ALBUM :: HORRIFIED VIISION(E.P)

BAND :: 3RD SOVEREIGN

RATING :: 6/10

LABEL :: DEMONSTEALER RECORDS
 

"3rd SOVEREIGN" the first time when I heard about this band in the year 2002-2003, I was just tremored to know that the corpses belonged to our motherland. Conquering, every battle in the north ,the Indian Death Metal heroes had arrived with their uncompromising brutal 12 minutes hatred filled E.P called "HORRIFIED VISION" to affect the mortal souls with disgust.

Let me freshen you up with the past history of "3rd SOVEREIGN”, the band that plays some intense and aggressive Death metal ,which makes them one of the best Death Metal band from the shores of "Mizoram"(India).Needless to state their consistency, they have always come up more and more with their experiences. When it comes to their gig performance, the band is very much noticeable with the energy and speed they possess on the stage. I think everybody might be familiar with their competitions at "Delhi College of Engineering”,"BITS Pilani “and how can anybody forget their Mumbai's "Resurrection 5" festival, they just flooded away the Death Metal scene. With the younger bandwagon, the band no doubt kicked many asses, but they lagged originals like many of the other Indian bands who are still struggling in the scene. The fans started having high expectations with the band, soon the band started to overcome this issue and they came out with a track called "Face of Despair”, which was a mega hit among the listeners across the country. The band "3rd SOVEREIGN" draws their major influences from bands like” Cannibal Corpse","Death","Carcass","Decapitated"etc ,which you can easily make out from their soul originals.

Beheading, the bloodshed corpses in the realm of Death Metal, the band stands out among the various other bands in the same genre. I would just call this E.P as "Fucking Merciless" with "Mala's" disgorging vocals,"Anshuman"destructive guitar riffs and "Reuben" noisily exuberant drums makes it a package to destroy your mental state. Spinning onto the E.P "HORRIFIED VISION”,it starts with a blistering discharge called "Destined To Suffer" a painful pleasure for the ears procreating some monstrous riffs with terrific tempo and speed changes. The pace of the track grabs almost the listener’s attention instantly, the song goes out with an awesome rhythm .Next comes the rancorous title track of the E.P "Horrified Vision" one of the sickening best and highlights of the releases. There's no saturation level for this song, the more you hear the more you get addicted. "Ashuman's" outstanding fret work and "Reuben's" blasts on the drums, make this track a must listen and very spell bounding. The track starts slowly, but emerges with the fury towards the end. Here comes one of my favourite of the E.P "Everlasting Burn”, a song that will definitely lead you to insane head bang. There isn't a single moment which allows you to breath, it goes on with continuous drum work and "Reuben's" agitating guitars added to this is an appreciable stormy double bass work. "Suicidal Corpse”, a track with vehemented aggression, ravaging guitars, depraved growls are just killer and incinerate. I can assure you, once the 12 minutes havoc is over and your ears are drenched with their painful music, you would beg to go through it again. In all the E.P reminds me of their drawing influences drawing from bands like” Cannibal Corpse","Vader","Decapitated" etc,that make it a must but E.P for all the metal heads.

I'm really short of words to give you the proper review of the E.P, so grab a copy and let your ears have a splitting blast. But, I would like to dispute with the band for introducing only 4 dissected songs in the E.P...I think that's a curse for all we metal heads. The E.P is recommended for all the true Death Metal fans and I feel it wouldn’t be appropriate to say that it's worth spending money on the E.P.

Bottom Line: I would declare the E.P "HORRIFIED VISION" as “Impressive and Incomparable"!!!

Pravin Prajapati(LordMessiah)

ALBUM :: AVIAL SELF TITLED DEBUT ALBUM

BAND :: AVIAL

PRICE :: Rs.157

RATING :: 8/10

LABEL :: PHAT PHISH RECORDS

    Yeah , you heard it right ! "AVIAL" , is a malyali rock band coming from the southern core of Kerala , Trivandrum(India) . After hearing to all those common english puking bands , i wanted to hear some original music that could easily enter my blood and make me headbang . I asked one of my friend to refer me some new and soul original stuff that i could listen too .

