australian tour.
Zwarte Cross Festival: Photos
Lichtenvoorde, The Netherlands
20th to 22nd July 2012
Over the years, the Zwarte Cross or “Black Moto-Cross” festival has grown to become the biggest festival in The Netherlands and the largest motor cross festival in the World with over 152,500 visitors in 2011. The festival is a mixture of motocross sports, music, camping and bizarre stunts. This year’s 16th edition of the festival was held from July 20th to 22nd.
The program was full with over one hundred national and international acts performing on twenty stages!
Although there were DJ’s, rock/pop and blues bands, it was the Metal stage that got our attention.
Here is a partial list of the heavier bands.
- Dog Eat Dog
- Suicide Angels
- Exodus
- Satan
- Lizzy Borden
- Doro
- Municipal Waste
- Kreator
- Textures
- Sonata Arctica
- Suicide Tendencies
- Hell
Please enjoy a selection of pic’s from this years festival.
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*Click on any image to view the slide show. Use arrows to navigate. Esc when finished.
All photos ©Bartolomy
Virgil Donati Live at Stockholm (Drum Master)
by Kinger
This is one for all the speed Metal drummers out there!
A lot of folks are playing amazingly fast these days and that’s cool – as a HEAVY-ass beat or drummer is what contributes greatly to the overall “power” in Metal music (regardless of sub genre). Ever since the early pioneers such as Dave Lombardo (Slayer), Charlie Benate (Anthrax) and Gene Hoglan (ex-Dark Angel) set the standard for speed and power on their massive double bass kits in the eighties; the youngsters have tried to out do them and play catch up [laughs].
What I am about to show you is a bit different however.
Check out Virgil’s unique “L L – R R” way of playing his double kick drums in the video clip below. That takes some talent peeps! For the non-drummers out there, this is what us drummers usually do with our hands. Virgil is kickin’ it [pun-intended].
Playing single strokes on the double bass ‘has gotten a bit tired’ ~Virgil Donati
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The video was recorded live at the 2005 Bass n’ Drum Festival, where Virgil certainly rose to the occasion with a performance full of relentless energy and creative excitement. The electricity in the air after the performance was magical and this DVD revives the intense application, dynamism and drama of this special evening in Stockholm.”
Credit to: www.drummerworld.com
Double bass drumming or the use of two kick drums was not invented by the 80′s Metal drummers – far from it actually. One of the earliest known users was one Mitch Mitchell (July 9, 47′ – Nov. 12, 2008), drummer for the JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE.
I know Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus), Cozy Powell R.I.P. (Jeff Beck, Rainbow, MSG) and Neil Peart (Rush) all manned kits with double kicks as well. There are many others, but you get the point – sh** ain’t new.
Honorable Mentions for Modern “Extreme Metal” Drummers
- Joey Jordison (Slipknot)
- Mario Duplantier (Gojira)
- Brann Dailor (Mastodon)
- Chris Adler (Lamb of God)
Virgil Donati is an Australian drummer, frequent drum clinician and a producer. He is currently playing with the band Planet X and Seven the Hardway among other projects.
Virgil is perhaps most well-known for his fast, highly technical drumming skills. He holds the drum sticks in the traditional style and is also proficient at the keyboard.
Regarding his approach to playing double beats (per foot) on the kick drum, he says that playing single strokes on the double bass ‘has gotten a bit tired,’ and so as of 1999, has managed to ‘squeeze through’ 200 beats per minute playing double beats on each foot. He has gone a long way since then.
Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks The World
This mini documentary tells the story of the “wah-wah” effect pedal, from its invention in 1966 to the present day. Musicians, engineers, and historians discuss the impact of the pedal on popular music and demonstrate the various ways it has been used, as well as how its evolution has improved the ability of artists to express themselves musically.
The film features interviews with Brad Plunkett, the inventor of the pedal, plus many other musical luminaries such as Ben Fong-Torres, Eddie Van Halen, Slash, Buddy Guy, Art Thompson, Eddie Kramer, Kirk Hammett, Dweezil Zappa, and Jim Dunlop. These professionals explain how a musical novelty transcended convention and has become timelessly woven into the fabric of modern pop-culture.
Some of the artists’ take on imitating the sound of the pedal will crack you up! Most non-musicians will know of this sound from “cheesy porn music” [if you were from the 70's], “disco and blaxploitation films” [if you were from the 80's] and in more modern times it is simply known as: chicka-chicka wow-wow or bow-chicka wow-wow!
Produced by Joey Tosi
Directed by Joey Tosi & Max Baloian
Edited by Max Baloian
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Pic Ron Howard/Redferns
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*All music licensed courtesy of: Concord Music Group; Working Man Music; Bird & Egg Studios; Dan Cantrell; and Hindsight Records.
Images provided courtesy of: Getty Images Archive, Billboard Magazine Archive, Neil Zlozower, National Music Museum-University of South Dakota, and Lynn Wheelwright.
