Showing posts with label Candlelight Records. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Candlelight Records. Show all posts

Monday, January 7, 2008

ABRUPTUM - Evil Genius CD review


ABRUPTUM - Evil Genius CD

True story, I was playing this CD at work during Metal Monday Nights. It was after 11 PM so that's when I allow all HELL to break loose as far as the musical selections go. So I was locking up the front door when I saw a woman outside at the bus stop. It was cold that night so I opened up the door and shoutedout to her, asking if she would like to wait for the bus inside the bar. Well she was all happy about that so she came inside and waited by the window. Now I remind you that this CD was playing at the time. ABRUPTUM were a Swedish Black
Metal band from the 90s that even MAYHEM's Euronymous thought was pure fuckin evil. And let me add this important fact, the lady waiting for the bus was this big fat black woman.

Now I went into the kitchen to tell my friend Chris, the bartender, that I let this woman inside because it was cold outside. And as I turned to go back outside to the bar I just started laughing my ass off. I turned to Chris and reminded him of the music which was playing. Then he started laughing and after a minute or two I finally went back outside. So I see that the woman is gone. I figured she saw her bus coming and left. But when I looked out, there she was standing in the street. So from that point on I just yelled to Chris, telling him what was going on with this woman. Yes she was in the street and a bus did come. she practically ran out in front of it to flag it down. Hey I doubt it was the bus she even
wanted. She probably wanted any bus just to get her away from the "Devil Bar". Oh yeah, I bet she was telling the driver to stop at a church, any church even a catholic church just to get the devil off of her.

Yeah well ABRUPTUM will do that to the weak ones. This here CD is a compilation of their ABRUPTUM-90:"Hextum Galaem Zeloq" and "The Satanist Tunes" cassette only releases and their 7"er "Evil", plus "De Profundis Mors Vas Consumet" their tribute to Euronymous.All of which were done from 1990 and 91. Yes we are talking about some of the worst Radio Shack quality recorded filth and hatred ever put out to the masses. While their brethren in Norway were actually creating Black Metal music, ABRUPTUM (aka: IT and ALL, later replaced by EVIL) were into a more avant garde/ambient sound that was plodding destructively. As far as it being
considered "ambient" by today's standards, maybe you should ask that black woman who ran out scared for her immortal soul. I'm serious, this is not for all of you weak teenagers who think wearing corpses paint and running around your basement screaming "Hail Satan" when your parents are not at home.

This CD is pure evil to say the least. While I know there will be people reviewing this, trying to describe something they have no earthly clue about. "What genre should pure evil be put in?" I'm pretty sure the evil dwarf and his co-conspirator wanted nothing more then to piss people off. Which is why I like playing this to unsuspecting listeners. You should too!!!!!
Southern Lord Records

Sunday, January 6, 2008

CANDLELIGHT RECORDS UPDATE

CANDLELIGHT RECORDS UPDATE

UPCOMING RELEASES

Marilyn Manson/Lord of Darkness
This delayed dvd release is finally to be released in the US on January 15. The dvd features the band's original line-up and is old footage of the band in their early days. For fans of the band this is a must-have addition to your collection.

Martriden/The Unsettling Dark
The full length debut from this rising Montana-based band is scheduled for US release on February 5. The band recently posted samples from the new album on their official MySpace page located at www.myspace.com/martriden. The album features guest appearance from James Murphy.

Averse Sefira/Advent Parallax
The full-length label debut from the respected Texas-based black metal band is set for US release on February 12. The band will team up with Rotting Christ, Immolation and Belphagor for a full US tour beginning February 4. For a list of the complete dates with cities and venues visit our official website at www.candlelightrecordsusa.com.

Electric Wizard/We Live
Electric Wizard/Let Us Prey
Candlelight completes the digipak reissues of England's Electric Wizard with the February 5 release of these two great records. Following the recent release of the band's latest album, the stunning Witchcult Today (selling out everywhere!), both contain previously unavailable material.

Taint/Secrets And Lies
The new album from Wales-based band is going to catch many off guard. A bit heavier than their amazing 2005 debut, Secrets and Lies will appeal to fans of Clutch, Fu Manchu, Monster Magnet and more.

To-Mera/Delusions
The second album from London-based prog/metal band is nothing short of impressive. Once again pushing their musical ideas forward to ever greater heights, the album displays a much broader range of moods, tempos and dynamics. Having performed in front of Dream Theater, Emperor and several high-profile European festivals, it is to be a busy year for this rising band.

Starofash/The Thread
The new solo album from Heidi Tveitan is an amazing musical voyage. Featuring guest appearance from Garm (Ulver), the album furthers the singer/songwriter's exploration of music. Spanning numerous styles it is a very adventurous album.

Onslaught/The Force
Onslaught/Power From Hell
Onslaught/In Search of Sanity
Coming March 11, Candlelight will make available domestically the long unavailable early catalog from England's thrash favorites.

Candlelight Winter Sampler
Available towards the end of January we are happy to confirm the release of our latest promotion sampler. Set to feature selections from Obituary, To-Mera, Martriden, Insomnium, Averse Sefira, Starofash, Taint, October File, Entombed, Sear Bliss, The Foreshadowing, Blut Aus Nord, Witchcraft, and many more, the sampler will be available at various retail outlets. All orders to our official webstore will receive the sampler as a value-added item in their orders (limited supplies).


COMING SOON
Ihsahn
Angl is the title of the second solo album from the former Emperor vocalist/guitarist. Expected for release mid-spring, the album is in its final completion stages now. Stay tuned for expanded details.

Daylight Dies
Lost to the Living is the third album from this North Carolina-based five-piece. Already in progress, the band reports that drums, acoustic and electric guitars are now recorded. The album is expected for release early summer. Visit the band's official website at www.daylightdies.com for ongoing updates from the studio.

Absu
Candlelight proudly announces the signing of American black metal pioneers Absu. The band are expected to enter the studio in February to begin recording of their new album anticipated for release sometime this summer. Stay tuned for expanded details.




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