    The first thing which came out from my mouth was "WHAAAAAAT" , when he informed me about "AVIAL" , a regional language based "MALLU ROCK BAND" . In the same manner as you got shocked, even i was after hearing that , but at the same time was much eager to know and hear them what they derived from their regional language with all their experiences .I brought a copy of their recent debut album and i just thought of hitting my ears with the noise of Kearala's shore . All my desperation came of being worth and here is ,what i found about their endless music . If i have to say something about them , i would really be short of words to define about what their music is composed of . They are exceptional, they possess the potential to change the whole music scene and can inspire several other regional bands to achieve their dreams . They made the genre "MALLU ROCK" came into existence , which i think is quite a big achievement for any band . One would really think before starting such a project , but they made things so very easy & clear . So,here's the delicacy and i am sure you gonna love this ! So here is the best eponymous rock album with an blend of all music genres with amalgamation of "INDO WORLD FOLK ROCK",embedded in each of the eight songs ."Politically-aware and ideologically driven", thats how "RAVE" magazine described Malayali rock band "AVIAL". The moment i started listening to them , i was just carried away by their music . I was not able to catch up with their malyali lyrics , so i started digging the meaning on my virtual world ,as it reflected a sense of awareness and were quite intense . The mixing done by the band is just upto the perfection and because they hold their ground only with the music they have even acquired many global listeners too . So, altogether they have come up with a very unique and heavy-hitting sound which will drive you insane .

    To start with the album's journey , i still remeber the first song which i heard about them was "NADA NADA" , a song which every rock listener has to fall in love with . A total hard - rock kind of stuff to headbang and the best part is the video of the song , i am sure everyone might be having it uptil now no need of describing it . "AADU PAMBE" & "ARANDA" are some of the other tracks which are heavy with all those guitar riff's and masterpiece work done on the drums . I really love the way the track "AADU PAMBE" goes with all those up's & down's , the composition & vocal's are just far beyond imagination . Not to forget the center of attraction of the album with two original folk song "CHEKELE" & "ARIKURUKA" , if you like folk music these are just the best one's to enjoy . "NJAN AARA" , is one of my favourite in the album next to "NADA NADA" & "AADU PAMBE". This album is truly self - propelled with creativity through all their journey which makes it unique and outstanding unlike other albums you would have heard before .

    I really appreciate the hardwork done on the composition & music part beacuse this is what will count for the global listeners becauseeven they won't understand what lyrically they want to speak , but their music will make their ears addicted to listen only to"AVIAL". Lastly ,i would even like to thanks "PHAT-PHISH" records for realeasing their debut album by giving them a platform and even making us listen to a very beautiful album . So,do pick a copy to beleive all these lines , i am sure you would scribble more than me praising "AVIAL" . Don't even dare to miss this one !!!

    Will be waiting desperately for the next thunderstorm to arrive .

Bottom line :: There is much more to listen and undrestand than what i have scribbled .

 

Pravin Prajapati(LordMessiah)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALBUM :: THANK YOU . COME AGAIN.

BAND :: HELGA's FUN CASTLE

PRICE :: Rs.100

RATING :: 9/10

LABEL :: ONLY MUCH LOUDER

If you want to sit back and enjoy some real true music amalgamated with entertainment ,here they are "HELGA's FUN CASTLE" with their debut album "THANK YOU . COME AGAIN" released long back in the year 2005 . A very antique band with a very lively and amusing music that would have ever come across.The first time, when i heard about them, i was just quivered by their name . I started google search engine and begin to collect information about the band. Their first impression for me was very bad with all that crapy lyrics title,but the moment i heard their few tracks i was just left with a amused expression on my face . I still remember the first time when i completed listening to the album,i was totally pleased .I started enjoying those lyrics and crazy vocals with extremely groovy drums,which hanged me up to their fanlist.

The band is pretty famous for their insane lyrics and the crazy performance when they step up on the livestage. A band that really enjoys performing live on the stage,this is what i noticed the first time when i went for their gig . The band is pretty confident and has the potential in producing the compositions instantly on the stage . The album has 8 enthusiastic tracks running for about 41 minutes , but won't let you warm your benches...for sure . The album is a finished product of excellent catchy and joyous music with freaky lyrics.