Archival Footage provided courtesy of BuyoutFootage.com, The Welk Music Group Inc., and Oddball Film & Video-San Francisco.
Queensrÿche Members Speak Out (the rumor mill of the internet)!
Core Queensrÿche members were recently interviewed by hometown Seattle radio station KISW 99.9 FM on “The Men’s Room” show. I was really anxious to listen to this (I am sure you all were too) to see if they would actually talk about any of the rumors and or elaborate on the future of Queensrÿche and what’s up with their new side project called RISING WEST.
Unfortunately The Men’s Room show was a typical “shock rock” broadcast and their attempt at comedy was so far off the mark it wasn’t even funny (pun intended)! The two DJ’s tagged teamed and never let the band speak and most of their questions were a waste of time. I decided to re-edit and give you some sound bites below so you did not have to sit through the full recording or podcast of the event. Hat’s off to the station for having the guys on though, I appreciate that. If you think you can stomach it; DOWNLOAD the full Podcast.
Michael Wilton stated [about the formation of RISING WEST and the status of QUEENSRŸCHE], “We have some time off this year, so we put a project and this kind of turned into this monumental, epic band. And we’re doing that as kind of a side thing away from QUEENSRŸCHE.” He added, “We still very much are QUEENSRŸCHE, and QUEENSRŸCHE will be continuing on. We want to just have some fun, play some old ‘RŸCHE, bring back some memories and just kick it.”
Michael Wilton
*click to listen: What’s New?
*Rumors and future of Queensrÿche
Todd LaTorre
Todd LaTorre stated: “Well a lot of people, you know we’ve got tours and some shows coming up in Europe/ coming up in August and we’re [Crimson Glory] writing a new album.
I met Michael at NAMM. We met there, and had dinner and talked and it just kind of morphed from there and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
The fans are in for a real treat – we’d love for them to come out. Their gonna’ hear songs that some of these the band has never played before love and it if they have it’s been 20 + years. We’re all having a great time, we crack up, it’s a great time.
It feels you know – even Michael today said, man, you’re taking me way back!”
Scott Rockenfield
*The road ahead.
*The fan response thus far?
On Bands First Shows
The band performed rare and classic hits from the first five QUEENSRŸCHE albums — from the 1983 EP through 1990′s “Empire” — as well as a cover version of the IRON MAIDEN staple “Wrathchild.”
*How do you decide what to play?
*Legalities and band advice
*On Rocklahoma incident and Brazil rumors
RISING WEST‘s set list:
01. Queen Of The Reich
02. Speak
03. Walk In The Shadows
04. En Force
05. Child Of Fire
06. The Whisper
07. Warning
08. The Needle Lies
09. Take Hold Of The Flame
10. Prophecy
11. My Empty Room
12. Eyes Of A Stranger
Encore:
13. Wrathchild (IRON MAIDEN cover)
14. Roads To Madness
Visit: RISING WEST on Facebook
Rising West features Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Parker Lundgren of Queensrÿche, with powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of Crimson Glory. The band plan on hitting the studio sometime early summer 2012 to begin recording their first release.
FEAR FACTORY – New Messiah (2012)
*USE YOUR EARS AND NOT YOUR EYES (for a change)!
Official FEAR FACTORY Website
Metal Moment #5
From 1991
Kirk H.[Metallica], Slash [G'N'R], Lars U. [Metallica], Geoff T. [Queensryche] & Gonzo S. [Armored Saint].
Photo pretty much sums it up.
It’s not often that band folk such as this get together.
- Kirk is happy!
- Slash – where’s the top hat dude?
- Lars is pretty snug with Tate…
- Tate is prepped out – un tuck that shirt bro
- Gonzo seems glassy-eyed!
*Photo (unconfirmed) R. Stone
RISING WEST: New Band feat. Queensrÿche Members
I am sure everyone’s heard all of the rumors, gossip and other goings on in the Queensrÿche camp as of late.
I’m not going to get into all the juicy details (or rumors) surrounding the band but I will say that original members Wilton, Rockenfield and Jackson, along with Parker Lundgren and singer Todd La Torre (Crimson Glory) have formed a new band called Rising West (named after a lyric from the Queensrÿche album The Warning).
Much to the delight of some fans they will be playing songs from the first five Queensrÿche albums; many the band has never played live before.
This may or may not come as a surprise to many long time QR fans regarding a stand in for Geoff Tate, however Mr.Tate (and friends) is currently on a solo tour performing select all-acoustic dates. Although he is performing special versions of QR songs for this side project, it’s certainly not Metal or Hard Rock—so that’s got some peeps’ panties tied in a knot I suppose as his solo material is a bit more experimental.
