Interview: Wolflust (2022)

 

The following interview was done with War Metal titans WOLFLUST.

Hails! Thanks for agreeing to do this interview, man. Can you tell us a little bit about how Wolflust emerged and your influences?

R: Greetings! WOLFLUST was formed by Cernunnos Legion - War proclamations, distortions blastbass and sulfuric vomits, Trojillo - Artillery, ammunition and warhammer of doom, with the aim of producing a chaotic WAR DEATHBLACK METAL, rescuing the old spirit of the 80s/90s, inspired by the gods: SARCOPHAGE(old), BLASPHEMY, HELLHAMMER, SODOM(old), ANGELCORPSE, CONQUEROR, MUTILATOR(old), and others.
 

Tell us about your Satanic Megatons EP and the overall reaction from underground maniacs.

R: When we recorded our ep we had no pretensions, our intention was just to record all our hate and anger in the form of music, we were really impressed with the acceptance of the material in the Underground environment, in all this ep has so far had 7 different versions, 2 on tape(Davao Hellsbangers/Philippines and Southwindland recs/Brazil), 2 on cd(hammer of damnation recs/Brazil and Anti-human prods./Canada), Box cd(Anti-human prods./Canada) on LP(9 Brazilian labels and Raise the dead Recs/England). Until today we receive many messages from maniacs from all over the world commenting on this material.
 

The sound on that EP is absolutely merciless. Can we expect more of the same with the next attack?

R: Our intention is for each upcoming material to sound as brutal and wild as possible, in WOLFLUST you will never find new trends or fads, only the most profane and brutal WARDEATHBLACKMETAL like the old days! Stand by because the worst is yet to come!

Your band’s name derives from an Angelcorpse song, so it would be reasonable to assume they had a big influence on you? What do you think about an Angelcorpse reunion?

Yes, Cernunnos and I are fans of ANGELCORPSE, for us it is a direct inspiration and influence. Unfortunately the shows of this tour that would take place in Brazil were cancelled due to the pathetic Brazilian producer who screwed everything up.

 
Who did the artwork for the Satanic Megatons EP? It's pretty sick!

The cover was made by a renowned Brazilian artist called Marcos Miller, he has done several covers for other bands like Exterminate, Mental Horror, Cauterization, and many others. And we will continue to work with him to make the arts for the next materials.
 

You covered Bathory’s classic “Sacrifice”. How much of an influence is Quorthorn on your band and what do you think of their later Viking era?

Yes it was an immense honor for us to be able to record our version of the song “sacrifice”, as Bathory is a huge influence not only for us but also for thousands of other bands around the world. Personally, I prefer Bathory's early stage more, but all of his works are magnificent!
 

What can you tell us about the scene there in your city, and which active bands do you think are worth checking out from Brazil?

I live in a city in the interior of the state of São Paulo, there is no scene in my city and no bands. Brazil has always been a barn of great bands that served as inspiration for the rest of the world, currently there are several bands doing excellent works such as: Necrosound, Açoite, Necrogosto, Luvart, Havok666, Kanvass, Ceremony, Antichrist Hooligans, Sade, Negro Bode Terrorist, Barbatos, Spiritual Hate, Diabolism, and many others.

Tell us a bit about your lyrics and what inspires them.

Our lyrics deal with themes of wars, death, desecration, and against all religions that manipulate and imprison human beings. We follow as inspiration the themes addressed in albums from the early 80s/90s such as show no mercy, endless pain, seven churches, morbid visions, INRI, infernal overkill, in the sign of evil, fallen angel of doom, among others..

For some people, metal is just a phase, but for others it's a lifetime pursuit. What does it mean to be a diehard metal heathen? Also, how do you feel about people formerly into black/death converting to Christianity?

Well, I've been in this for over 30 years, so I don't think it's a phase hahaha, really I have Metal for me as a lifestyle, there isn't a day that I don't listen to Metal in my life. Unfortunately our country is an extremely Christian country, and many get into this shit looking for something illusory or that will bring them salvation or a better life in some fantasy place. Metal has never had anything to do with religion, Metal has always been anti-Christian and always will be, so we will always execrate the pathetic people and bands that call themselves White Metal.

 
What’s currently on your playlist?

