evo nekih randomly pokupljnih koje sam piso prije godinu ili dvije, pa me interesuju komentari ....
iz broja 4 (HT):
SILENT KINGDOM - Visions From Forgotten Land
Self released, 2000.
If you're into Bosnian Metal you must have heard of this Sarajevo band, which exists for four years and this is their debut release. Read the interview for more background info.
Even with Silent Kingdom, Bosnia and Herzegovina is still out of real Black Metal band. Well, they might be closest to the one but with music presented on this LP I'm sure even the band members don't consider "In The Sign Of Evil" to be a classic Black Metal release... To me they seem only as if they got impressed with some, I say some, trade marks of that subgenre in it's modern form (which reflect upon whirlwind blast beats underlined by epic guitar driven, often keyboards too, freezing melodicism backed up by some screaming vox) and mixed it with some ideas of their mystic vision. In fact I'd be hard pressed to come up with a short description of music they play. That's something I don't have a problem at all, naturally, I just want to put some things straight to those who blindly hail them as a hope of domestic true black metal. What really gives identity to them is the idea of incorporating Bosnian folk elements (they must be pioneers if there were any) into songs often accompanied by some complex death metal riffing and/or great melodic heartfelt lead work, these things kick some serious ass but when *separated*, the way they work together should be as important which for some reason doesn't seem to be the case here. I don't feel that brutal distorted and clean folk parts relate to each other in a way that only in that combination message is spread as adequately as writer intended to be ("On The Wings Of Time" is a great example of this; btw, I love the solo in this song). Crowning achievement is a cover of a sevdalinka (traditional Bosnian song, always about love - with a tragic end in this case) "Sa Gradacca, Bijele Kule". Music-wise, main theme is kept of course and lyrics being just translated, I think. It takes balls to make such move yet - on the other side, this song is "Postmortem" of sevdah. I'm sure this sounds much more awe-inspiring to those who don't know where does all this soulful melody come from. Production should be way better, I'd like to hear a razor sharp guitar sound here in the first place. No lyrics included.
~Nedim
Contact:
Sead Tafro
Omera Hajama 6
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
mailto:skingdom_999@yahoo.com
SILENT KINGDOM - Whispering Nights And Majestic Winds EP
Self-released, 2002.
Wow, they caught me off guard with this release. I was expecting them to move toward technical blackened death a la Council Of The Fallen and the like but this EP is an entirely composed for acoustic guitar and percussion; out of four compositions, only last one contains some vocals (which sound like a soundtrack for a fairytale). Yeah, I know this smells like a cliche but I don't think that this was Silent Kingdom jumping on a bandwagon inspite of songtitles and such a rough description of this EP. Music is very serene, relaxing, quiet, mystical - this is great for a late night hours. Yes, this is more of a background music although it's inspired by a rather serious issue, against us killing nature.
~Nedim
SKEPTICISM - The Process Of Farmakon EP
Red Stream, 2001.
Although I'm not familiar with the plead of funeral doom bands that comes from Finland, I'll say that this is a very, very impressive work of art. One of those records I put once in a month or two, but when I listen to it I'm carried away, taking another form and being spewed to the ground once it reaches the end. That would be all about similarities with other music I've listened to.
On the opposite side, this is one of the most depressive, pain reflecting, "no light at the end of the world" piece I've ever heard. It's so negative that it actually awakes the contrary (did band intend 'contrary'?) effect in me and makes me feel happier cause I see that my problems aren't that much painful after all. As selfish as it may sound, it tells a lot about their ability to manipulate with the pen and the instruments. Rather long compositions are based around main, slow, monster of a riff, simple but 'as needed' drum patterns backed up by "whispered growls", yet I got an impression that atmosphere is their thing, targeting on the way it evokes a certain feeling, above mentioned are just requisites.
It comes in an ass kicking digi-pack, lyrics printed but impossible to read (due to minor color difference), great trick... better than not printing them at all. Definitely do check them out.
~Nedim
Red Stream
P.O. Box 342
Camp Hill PA
17001 0342 USA
mailto:redstream@aol.com
http://www.redstream.com
http://www.farmakon.com
SEAR BLISS - Forsaken Symphony
Red Stream Rec., 2002
It was purely a matter of coincidence that I listened this in a surrounding as suggested by Andras himself (read the int.), before I sat down to write a "review". Plus, I was rather nervous as a result of a gray day so I can tell that their actions resulted with a remarkable goal - this truly is a way to escape into Sear Bliss world of dark fantasy and relax along, riding on the wings of symphonic, well performed compositions. Music is midtempo, semi melodic real Black Metal. I guess their usage of "exotic" instruments (well, trombone and barytone) are just one positive side, the others would be not_less_than average individual qualities and flowing, yet complex, lengthy song structures. One thing that deserves a highlight spot in my books is a inspirational melodic in their own way lead work, perhaps a little unusual for this type of bands, proving that they are not afraid to challenge their own "trueness". Always a good thing.
~Nedim
http://www.searbliss.hu
BATTLEHORNS - Battlehorns
Hohenstaufen Rec.
Battlehornds is yet again one of those bands to show the world how real Black Metal should be done. Nothing against that, it's just that - I know. The fact is that all of these bands are more concerned about "their fight for the cause" than to actually turn to them selves, bid a welcome to inner calls and come up with something authentic, where Black Metal is only a tool not a destination.
Bass is unusually audible, precise drumming, very thin guitar sound and of course filthy concept, still melodic. . It's full of samples deep under the guitars so you can hardly hear it . There are times when you can't recognize a riff not to mention some gun fire or "demon on radio" samples. For those buying blindly anything that falls into mentioned category.
~Nedim
V/A No Colours Records - Victory Through Total Domination Comp., Vol. III
I'm sure many of you are familiar with No Colours and their tastes so this comp. CD comes an no surprise. Raw, filthy Black Metal and one or two thrash bands thrown in to colourize the things. They have some well known names on the roster so, I guess, to those interested by this type of things this might be a nice little sweet present. "What's imagination" cover, no band info just a releases/prices list. Featured acts: Lord Wind, Weltmacht, Nargaroth, Abyssic Hate, Iuvenes, Wigrid, Judas Iscariot, Woodtemple, Graveland, Slaves, Thor's Hammer, Satanic Warmaster, Suicidal Winds, Gaahlskagg, Curse.
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