I’ve read many favorable reviews and watched some videos online and I think this more unplugged/acoustic/loungey vibe is pretty interesting and is perhaps a much-needed departure from all things Queensrÿche; whose last few albums have been slightly average. I think the band peaked with Operation Mindcrime and I pretty much lost interest around 94′ with Promised Land. Everything up until that point was definitely stellar though!
pic Marabeth Kime
“The problem when you’re in a creative environment is keeping things fresh and invigorating, and after working with the same people for twenty years, it gets very difficult—You walk into the room, and everybody knows what everybody is going to do,” explains the front man. “There’s no spark of new blood, the chemistry is very tried and true, and you just keep coming up with the same ways of expressing yourself. What’s nice about doing a side project with new people, is that it’s a whole new breed, and a bunch of new ideas, musical backgrounds, emotional baggage, and whatever else it takes to create. It’s a whole new set of parameters, so it’s all new, everyone has ideas you haven’t heard before, and everyone is throwing them against the wall. It takes on a whole new life.”
~Geoff Tate
Let me remind all of the online gossipers and media outlets who like to sensationalize and or throw gas on the fire; Queensrÿche still have several dates scheduled throughout the summer on their 30th Anniversary Tour and just came off the heals of two pretty high profile gigs at the recent M3 Festival and Rocklahoma Festival.
| 30th Anniversary Tour | ||||
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| 06/11/12 | Queensryche | Valley City, UT | USANA Amphitheater | United States |
| 06/11/12 | Queensryche | West Valley City, UT | USANA Amphitheatre | United States |
| 07/06/12 | Queensryche | Holmdel, NJ | PNC Bank Arts Center | United States |
| 07/07/12 | Queensryche | Wantagh, NY | Jones Beach Amphitheater | United States |
| 07/28/12 | Queensryche | Royalton, MN | Halfway Jam Festival | United States |
| 08/10/12 | Queensryche | Roseburg, OR | Douglas County Fair | United States |
Future of Queensrÿche?
Only time will tell, but I think it’s pretty cut n’ dry; Geoff is doing his solo side project (and the above QR dates) and so the remaining members wanted to keep on playing and creating. I am sure they just don’t wanna’ sit around and rest on their laurels. Just as G.T. likes to experiment around with various projects and other business ventures (he has recently introduced his own signature red wine called Insania), the band wants to make some new music and have some fun as well. And what’s wrong with that? More power to them.
So, contrary to popular belief these are merely side projects and “biz as normal” according to band publicist [Jeff Albright]:
“There’s really no ‘situation’ other than the fact that Geoff Tate is concentrating on his acoustic solo performances this summer while the other members of the band have formed a new outfit called Rising West with Todd La Torre of Crimson Glory. Everyone wants to stay busy, try new things and do what they do best . . . and, of course, that’s rock in front of the masses. Queensrÿche are slated to perform select dates throughout the year.”
Even new RISING WEST vocalist Todd La Torre says that despite rumors, he is not leaving Crimson Glory!
“I am embarking on another musical endeavor with the members of Queensrÿche. I am proud and honored to be a part of this!” Todd stated. “Crimson Glory is still writing new material for our record, DO NOT WORRY. This is going to be an amazing new chapter. Thank you for all of your support!”
HISTORY in the making?
Be a part of HISTORY in the making…
“On Friday June 8th and Saturday June 9th, the core members of Queensrÿche will debut their new band “Rising West” at the Hard Rock Café in Seattle WA. Rising West features Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield, and Parker Lundgren of Queensrÿche, with powerhouse vocalist Todd La Torre of Crimson Glory. The band will be performing rare and classic hits from the first 5 Queensrÿche albums and plan on hitting the studio sometime early summer to begin recording their first release.”
~Scott Rockenfield [QR | RISNG WEST drummer]
*If you enjoyed the article you may like to read the worldwide exclusive interview one of our foreign correspondents conducted for Demolish with Geoff Tate before the first Operation Mindcrime was even released!
MACHINE HEAD: 20 Years and Counting
Hats off to Machine Head for putting in a solid 20+ years of heavy music!
So how did MACHINE HEAD come about?
Unto The Locust (Listening Party Chicago)
Robb Flynn: At “Day On The Green” [#19—featuring Metallica, Queensrÿche, Faith No More, Soundgarden], I started Machine Head.
Well, sort of… it was more of a figurative thought as I didn’t have a band yet, but after watching [being blown away by] Metallica for the umpteenth time, I decided that I was going to start a side project, as I was unhappy in my then-current band Vio-Lence. Later that night backstage (or maybe while Metallica was still playing and we were watching from the stage-right backstage bleachers?) I turned to my friend, partner-in-crime and long time Vio-Lence fan Adam Duce, and said I was going to start a then-unnamed side project and asked if he would like to play bass. He eagerly agreed!
I had two songs written by then, the heavily Godflesh-inspired “Death Church”, and “Blood For Blood” (both songs that I had already brought to Vio-Lence, but they were not interested in jamming either of them). Vio-Lence had gone through numerous label changes, were unsigned again, thrash was dead, and the vibe in the band at the time was that the new tunes were going to take a more heavy rock/grunge approach—which seemed a bit crazy to me. Though I wasn’t thrilled with our new direction, I said I would stay on, and though no one seemed happy about me doing it; starting a side project seemed fairly reasonable considering our circumstances.
