T i m e s c a p e Z e r o
Timescape Zero is a local band from Florida which is attracting much more attention lately in The Infernal Empire because, I can attest to it, this hardcore group is quite remarkable.
While I normally do not listen to much Hardcore / Punk with very few exceptions, but being that I just recently received My complimentary copy, this opus drew My attention, as it contains well-channelled rage with a heavy sound reminiscient of Carnivore, and The Cromags - just agressive, heavy instrumentations born of luciferic rebellion and fury driven by the fierce black flames of the heart.
Particularly notable are tracks 5 & 10 - "Ultimatum" is the title of one of Mgr. Boyd Rice's narratives, & indeed, it was a delightful surprise to hear Mr. Rice lend his melancholy voice thereof, while dissonent feedback accompanies the misanthropic veritos uttered therein. {you may also recognize a portion also included in Rev. Paradise's Church of Satan video trailer in the mention of "...every organism, every human being, must conquor or serve...this is an Ultamatum."}; and track 10 features a passage from Ragnar Redbeard's 'Might Is Right' manifesto sung furiously by Adel 156.
The "military green" cover displays a depiction of either a freedom fighter or terrorist, pick your choice, clad in soldier motif with a black mask and holding an AK-47, seemingly briefly posing for a quick shot before returning to the spray of bullets.
Also mentionable is the clever inclusion of Chapter 6 from the moldy babble which speaks of The Four Horsemen of The Apocalypse with the names of the members of the band substituted. And the subtle arrangement of their photographs to form a grammadon is a nice touch.
Overall, I found 'Total War' {also the title of the classic NON song} to be a listen in anger, misanthropy, rebellious liberation, poignated with Satanic principles throughout. And this is an enjoyable evilution that has been transpiring in lately, also with the advent of Maninblack {Reverend Schlesinger's band}, The Revenants, The Quintessentials, and Clockwork Satan - that of Satanic Hardcore / Punk, an expression of Iron Youth in this bold new Satanic Age. Two Horns Up!
[ Interview with Vocalist Adel 156 in The Devil's Diary IV ]
I received three complimentary CD's from friend Adel Souto of iconoclastic Satanic Punk band Timescape Zero in the Hell-post yesterday, and have been listening to it here and there, and Am suitably impressed by what I heard. The first two titles are projects of Mr Souto, and are brought forth in two distinct musical styles.
* Timescape Zero: Nothing Short of Total War Satanic Punk Rock: A "Prequel" to "Total War", includes 18 demo songs previously unreleased and virulently sought-after up until 'Total War'. The music is raw and brutal, capturing that rebellious angst and pounds like a fist in the face.
* Martini Kulture: God Killing Himself Noise Art: A compilation of experimental industrial sounds designed to focus on the disturbing and the misanthropic. Of particular mention, the CD itself resembles a mini-vinyl record, even with black striations - a very nice stylized touch.
Draconis Blackthorne Interview on The Feast of Hate and Fear Website.