"THANK YOU . COME AGAIN",an insane tour with the album starts off with the track "For Luke",the song immediately processed and dedicated for Channel [V] "Luke Kenny" during the Launch Pad competition. I would say that this song is the USP of the album with extremely enthusiastic vocals,excellent drumwork and killer riffs,which even makes it the most preferable song for the fans. Next comes "Mr. Fancypants",frankly speaking still investigating about this song,i did not get what this song is all about but i really enjoyed the music and the catchy chorus. The third track of the album"Sometimes",a very beautiful solo about expressing his feel for lost love with exceptionally masterpiece guitars,but not a kind of "HFC" song. Yeah! Here comes the song " Lil' Bit Of This" ,a quality pack and charteristic example of their genre . A perfect song wih no disputes . "All Is Lost ", another beautiful solo in the album. The song is just fantastic , i really loved the lyrics and the melodious ending. "Marching Song",this song is based on political issues with thoughtful lyrics,listen what they gotta say . The heaviest track of the album and a major gig favourite,wherever they perform . "Smoke Some Ganja" ,the second last track of the album and the anthem for all the doper's . I don't think i would be able to let you inform anything about this one, even if anybody does'nt know who "HELGA's FUN CASTLE" is ,but they would be familiar with this track for sure. Whenever i come across this song, i just have a question that was the vocalist high while recording the track or not . According to me this song proves,that there is no need for you to sniff grass for getting high ,the music alone can drive you crazy. The last track of the album is the title track "Thank You.Come Again",i really don't know whether this is a song or just recorded while they were chatting . A total freaky track ,i just feel like laughing whenever i remeber this one. Listen to it and let me know what you gotta say about this title track .
"THANK YOU . COME AGAIN",a superb album for all the rock listeners . All the tracks in this album are recorded and mastered beautifully,which makes it more preferable to hear on headphones . Enjoy music with "HELGA's FUN CASTLE" and live life at it's best.
The album allows you to enjoy some real smoky mindfucking crazy songs by "HELGA's FUN CASTLE" . So,people smoke up their music and roll over in the loop.

"HFC Rulzzz" ! " Get high on music 'n' Not on drugs"!!!

Bottom Line :: Paying is more than being worth for this extremely insane album . Let there be noise !!!

Pravin Prajapati(LordMessiah)

ALBUM : DEFACED & SPLIT (Compilation)

PRICE : Rs.200

RATING:  8/10

LABEL : DEMONSTEALER RECORDS

    "DEFACED & SPLIT",is a quartet split CD comprising of 21 tracks featuring death metal bands like  Exhumation,Narsil, Warface and Reptilian Death adding to this are the two bonus tracks by  Infinite Hate Project .Thanks to "DEMONSTEALER RECORDS" for releasing this remarkable and awesome compilation featuring all the extreme metal projects of India ,which will  brutally murder many of the rotting corpses . The time glanced at the album cover art ,i was so much fascinated that i pasted it's print-out on my walls. Hats off the work done on the album art , even if one is not a metal-head he would add this one into his collection .

     I read about this blood clotting compilation on the internet and could not give anymore pain to my ass,so i just made a move and brought the compilation home . So, here is my journey through the shade of this incredible album . 

    The march towards the unholy death begins with a Mumbai based based band "EXHUMATION's" E.P called "FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION ONLY" , i really liked the name of the E.P . In a very simple language, their title speaks it all .According to the band , "FOR PERSONAL CONSUMPTION ONLY" is "An anecdote of a vegetarian cannibal, an animal lover who craves the flesh of beautiful young women that are charmed by his ways, only to end up on skewers as human sizzlers”. Everbody by now, is familiar to "EXHUMATION's" music,they have been doing it quite well all along . And the same thing you can expect with their recent E.P , the savagely cruel growling vocals, speedy flesh butchering guitars with uinteruppted hitting on drums by the monster makes it a necessity to have it in your blood . The music and composition is damn appreciative ,which makes to be partial with "On the platter” and “The House I Built” . Lyrically,the album is boisterously merry. So, be gluttonous to consume it raw ,all in all the album is “100% Gujarati Brutal Death Metal” as quoted by the band itself .

    The next are the carcinogens arriving from New Delhi with their E.P "CARCINOGENIC" , anybody who would have seen their gig would not go for searching the band history,their core music reflects thier influences. Assaulting the circuits of New Delhi with their relentless death metal music,the band had now moved upto the mainstream level. The E.P has a blend of Death and Grincore metal ,which will lead you to rot in the chamber of lepers,reminding me a bit of the band "BERZERKER"."Carcinogenia",Depletion Of Vital Forces" and to some extent "LUGUBRIOUS"are pretty impressive on the vocals ground ,violent guitars and rapid succession on the drums won't let you stop from bleeding . "NARSIL" stands true with its name and has marked its presence in the Indian Metal Scene.

    Coming onto the third band of the compilation is the "WARFACE",an international band . Musically ,they are good ,but the songwriting and composition are not upto the mark . Just have a respect for music and give them a break . May be next time they can do alot more better .

