Prophets Of Saturn - Retronauts (Album Review)

Release date: July 17^th 2015. Label: Hevisike Records. Formats: CD/DD/Vinyl 

Retronauts: Tracklisting 

1.Retronaut 08:38
2.The Ultra Wizards (Of Neptune 9) 06:58
3.Witchrider 03:09
4.Damāvand 16:33

Band Members: 

Ben - Guitars
Max - Bass
Duncan - Drums
George - Vocals

Review: 

Prophets Of Saturn 2nd full length album – Retronauts – has been out for a few weeks and it’s only now that I’m doing my review for it. Newly signed to HeviSike Records, the vintage sounding doomy rockers have created an album packed full of 70s style Doom Metal riffs with a modern Stoner Rock flavour. Fans of Uncle Acid and Black Sabbath will find much to enjoy here as Prophets Of Saturn create a familiar style of Doom based riffs. Though that’s not to say Prophets Of Saturn don’t bring their own style of Doom based Hard Rock to the party. As they do!!!

Opening track – Retronaut – is a classic sounding doom based number with hazy stoner-ish guitars and the 70s sounding vocals breathe life into this slightly claustrophobic album. Prophets Of Saturn are one of the new of breed UK Doom Metal bands starting to make a name for themselves and it’s not hard to see why. This song maybe straight-forward within the realm of Doom but there’s a few hidden surprises especially when the band plays epic guitar solos. The atmosphere crackles and hisses at you which give the album another cool sounding vintage feel.

Second track – Ultra Wizards – continues with the 70s sounding vibe with seedy doomy guitars and intriguing vocals. It’s not as strong as the opening track but it contains some impressive riffs and it more than delivers the goods. The vocals are buried under a layer of distorted violent fuzz though they’re easy to understand. Lead vocalist – George – delivers a vocal performance that’s reminiscent of Ozzy and Wino from his early Saint Vitus days. The music drifts from fast-paced doom/stoner metal riffs to a slower down-tempo affair.

Third track – Witch Rider – is the shortest song on the album clocking in at 3:15 mins in length. This gives the band an opportunity to play a faster style of Doom/Stoner Metal to excite you with. The fuzz crackles with excitement and danger as the riffs are played at fast and furious pace. The vocals seem less volatile compared to the other two songs as Prophets of Saturn create one of the albums standout tracks.

Up next is where Prophets of Saturn prove once and for all their Doom Metal Creditenials with the epic 17 minute progressive doom and gloom rhythms of Damāvand. Damāvand is the standout track here as it ventures from Progressive Rock, Doom Metal, Stoner Metal and Psych Rock. The drumming is intense through out. Drummer Duncan deserves praise here as he provides an exciting experience here. The layered vocals are another nice touch as it adds to the gloomy atmosphere.

Retronauts is the sound of a band still trying to create there own sound. The production is very good indeed but there are times the sound could have used more OOMPH into the final mix. I feel we haven’t seen the “real” Prophets of Saturn as I’m expecting these guys to turn some heads with their next album. The signs are there on Retronauts that something special is coming from Prophets Of Saturn. We may have to wait longer for that moment to arrive. However, until then check out Retronauts as it’s a superb album.

Thanks to Richard at Sheltered Life PR for the promo. Retronauts is available to buy on DD/CD from Prophets Of Saturn BandCamp Page. You can buy the Vinyl from Hevisike Records now. 

Words by Steve Howe 

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Void Of Sleep - New World Order (Album Review)

Release date: October 19^th 2015. Label: Aural . Formats: CD/DD/Vinyl 

New World Order: Tracklisting 

01 The Devil's Conjuration

02 Hidden Revelations

03 Slaves Shall Serve

04 Ordo Ab Chao

05 Lords of Conspiracy

06 New World Order

07 Ending Theme 

Band Members: 

Gale - Gtr & Chorus

Allo - Drums

Paso - Bass

Burdo - Vox & Gtr 

Review:

Italian Psych Doom/Stoner Metal band – Void Of Sleep – released their stunning debut album – Tales Between Reality And Madness back in 2013. It won major acclaim within the Doom/Stoner Metal world from fans and critics alike. It’s blend of Psych Rock, Sludge Metal, Doom Metal and Stoner Metal ear-marked Void Of Sleep as a band to look out for in the future. Well the guys are back with their new album – New World Order.