Four months later following a [thoroughly documented] AM/PM gas station brawl after an Unjust/Deftones show at the Omni in Oakland, I quit Vio-Lence and focused on Machine Head full time…Although that was still four months away, and for now, it was just a thought, an idea, a dream—that metal could be taken to a different, heavier place.
- Did I think that 21 years later Machine Head would be a Top 25, Top 10 or Top 5 charting band throughout the world? Hell no.
- Did I think Machine Head would even be going 21 years later? God no!
- Did I think that we could become one of the best American metal bands on the planet? Yes.
21 years ago, Machine Head was born!
*Machine Head‘s music crosses several genres such as thrash metal, groove metal, and heavy metal. The band is influenced by Bay Area thrash metal bands such as: Metallica, Exodus, Slayer, Testament, and perhaps 90′s “groove-metal kings” Pantera.
Their early albums Burn My Eyes and The More Things Change show a more thrash-inspired approach and feature some kick-ass drumming by Chris Kontos and Dave McClain. The band changed their musical direction a bit for the albums The Burning Red and Supercharger, which resulted in some criticism because of the popularity of “nu-metal” at the time. However, they returned to form with the album Through the Ashes of Empires, which proved to be more popular with fans.
The band increased the complexity and technicality in their sound for the next album, The Blackening, which feature similar styles to the earlier albums, with complex song structures and guitar riffs. Their latest, Unto the Locust features heavier and faster riffs by both Robb Flynn and Phil Demmel supported by some faster drum patterns [blast beats] by Dave Mclain.
“[MACHINE HEAD] was just a thought, an idea, a dream—that metal could be taken to a different, heavier place.”
~Robb Flynn
Official MACHINE HEAD Website
*above diary entry reprinted by permission
Maiden in America! 2012 Tour Dates
Following the massively successful Final Frontier World Tour 2010-11, IRON MAIDEN are back on the road this summer with a series of Arena, Amphitheater and Festival shows in the U.S.A. and Canada, opening in Charlotte, NC, U.S.A. on June 21, and finishing in Houston, TX, on Aug 18 [see below], to be followed by further dates around the World in 2013.
*The MAIDEN ENGLAND WORLD TOUR will closely mirror, in terms of production and content, the original 1988 concert video of the same name, shot on the “Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son Tour”. This opening section of the World Tour is the band’s most extensive visit to North America for many years and includes a number of cities the band have not played in a very long time, such as Charlotte, Atlanta, Buffalo, Indianapolis and Salt Lake City.
MAIDEN ENGLAND 2012 TOUR DATES
| Thur | 21st June | Charlotte, NC | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater |
| Sat | 23rd June | Atlanta, GA | Aarons Amphitheater |
| Tue | 26th June | Boston, MA | Comcast Center |
| Wed | 27th June | Wantagh, NY | Jones Beach |
| Fri | 29th June | Philadelphia, PI | Susquehanna Bank Center |
| Sat | 30th June | Washington, DC | Jiffy Lube Live |
| Mon | 2nd July | Newark, NJ | Prudential Center |
| Thur | 5th July | Chicago, IL | First Midwest Bank |
| Sun | 8th July | Quebec, QC | Colisee Pepsi Arena |
| Wed | 11th July | Montreal, QC | Bell Center |
| Fri | 13th July | Toronto, ON | Molson Amphitheater |
| Sat | 14th July | Sarnia, ON | Bayfest |
| Mon | 16th July | Buffalo, NY | Darien Lake Performing Arts Center |
| Wed | 18th July | Detroit, MI | DTE Music Theater |
| Thur | 19th July | Indianapolis, IN | Klipsch Music Center |
| Tues | 24th July | Winnipeg, MB | MTS Center |
| Thur | 26th July | Calgary, AB | Scotiabank Saddledome |
| Fri | 27th July | Edmonton, AB | Rexall Place |
| Sun | 29th July | Vancouver, BC | Pacific Coliseum |
| Mon | 30th July | Auburn, WA | White River Amphitheater |
| Wed | 1st August | Salt Lake City, UT | USANA Amphitheater |
| Fri | 3rd August | San Francisco, CA | Shoreline Amphitheater |
| Mon | 6th August | Phoenix, AZ | Ashley Furniture HomeStore Pavilion |
| Thur | 9th August | Irvine, CA | Verizon Wireless Amphitheater |
| Sun | 12th August | Albuquerque. NM | Hard Rock Pavilion |
| Mon | 13th August | Denver, CO | Comfort Dental Amphitheater |
| Wed | 15th August | San Antonio, TX | AT&T Center |
| Fri | 17th August | Dallas, TX | Gexa Energy Pavilion |
| Sat | 18th August | Houston, TX | The Woodlands |
Very Special Guest Alice Cooper to July 21, Coheed and Cambria after July 21.
