Agathocles - Hunt Hunters / Robotized [comp] (2011)

 Agathocles was formed in the Belgian city of Mol, aspiring to sound like bands such as Lärm and Hellhammer. Its original members, Jan and Erwin, were involved in the underground metal/punk scene since the start of the decade, releasing compilation tapes and zines. Only a few of their rehearsal tapes survive from 1984, their first year playing together, mainly as appearances on compilations.

Agathocles began playing concerts in 1985, although audiences were still small for the type of extreme music they produced. They had an on-air interview on the local radio station that year.

By 1987, the band's line-up had begun to settle, albeit temporarily, in the form of Jan, Ronny and Erwin. They also found a long-term rehearsal space—Jam, a youth club in Mol—where they would not receive complaints or be ejected, as had happened in previous rehearsal rooms. They recorded more compilation tracks, organised more small concerts, and played gigs with other bands who would become equally famous, such as Napalm Death and Pestilence (and later Extreme Noise Terror, as well as smaller bands such as Violent Mosquitos and Total Mosh Project).

The first Agathocles releases were issued in 1988, which saw the arrival of a split EP with Riek Boois, as well as their first solo outing, Cabbalic Gnosticism, both of which were originally on cassette. Other material was recorded at the same time, but not released until later. By this time the band had four members, as Jakke had joined on guitar in December 1986, allowing Jan to concentrate on vocals.

Another guitarist, Guy, joined a year later, in 1989, and the split LP with the band Drudge was recorded and released on Deaf Records, as well as several other EPs. Towards the end of the year, the line-up changed yet again, with the bassist, Ronny, leaving the band and guitarist Jakke taking over from him.

Tracklist:

 1. Without A Clue     3:01
2. Rip The Book    1:18
3. Careless Wish    2:25
4. Irreversible Decision    2:04
5. Decimation Of Rights    2:00
6. Slaves To The Beat    1:29
7. Back In Town    2:28
8. Sick Shows Sell  1:49
9. Hunt Fox Hunters    1:37
10. About A Fascist    2:17
11. Drug Induced Fantasies    2:47
12. Kids For Cash     2:44
13. Get A Life    0:49
14. No Remorse    1:18
15. Robotized  2:14

30:20

 

Line up:

• Jan Frederickx: Bass & vocals
• Matty: Guitar 
• Burt: Drums
• *Vince: Drums & bass.

 

 

Label: Disembodied Records. DR 013.

Tracks 1-10: recorded in October, 1998 at Dyprins Studios in Borgloon, Belgium.
Tracks 11-15: recorded in April, 1997 at Soundshape Studios in Arendonk, Belgium.

Enthroned - Black Goat Ritual: Live In The Flesh (2005)

 

 Enthroned was formed in Belgium around 1993 by Sabathan (vocals) and Cernunnos (drums) after leaving their previous bands Morbid Death and Blaspherion. They were soon joined by Tseboath (guitar) of Death Metal band Slanesh. The band released a 5-track promo tape in 1994 which gained them the interest from various labels. A 7" split EP, "Scared By Darkwinds", was then released with Ancient Rites on After Dark Records. After Dark Records ceased to exist so Enthroned had to opt for Evil Omen Records (a small sub-division of Osmose Productions) to release their first full-length debut album, "Prophecies Of Pagan Fire", in 1995. After the release, Nornagest (guitar) of Heresia, was recruited and Tseboath was replaced by another guitarist named Nebiros.

In 1996 the band went on a European tour with Ancient Rites and Bewitched. In 1997 when the band was ready to record "Towards The Skullthrone Of Satan", Cernunnos committed suicide. A heavy blow to the band, but they managed to record the album, with help from a session drummer. The band appeared at a festival named "Dragon Blaze" with their new drummer Namroth Blackthorn.

In 1998 they went on another European tour with Dark Funeral. Same year they had also released the MCD "Regie Sathanas", dedicated to Cernunnos. In 1999 they entered Abyss Studio in Sweden and recorded their third album "The Apocalypse Manifesto". Enthroned rounded off the 20th Century on tour with Marduk. In 2000 they parted ways with Nebiros and recruited Nerath Daemon. He proved himself worthy on a German mini tour. Same year they also recorded "Armoured Bestial Hell" and released it in 2001. After the release they encountered another line-up change, Namroth Blackthorn was asked to leave the band. He was replaced by Alsvid from the French Black Metal band Seth.

