Deep_Pression/Exetheris/To The Deepest Seas/Misantrof ANTI Records/2010 Split CD Review

This is a review of a split album between 2 bands Deep_Pression an international band with members from Poland and Italy and Exetheris a band from Greece that has had one of their ep's reviewed as well as being interviewed by this zine and this is a review of their split album "To The Deepest Seas" which was released in 2010 by Misantrof ANTI Records. and we will start of the review with Deep_Pression a band that plays a very dark ambient form of black metal.

Drums are absent from this recording while the Synths bring a very dark ambient and atmospheric sound mixed in with distorted noises with the main song being over 20 minutes and there is no use of a bass guitar on this recording.

Guitars are all distorted sounding noises that combine black and doom metal together and there is no actual use of guitar riffing.

Vocals are all absent from this recording except for some spoken word parts, while the song themes cover dark topics, as for the production it has a very raw and primitive sound to it.

In my opinion Deep_Pression are a very great sounding drone/ambient/black/doom metal hybrid and if you are a fan of this style, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACK "The Cold Water". RECOMMENDED.

Next up is Exetheris a band that started out as being a more old school raw and primitive sounding black metal band but evolved more into a dark ambient black metal band with this new release.

Drums range from slow to mid paced drumming with not much in the way of fast playing or blast beats, while the synths bring a very experimental dark ambient edge to the music, as for the bass playing it has a very strong and powerful tone with slow doom riffs that dominate throughout the recording.

Rhythm guitars range from slow to mid paced ambient black metal riffs that have a doom metal feeling to them as well as many different time changes in the riffing mixed in with a good amount of distortion, while the lead guitars are very weird and tripped out sounding guitar solos and leads that have a very primitive approach to them.

Vocals are all high pitched black metal screams, while the lyrics cover dark, atmospheric and occult themes, as for the production it has a very dark, raw and primitive sound to them.

In my opinion this is another great recording from Exetheris which is a lot different than their demo with a more ambient black metal direction which in addition is the best band on this split and if you are a fan of this style, you should check out this recording. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Behind The Mirror" and "New Orb, Same Black Color". RECOMMENDED.

In my opinion this is a very great split of ambient black metal and if you are a fan of this style, you should get this album. RECOMMENDED BUY.

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Deep-pression/96549
https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Exetheris/42361

Exetheris Interview

1. Can you give us a brief history of the band?

It all started in late 2004, there have been many ups and downs since then but the banners of victory have always been held high. Some labels and other individuals have fought Exetheris, but there have also been many supporters around - the ones who seek or have found the Black Light. He who walks the path of solitude will never cease to achieve glory, the goal has always been to secure defeat of our enemies and unveil the cosmos.

2. How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard you before?
A generic description would be close to "Black/Death Metal and Ambient". Let's not forget the meaningful poetry behind the sound too, as well as what "Ambient" stands for. This is about the riffage style as well as short passages that give some space for the sound to breath. The real Satanic legacy is at hand, drink our art!

3. What is the meaning behind the band's name?
Exetheris is a triple word with many senses that has it's origins in the ancient greek and latin languages. It has been forged this way so the spiritually rich will understand it and reveal it's power, while others will be urged to seek the gnosis that remains hidden to the common eyes. "Ex" stands for ex, the one who used to be or exist somewhere, someone who has left a place or a situation. "Ether" stands for the air, a mist and energy surrounding a deity, heaven. "Is" stands for the conclusion of the aforementioned meanings, and gives all of the above characteristics to a male figure. All in all, the name can be translated as "fallen" or as "the one with the essence of god", or the "expelled" and so on... Why a triple word? Have you forgotten our Lord Trigrammaton, the three lettered opposer. What would be better than to further spread His name... in all occasions.

4. What releases have you put out so far?

Two demos in 2005, 1 demo in 2007. Three split releases in 2006, 1 split in 2009. A debut full length album CD in 2008. A split with Goat Phallus on CD, limited to 500 will be out soon...