It’s a different sound to their acclaimed debut album as Void Of Sleep opt for a more progressive style of Doom Metal with the band creating a highly atmospheric tale of Good vs Evil. Opening track – The Devil’s Conjuration – sees Void Of Sleep taking more risks with their music as the anthemic vibe which ran through their debut album is replaced by a more bleaker style of Sludge/Stoner Metal that verges on the fringes of Occult Rock. It’s a damn good track with the band revelling in their new sinister approach.

Second track – The Hidden Revelations – has a slight Opeth prog rock vibe. Even lead vocalist – Burdo – has taken cues from Opeth main frontman – Mikael Aerfeldt. If you ever wondered what Opeth would ever sound like doing Sludge/Stoner Metal then check this track out. The song has a twisted identity as you’re treated to so many different rhythms and noises.

Third track – Slaves Shall Serve – offers more of the same Progressive Rock/Doom Metal riffs from the opening two tracks. It’s quite an exciting track to listen to as it’s fast-paced and bursting with violent energy that makes it one of the albums standout tracks.

Fourth track – Ordo Ab Chao – is a song that could have came from their debut album as it captures the same vibe from Tales Between Reality And Madness. Crazy pysch based riffs and great vocals to match. It’s more of a Doom/Stoner Metal kind of affair with the band leaving the progressive madness behind. It’s still fairly bleak but at least the band show you they haven’t forgot to create music that got them noticed in the first place.

Fifth track – Lords Of Conspiracy – is 45 seconds of a twisted radio style broadcast to setup the mood for the final 22 minutes or so. I can see what the band was trying to accomplish here. But this track could of easily been left out. It’s a cool idea just not executed very well.

Sixth track - New World Order - is a Tool-esque style song with the band opting once again for a direct Progressive Rock/Metal feel It’s a highly complex psychedelic offering with the band showing venturing from fast-paced doom/stoner riffs to the more direct groove metal theatrics. The song runs for 8:17 mins and it sees Void Of Sleep create some of the albums finest moments especially where the vocals are concerned.

Seventh and Final track – Ending Theme – is a 14 minute epic which sees Void Of Sleep create a thrilling end to this album. It’s perhaps the most complex song that Void Of Sleep has written so far as once again the band decides to play as many different sounds they possibly can. Traces of Prog Rock, Groove, Stoner, Doom and Sludge can be heard through out the song. Truth be told, the song could of easily be 5 minutes shorter. That’s not to say it’s a bad song. Far from it as this is a superb song.

Some long-time fans of the band maybe disappointed the direction the guys have taken with their debut album. I applaud the guys for doing something different as New World Order sees Void Of Sleep offer a more clearer and disturbing vision compared to their debut album. My advice, embrace the darkness as New World Order is a stunning record. 

Words by Steve Howe 

Thanks to Void Of Sleep and Aural Music for the promo. New World Order will be available to buy on CD/DD from Aural Music on 19th October 2015. Vinyl will be released at a later date. 

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Drowning Horse - Sheltering Sky (Album Review)

Release date: Oct 22^nd 2015. Label: Art As Catharsis. Formats: DD/Vinyl

Sheltering Sky: Tracklisting

1. Dead River

2. Echoes

3. Cursed

4. Red Earth

5. The Barrow Stones 13:36

6. Black Waters

7. Dying Words

8. Sacrifice

Band Members:

Brendan

Kim

James

Michael

Robin

Review:

Drowning Horse were an unknown entity to me a few months ago until they premièred one of the new songs from their soon to be released album – Sheltering Sky. I finally received their album to review and it literally blew my fucking mind. There's no way denying that Sheltering Sky is perhaps the heaviest album I've heard this year.

Drowning Horse continuous use of punishing drone riffs mixed with instances of Doom, Sludge, Crust and Post-Metal make Sheltering Sky one of the most emotionally involving and brutal experiences I've heard this year. Some people will say they've heard heavier albums than this but it's the way Drowning Horse deliver their music. Their brutal and unflinching in their approach. Even on some of the albums quieter drone based moments, there is still a sense of danger lurking behind every corner. The vocals drift between hardcore based death growls to the more eerie based chanting.

The music brings back memories of early Earth matched against Neurosis style ferocious Sludge/Post-Metal rhythms. The album is the perfect balance between light and dark. The Post-Rock interludes are dark as they're soaked in Drone based noises especially on the opening two tracks – Dead River and Echoes. Dead River opens with an epic drone metal riff before the guitars add a nightmarish presence. The vocals are etched in gloom and misery. Drowning Horse are here to bring your nightmares to life.