In 2002 they were signed to Napalm Records where they released their fifth album, "Carnage In Worlds Beyond". The band played more shows and they are now working on their sixth album, "XES Haereticum".

 

 

 

 

 -Tracklist:

 1. Deny the Holy Book of Lies     07:04
2. The Antichrist Summons the Black Flame     04:02
3. Boundless Demonication     04:04
4. Infernal Flesh Massacre     04:40
5. Rites of the Northern Fullmoon     04:02
6. Genocide (Concerto No. 35 for Razors)     05:40
7. The Ultimate Horde Fights     04:19
8. Vortex of Confusion     06:07
9. Radiance of Mordacity     03:40
10. Hertogenwald     05:00
11. Spawn from the Abyss     05:03
12. By Dark Glorious Thoughts     05:53
13. Evil Church     05:54
14. Last Will     04:42
15. Eternal Misery (unreleased studio track)     04:11

01:14:21

 

-Lineup:

⛧Sabathan : Vocals (lead), Bass
⛧Nornagest : Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing)
⛧Nguaroth : Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing)
⛧Glaurung : Drums. 

 

 

 Label:  Napalm Records.

 Recorded live in Porto Alegre, Brazil, at Bar Opinião on September 6th, 2004.

"Eternal Misery" was recorded at the Dungeon.
Engineered by S. Impens and Nguaroth.
Music by Enthroned.
Lyrics by Nornagest.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grimfaug - Defloration Of Life's Essence (2007)

 

 Belgium Black Metal band formed in 2001, Houtland, West Flanders.

Their lyrics are about darkness, death, destruction, blasphemy.

 

• Discography:

- Rex Draconis [demo] (2002)
- Blood upon the Face of Creation (2004)
- Defloration of Life's Essence (2007)
- MMXIV-MMXVI [split] (2017)

 

 

 

 

 

-Tracklist:

 1.     ....as Foretold (Holocaust)     05:44
2.     Solar Demise     05:47
3.     Pest & Plague     06:14
4.     Despoiler of Hope     03:41
5.     Defloration of Life's Essence     05:13
6.     Damnatio ad Bestia     05:16
7.     Apocalypse...     06:55

38:50

 

-Lineup:

⛧ Crygh : Vocals, Drums
⛧ Norgaath : Vocals, Guitars, Bass.

 

 

 

 

 Label: Northern Sky Productions.

 Recorded, mixed and mastered between September 2005 and October 2006.

All music written & performed by Grimfaug, except "Despoiler of hope" written & performed by Invernah.

 Cover by Nicola Solieri.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mason + Schizophrenia + Evil Invaders + Warbringer ┼ Sala Rebullón, Mos, Pontevedra (Esp) 2023.04.17

 

 

 

 

 

 Based in Melbourne, Australia, Thrash metal band Mason delivers commanding performances throughout the National and International Metal scene. Drawing influence from The Big Four and The Bay Area, Mason encapsulates the 80′s thrash sound mixed with fast tempos and a dominating rhythm section. The band continue to crush audiences across the globe with their driving force and energetic stage presence, creating a powerful fan base.

In 2011 Mason released their self titled EP, followed by their debut album, ‘Warhead’ in 2013 which features ten tracks including guest guitarist Jeff Loomis from Arch Enemy, Nevermore and Various Solo albums.

The band proceeded with National tours of Australia including support slots with Havok and Accept, then shortly after supported Revocation to kick off the first show of their highly successful 2014 Asian tour, leaving audiences wanting more.

