Showing posts with label Zareg. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zareg. Show all posts

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Zareg Interview


1.Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
Nowadays we are composing our second album and searching a singer.

2.So far you have released one album, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?
People means that it sounds like black metal and melodic death metal.

3.The band has been around since 2006 but so far have only released one album, can you tell us a little bit more about the gap between releases?
We have had ups and downs of musicians, why we delayed, we have also devoted time to channel where we go. The new album will be released this year and thereafter, hopefully not take much (laughs)


4.Your lyrics cover some Catalan Earth and the Origins of Nature topics, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these subjects?
In the album Extreme Nature, we have talked about tales of catalan earth, the paths, knowledge growing and the importance of origins of nature. In our next works we want to go deep in darkest lyrics, like evil, suffering, and the most darkest part of humanity. The message is something like nature is above all.


5.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Zareg'?
There are two nickname attached Zaos and Regnet

6.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
So far, we believe that the best shows, were the first and the last. We remember the first show with the room almost full of friends who were waiting to see us in action and the last people who came to concernos and already with some fans.

Our attitude on stage has grown, thanks to the experience, the audience response and sound in rooms.

7.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
Soon we will publish some dates statewide.




8.Can you tell us a little bit more about BlackSteel Promotions?
Blacksteel is a very young that focuses on underground metal promoter. Currently preparing a compilation of several bands in which we participate.


9.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black and death metal?
We have not yet had much global advocacy, but we must say we play with some American band and other nationally

10.Are any of the bands members involved with any other bands or musical projects these days?
Yes, drummer on Human Carnage (brutal death metal) and Bassist on Forja (folk metal)

11.When can we expect new music and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
We are composing new songs, a bit darkest than the last album and more elaborated. I think we finish it in this year.

12.What are some of the bands or musical styles that have had an influence on your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
All bands got something we like. I think that we don't have a defined style but the objective is going to a pure and black metal sound and stylish. It can be appreciate the thrash-black metal sound in our first album.
We are influenced by Gorgoroth, Dying Fetus or Taake

13.What are some of your non musical interests?
Difficult, almost all our interests are realacionados with music, and either editing, composition. But if we are to name a few, almost all studied college career and / or playing sports.

14.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
Health and blackmetal!

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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Zareg/Extreme Nature/Blacksteel Music/2014 CD Re-issue Review


  Zareg  are  a  band  from  Spain  that  plays  a  raw  and  melodic  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2012  album  "Extreme  Nature"  which  was  released  by  Blacksteel  Music  in  the  year  of  2014.

  A  very  dark  and  heavy  blackened  death  metal  sound  starts  off  the  album  along  with  some  blast  beats  and  deep  growls  and  the  music  also  brings  in  a  decent  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  as  well  as  a  great  amount  of  melody  and  high  pitched  black  metal  screams  and  all  of  the  musical  instruments  have  a  very  powerful  sound  to  them.

  When  solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  bring  in  even  more  of  a  dark  and  melodic  sound  to  the  bands  musical  style  and  the  alter  track  bring  in  more  of  a  raw  and  melodic  style  of  black  metal  in  the  mid  90's  tradition  bringing  in  a  good  dose  of  the  Swedish  sound  while  still  being  heavily  influenced  by  death  metal  and  there  is  never  a  weak  of  soft  moment  to  be  heard  anywhere  on  this  recording.

  Zareg  plays  a  style  of  melodic  black  metal  that  is  very  fast,  raw  and  old  school  sounding  and  they  also  mix  in  a  good  amount  of  death  metal  influences  to  create  their  own  sound,  the  production  sounds  very  dark  and  raw  yet  powerful  at  the  same  time  while  the  lyrics  which  are  written  mostly  in  English  along  with  a  couple  of  tracks  written  in  Spanish  cover  dark  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Zareg  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw  and  melodic  mixture  of  black  and  death  metal  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  those  musical  genres,  you  should  check  out  this  band.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "No  Light,  no  Darkness"  "The  Relation  Of  Sun  And  Death"  and  "Decadence".  8  out  of  10.

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