I listen to a lot, I'm a real maniac who looks for new bands all the time, I can tell you the bands I'm listening to this week: KANVASS, ARCHGOAT, GBK, IMPURITY, GOATSMEGMA, BLASPHEMY, ANTICHRIST SIEGE MACHINE, CHRIST DENIED, MALIGNANCY, THORYBOS , between others.

 
It goes without saying that Brazil has an endless supply of great bands. What do you think makes people from there want to play such violent and intense music?

Certainly the reason Brazilian bands create songs with so much hate, anger and violence, is the portrait of our lives and realities, we are a third world country, with a totally fucked up economy, where the vast majority work themselves to death, we pay the highest taxes on the planet and we have no return, the vast majority do not have access to good education, medical care or security, violence in large centers is gigantic, that is, the brutal and violent sound is just a reflection of our lives.

 
What can you tell us about your other band Industrial Noise? It seems the band has been around for a time!

Yes, I created INDUSTRIAL NOISE in 1993 as a totally noise project, then in 1998 it became a band with rehearsals and shows, we released dozens of materials such as demo-tapes, cds, 7eps, etc.. We are currently stopped since the beginning of the pandemic. But a year ago I formed another band with another member of INDUSTRIAL NOISE, it's called ACUSTIC NEUROMA, the sound is a mix of death metal and grind, in the old style like bands like BLOOD, REPULSION, F.O.G., DEPRESSION.
 

Thanks for your time, Mauro! The Satanic Megatons EP rips. I hope to hear more of the same with the next assault. The last words are yours.

Thank you very much for the interview and space given to WOLFLUST! Very soon we will have several releases coming out like a new EP and other split's 7'EPs, and also other news, keep in touch! Keep up the war against white-shit shit and fake metal! Fuck Peace! Praise war!!!

Interview: Goatpenis (2021)

Brazilian cult GOATPENIS needs no introduction. They are true legends of underground Black/Death with a trajectory dating back to 1989 when they began their activities as SUPPURATED FETUS. Not even the recent passing of former frontman Sabbaoath can deter them from waging war on the world. The following interview was done with guitarist Virrugus Apocalli.


Hails! Thanks for taking the time to do this interview. Could you please inform us of the current status of GOATPENIS? Are there any new releases or reissues planned for the near future?


Thanks for the opportunity. Goatpenis is keeping up the works. After Sabbaoth’s death, we took some time to process what happened, create a plan of attack and come back to the front with total power! We’re currently finishing a new material that should be released in 2022. It will be dedicated to the legacy and memory of Sabbaoth.


How did the passing of your former singer Sabbaoth (RIP) affect the band and will you continue making music under the GOATPENIS name? Who will take over the vocal duties?


No doubt Sabbaoth’s death was a shock, completely unexpected. However, if we left the front it would be the same as surrendering to the enemy because of a casualty of a soldier! As long as there are men to fight, the war must continue! Sabbaoth was the founder and will never be replaced but the attack can not stop. We’re currently counting on Necro Abhorrence’s vocals, the last member to join the Anti-Human Command.

How would you describe the evolution of your sound over the years? Has the core philosophy and influences remained the same?

I would describe it as natural. The more you do something, the better you become. The philosophy will always be the same: The repudiation of the human species.


What kind of elements did you focus on during the writing of "Decapitation Philosophy" and what can you tell us about the recording process?


The focus was always contempt and hate for human existence. D. P. is another album that envisions several ways to exterminate people. It can be through beliefs, religions… About the process of recording, it was like the other albums: fast and intense!

Can you tell us something about the inspiration behind the title "Decapitation Philosophy" and what it means? Who did the artwork?

I’m always focused on composing songs. Sabbaoth was the one who created the arts and the lyrics. After that, we would get together to discuss the name of the album. When we decided that the album would be called Decapitation Philosophy, we focused the creation process on something that would forward to the methods of execution of some cultures.


Can you share with us some highlights and anecdotes from your time with the band? And what would you say are some of the factors contributing to the band's longevity?


I became a member right after the Inhumanization album. When I got in, the band was quite unstructured, Sabbaoth was the only one fighting to not let the band break up. Since then we gathered forces and raised the band exactly where we wanted. Sabbaoth and I always had the perfect sync in the ideas and in the attitudes. We had different members through the years, but the two of us always held strong. I believe you must have commitment and willpower. Luckily today we’ve got a very solid and killer band: MGM.666 on the drums since the Anesthetic Vapor album and Necro Abhorrence on the guitars since the D.P. album and now taking on the vocals!