   There comes the "REPTILIAN DEATH", the god's of deception who has always kept Death Metal alive. "Ghouls of war" and “Grasp of the Anaconda” are my favourites that have been featured in the compilation . The band has always been sure with their  anxiously killer guitars, disease infected vocals and their sound quality which makes them unique in their genre . Musically and lyrically ,the band is pretty destructive and will let you to agonize.

    "INFINITE HATE PROJECT", i think everybody if familiar with their track"Fuck The Sena Masters". They have been  added with two off their bonus tracks in the compilation  . The band is influenced with a grindcore essence . The music reflects excessive degree of brutalism,which can bring ascension of terror in the near future . Beware !!!

    "DEFACED & SPLIT", a must buy compilation that will slay and incinerate numerous metalheads . Pick up a copy and get yourself into the vacant grave.

 

Bottom Line :: An eviscerated and souldevouring compilation for the lambs of perdition . Pay to die !!!

Pravin Prajapati(LordMessiah)

A very short album and i must say it won't take much time for you to recollect your golden memories ,if you had any.The album starts with a song called "Om Namah shivay", the music is great especially when heard on a headphone with that tune of guitar moving from one ear to another adding to it is the good studio effects that makes you hear it loud. One would also appreciate the versatality of Gaurav's voice when you move over from "COLLEGE DAYS" (Classic) to a little rough one (Fighting All Alone) ,which is a beautiful english track. The violin used in this album is so melodious that it will force you to close your eyes and cherish the songs. Do i have to tell you about the video"COLLEGE DAYS",i think eveyone must have seen the video and liked it . Frankly speaking i have already added the "COLLEGE DAYS" video in my favourites. 'Alvida' is the next one that has efficient use of guitars,drums and the use of violin is like icing on the cake. It has something for every kind of listeners, and the song selection is such that there is atleast one song that you can identify yourself with, and for the more emotional kind beware of 'Zinda Zinda' it can overwhelm you, similarly the title song can make you slip in nostalgia. Last comes my favourite song of the album called"Manzil",a song that has got a perfect composition and lyrics to it , and how much should i say you can help yourselves by buying the CD's or just download and you will know what i mean to say.

VINAPRA', the self titled Debut Hindi Rock album has a unique Indian touch to it. The first thing that catches your attention is the cover itself, quite simple, sober and loving too, supplimented by good vocals and composition, riff-raff guitars and not to forget to mention the master work done by manoj (violin) makes it the finest packaged album for the year 2008, that you would love to listen.

'VINAPRA' the album has 9 tracks running for about 38 minutes, each of which has either an inspirational or lifebased message to it. To start with, the very first track ' Aankhon mein ' it is a sad romantic song ..... yeah it is a romantic song, but quite good with beautifull Composition and Vocals by natraj . The next track is 'Kya yehi pyar hai', frankly speaking it fails to hit a cord, this is not what they play. It has a touch of modern rock to it with nice beats by Prasad on Drums. 'Dreams' the next one will definitely make a mark in your heart. Its a Hindi-english fusion song with good Guitars by Vivian adding melody to it. Here i reach to tell you something about the best song of the album 'Gurur Bramha Gurur Vishnu', this song will really drive you crazy, Natraj is at his best on vocals, Vivian & Pradeep adding heavy guitars to it, Prasad on drums and manoj on violins, i bet that this song will go on and on somewhere in the back of your mind. This song tells you about the present age, how the common man dwells in Kaliyug and asks god to have a look on all the ba dthings happening on his planet earth. The next track is 'Nasha' (5th track), the track which i like the most. This song has got a nice melody to it, which reminds me of the music which is played in the villages side. This is the song where 'VINAPRA' show what they can play. For me Manoj(Violin) should get the credit for this song.A purely Indian and Hindi Rock song, hats off to them. 'Baaton mein' the next heavy song in the album with good Guitars and Vocals that has got the ups and downs goes from classical to rock. Next comes 'Yaadien', kind of very soft song with great acoustic guitars starts slowly and shows how drums are to be played. The last track is'Dharti' a must listen to each and every indian with awesome lyrics showing our unity and how we Indians don't let things go away from our hands.

Signs of maturity are evident, and maturity displays experience, how close one has been to life, they are into releasing their second album sadly we still don't get the CD's in the western region. But here the local crowd is to be blamed who spends thousands on some cheap foreign artists ,but won't buy an Indian artists/bands CD for worth Rs 125/- .So don't just read the review ,there's a lot more then these write-ups. Grab a copy to believe me,because the uniqueness about their music is intact and quite traditonal which you will hardly see in most of the Indian bands nowdays. And for all the metalhead's ,have your say.