Necrophiliac(Esp) - Endless Death(1988)

Necrophiliac is a Spanish extreme metal band formed back in 1987, released several demos(this one being the first released), a compilation and a full-length LP, splited-up in 1993 and reformed recently. 

The material here is solid, actually it is up there with the big bands, IT IS THAT GOOD. It is a live recording(you can hear all the instruments).

There are 6 tracks clocked at approximately 21 minutes. First track is called "Necrofucken" and gives you a hint of what to expect here: demonic vocals and fast tempo(the band doesn't slow down for a second). Next track, "Nuclear Nightmare" follows in the same vein, but blast-beats are present here as well. After this you have "Slayed sunflower seeds" and "Demoniac Slaughter" which are the shortest tracks, some kind of attempts at grindcore(or death-core how it was called back then by some). "The omen" follows, which is, again, similar, and ends with a nice guitar solo. The last track is a Sodom cover(Bombenhagel), which is faster than original.

Overall, if you are into 80's extreme metal like Sarcofago, Sepultura, Necrodeath, Napalm Death to name a few, you must give it a listen. It was re-released recently on the compilation "Maze of Forking Paths".

Necromancy(Gre) - Visions of Lunacy(1989) review

Necromancy is a Greek death/thrash band formed around 1986 under the name R.O.T.(Reek of Terror), but changed the name to the actual one around 1988. "Visions of Lunacy" is their first demo, released in 1989. This band is also notable for presence of Giorgos Zaharopoulos, who later left to focus on Necromantia(and because of that many think this is a pre-Necromantia band, WHICH IS NOT).

The material here is quite solid, actually you'd think you listen to a forgotten demo of one of the "necro bands" from the middle of the 1980's, IT IS THAT GOOD. Production is top-notch; you can hear all the instruments perfectly. Moreover, the bass at times is louder than instruments.

The demo starts with "Thrashifixion", a 2:15 instrumetal track, which shows the band's intentions for this demo: fast deathrash, with a necro production, that makes you craving for more.

The next track, "Shattered Bodies", starts with a bass guitar, and some beats reminding me of Mercyful Fate, then goes into something similar to Sodom's "Persecution Mania". Sodom I said? Well, the next track is a Sodom cover, "Outbreak of Evil", which is the best cover of the afforementioned Sodom song(at times you'd wonder whether you listen to the original or not). 

The 4th track, "Forbidden Rites" picks up from where the previous track ends(it also has a nice guitar solo in the beginning), then explodes into a deathrash monster. The middle of the song is where Hell actually breaks loose.

The 5th track, "Nocturnal Cry", is an outro, but it seems that this idea was later used in Necromantia(its beginning actually reminds me of "Last song for Valdezie")

Overall, this band really had potential, but unfortunately didn't went that far due to Living Dead(guitar)'s death. But if you like your metal played fast and with a "necro" production, then this is for you.

Necrotrooper

Sadistikus - Sadistikus(2014) review

Sadistikus is a new band from Israel, even though they are new, the music sounds as if it was recorded in 1985/86. So, let's think of it as a 1986 release:

After playing for some time in a thrash band called Eshet Lot, Ostry decided to play faster and heavier. What's the result? 3 tracks clocked at 9 minutes, but very well written tracks. Music is very good, well, what you can expect from bands nowadays: hellish vocals, fast guitar riffs(unlike what will be played in 6-7 years from now on). He uses a drum-machine, but that does not irritate your ears(remember that Sepultura didn't even tuned their guitars for Morbid Visions?). Even though it is a demo, you can hear all the instruments without any problems. Atmosphere? Yes, it is evil, this guy was truly dedicated to it

Unfortunately, we are in 2016... If this stuff would be released in 1986, pretty sure it would be hailed by many, and the band cited as influence. Now, I can only say that this is something that is missing at the moment. If you like bands like Sepultura, Kreator, Bestial Death and early Salem check it out. If you want to get a headache... check out the other bands around in the zine!

Necrotrooper

Lamentations(French death metal)

Lamentations was a band from France, who released a demo tape in 1993. Stuff that is really death metal and not commercial shit consumed by the masses.