5. What direction do you see the music going into during the future?

The goal is the same, it has not been bad so far so why change the direction. Every new release of Exetheris is a journey of the Dragon as He entwines the cosmos, even more tight every time. Such events will be manifested musically. I do not seek to reproduce my sounds or the sounds of other people, so you actually never know what will follow for sure...

6. How would you describe the musical progress over the years?

It has been good, there has been some kind of progression in the sense of playing since I never took any lessons. But just because I seek to express the spirit, the technical matters have never been a problem. It is strange how Exetheris has always been not really a sound to bang to or feel hypered... but essentially this is a trip, this is a sound experience that can make you more rich in the mind, or understand many things that surround you and possibly even change the way one accepts music and perceives the cosmos...

7. Have you received any label interest yet?

Many labels have been interested but most of them are not really serious, it's rare to find people that understand what you are about and are okay to co-operate with.

8. What are your main influences music wise or non music wise?

I like to see things in the dissonant way, the eccentric one.. so Exetheris is a unique entity!Nevertheless, musically and ideologically I'd mention bands like Mutiilation, Watain, Archgoat, Deathspell Omega, Portal, Funeral Mist, Dom Dracul, Heresi, Ondskapt, Antaeus, Rex Mundi, KTHRSS, Revenge and so on...Non musically I rely on books - original religious texts and perhaps some bizarre visualizations...

9. What are you listening to nowadays and what are some good bands or releases that you would recommend?

Latelly I am listening a lot to Absurd (get their last best of rerecorded full length!), Arkona, Temnozor (get their last album!), Varyag (Good debut), Drudkh, Archgoat, the new Beherit, Walknut, Revenge, Morbosidad (R.I.P. drummer), mgla... I am looking forward to the new Katharsis album as well...

10. What rule does Satanism or Occultism play in your music and life?

A most important one, there can be no Black Metal without StN. Many people find it strange how the occult can effect a person's generic life but they only know so little... It's a way to see the cosmos, it is simply incredible how one can change many things, manage to play with people's minds and so on. This is actually like reaching a new level, the only problem is "how low" one must get in order to reach that high... A day will dawn when we will craft and shape the cosmos in orderlessness and lawlessness, only then shall we dive into our graves like sharks in the sea - full of confidence and with a feeling of fullness.

11. Are there any good films or books that you would recommend?

Books: The Holy Bible, Torah, Quran, your governments newspaper and their Constitution...Films: Philosophy of a Knife, Stalker, Holy Mountain...

12. How would you compare your sound to the classic black metal bands in Greece?

I don't find any connection or similarity, I'm not into the greek sounds of the past even though I respect them because back then at least they were original and unique, unlike nowadays!

13. Any final words?Observe how rapidly everything changes around you, all that we have ever loved is decaying but the worst parts are yet to come... Xaire Xaos.

14. Thanks for the interview?

Thanks for the support,
218 - AMSG

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Exetheris/42361

Exethersis-Cease And Repent Promo/2009 Review

Exetheris are a 1 man band from Greece that I would describe as Anti-Christian Satanic black metal in the classic Greek style and this is a review of their 2009 demo "Cease And Repent".

Drums are mostly fast with a lot of blast beats and they slow down at times to give the music a darker edge, while the bass playing utilizes a dark and heavy tone that has a classic black/death feel that brings back memories of the early 90's before Norway took over.

Rhythm guitars are mostly fast riffs that contain  a lot of heaviness mixed with quite a bit of darkness and there are some slower riffs that gives the music a lot more variety, and there are no leads on this recording.

Vocals sound very ritualistic and satanic with a lot of deep death metal grows mixed with some high pitched black metal screams and at times the vocals utilize a raspy edge which keeps the music away from being one dimensional, as for the production on this demo the sound comes out very well and you can hear all of the musical instruments.

Lyrics on this album contain a lot of anti christian/Catholicism themes mixed with a very theistic form of Satan that would of made Anton LaVey die of a heart attack if he was still alive to hear this recording.

In my opinion this is a very good demo and it has an original sound that probably would not appeal to trendy black metal fans but I do feel fans of classic Satanic black metal would enjoy this release and this is probably some of the darkest black metal I have heard in years. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

https://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Exetheris/42361