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 [...]
From the monthly archives:
May 2006
Ancient Rites
Bal-Sagoth - The Chthonic Chronicles
» 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 [...]
Cadaveria
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 [...]
Fu Manchu
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 [...]
Absu - Mythological Occult Metal 1991-2001
» 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 [...]
Darkwoods My Betrothed
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 [...]
