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Q: Where is Ancient Rites from?
A: Ancient Rites is based in Flanders, the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. There is also a Dutch member in the band.

Q: How long has Ancient Rites been together?
A: Ancient Rites was formed at the end of 1988. I have been active in bands since 1979.

Q: How many members are in Ancient Rites? Names? Instruments?
A: Currently A.R. consists of seven musicians:

• Walter Van Cortenberg: drums
• Erik Sprooten (guitars)
• Bart Vandereycken (guitars)
• Raf Jansen (guitars)
• Domingo Smets (bass)
• Davy Wouters (keyboards)
• Gunther Theys (vocals)

Q: What is the age range of the band members?
A: Between 26 and 40

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» 5 out of 5 Evil Faces

OK, I have been waiting for Bal-Sagoth to release a new CD since their last one “Atlantis Ascendant” back in 2001.

I really got into this band when I first heard them in the late 90′s. They had a unique style all to their own. It was both majestic and heavy at the same time. Plus the album and song titles could not be outdone.

In fact a couple friends and I used to have a running competition to come up with the longest song titles ever. Mainly just because we we’re bored, but also because I personally like long song titles.

I bought all of Bal-Sagoth’s Cd’s (that had been released) within a month of each other. I bought their second release “Starfire Burning Upon The Ice-Veiled Throne Of Ultima Thule” and “Battle Magic” at the same time, then came the original, next “The Power Cosmic” and finally when “Atlantis Ascendant” was released I got a copy of that too.

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Q: Where is Cadaveria from?
A: North Italy, near Turin.

Q: If I remember correctly, the Olympics that just passed we’re held there. Did you attend or we’re you affected in anyway by the games?
A: Yes, I went and see a hockey on ice match and I lived the “movida” of some Turin olympic nights:)

Q: How long has Cadaveria been together?
A: Since 2001.

Q: How many members are in Cadaveria? Names? Instruments?
A: The original line-up was:

• Cadaveria – Voice
• Frank Booth – Guitars
• Killer Bob – Bass
• Baron Harkonnen – Keyboards
• Marcelo Santos – Drums

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Biography

Could be considered one of the godfathers of stoner rock/metal. Fu Manchu have released 10 solid full lengths of groovy California Rock and Roll. If you like to kick back and burn a fat one, or get in your car and drive real fast this band is a definite must have.

• Band Members

  • Scott Hill
  • Bob Balch
  • Brad Davis
  • Scott Reeder

• Former Members
  • Eddie Glass
  • Scott Votaw
  • Mark Abshire
  • Ruben Romano
  • Brant Bjork

Discography

Below is a list of Fu Manchu’s releases

• No One Rides For Free

  • Released: 1994
  • Label: Bong Load

• Daredevil

  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Bong Load

• In Search Of…

  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Mammoth

• The Action Is Go

  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Mammoth

• Return To Earth 91-93

  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Mammoth

• Eatin’ Dust

  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Man’s Ruin

• King Of The Road

  • Released: 1999
  • Label: Mammoth

• California Crossing

  • Released: 2002
  • Label: Mammoth

• Go For It… Live!(2CD Set)

  • Released: 2002
  • Label: SPV

• Start The Machine

  • Released: 2004
  • Label: DRT

» 5 out of 5 Evil Faces

Okay this review is a bit late perhaps, but it took me awhile to get over my cheapness and buy a copy of the latest (last) Absu release titled Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001.

This is a 2 disc set compiling various songs and unreleased recordings from over the 10 years Absu was a band.

I was hesitant to get a copy due to the fact that I was not sure what all was going to be on it. I still feel a little pain over the “In the Eyes of Joldanach” EP. That sucker was expensive for 4 songs.

I already have their other 5 Cd’s. I don’t want to buy the same songs over again.

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Biography

Originally called Virgin’s Cunt, this band released 2 demo cassettes before they changed their name to Darkwoods My Betrothed and released 3 top notch Cd’s.

They play epic viking black metal at it’s best, from clean vocals and rhythmic melodies to full on grinding black metal with demonic growls, moans and screams.

If you are a fan of black metal you will not be disappointed with this band.

I guarantee it.

• Band Members

  • Spellgoth – Vocals
  • Julma – Bass/Vocals
  • Larha – Drums
  • Magician – Synths
  • Icelord – Guitars

Discography

Below is a list of Darkwood My Betrothed’s releases

• Heirs of the Northstar

  • Released: 1995
  • Label: Hammerheart

• Autumn Roars Thunder

  • Released: 1996
  • Label: Solistitium Records

• Witch-Hunts

  • Released: 1998
  • Label: Spinefarm