WINGS : ROCKESTRA 2013 : ISTANA BUDAYA - MALAYSIA : 26/04/2013

 

Malaysia's legendary rock band - WINGS returned to ISTANA BUDAYA with National Symphony Orchestra and we excitedly attended the first show as always.

 

It was a grandeur opening when it opened with this one guy (Mohar) on stage playing the 'seruling' (Malay's traditional flute). Then with grand applause from the audience, the orchestra was lifted up onto the stage, followed with WINGS, each one dressed in suit.

 

The band then hit the haunting track "Amok" and with no break, continued with "Bujang Senang". We tried hard to guess, as the beginning part of "Bujang Senang" has really transformed into this one gigantic orchestral piece and when AWIE finally hit " ... ketenangan air halus manja ...", we just can't stop cursing ourselve for not able to figure that out. While, the 3rd track "Pengabdian Ku Kekasih" started with this one very 'bluesy' moment, with JOE and AWIE battling one another with the riffing and singing.

 

AWIE only started to communicate with the crowd after the 3rd song, thanking ISTANA BUDAYA for allowing them to return.

 

When IAN ANTONO (GOD BLESS - Indonesian veteran rock band) and HILLARY ANG came out for the guitar showcase - "Illusi Intonasi", the following set later turned really heavy especially the mid part of "Dari Tuhan", followed by the fast track "Ameringo" and "Julang Timur Tengah". IAN then left and HILLARY continued on stage until the end.

 

Our best moment must be when they belted out their rare tracks like "Hikayat Penuh Ranjau" and "Kota Kemusnahan" which you don't really get to hear during most of the usual shows.

 

Yes, WINGS might have heard us the last time, and "Harapan" was mesmerizing when blended with piano and orchestral strings. With AWIE hitting the high note perfectly, that was simply our climax. Thanks for "Bujang Senang" too.

 

It was then "Sejati" that wrapped the night up. The guitar intro alone sparked massive screams from the crowds. Everything was brilliant and AWIE (vocal) was simply top notch. It looks that all their hard works really paid off.

 

We are definitely ready for their next rockestra show if they somehow plan for their 3rd, but only if they promise us "Midnight Blues", "Rantai" and "Dalam Kehadiran Sofiah".

 

No picture ? Yes, none ! 'Seeing is believing' is crap if you need photo to justify that. By the way, camera is a big no in Istana Budaya. Just be there at ROCKESTRA 2013 instead and WINGS will ensure that you get this one mind blowing experience. Legendary show !

 

Setlist

  1) Amok (Bazooka Penaka)

  2) Bujang Senang (Teori Domino)

  3) Pengabdian Ku Kekasih (Bazooka Penaka)

  4) Suara Kita (Bazooka Penaka)

  5) Hikayat Penuh Ranjau (Hukum Karma)

  6) Anugerah (Hukum Karma)

  7) Sayap Illusi (Naga Kramat)

  8) Alam Barzakh (Teori Domino)

  9) Awang Thrasher (Jerangkung Dalam Almari)

10) Misteri Mimpi Syakilla (Hukum Karma)

11) Illusi Intonasi (guitar showcase)

     (with Joe Wings/Ian Antono/Hillary Ang)

12) Dari Tuhan (Belenggu Irama)

13) Ameringo (Naga Kramat)

14) Julang Timur Tengah (Mr Barbarik)

15) Taman Rashidah Utama (Hukum Karma)

16) Ranjang Mawar (Orang Asing)

17) Kota Kemusnahan (Belenggu Irama)

18) Harapan (Teori Domino)

Encore

19) Opera Hidup (Hukum Karma)

20) Sejati (Teori Donimo)

 

BACK FROM THE GRAVE : 10/02/2013 : SNAPSHOTS : MOC (MASTER OF CHAOS)

'BACK FROM THE GRAVE' - it spelt out well the return of Johor's Death Thrash legend MOC (MASTER OF CHAOS) as the headliner. Previously known as MANIPULATION OF CRISIS, the band has been inactive for quite a long time. Thanks to MUZIK BOX PRODUCTIONS & SOUTHERN METAL SQUAD for getting them back on stage. It was definitely one rare moment to those who were there. For us, the last time we were able to see them live was 18 years ago on 1st July 1995 at 'SYMPHONY OF THE EVENING BREEZE' gig.  

For old time sake, the pit was in chaos with fists flying high when they belted out 'Master Of Puppets" from METALLICA - "... come crawling faster, obey your master, your life burns faster ..."
 
So, here is the MASTER OF CHAOS ! They are back from the grave !

 

DENOUNCEMENT PYRE (Aus) - 'Almighty Arcanum' Album Preview

This is the official album preview for DENOUNCEMENT PYRE up-coming album - 'Almighty Arcanum'. Here is the track "An Extension Of The Void" ! Have a taste of darkness !

 

DENOUNCEMENT PYRE (Aus) - 'Almighty Arcanum'

 

DENOUNCEMENT PYRE (Aus)

'Almighty Arcanum'

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 22/01/2013

 

Finally, the long awaited 'Almighty Arcanum' is here. Salute to Hells Headbangers Records !

 

If all have been warned about 'Darkness Manifest', now behold 'Almighty Arcanum' - the album that will set the world on fire. It celebrates the band glorious return after more than 2-years since 'World Cremation' (2010). It appears conceptual this time and marks their darkest and strongest materials ever. The band stood at its best Black Death Metal ground, sheding away much of the Thrash drive from its earlier phase - 'Hells Infantry' in particular. DENOUNCEMENT PYRE forged darkness in metal with killer punishing riffs and epic song writings. This is why they fuckin' stands out !