Second track – Echoes – is one of four epic songs on the album and this is where Drowning Horse show who they really are and it ain't a pretty picture. Long drawn out drone based noises with eerie chants soon give way to heavier pummelling sludge/post-metal guitar tones with the atmosphere turning quite sinister. Fans of Neurosis, Earth and Whitehorse will be in there element here. The album stays in this dark and violent tone for the full 75 minutes. If you're looking for an uplifting album, look elsewhere as Drowning Horse are the embodiment of sonic based torture.

Third Track – Cursed – is the albums longest track running at 17 minutes in length. It's another punishing exercise for Drowning Horse to test your limits with as the music draws inspiration from all corners of Sludge, Post-Metal, Drone, Doom and even Crust. It's a highly original offering as the band create delicate moments of calm against the heavier nightmarish riffs. It's possibly the stand-out track on the album but it's more of an endurance exercise for you to survive from.

On the shorter tracks such as Red Earth, Black Waters and Dying Worlds, Drowning Horse prove they're just as capable in creating heavy barren soundscapes as seen on the albums lengthier tracks. I would say the shorter tracks are possibly the more experimental as the band have less time as they create a more direct approach with their music. The shorter tracks have a slight BONG influence with the drone/doom movement lurking in the air. Though Drowning Horse add a more sinister approach to their music with the mix of death based growls and doomier guitars.

Closing track – Sacrifice – is another stand-out track on the album as Drowning Horse leave you with a sense of wanting more. It's a beautifully played and written track and a great way to end the album with. It's a final round of heavy pounding riffs that drift between calm and violent slabs of destructive noises.

The album sounds incredible from start to finish. I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Sheltering Sky is my favourite album of 2015. It will end up as my No 1 album of 2015 as I don't think nothing is going to top this incredible experience. Sheltering Sky is a masterpiece Drowning Horse is a band we will be hearing a lot more from in the years to come.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Lachlan at Art As Catharsis for the promo. Sheltering Sky will be available to buy on DD/Vinyl from October 22^nd 2015 via Art As Catharsis Records.

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Mammoth Salmon - Last Vestige Of Humanity (Album Review)

Release date: August 31^st 2015. Label: Self Released. Formats: DD 

Last Vestige Of Humanity: Tracklisting 

1.Ad Nauseam 04:16
2.Acid Casualty 07:04
3.Last Vestige of Humanity 08:57
4.Memoriam 08:53
5.Shattered Existence 06:52
6.Believe Nothing 10:08 

Band Members: 

Paul Dudziak--Guitar, Vocals
Alex Bateman--Bass
Steve Lyons--Drums 

Review: 

Well it's been a long 18 month wait for Mammoth Salmon to return with another round of heavy riffs to rock out to. Last Vestige Of Humanity is possibly Mammoth Salmon's finest work to date after a string of acclaimed EP's. Mammoth Salmon are ready to show the world what they can do with their blistering debut album. What you get is 6 tracks of heavy down-tuned Sludge/Doom/Stoner Metal riffs with Mammoth Salmon showing why they're worth giving a damn about.

If you dig bands such as Weedeater, Bongzilla and Red Fang then Mammoth Salmon is the band for you. The album runs for an action packed 46 minutes or so. And it's jam packed full of great sludge/doom/stoner metal riffs. Opening track – Ad Nauseam – sees the band let fly with a barrage of non-stop riffs and grizzled vocals to match. It's the shortest song on the album and it perfectly captures what Mammoth Salmon is all about. Mainly having a good time playing down-tempo sludgy heavy as fuck riffs.

Second track – Acid Casualty – sees the band offer a more progressive style of Sludge/Stoner Metal. The rest of the album follows the same formula as this song. Long drawn out and doomy based riffs that have a slight NOLA sound though mixed with the familiar Portland sound that's becoming quite well known in Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal circles.

Obviously with this being a Portland band, they have tapped up one of the best recording mixers and engineers in the business – Adam Pike. Adam has been involved with a ton of great bands from the Portland scene. And it's good to see him doing the business on Mammoth Salmon's release yet again as the album sounds superb.