**Maiden England 1988 Long form Video VHS Track-listing:
Moonchild, The Evil That Men Do, The Prisoner, Still Life, Die With Your Boots On, Infinite Dreams, Killers, Can I Play With Madness, Heaven Can Wait, Wasted Years, The Clairvoyant, Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son, The Number Of The Beast, Hallowed Be Thy Name, Iron Maiden.
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New PRONG – Carved Into Stone
Kick-ass new material from the PRONG camp.
I’ve always been a pretty firm believer in their music over the years. Some LP’s are better than others, some more “metal” than others, but they are always well-produced and arranged tightly (whether you like the specific direction of each release or not). Carved Into Stone is no exception; in fact I feel this is a perfect blend of older Prong [not counting their first 2 albums] and Prong 2012.
Grinding guitars | Trademark Vox | Powerful production | Fists in the air good time!
Check out a sample below: called Keep On Living In Pain
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Thanks to Tommy Victor for holding down the fort all these years and for being a musical inspiration for countless bands (I think Prong has influenced way more bands than they get credit for). Tommy is a very underrated guitarist IMO as well. Despite relative lack of widespread success, this dude is super creative, solid and brings it consistently; going on three decades now! And not to mention he sings and plays guitar live.
Very few bands out there [Metal or not] truly have a sound they can call their “own.” When you hear their music, it’s unmistakably Prong. He should be very proud of that.
The track listing for “Carved Into Stone” is as follows:
1. Eternal Heat
2. Keep on Living in Pain
3. Ammunition
4. Revenge … Best Served Cold
5. State of Rebellion
6. Put Myself to Sleep
7. List of Grievances
8. Carved Into Stone
9. Subtract
10. Path of Least Resistance
11. Reinvestigate
*Produced by Steve Evetts (Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die).
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Official PRONG video clip for “Revenge…Best Served Cold”.
New album “Carved Into Stone” OUT NOW!
(Long Branch Records/SPV)
Buy or Die!
Special 80′s Metal Fanzine Gallery [Part 2.]
After the overwhelming response we received from the first Metal Fanzine Gallery feature, I thought I would put together another super rare set of fanzine cover scans.
Please enjoy a few scans below from some of the great Metal Fanzines & magazines from all over the world. There are many more available and we will be adding more in the future. Please feel free to send any Metal Fanzine scans if you have any that should be included. I am only looking for issues from around 1980 – 1990.
*to enjoy the slide show gallery, click on any image. Use arrows to navigate
*If you published a fanzine within these years and would like to be included, then please get in touch by all means. If you are still “alive and kicking” in 2012 then I may be interested in doing an interview with you!
Graspop Metal Fest. Belgium 2012
It still puzzles me on how European countries can consistently have such stellar Metal Festivals! Just check out the line up below…
This is yet another “wakeup” call for any U.S. promoters out there.
Chips & Beer Fanzine 2012
Who would’ve thought that folks would start printing Metal fanzines again in the digital age? Here it is 2012 and I have in my hands Issue #2 from a ‘zine called Chips and Beer.
Chips & Beer is a new metal mag meant to give coverage to real metal that isn’t being covered in-depth elsewhere. According to the folks responsible for this: “It revolves around what makes our lives tolerable, Metal, Horror, Chips, Beer, Comics and Metal (old, new, no bullshit, no pose; but mostly, Metal).”
This second issue rips it up with features on KING DIAMOND, DECEASED, MIDNIGHT, THRONES, MORBUS CHRON, OBSEQUIAE, TWISTED TOWER DIRE, OLA LARSSON, and MENTORS.
I especially liked the in-depth KIND DIAMOND feature, and it was good to see the MENTORS are actually still alive (well, most of them). The graphics and illustrations are top-notch and pretty funny. The writing has its own smart-ass [in a good way] slant and reeks of stale CHIPS and [lots of] cheap BEER perhaps.
Get your issue now for $7; that’s only one less six-pack of cheap beer and a bag of chips!
Chips and Beer is printed on newsprint with glossy full-color covers by a couple of pasty white dudes.
Published by the creators, writers and designers/illustrators of TheLeftHandPath in association with 20 Buck Spin.
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Chips & Beer The Magazine #2 has finally surfaced from the creeps and assholes responsible for the legendary first issue. Now with 30% more length and girth. Weighing in at 120 vain, erudite and not too stupid pages, issue #2 is a cream pie of delights that includes the following bands, artists, independent publishers, features and more:
Morbus Chron
Halsey “Halseycaust” Swain
Mentors
Deceased
Midnight
Ian Christe of Bazillion Points Books
King Diamond (nearly 30 pages of interview, primer, timeline, illustrations)
Obsequiae
Ola Larsson (Disma cover artist)
Thrones
Twisted Tower Dire
Thirsty & Miserable with Amebix
One From The Grave: Mob Rules
Vargina Comic
50+ relevant album reviews
*You gotta’ love a ‘zine that uses the same tagline as our site!
