Interview: Goatsmegma (2021)

GOATSMEGMA is the first of many Estonian bands to be interviewed for this webzine. Their music is the personification of pure and utter bestial FILTH, with a sound redolent of bands like MORBOSIDAD, BLASPHEMY, and BLACK WITCHERY.

Blasphemous hails! To begin this interview, can you tell us about the formation of Goatsmegma, and what the band is all about?

Wroth Desecrator: Goatsmegma is a nuclear goat kommando from Estonia. Total annihilation against humanity. Blasphemous hellblasting attacks, low-tuned cave-sounding guitars and vicious vocals, bestial vomits. We (the band) formed because we wanted to make this beast that was missing from our local scene.

Goathanger666: Goatsmegma is all about violent perversions.

Goatsmegma’s sound is crude, barbaric, and full of hatred. What is the inspiration behind conjuring such a violent sound, and what are some of your biggest influences?

Wroth Desecrator: For me it's themes of endless hate, sexual perversions, vengeance... These primal filthy monsterous fantasies and urges. Biggest influences come from Revenge, Black Witchery, Proclamation, Morbosidad, Blasphemy, Antichrist, Abysmal Lord.

Goathanger666: I'd personally say my biggest inspiration in life is the russian harsh noise wall scene and Muammar Gaddafi.

Your music gets categorized as War Metal – do you consider it as an actual genre, and in your opinion, which albums do you regard as some of the best examples of this style?

Wroth Desecrator: Actually we call our style Violent Black/Death Metal or Bestial Black Metal and sometimes Militant Goat Metal. You can call it what you want.

Best examples for me are: Nether Tombs of Abaddon by Proclamation, Fallen Angel of Doom by Blasphemy, Cojete A Dios Por El Culo by Morbosidad, Vengeance War Till Death by Bestial Warlust, Victory.Intolerance.Mastery by Revenge and ofcourse War Cult Supremacy by Conqueror.

Goathanger666: War Metal is something that takes speed and primitiveness from Black Metal and the raw brutality from Death Metal.

What can you tell us about some of your other bands such as Baalsebub and Sungehel? Are those your priority bands or is every musical endeavour equally important?

Wroth Desecrator: Süngehel was formed in 2012 as a Black/Death Metal band. Me and Sadistic Hellblast Impaler (ex-Süngehel) played together in Süngehel for 7 years. I'm still active in Süngehel, as an original member and writing all the riffs and lyrical material with them. For me both bands are equally important. Baalsebub was formed in 2013 and they are still active, with a new album coming this year.

Do you consider Goatsmegma and Sungehel as the first War Metal bands from Estonia, or were there any bands with similar aesthetics before you?

Wroth Desecrator: Süngehel was a War Metal influenced band from Estonia first, but Goatsmegma is a straight up War Metal band here.

Goathanger666: I'd say Süngehel is a multi-layered form of evil. Yes in some terms we are similar but Goatsmegma is just a primitive force.

The production on your debut album is very raw and unpolished. What kind of sound were you going for exactly, and are you satisfied with the result?

Wroth Desecrator: Yeah, we are fucking satisfied with the result. Raw, old school, brutal cave sound, nasty harsh bestial production.

Goathanger666: Yes, Definitely! This sound is supposed to be really abrasive and claustrophobic at times. I think that was the sound that we wanted at the time... Yes now i think that we could have tweaked some things but its our first strong pillar to build upon.

“Demonic Goat Smegma Eating Ritual” clocks in at 20 minutes. Do you consider it as an actual full-length? Most releases of such duration are considered an EP.

Wroth Desecrator: Demonic Goat Smegma Eating Ritual is full-length, but yes it's only 21 minutes. It feels like a full-length, the actual time is irrelevant.

Goathanger666: Yes, it's a full-length.

What can you tell us about the split with the Canadian desecrators Antichrist and how it came about?

Wroth Desecrator: Like I said before that Antichrist is also one of our influences. Their drummer happened to be in Tallinn one time and from then we started talking about doing a split maybe. Everybody (from both bands) approved the idea and soon we started working on it.

The artwork for “Demonic Goat Smegma Eating Ritual” is totally profane and sick in the truest underground sense. What prompted such an artwork, and have you encountered any issues with censorship yet?

Wroth Desecrator: We wanted that album cover artwork to be total fucking sickness and cruel perversions. Yes, some labels have censored the art on their websites. It was drawn by Hella (HLAdarkart).

Goathanger666: I'm really happy with how the artwork turned out. The idea was put forward by our drummer and the artwork was done by our vocalist's fiance who is an incredible artist. Definitely an eye catching piece of art.

