Showing posts with label Solemn Curse. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Solemn Curse. Show all posts

Saturday, June 13, 2015

Solemn Curse Interview


1.Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
1. Right now, we are working on the new album and will be released under a new label. We are looking forward to completing it in about a year. That is the primary focus of Solemn Curse as late.

2.Your last album was released a year ago, how would you describe the musical sound that is presented on the recording?
2.  The sound for the upcoming new release will still be primitive and raw as before.

3.What some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
3. We speak about Death,Destruction, Despair, Misanthropy,  and hypocrisy as a whole. So much is there to be questioned,,,,

4.What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Solemn Curse'?
4. Its simple. It means to walk through  life's  wretched journey and painful offerings by thyself and to await to be consumed by whatever it is we fear deep in our hearts.

5.Originally the band started out with 2 members but have a picture of a full line up on the Metal Archives page, what was the decision behind expanding the line up?
5. We were founded by 4 members and I'm 2012-2013 and then became a two piece  mid 2013. Members left to pursue life's journey in their own way but left their musical mark,,,,,,,,

6.What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?
6. We don't think in terms of best or worse. We take every show we play as an experience and learn from it,period. Every show has left it's mark on us.

7.Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?
7. Touring is something we may possibly be getting involved but has never been a priority for us.

8.Originally the band was from Amarillio, Texas but relocated to San Antonio, do you feel living in a bigger city has given the band more opportunities and getting the music out there heard more?
8. NO.!!!! Solemn Curse networks outside the local scene for various reasons . We prefer to take Solemn Curse to the world and share our music with as many people as possible by any means necessary. The music demands it.

9.On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?
9.Our music has had great reviews and positive feedback. In fact,  we have  been in underground zines in Peru, Transylvania, and Malaysia and others in the works. We are honored to have such great interest in our music.


10.When can we expect new music and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?
10.A new album is scheduled for released in about a year. You can expect us to keep going and offer new hymns as long as the drive and spirit are burning.

11.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?
11. A few bands that have enspired our musicianship and goals are as follows, just to name a few. Emperor,Bathory, Abigor,  Morbid Angel, Burzum. Frankly, just too many to mention.
Lately, it's been a lot of folk, classic rock, classical, and symphony. It help the creativity.

12.Does Occultism play any role in your music?
12. Yes, naturally,,,,,,

13.Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?
13. We would like to thank our Chaos Kult for the loyal support and to everyone else who has supported us , and continue to do so. Hails to you all!!! Also, thanks to all the members that made Solemn Curse what it is now.\m/   Slowly but surely, Solemn Curse will spread across the world and offer our hymn to those who seek it. No compromise,,,,,,,    

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Solemn Curse/Eruption Of Apocalyptic Curse/Exalted Woe Records/2014 CD Review


  Solemn  Curse  are  a  band  from  Texas  that  plays  a  very  fast, melodic  and  raw  form of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2014  album  "Eruption Of Apocalyptic Curse"  which  was  released  by  Exalted  Woe  Records.

  A  very  heavy  sound  starts  off  the  album  before  going  into  a  very  fast  and  raw  black  metal  direction  that  utilizes  a  great  amount  of  blast  beats  and  hateful  screams  and  you  can  also  hear  some  melodies  and  a  touch  of  death  metal  in  the  bands  musical  style  and the songs  also use  a  great  mixture  of  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts.

  When solos  and  leads  are  utilized  they  are  very  dark  and  melodic  sounding  and  you  can  also  hear  clean  playing  in  certain  sections of  the  recording  and  the  vocals  also  add  in  depressive  screams  and death  metal growls  at  times and  when  sound  effects are  used  it  gives  the  music  more  of  an  evil  atmosphere.

  Some  of the  faster  sections  bring  a  mid  90's  Swedish  feeling  to  the  songs  and  some  of  the  riffs  also  add in  elements  of  thrash  and  some  of  the  tracks  are  also  very  long  and  epic  in  length  and  while  a  good  portion  of  the  songs  that  go  for more  of  a  faster  style  of  black  metal,  there  are  also  a  couple  of  tracks  that  go  for  more  of  a  slow  and  atmospheric  depressive  style  and  there  is  also  a  brief  use  of  acoustic  guitars  present  on the  recording  along  with  a  couple  of  the  tracks  being  instrumental.

  Solemn  Curse  plays  a  very  diverse  style  of  black  metal  with  some  songs  that  are  very  fast  and  raw  that  also  bring  in  a  touch  of  thrash  and  death  metal  and  they  also  mix  in  more  slow,  melodic  and  depressive  stuff on  some  songs  and  the  solos  and  leads  also  display  a  great  amount  of  talent  and  skill,  the  production  sounds  very  powerful  and  heavy  while  the  lyrics  cover dark, apocalyptic  and  depressive  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Solemn  Curse  are  a  very  great  sounding  raw,  diverse  and  melodic  black  metal  band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical genre,  you  should check  out  this  recording.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Merciless  Swords"  "Without  Drunkenness  Or  Prayer"  "My  Bitter  Passing:  and  "The  Casket  Whispers  my  Name".  8  out  of  10. 

https://youtu.be/CQSAfe56kfI