What is your opinion on the media and how it exploits people's weaknesses by filling their heads with nonsense, similar to how religions indoctrinate people? Is the vast majority of people utterly ignorant and beyond contempt?

Very simple: people are so stupid, weak, and lazy. Those who influence and the ones who are influenced. They deserve the worse and I hope they get buried in their own mediocre existence!


Do you have any hope for the human race and do you believe we are destined to become extinct because of our own self-destructive nature?


My hope is that actually happens!


What are some great Brazilian bands that everyone needs to check out in your opinion?


I'd rather not recommend because I don’t usually listen to anything.


How would you react if some basement-dwelling hipster accused GOATPENIS of being an NS band?


If it would be an accusation through the internet, I wouldn’t react based on my 7th answer. However, if one of these potheads finds a ball lost in their pants and comes talk shit to me in person… Decapitation Philosophy… Hahaha


Finally, what's next for you and GOATPENIS? Thanks again and good luck with everything!


Thanks for the interview, excellent questions! We must continue, honor Sabbaoth’s legacy. We will remain focused, work hard, create new materials, keep the mind and body strong, and hope for the worst!!! 

In memory of Sabbaoath aka Evandro Siebert (1970 - 2021)

Album review: Rottenbroth - Necroceremony Vomitorum (2021)

 

Rottenbroth - Necroceremony Vomitorum

Brazil

Awakening Records

What a way to start a death metal album! Just listen to the opening riff of "Necroceremony Vomitorum" and tell me it does not blow you away! It's the fuel you need to get into their sound and get a sense of Rottenbroth's potential.

No one can deny the musical quality that a country like Brazil possesses. We all know the reputation of this country and it's impressive how this quality has been maintained over time and how Brazil continues to produce a great number of incredible bands. Here is proof of that.

When you see cover art like this, the first thing you imagine is that it's a Slamming Brutal Death Metal band or a similarly cataloged subgenre, though you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that this is not the case. In fact, I'd say it's a rare breed of death/doom, influenced by bands like Asphyx and Autopsy. At first the vocals may sound a bit strange, but after a while you will get used to it and realize that the singer is a real beast with a very well mastered technique. He can shape his voice the way you want him to. But what I like most is how he screams those high notes. They are insane! As always, not everyone will like it (I even found people making fun of it), but they can go to hell! Or wherever they want. He has a way of singing that seems to spew slime and vomit in every word. It is truly disgusting and brutally nauseating with all the creeping undertones that characterize his style.

As for the rest of the band, I like the sound they have achieved. It's decent for what they are proposing. All the instruments can be heard at the same level. It's very well balanced and the fetid smell of death metal can be detected in every aspect They have a distinct old school style. I did not find one boring track on this album. Even my favorite "Carcass Epidemic" had me raving. I think it's the fucking hymn on this album. Excellent for letting the listener's mind wander.

If you want to hear some truly putrid, yet heavy as fuck mid-tempo death metal, this is the band for you! I assure you it will be a great experience! (Catacombs Walker)

Album review: Crypta – Echoes Of The Soul (2021)

 

Crypta – Echoes Of The Soul

Brazil / The Netherlands

Napalm Records

Last year, Fernanda Lira (bass, vocals) and Luna Dametto (Drums) decided to leave Nervosa and pull out a new project called Crypta. It has the participation of Taina Bergamaschi (Ex-Hagbard) and Sonia Annubis (Ex-Burning Witches, Cobra Spell) on guitars.

Since its announcement the band has generated quite a fuss, and now that they’ve recently released their debut album, let's take a walk through the slimy and gloomy corridors of CRYPTA!