What albums have you been into lately?

Wroth Desecrator: Eggs of Gomorrh - Outpregnate (EP), Revenge - Strike.Smother.Dehumanize, Abysmal Lord - Exaltation of the Infernal Cabal, Caveman Cult - Blood and Extinction, Gravesend - Methods of Human Disposal, Diocletian - Amongst the Flames of a Bvrning God.

Goathanger666: Hank III - Rising Outlaw, GG Allin's country album, earlier Abruptum and Rubber Witch - Masturbations Malveillantes.

Thank you for answering my questions. Please feel free to launch verbal weapons here as an afterthought.

Goathanger666: We are working on a new album and merch so keep an eye on our propaganda pages.

Wroth Desecrator: Thanks for the interview! Eternal hails and respect to maniacs who have been supporting Goatsmegma. Underground filth will exterminate all!

Demo review: Sküllfükk SS - Uncut Speed (2021)

Sküllfükk SS – Uncut Speed (2021)

Estonia

Corrupted Flesh Records

The beer-cuzzling crew from Estonia called Sküllfükk SS unleash pure havoc on their latest demo (“Uncut Speed”) featuring 7 tracks of sleazy and offensive black/thrash/speed metal. 

The whole release is permeated with a raw and old-school production complimentary to their style. The music is catchy and infused with punk attitude. You can tell these guys had fun when they recorded the material. Their music will transport you back to the '80s, which is probably what the band intended, since their palette of influences include bands such as Venom, Mercyful Fate, Motorhead, etc. 

Those with an affinity for balls-to-the-wall metal punk, will no doubt enjoy this, as the music is full of killer riffs and incendiary vocal lines. Those looking for something more sophisticated, however, should stay away, as Sküllfükk SS is a band that embraces simplicity and old-school ethos with a healthy dose of punk injected in their veins. 

The overall output is quite impressive considering that “Uncut Speed” is only their second demo. There's something promising here, so hopefully we'll see another release at some point. If you’re a fan of bands like Bunker 66, Vomitor, Abigail, etc., then definitely check it out! (HT)

Album review: Goatsmegma - Demonic Goat Smegma Eating Ritual (2019)

Goatsmegma - Demonic Goat Smegma Eating Ritual - Full Length (2019)

Estonia

Morbid Chapel Records

Goatsmegma from Tallinn, Estonia, unleash their ravaging debut album entitled, “Demonic Goat Smegma Eating Ritual,” and was released by Poland's Morbid Chapel Records. The release in question offers 8 tracks of absolutely murderous War Metal that feature some of the crudest vocals I've heard in a while. The production has a rehearsal-like quality to it, which gives the music a very raw and intense feel, coupled with the band's propensity for violent overtones. Every song is injected with a copious amount of blasts, hellish vocal lines, and severely discordant guitar riffs. The music remains simple yet thoroughly well-executed and enjoyable. The energy emitted on “Demonic Goat Smegma Eating Ritual” reminds me of Antaeus' "Cut Your Flesh And Worship Satan" in terms of its raw intensity, although the style is quite different. The artwork for this release is totally profane and cult, which I absolutely support. Those of you looking for some truly menacing bestial Black/Death – particularly fans of bands like Morbosidad, Blasphemophagher, and Black Witchery – should definitely check these guys out. Highly recommended. (HT)

https://morbidchapelrecords.bandcamp.com/track/demonic-goat-smegma-eating-ritual

Demo review: Koffin - Nailed Into The Coffin (2020)

 

Koffin – Nailed Into The Coffin - Demo (2020)

Estonia

Morbid Chapel Records

Koffin is a young band hailing from Tartu, Estonia, and "Nailed Into The Coffin" is their debut demo and released on CD by Morbid Chapel Records. Koffin play a chunky style of old-school Death Metal that's loads of fun to listen to. There's no doubt that these guys are inspired by old Scandinavian death metal as there is some obvious influences shining through. The band has an excellent grasp for heaviness with a sound that brings to mind bands like Convulse, Rottrevore, and Rippikoulu. The low-end production is absolutely paramount and gives the riffs the necessary crunch to distinguish itself along with everything else. Between the four members, there isn't one instrument being played that doesn't stand out, everything goes well together and the mix is excellent. At this point, I've listened to this demo several times and still can't get enough of it. Demos come and go, but few rip through you with such heaviness and conviction as the release in question. Highly recommended. (HT)

https://morbidchapelrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nailed-into-the-coffin