Buy or die.
NEW Marshall Amp!
Now this is one crazy, but cool idea. Totally not necessary, but the cool factor [pun-intended] is high…especially for the millions of Marshall owners/guitarists on planet Earth. I would fill it up with some Guinness or decent dark beer though, not any of that “red” crap.
Watch this short video ←HOT chic alert!
“The coolest icon in music just got cooler.”
RIP Ronnie Montrose
It seems like all the musical greats are starting to leave this earth. Ronnie was one of the most influential rock guitarists. Thanks for all the great music and guitar riffs/licks.
You will be missed – but not forgotten!
*A few months ago, we held a surprise party for Ronnie Montrose’s 64th birthday. He gave an impromptu speech, and told us that after a long life, filled with joy and hardship, he didn’t take any of our love for granted.
He passed today. He’d battled cancer, and staved off old age for long enough. And true to form, he chose his own exit the way he chose his own life. We miss him already, but we’re glad to have shared with him while we could.
Ronnie Montrose
(November 29, 1947 – March 3, 2012)
“Ronnie Montrose gave me my first break as a songwriter, as a front man, as a recording artist, as a touring artist, and for that I will always be grateful.
I was looking forward to a reunion for my birthday bash in Cabo with Denny, Bill and Ronnie – one of the few bands from that era where all four original members were still able to do it. It’s a shame to lose Ronnie and I’m so sorry for his loved ones. Rest in peace.” ~Sammy Hager
*From the Montrose website.
Savage Messiah – Plague Of Conscience
The UK was never known to produce a plethora of top-notch thrash bands over the years…(sorry guys) perhaps it’s time for a change. Enter: Savage Messiah.
PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE, the new album from British metallers SAVAGE MESSIAH, is out now in Europe on CD, limited edition colored vinyl and digital download. PLAGUE OF CONSCIENCE is SAVAGE MESSIAH’s third album and features ten ripping tracks of [modern] heavy metal from one of the UK’s top bands to watch out for in 2012. The album was recorded with producer SCOTT ATKINS at Grindstone.
Their sound is reminiscent [or influenced by] some of the best Bay Area bands such as Testament and or Exodus. This is mostly in the riffing department as guitarist/vocalist Dave Silver throws in plenty of choice chunky riffs throughout and some fancy lead licks to boot.
It’s no surprise that there’s been a [seemingly] steady stream of bands following in the foot steps of their favorite 80’s metal bands in the last few years. This is all fine and dandy and I am all for it, however most of the newer thrash bands are simply imitating the masters from the late 80′s and they get rather long-in-the-tooth—and fast. Not so with SM, which is comprised of: Dave Silver, Joff Bailey, Stefano Selvatico and Mauricio Chamucero.
So are these guys new school metal or old school thrash? Whatever “school” you want to label it, they are a class act!
On their two earlier releases (Spitting Venom & Insurrection Rising) the band was cutting their teeth and although catchy, they were somewhat predictable. Enter 2012 and the band has done a complete about-face. On their new release I feel as though they are shedding their basic “thrash-by-numbers” sound perhaps and have turned in a much more mature-sounding bunch of tracks. Kudos for adding the extra dose of melodies and finely detailed song arrangements throughout! All of the songs are catchy and memorable, yet heavy.
Standout tracks:
- “Architects Of Fear” = old school melodic/power metal
- “Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt” = Priest/Halford inspired stomper [think Green Manalishi groove]
- “In Thought Alone” & “Six Feet Under The Gun” = mighty fine grooves [incl. some Savatage (Jon Oliva) type screams
- “The Accuser” & the title track “Plague Of Conscience” = heavier/faster action!
Fans of Metal Church, Fates Warning, Savatage, Megadeth, Testament and Exodus should eat this up.
Only one small complaint: the kick drums are a bit low in the mix and lack punch or power. Other than that, it’s a very cool listen and much-needed kick in the arse of the “modern metal” scene.
Highly recommended!
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*Visit their site to download the new Savage Messiah album for FREE!
To get your album download, just enter your e-mail address HERE and click “Go”, then click the download button, then choose “Save File to your computer” on the download page.
http://www.reverbnation.com/savagemessiah
http://www.myspace.com/savagemessiahmetal
The Return of True Metal?
Metal fans are a funny lot. They are very loyal and their convictions can run deep. Many act a certain way, dress a certain way and some can even be accused of living in a [Metal] “time warp.” Either way, it’s a great time for fellow Metalheads [myself included] as the amount of bands that have reunited in the past few years is nothing short of amazing and is a testament to the legion of fans that are still following and or listening to their favorites from yesteryear.