I advise you to put on your headphones, because the intro to this album, "Awakening," reflects perfectly the album cover and will transport us at once beyond the mortal realm and towards the concept proposed by the group. The tombstone is opened wide, and from it arises an onslaught of pure soul-crushing brutality, like feral beasts emerging (as if Pandora's box were being opened). Fernanda's screams (a little deeper than usual) emanate deep from within the grave, as demonstrated on the first track, "Starvation," which is self-explanatory in how it talks about death due to lack of food. Admittedly, I’m quite fond of the structure and theme, which gives the impression that it was barfed out by some hideous creature. The vocals are profoundly aggressive, high-pitched, and pleasant to listen to. Fast riffs and drums slam into your ears like a hail of bullets. References like Morbid Angel and Sinister comes to mind in terms of the precision and speed they play their instruments. All this is supported by a rather stellar production. It’s forceful and fierce like the infernal shadow of death! I will point this out though, as a fan of classic death metal (the most repulsive kind) this album does sound a bit modern (and by this I mean that the melodic parts are clearly more modern than the moments of sick fury) but maybe that’s a good thing for the genre – to bring something fresh for all the death-maniacs to sink their teeth into. (Catacombs Walker)

EP review: Laracna - Nec Spe Nec Metu (2021)

 

Laracna - Nec Spe Nec Metu (2021)

Brazil

Independent 

Laracna are a one-person black metal project from Cascavel, Brazil, unleashing their first release in nearly a decade. Formed in 2009, and having released their last demo in 2012, “Nec Spe Nec Metu” is the project’s third release, and definitely a monster of an EP.

The first thing I’d like to note here that the drums are programmed on this album, they're somewhat noticeable, but sound decent enough for the genre. Production is clear, without taking away from the necessary genre-defining atmosphere that must be present in black metal. The lower ranged black metal vocals most definitely remind me of Deathspell Omega or Behexen. I definitely cannot say the same for the riffing and over all sound writing. “Nec Spe Nec Metu” clocking in at around 16 minutes, definitely has a unique and ever changing sound throughout. The writer here appears to have a diverse set of musical influences in which they have blended together to create this disgustingly unique release. You will find riffs that reminice of early Craft, Burzum and even doomy segments like the beginning of “Deo Tacita”, which almost sound like early Katatonia. There is even a riff around 30 seconds into “Guillotine” that reminds me of Bathory’s “Return” album.

Overall, Nec Spe Nec Metu shows that Laracna have a lot of promise as a musical project. A lot in terms of songwriting and diveristy of song writing is brought to the table. The guitar tone is nice and bright, and compliments the dissonance of the riffs. An EP absolutely worth checking out. (AR)

Album review: Goatpenis - Biochemterrorism (2010)

Goatpenis - Biochemterrorism (2010)

Brazil

Satanic Skinhead Propaganda

When most people think of war metal, bands like Blasphemy and Revenge comes to mind, but for myself, nothing beats Goatpenis. Sabbaoth has always led the band, but I started taking them more seriously when Virrugus joined the line-up. Since they became a duo, the band has only gotten better over time. Now in true Goatpenis fashion, the first track starts with a sample that has something to do with war. This track is an ominous orchestral piece that plays into the track. It starts with a catchy melodic lead over tremelo picked chords, then leads into a thrashy slower part only for it to pick up again in time for the next song. 'Fatal Equinox' shows the band play swirling leads down the fretboard over blasts. I love the guttural vocals, as they are fitting to the style and intensity of the music. I won't do a track by track analysis, since most of the songs carry the same formula, but are executed in an unique way. One of my favorite tracks on this album is without a doubt, 'Death Emperor Rules Supreme,' with the chords going higher and higher down the fretboard. Goatpenis has always had a distinct and trademark sound that made them stand out from their peers, particularly on this album, which perfectly blends melody with violence. In fact,  "melodic war metal" is probably the most fitting descriptor for this album. Recommended. (LR)

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

ALBUM REVIEW: Vulturine - Panegyric of Death - The Synoptic Picture of Negativism (2018)

Vulturine - Panegyric of Death - The Synoptic Picture of Negativism - (2018)

Brazil

Drakkar Productions

Vulturine is one of the best Black Metal bands hailing from Brazil and their signing to Drakkar was definitely a step into the right direction as far as getting more exposure. They've been steeped in obscurity for the better part of their existence. The latest installment from the band unfolds over a duration of 39 minutes of ominous Black Metal and sees the band venture into new territory without compromising any of its core traits. A procession of atonal riffs constantly assaults the senses supplemented with the dense-heavy production, which gives the whole thing a very stifling and oppressive feel. The vocals lean a bit more towards Death Metal, but are well implemented and fitting to the music overall. Every instrument brings something to the table and can be heard in the mix. "Panegyric of Death" is another excellent entry from these Brazilian vectors of plaque. (HT)