The stand-out track has to be the title track – Last Vestige Of Humanity. A bluesy psychedelic offering with the band creating an exciting tale of doom and gloom based riffs. The vocals take a while to get used to but Paul will soon win you over especially when he drifts into his psychopathic mad-man persona. The drumming is another highlight with Steve banging the hell out of the drums on this track.

It's to Mammoth Salmon's credit that they've included a huge amount of different noises and sounds for the album. You will need to listen to this album a few times to experience the full effect. Some people may think Mammoth Salmon have a simple approach to their music but trust me they don't. These guys have some brilliant ideas waiting to be discovered underneath the murky swamp based rhythms of the album.

Other great songs to check out are Memoriam, Shattered Existence and Believe Nothing as Mammoth Salmon unleash hell on earth with a wicked sense of humour to match. Last Vestige Of Humanity is a blast from start to finish and it's definitely been worth the epic wait. Buy this now as it's fucking awesome. No question about it.

You can buy Last Vestige Of Humanity on BandCamp Buy Now Download. A physical release will be coming later in the year. 

Words by Steve Howe

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Band To Check Out - Böse

Bio: 

Psychedelic Stoner Rock Endless Jams from Oppeln, Poland. We get together in 2014.

Nothing is prepared, nothing is arranged, MUSIC is EVERYTHING! 

Band Members: 

Daro - guitar

LeC - drums, midi
RPA - bass
Lindey (temporarily unavailable) - voc 

Review:

For a band that's been going for over a year now, Böse have released an incredible body of work through BandCamp. 39 different releases is the last count. You think you've caught up with everything Böse have created and then they'll release another fantastic record.

Böse play a strange hybrid of Psychedelic Rock, Doom, Stoner and Drone all mixed together in one freaky jam-based package. Parts Sleep, Electric Wizard, Sabbath, Kyuss and Earthless guitar riff loving worship. They've have built up a solid fan-base within the Doom/Sludge/Stoner Metal community. And it's not hard to see why as these guys are talented as hell.

It's hard to pick a favourite release from Böse as they're too prolific to keep up with at times. Böse have managed to release 5 quality albums and EP's in the last 8 weeks alone. Their latest release – Acid Mother – is perhaps one of their strongest efforts to date as it's trippy and very surreal to listen to at times.

My advice, head-over to their BandCamp Page and check out their extensive discography. Knowing Böse, they will probably already have releases 40, 41 and 42 waiting to go live. These guys are the real deal. Check them out as they have the potential to become one of your favourite new bands.

Words by Steve Howe

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Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats - The Night Creeper

Release date: Sept 04th 2015. Label: Rise Above Records. Formats: CD/DD/Vinyl

The Night Creeper: Tracklisting

1.Waiting For Blood

2. Murder Nights

3. Downtown

4. Pusher Man

5. Yellow Moon

6. Melody Lane

7. The Night Creeper

8. Inside

9. Slow Death

Band Members:

Uncle Acid - Lead Guitars, Organ, Vocals

Yotam Rubinger - Guitars, Backing Vocals

Itamar Rubinger - Drums

Vaughn Stokes - Bass

Review:

When I first heard Uncle Acid And The Deadbeats I didn't like it. Not one bit. So I dismissed them and moved on. It wasn't until one evening whilst enjoying a spot of Shithead Roulette with my house mate and a few friends that something came on the iPod and after a while I noticed I was nodding my head and tapping my feet along to it, so I asked who we were listening to. You can probably work out the answer that came back. (If you're struggling, move along. There's nothing here for you.)

So fast forward a few years and here I am with a copy of their newest release "The Night Creeper" and the enviable task of reviewing it. If I'm honest initially it's a record I struggled with. It's not the record itself, but it's the production. This isn't to say it's produced badly, it's just not what I'm used to.

I get it. I get it's part of the sound they are aiming for, but it feels like they've taken it a step further this time. For example, on one of the records calmer tracks "Slow Death" you can hear a constant hiss in the background sitting behind the floating guitar chords, and nimble fret work which on my first few listens I found a little distracting.

However, this is my only gripe and coming from a chap who has a few early Darkthrone and Mayhem records I shouldn't really get too caught up in production values, because the tracks that are on this record are pretty much everything you want from an Uncle Acid record.

A bit of fuzz, some slight feedback and the record kicks off with "Waiting For Blood". This song is 100% hook and is destined to be sung back to the band in arena's and at festivals all over the shop. Maybe it's touring with Black Sabbath and the venues they played in, but pretty much all of the songs on "The Night Creeper" sound like they should be played in a stadium.