I do not follow many Metal blogs or magazines, but I ran across an interesting post by Brett Stevens from Houston Metal Music (i.e. examiner dot com), who re-blogged a year-end snip from Natalie Zina Walschots entitled Metal 2011: The Year of Tradition (via exclaim dot ca). What these two writers were saying or reflecting on I found interesting and thought some of our readers might enjoy as well. Perhaps you’ve been discussing these very same topics and maybe you’ve watched the excellent Evolution of Metal series on VH1 Classic, which is probably the source or what sparked this public discussion of “true Metal” in the first place.
Without further delay, let’s hear what the above sources had to say about The “Return” of True Metal.
BRETT STEVENS:
PRESS TAKE’S NOTICE
Pic ©Kinger/Demolish 87'
Do yourself a favor and check the Metal Evolution series. It’s well produced and breaks down some Metal myths that have permeated the scene for years.
In Memory Of Mark Reale: RIOT
June 7th 1955 – January 25th 2012
*Our brother Mark Reale went home to be with our Lord this day January 25th 2012 after a long battle and complications from Crohns disease. He is survived by his father Anthony Reale and was precede in death by his mother Frances Reale. Mark was born June 7th 1955 in Brooklyn New York at a time when rock and roll was flourishing with many new sounds. Early in his life, his first interest had been the movies. ever so curiously, he had shown an interest in films. But then, songs he heard on the radio began to change that. He quickly began to love music from the Beatles and Cream. Mark lists George Harrison and Eric Clapton as great influences. When he was 7 years old his grandfather bought him his first basic guitar to practice on and later his father bought him a new guitar and amp, his passion had begun.
In the early to mid 70′s his influences included the likes of Edgar Winter, Ronnie Montrose and Rick Derringer. He also loved a range of bands and artists from Al Di Meola to Deep Purple. In 1975 Mark formed his band RIOT, then at a block party Mark’s father found vocalist Guy Speranza. Mark’s guitar style and his passion for writing songs that told stories that were so deep and moving had made a real connection with those who would become life long fans. The fans felt so connected to Mark because the lyrics in RIOT’s songs were extremely close to the stories of their own lives. His song writing style could weave tales of anything from old lore to battle fields and warriors, personal loss and triumph. And heavy metal anthems that will be with us for decades to come.
With heart-felt thanks to the fans around the world, the United States, Japan, Europe and all points in between. The RIOT army meant everything in the world to Mark—it’s what kept him going. The loyalty and love of the fans fueled his passion and desire to continue making music for as long as possible.
Please keep the memory of Mark alive within you.
Shine on, Mark shine on!
*From Mark’s website
Metal Moment: #4 [PMRC Filthy Fifteen]
I am sure everyone remembers the PMRC (Parents Music Resource Center). If you are too young or were not even walking on this Earth yet, basically the PMRC was a music censorship interest group, known as the “Washington Wives.” That’s right, there was actually a time when highly influential peeps [with ties to Washington] tried to tell us what to listen to, or in this case what not to listen to! This bunch was formed in 1985 by Tipper Gore, Susan Baker, Pam Howar, Nancy Thurmond, and Sally Nevius.
Without any valid scientific basis [and kicking up much dust in the process] they ascribed multiple evils in society to be rooted in popular music—see The PMRC Filthy Fifteen below.
I’ve mentioned this before on this site: hats off to Dee Snider and Frank Zappa as they were surprisingly two of the only musicians/artists who weren’t afraid of this “musical lynch mob” and appeared in court regularly to take them head on with their lofty claims. Where was everyone else though? When the going got tough, most bands ran to the hills; whether they were on the “list” or not… (sic—ed). Honorable mention goes out to Jello Biafra for his many rants as well. Get this, his house was actually raided in response to complaints by the PMRC! Yes, they brought Biafra to trial in Los Angeles for distributing “harmful material to minors” in the Dead Kennedy’s album Frankenchrist.
In reality (lines are blurred here), the dispute was about neither the music nor the lyrics from the album, but rather the print of the H.R. Giger poster Landscape XX that was included with the album. Biafra believes the trial was politically motivated; it was often reported that the PMRC took him to court as a cost-effective way of sending a message out to other musicians with content considered offensive in their music.
As the late, great Zappa said in a 1985 Los Angeles Times interview: “The Recording Industry Association of America didn’t agree to this stickering of albums on moral grounds, but business ones. The industry has a huge financial interest in anti-home taping and piracy legislation. And guess who runs the committee that oversees this legislation? Sen. Strom Thurmond, whose wife is a member of the PMRC. I think the connection’s pretty clear.”
GO FRANK!
“The record industry is acting like of bunch of cowards. They’re scared to death of the fundamentalist right and want to throw them a bone in hopes that they’ll go away. But this stickering program will just start a precedent— they’ll always want more.” ~Frank Zappa
[quoted in Parents Warn: Take the Sex and Shock out of Rock, Los Angeles Times 1985]
OK, so what were the fifteen songs that were so bad that it was worthy of locking up our daughters and or burning said records? Hold onto your hats, you’re going to get a chuckle out of this one.
