Showing posts with label Visions. Show all posts
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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Visions Interview


1. Recently you have released a new ep, how would you describe the musical sound of the new recording and also how does it differ from the stuff you have released in the past?

We have recorded this time at Traste Cero Studios , the difference between  this record and the old ones is that now we have a sound more appropriate with that we have in our minds. The old recordings were just amateur ones in comparison

2. The bands earlier material was more blackened death thrash and the new ep is more in an old school or more traditional style of black metal, what was the decision behind going into this musical direction?

The idea with this band was taking a different point of view in each recording, but always into the extreme metal stuff. I hate those bands who record the same song with different names in all their releases. I will really get bored working always on the same idea

3. Your song lyrics cover a good amount of satanic, occult and pagan themes, can you tell us a little bit more about your interest in these topics?

In this EP we use these topics as a provocation and a sample of intolerance against those Judeo-Christian sects who corrupts the natural values and the moral of the human being

4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the name 'Visions'?

Visions name came from the enormous influence that the Sepultura’s greatest “Morbid Visions” gave to me. At the beginning, the band name would be Morbid Visions, but I prefer using only one word on a name

5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and also how would you describe your stage performance?

I have good regards of all the shows we have perform, our bass player broke his leg on his first show, that’s the way we want to do the things! I will define our stage performance as “cold and direct”. I hate those stupid frontmans who are always interacting with the public and doing monologues. People goes to the shows to see you playing at live, not to hear your jokes!

6. Do you have any touring or show plans for the future?

We’re planning a national tour to present the new Ep. At this moment we have some confirmations, but we can’t say anything more about this. Let’s see what we can do!

7 .The new ep had a cover of Burzum's  "Journey  to the  Stars" what was the decision behind during your own version of this legendary track/

As you have said, it’s a legendary black metal song, and we think it fits perfectly into the atmosphere of this Ep

8. On a worldwide level how was the feedback been to your music by fans of black metal?

At this moment there isn’t much demand nor follow up far beyond our country. We hope this recording can change this situation

9. When can we expect a full length album and also where do you see the band heading into musically during the future?

We want to spread the words about the new Ep and make some noise at live first. Then, and if we have enough money, we’ll be able to record a full length album to make more chaos! The future is simple, our path is chosen, the extreme way is our way

10. 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?

The classic ones, from Black Sabbath to Beherit, going on Celtic Frost and Morbid Angel. Right now I’m interesting in very extreme things like Teitanblood, Katharsis… and those bands who are doing that new sound like Malthusion or Bölzer…amazing!!


11. Before we wrap up this interview, do you have any final words or thoughts?

Thanks a lot for your time and the time of those who have dedicated a few minutes to read this

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Saturday, July 5, 2014

Visions/Premonition 666/Sentinel 84' Records/2014 EP Review


  Visions  are  a  band  from  Spain  that  plays  a  satanic  and  unholy  form  of  black  metal  and  this  is  a  review  of  their  2014  ep  "Premonition  666"  which  was  released  by  Sentineal  84'  Records.

  A  very  fast,  heavy  and  raw  black  metal  sound  starts  off  the  ep  along  with  some  blast  beats  and  grim  sounding  high  pitched  screams  and  you  can  also  hear  a  small  amount  of  melody  being  utilized  in  their  music  at  times  and  most  of  the  music  is  rooted  in  the  heavier  side  of  the  90's  sound  and  the  bass  guitars  bring  a  great  amount  of  power  into  the  music.

  When  guitar  solos  and  leads  are  added  into  the  music  they  make  the  songs  sound  a  lot  more  chaotic  and  after  awhile  there  is  a  good  balance  between  slow,  mid  paced  and  fast  parts  and  all  of  the  songs  remain  true  to  an  old  school  musical  direction  and  there  are  certain  sections  where  the  vocals  also  start  to  get  a  bit  more  darker  and  deeper  and  after  awhile  you  can  hear  a  small  amount  of  atmospheric  elements  being  added  into  the  bands  musical  sound..

  As  the  ep  progresses  there  is  a  brief  use  of  battle  samples  at  the  beginning  of  one  of  the  tracks  and  the  band  starts  adding  in  a  small  amount  of  pagan  black  metal  elements  along  with  a  brief  bass  guitar  lead  and  the  following  track  is  a  cover  of  Burzum's  "My  Journey  To  the  Stars"  which  remains  true  to  the  original  version  of  the  track  and  the  rest  of  the  ep  sees  the  band   going  for  more  of  a  raw  and  old  school  black/death  metal  sound  as  well  as  adding  in  some  Brazilian  style  thrash  metal  elements.

  Visions  play  a  very  old  school  style  of  satanic  black  metal  while  also  having  a  bit  of  diversity  in  their  sound  as  the  ep  progresses  and  they  also  have  a  great  amount  of  rawness  and  heaviness  in  their  music,  the production  has  a  very  dark  and  heavy  sound  while  the  lyrics  cover  Satanism,  Occultism  and  Paganism  themes.

  In  my  opinion  Visions  are  a  very  great  sounding  satanic  and  unholy  black  metal   band  and  if  you  are  a  fan  of  this  musical  genre,  you  should  check  out  this  ep.  RECOMMENDED  TRACKS  INCLUDE  "Nocturnal  Obsessions"  "Pagan  Hordes"  and  "Mark  Of  The  Beast".  8  out  of  10.

http://visions666.bandcamp.com/