Take "Pusher Man" as the perfect example of this. Brimming full of swagger, accentuated by some excellent drumming and a catchy and hypnotic riff, beautiful background harmonies and a chorus bigger than David Cameron's forehead. (Seriously. It's that big)

And while we're talking about swagger we should talk about the title track "The Night Creeper" itself. It's like a blues riff, peppered with ace drum fills and those anthemic vocals that I'm starting to expect now. About halfway it drops into a nice little middle eight with some samples over the top (although I struggled to make out what's actually being said) before picking the pace up again, with some nice dual guitar work and the bass roaming free under another sweet solo.

It's a very confident track and showcases just how good technically the band are on their chosen instruments. Penultimate track "Inside" for some reason makes me feel that this is what The Beatles could have sounded like if they had experimented with harder drugs. (1. I'm not suggesting that any drugs were involved in this record. 2 Just say no kids. Have a nice glass of squash instead)

The aforementioned "Slow Death" closes the record and feels like a fitting conclusion.

After a few listens my initial issues with the production disappeared because of how good the record is, made me forget. And when I said I get it at the start? Now I really get it. I know there are a few people who have this same concern and a few people who say Uncle Acid aren't doing anything especially original. And maybe they aren't, but it's the way that they do it. The production, the songs and that little air of mystery are what transport them and make them stand out above the rest and what makes this an essential purchase.

A bold and confident record, and one that improves with each and every listen.

Words by Simon Ross Williams

The Night Creeper is available to buy on CD/DD/Vinyl from 4^th September 2015 via Rise Above Records.

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Making A Point - Interview with Fabien from WHEELFALL

Back in 2012, today's guest, Fabien W. Furter (Guitarist/Vocalist) of Wheelfall released their debut album – Interzone. A heavy as hell collection of fuzzy, loud Stoner Metal riffs that gathered minor critical acclaim within the scene. Interzone was a concept album about an Alien Invasion. Imagine Kyuss, Monster Magnet, Sleep and High On Fire style riffs mixed with stunning sci-fi action. As that's the best description I can give Interzone.

Roll on 3 years later and lead singer – Fabien – offered me the chance to review their new album – Glasrew Point. I had seen the video for new single – Vanishing Point – and I was a bit apprehensive as their sound had taken a more industrial sound compared to Interzone.

When I finally heard Glasrew Point I was surprised at how dark Wheelfall had become. Glasrew Point is an 82 minute double album which explores very dark territory. Gone are the Kyuss-influenced riffs but replaced by a more darker and violent Industrial based Doom/Sludge/Post-Metal sound such as Godflesh, Neurosis and ISIS.

Wheelfall could of delivered Interzone Part 2 and I still would of loved it but they didn't. Wheelfall decided to change their sound altogether for one of the most darkest albums I've heard this year. I wanted to catch up with the guys and to see why did they change their sound. And what does the album actually mean.

1 – Hi Fabien. Thanks for doing this. How are things with you today. Been a long time.

Hi Steve! I’m really pleased to answer your questions, and to see that you’re still involved in the scene after your departure from Sludgelord. So, thank you !

2 – It's a very different sound to Interzone. I would go far to say its' the complete opposite of Interzone. Was that it intentional to release something different to Interzone.

Since the release of Interzone 3 years ago, a lot of things changed in our lives, it’s normal that our music evolve too. Back in the days, we wanted to make a stoner-doom album, of course marked with the Wheelfall’s personality, but we wanted to play this genre, so we did it and it was really exciting! For this album, we didn’t know what would happen musically because we let ourselves go in the music without controlling anything at first.

Glasrew Point deals with our inner selves, the way we see the society and the world that surrounds us. These subjects were already in Wheelfall’s songs from the beginning, but wrapped up by science-fiction stories. It’s no longer our goal: we deal with our themes with a brutal and raw vision… And so we compose our music.

3 – This album is more Industrial/Sludge based compared to the Desert/Stoner Metal sound of Interzone. When did you decide to change your sound and was it an easy decision to make.

As I said, it’s a natural evolution, so there wasn’t really a decision to make. We assume that Wheelfall does not have to follow the rules, what is important to us is to respect our desires and to bring our message to the larger audience possible without making any compromise.

4 – What influenced you all when recording the album as some of the themes are very bleak indeed. Why did you call it Glasrew Point, any specific meaning ? You've written a 100 page book to accompany the album. What is the book about as it's been written in French. Can you give me a brief description as I've bought the deluxe CD.