Not sparing a minute, Mason jumped straight back into the studio to record their second release, ‘Unmerciful’, released in 2016. ‘Unmerciful’ is the perfect follow up, showcasing the band’s ability to fuse fast, aggressive metal and melodic guitar work that will captivate and reinforce Mason ’s stronghold on a global level.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Death/Thrash Metal from Belgium originally formed in 2010 by Ricky Mandozzi (vocals/bass) and Romeo Promos Promopoulos (guitars) under the name Hämmerhead. In 2016 the band rebranded as Schizophrenia. The band released their first EP 'Voices' in 2020 and followed up with their first Full-Length album 'Recollections of the Insane' in 2022.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 SETLIST:

 - Souls of Retribution
- Sea of Sorrow
- Schizophrenia
- Divine immolation
- Onwards to Fire
- Necrophiliac (Slayer cover)
- Cranial Disintegration
- Structure of Death.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Evil Invaders is Speed/Thrash Metal band from Belgium that was formed in 2007 in the city of Leopoldsburg by Jöe Anus (vocals & guitar) and his cousin Agent Stavröz. It was very easy to find a drummer. Because one of Jöe's best friends of him was a drummer. And that's how Speedfreak Frey got involved with the band. After a year of just jamming, drinking and covering, they found a bassist. Steve Tomsin joined the band and from that moment they decided to call it "Evil Invaders". The name was borrowed from the Razor song of the same name. Founding member Johannes "Joe" Van Audenhove is now the only remaining original member, by 2009 a first cast had been found. They had their first gig in January 2009. But after all the gigs done in 2009 they kicked Tomsin out because he was a total poser and we couldn't count on him! A few days later their maniacal friend and huge Evil Invaders fan, Stringking Pussymagnet Alain joined the band.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 SETLIST:

 -Feed Me Violence
-Mental Penitentiary
-Hissing In Crescendo
-In Deepest Black
-Sledgehammer Justice
-Forgotten Memories
-Die For Me
-As Life Slowly Fades
-Pulses of Pleasure
-Fast, Loud ‘n’ Rude
-Raising Hell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The band formed in 2004 when John Laux and Victor Mikhaltsevich met during high school. They shared a strong common interest in heavy metal and began writing instrumental songs together. Eventually Victor introduced John Kevill to Laux as the new vocalist and immediately a strong creative partnership was forged. Originally they had named the band Onslaught but changed their name after realizing that there is a band using the same name. Nothing had been recorded and released while they had used the name. They soon recruited Andy Laux as the bassist and Evan Reiter as drummer. A few weeks later Reiter left and was replaced by Adam Carroll whom Kevill had met opening as a guitarist in a local band at a Metal Church show.
John Kevill (2012)

The band finally had a solid line up in place and had adopted the name Warbringer after attempting to combine "War" as a prefix to a variety of words. They recorded a four-song demo in 2004 that was never released. It is the only recording with Victor Mikhaltsevich in the band. Due to creative differences the band decided to seek out another guitar player. Emilio Hoschet soon joined the band, and in 2005 they self-financed the Born of the Ruins demo. Copies were handmade and passed out for free at local shows.

A local thrash revival scene started expanding and growing around the L.A. area. Thanks to word of mouth, organic promotion, and social networking sites, a lot of young promoters began booking shows with exclusively traditional metal bands. Eventually bands in the scene were playing sold-out shows on the Sunset Strip. Smaller labels became interested in the scene and Heavy Artillery Records had asked a number of upcoming thrash bands to contribute to a various artist compilation Speed Kills...Again. The release was delayed until 2007.

Ryan Bates joined Warbringer early in 2006 as the band's new drummer after Adam Carroll had left on a hiatus from Warbringer and Zombie.

In 2006 the band also finished the One By One, the Wicked Fall demo which was self-financed and recorded at Love Juice Labs. The original pressings were handmade, but the band eventually opted to have them printed more professionally. The EP was sent out to a number of different labels and magazines. The EP was very successful and was met with many positive reviews. Warbringer began to move up in the local roster and open for larger bands. Emilio Hoschet parted ways with the band early in 2007, and brought in former member Adam Carroll as a temporary guitarist. The band opened shows for bands like Obituary, Atheist and Repulsion.

In 2007 Warbringer signed with Century Media Adam Carroll decided to rejoin Warbringer full-time and made contributions to the music on War Without End as a drummer and guitarist. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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