After all the dust settled, basically the Recording Industry Association of America [RIAA] eventually added a “Parental Advisory—Explicit Lyrics” sticker to certain products.
Looking back, it seems that sticker only helped the artists in question to sell more albums as the kids wanted to hear those even more with its elevated “bad or evil” status…go figure.
*It’s worth noting that nine out of the fifteen were deemed bad because of sexual references.
Of course they had to throw in some satanic references for good measure:
- Mercyful Fate [i.e. King Diamond]
- Venom
L.A. rockers Mötley Crüe were also included (everyone knows they are “satanic” haha) since they had just released “Shout At the Devil” on vinyl and cassette. It’s worth noting though, despite the album title and [comically sarcastic] satanic leanings; they ended up with a “violence” label for the song “Bastard.” This list cracks me up, as it was so carefully planned to have a bit of each category of what they deemed offensive.
Lastly, the kings of Heavy Metal—Black Sabbath had to be on the list, but they were trashed [pun intended —ed] for drug and alcohol abuse for their classic from the Born Again LP “Trashed.”
Is it me, or is this list and whole PMRC thing a bit sarcastic? I mean are they really after those fifteen artists/bands? I don’t think so…perhaps it’s just another reaction against the holy grail of “dirty” rock music or the trinity of musical culture that many fear so much [or enjoy, depending on how you look at it]:
Sex, Drugs and Rock n’ Roll!
DEMOLITION HAMMER – Necrology (Demo Dungeon)
I receive hundreds of demos at the Demolish HQ every year and most of them suck!
Hate to start off sounding negative like that and or put it that way, but it’s true. Some of these demos are mere band rehearsals, some are “live”, some sound like a 10th generation cassette copy (and some might be just that -ed), but luckily the top 25% I would say are recorded quite well and even look like a real-deal “finished product”.
Enter Demolition Hammer.
These thrash dogs are from New York and what a treat for your ears! Each song unfolds more and more layers of crisp and tasty riffs. I kept thinking, OK when is it going to bomb-out and or throw me into the “disinterested” mood which would in turn prompt a swift ejection and placement into the “crap” pile. Well, I am happy to report that never happened! As a matter of fact I listened to this demo, which is called “Necrology” from start to finish and my ears were thanking me for the extreme pleasure their music provided.
Steve Reynolds – Vocals/Bass
James Reilly – Guitars/Vocals
Derek Sykes – Guitars
Vinny Daze – Drums
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What about the sound?
*Listen to Neanderthal
*Listen to Infectious Hospital Waste
They are obviously wearing their SLAYER influence proudly on their sleeves, which is cool. You gotta’ start somewhere right, so why not be influenced by one of the best on the scene?!
The six songs are similar to the speed of Exodus with the standard shout-type background vox that’s popular these days, but Demolition Hammer is headed into more of a “death metal” direction, mostly in the vocal department as the riffage is straight up [underground] Thrash Metal.
Hats off to drummer – Vincent Civitano (aka’ Vinny Daze) who is quite the “sticksmith.” The main beef [being a drummer], is that most of the demo’s we get for review have weak drummers who are just plain “sloppy.” Not the case with Vinny! Check out the tracks “Mercenary Aggression” and “Infectious Hospital Waste” for prime examples of his tight playing and precision double-bass execution.
The demo was engineered by John Rosenberg and recorded at Water Music, Hoboken, N.J. in May 1989.
Cover Art & Logo by Vinny Daze.
I would file this alongside Canada’s Sacrifice, California’s Vio-Lence, Arizona’s Sacred Reich or New Jersey’s Nuclear Assault (four of my favorites). If you like those bands then you will most likely click with “DH.”
~Buy or die!
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2012 Update:
The band ended up releasing three full-length albums between 1990 and 1994. Century Media Records released a complete anthology back in 2008, which includes every title from their first three albums, two pre-production demos from Time Bomb, and one video clip.
I am sad to learn that drummer Vincent Civitano (a.k.a. Vinny Daze) passed away in 1996. R.I.P. Vinny!
This demo [from 1989] is still considered a rare gem in the Metal Underground. The tape has circulated far and wide and is enjoyed by fans on You Tube and many other popular download sites.
The verdict is pretty much unanimous and everyone who listens seems to agree (for a change) and can attest to the quality of their music. Unfortunately there were many bands such as this that were not able to survive the turn from the late 80′s and into the early 90′s.
Discography
- Skull Fracturing Nightmare (1988)
- Necrology (1989)
- Tortured Existence (1990)
- Epidemic of Violence (1992)
- Time Bomb (1994)
- Necrology: A Complete Anthology (2008)
Kinger (ex-SLEEPY TRIP, KURU-AMA drummer), Demolish Mag. Editor/Owner/Publisher etc.