This post is a tribute to the drummer Christophe Mourrieres who passed away. Rest in Peace

The entire Lamentations demo can be heard here:
http://youtu.be/-T7b-YxMb3I
http://youtu.be/RDwQzGHve78
http://youtu.be/0D_bszkZPgc
http://youtu.be/QOrPZ8OZe44

And a Facebook page(tribute, of course) :
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lamentations/743967632344644

Interview w/ Ostry(Sadistikus, Eshet Lot)

1.Infernal hailz! Since you are completely unknown to the S.W. readers, please tell us more about you and how did you started the band!
My name is Ostry and I'm from Kibbutz Metzer, Israel. Well, after two years of activity as Eshet Lot I felt satisfied of the materials, riffs and lyrics. After a month of working on new materials, "Bloody Eon" was ready, but it was different than my previous material. It was more death metal-ish and I loved this new direction, so I decided to start a new project named "Sadistikus"(Kus means Kunt).
Sadistikus is morbid and evil as death metal used to be. Same as in Eshet Lot it's a one-man project with no other players. I love working alone and thinking alone. Of course I would like to play in a band, but my own material stays at the one-man project, where they belong to.

2.Your first project, Eshet Lot, also had a demo release... do you plan to re-record those songs with a full-line-up? And who is responsible for its artwork?
First I need to find the right players to take the recording part in "Age of Slaughter" demo. But since "Age of Slaughter", tracks like "Puschtakk", "Timrot Ashan" and "Missionaries from the Abyss" were released, and I really love them, So I think that if will be a re-release of some of Eshet Lot materials, it will be a small compilation of these two active years, and not only the tracks from "Age of Slaughter". "Age of Slaughter" artwork was created by myself.


3.Is Eshet Lot still active?
Eshet Lot is less active now, but there are still tracks from the past that I want to finish and release, so it will be always alive and working.


4.Now about Sadistikus. How did you got the idea to form it, and if there was anyone else involved in it?
The idea was to form a new oldschool project in the new direction of my new material, morbid death metal. Same as in my past works, music and lyrics by me.


5.Tell us about the recordings! How did you recorded them? Are you satisfied with the demos? How was the response for the demos so far?
Recordings were in two locations: first was the kibbutz's cowshed, second My room for other finishes. The responses were few but positive, but expectations for a future recordings with full-line-up are still in the works. And same as in Eshet Lot – when I'll find the right players, the re-recording will be in process. I am satisfied with the demo and really enjoyed working on it as always.

6.Now about the scene in IsraHell: how is the scene in your opinion? What bands can you recommend us from the scene?
I hate most of the bands here, only few here playing oldschool and not modern shit. Same with crowd here, only few are waiting for the oldschool concerts which aren’t comes often.
Bands I recommend from the cuntry:
Promiscuity
Sonne Adam
Tangorodrim
Har
Kever
(not specific order)

7.Do you like any bands from Hungary, Romania, Ukraine, Moldova? If so, name some of them!
Well, Tormentor is one of my favorites in the black metal subgenre. Pure evil and insanity with killer riffs and solos.

8.Your top 10 all-time favourite albums are...?

• Sarcofago – INRI
• Sodom – In The Sign Of Evil
• Poison – Into the Abyss
• Possessed – Seven Churches
• Hellhammer – Triumph of Death
• Bestial Death – Suicide of the Immortal
• Bathory – The Return
• Necrovore - Divus de Mortuus
• Celtic Frost - Morbid Tales
• Judas Priest - Sad Wings of Destiny

(not specific order)


9.What foods, drinks and such can you recommend us from your area?
Foods – Bamba is the best local munch, cheap and you can buy it anywhere.
Drinks – TUBI 60, Nesher, Bavaria 86 (not an Israhelli drink, but lovely beer) and Prigat.


10.Tell us about your future plans!(re-release some demos, perhaps signing with a label)
I can only say I am always working on new stuff non-stop and will stay creative anytime. As I said before about re-releases: when the right time will come & the right players will be found.


11.Some wise words for the ending!
PANTERA SUKKS


Some links:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sadistikus/1520791554838899 (Sadistikus on Fukkbook)
https://sadistikus.bandcamp.com/ (Sadistikus demo can be heard here)

http://eshetlot.bandcamp.com/ (Eshet Lot songs can be heard here)
https://www.facebook.com/eshetlot1 (Eshet Lot's Fukkbook page)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuufs2NZZlOnnjrsVwPOkmw (Eshet Lot songs on YouTube)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMGEQRkd2A3PGYVErdkfpyA (Sadistikus songs on YouTube)

Sadistikus(death metal)

Coming out of IsraHELL, this band is playing death metal
The band formed recently
Not many infos about them, but this is one of those bands that deserve a mention here
1985-87-like death metal is what you get

"Bloody Eon":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDKcoJksPOA

...and guess who has returned??

This is not about Sadistik Witchfukk though
Yes, we were on hold lately(as both Georgius and me) are busy with another things.

Lethal Outcome released the long-awaited L.P.(they were announcing it since 2010, when I discovered them from the first time)...

And now it's ready, entitled "Generation of Apocalypse"(which will be reviewed someday)

Here you can listen to it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mO3CwcTeqq4

Necrotrooper