What influenced us is the era we all live in. A society turned to the past, which forgot about the present and the future, surrounded by an overflow of informations that leaves our society stunned and pessimistic. The novel takes place in this environment, where four characters are assaulted by this quiet masse from whom they try to escape. It leads them to a small island city named “Glasrew Point” that strangely seems to be a shelter…

We wrote the themes first, and then the music came. Two way to express our feelings and thoughts we completed afterwards by artworks (photography and paintings, thanks to Cha Photography, Pauline Talon, Marine Gerard and Sylvie Thouron). Blandine Bruyère wrote the final form of the novel, based on our ideas. Glasrew Point is a very personal and intimate work that gathers together music, visual art, and literature. We are extremely glad of it.

5 – Are you worried how long-time fans will judge the album. Most of your fans will know you for you're earlier sound. You could even lose some fans. Did that cross your mind when recording the album.

Of course we thought about this, but we ask ourselves: what’s our goal? To make the music we’re supposed to play, or to make the music we WANT to play? Obviously we decided to make no compromise. Music and art in general are vital for us, it’s not supposed to be only entertaining, and it has to cause an intellectual and/or emotional reaction. I think our fans know that we are not another regular band, and they will not be surprised by the fact we are evolving, but maybe more by the way we evolve! We challenged ourselves with the music we made, so we want to challenge our listeners to.

6 – I loved the album as it's good to see a band trying different things. Is this how Wheelfall will sound in the future or will you go back to the sound of Interzone.

It’s a good question, but I don’t know the answer yet!

7 – Did you do things differently when recording Glasrew Point compared to Interzone.

Yes, indeed. We think that a recording is a really creative part of an album, so we wanted to take our time. We spend a month in the studio, we dissected the songs, recorded some parts live, tried a lot of things that can only be tried when you are recording. In studio, we had an overwhelming creative trance. It’s was a journey in itself. Very stimulating. We wanted to make a very organic, dynamic and modern album and I think we succeed!

8 – Looking back at Interzone, are you still happy with the version you released. Or would you change certain parts to it.

Interzone is still a pride for us, I don’t think we could do better at that time. Now, when I look back at this album, when I listen to it, it reminds me what we were during this period and this explains why we have done things like this or that. So, I wouldn’t to change anything on Interzone! It’s a great part of our past and of what we are now.

Of course, we’ll play some of Interzone’s songs during our gigs and this is a very different thing. It will be the Wheelfall of 2015 playing the Wheelfall of 2012, so you can expect some differences in the songs obviously!

9 – How do you deal with negative reactions to your music? Do you take suggestions or criticisms on board or do you focus on your own thing.

When you do your thing in depth, it’s YOU who people judge. Not only the music, but the whole entity. So it can be very difficult at the beginning to deal with negative reactions, and maybe some would reject all of these… But you don’t have to be the one the others want you to be, so it’s really important to have a strong self-confidence. You only have to be yourself, and by this, you have to accept that you can’t please everybody.

If you accept that, it’s more constructive to deal with criticisms. It’s always important when you’re in the creation process to have someone who tells you: “yes, you’re on the right way” or the opposite. It’s not the holy word, but it makes you think and detach yourself a little from what you’re doing with so much passion. Sometimes, passion can get you lost and it’s important to take a breath by listening to the others, and so you can totally focus on your goals.

10 – Which bands and artists inspired you to become musicians? Any particular albums that stand out.

Speaking for myself, I first played classical music, so Bartok, Debussy, Ligeti, Stravinsky and Schoenberg were the first to affix a mark on me - this mark is still here, and I understand it more now. These men wanted to change something, they had a lot of thing to say and to bring to music, and they did it by follow faithfully their will. And my favourite bands are like them in my opinion: Scott Walker, Nine Inch Nails, The Melvins, Faith No More, David Bowie, Neurosis… They respect themselves in their will, they change, they try and never give up. I admire that, really.

11 – Well guys thanks for doing this interview. All the best with your new album as it's freaking superb...

Thank you a lot for the interview and your words, it’s always a pleasure to answer your questions Steve! We’ll bring this album to the maximum of ears and eyes!

Words by Steve Howe and Fabien W. Furter

Glasrew Point will be available to buy from Sunruin Records from Sept 19th 2015 on CD/DD.

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