 

This also reminds us of their new hoodies - Melbourne : Black Death Holocaust ! Yes, that should sum it up somehow. Killer production and cover artwork too !

 

There are 9 tracks here with intro ("Breath Of Tehom") and one instrumental/sampling piece ("Drakon : All Is One"). The album opened with "An Extension Of The Void", a 7-minutes long track that crushed everything you have heard earlier. While, the tracks "Almighty Arcanum" and "Circle Of Serpents" are ripping outstanding. Another highlight is the track "He Who Conquers All" - a mid-pace epic that erupted into full aggression and prompted us to join helplessly on the final part with fist held high - "Fire ! Fire ! Set The World On Fire ! Crush ! Crush ! Light The Funeral Pyre !" Those who have heard the short promo of the track "Darkness Manifest" will have a taste of the full version, mesmerizing more than 6-minutes.

The best album for 2013 definitely ! It will not goin' to be easy for other bands/labels to match this, or even dream to surpass 'Almighty Arcanum'. So, move away !

This is a must have ! A must have ! Should we say more ?!

 



DENOUNCEMENT PYRE - DISCOGRAPHY

" The final storm that brings the world to its knees "

  

As the final hour is approaching for the release of DENOUNCEMENT PYRE latest 'Darkness Manifest' 7 'EP (Nov '2012), follows by their 2nd full length 'Almighty Arcanum' (Jan '2013), hence, we are paying homage to the band with a discography page with as much informations as possible. 

We can never done this without the assistance from Decaylust (DENOUNCEMENT PYRE), Thomas (FORGOTTEN WISDOM PRODUCTIONS), Chase (HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS) and Aerly (SATANIC RECORDS), perhaps more to come. Thanks brothers !

We have also tried to contact those other labels who have worked with DENOUNCEMENT PYRE to contribute some few words or perhaps their experience as a trivia to the band. Some of these labels are still active, yet, we are not sure on the status of those few others. So it might take a while for them to response (if they ever did). We will continue to update this page progressively. Until then, let the final storm comes ...

 

THE STORM TO END ALL WARS (2004)

 

Tracklist

1) The Storm To End All Wars (intro)

2) The Final Solution

3) Eradicator

4) Denouncement Pyre
                        

Label : Goatowarex (Australia)

Format : Cassette Tape

Pressing Detail : 300 copies

 

Label : Self Released

Format : Demo CD

Pressing Detail : 100 copies

 

BARBARIC VENGEANCE (2005)

Tracklist

1) The March Of Hells Infantry
 2) Eradicator
3) World Cremation
4) The Final Solution
 5) Falsehood Crucified

6) Denouncement Pyre

7) Under The Aegis Of Damnation

This is a live recording at The Tote Hotel, Melbourne on 19/02/2005

Label : Self Released

Format : Cassette Tape

Pressing Detail : N/A

 

Notes from Decaylust

"There's no way on knowing how many copies were distributed as it was never numbered. I would say a 'few hundred' but I don't know any closer than that"
 

Quote from interview - Forbidden Magazine (2010)

"There was a few hundred of these released in 2005, but as it was a recording taken from a live show and not a proper studio recording, we have no plan to reissue this. Perhaps avid tape traders can still track this one down still"
 

Label : Tormented By The Undead Productions (Brazil)

Format : Cassette
Pressing Detail : 66 copies
                                
           
   UNDER THE AEGIS OF DAMNATION (2006)
 

Tracklist
1) Falsehood Crucified
2) Under The Aegis Of Damnation
3) Wielder Of Scythe

Label : Apocalyptor Records (Australia)

Format : 7 'EP

Pressing Detail : 500 copies

 (all black vinyl)
 

The now defunct label of Jarro Raphael.

 

HELLS INFANTRY (2006)

 

Tracklist

1) Genocide Exhaltation (intro)

2) The March Of Hells Infantry

3) Slaughterous Sons

4) Dark Winds Of Torment

5) Ancient Remnants

6) Engender The Lawless God

Label : Forgotten Wisdom Productions (France)

Format : MCD

Pressing Detail : undisclosed

Notes from Thomas (Forgotten Wisdom Productions)
I only have good words to describe my experience with DENOUNCEMENT PYRE. I discovered them with the demo released from GOATOWARREX. I asked them to release their first MCD, and it's a great pride for me for having released such a hard boiled record. Even more when it's Chris Volcano who was behind the drum !

I'm proud to see that DENOUNCEMENT PYRE has gained more maturity, and more exposure  by signing with HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS (its always a pride to see big labels steal bands from my label, ah ! ah!). I wish the best for the band, and now I have met Decaylust in person, I hope to see the band live soon.  

 

CHAOS RISING (2008)

split with DIOCLETIAN (New Zealand)

 

Tracklist

1) Genocide Exhaltation (intro)
2) The March Of Hells Infantry
3) Slaughterous Sons
4) Dark Winds Of Torment 
5) Ancient Remnants
 

Label : Forgotten Wisdom Productions (France)

Format : 7 'EP

Pressing Detail : 500 copies

(red vinyl : 100 copies)
 (black vinyl : 400 copies)

  

The EP features remastered version of 'Hells Infantry'.

 

PROMO (2008)

Tracklist
1) Intro
2) At The Altar Of Sin
3) Engulfed Temples
 

Label : Self Released

Format : Cassette Tape

Pressing Detail : N/A

  

Notes from Decaylust

" I would say maybe 100 - 200 copies. The cover were either red/black or purple/black "

 

CIRCLE OF THE BLACK FLAME (2008)

Tracklist
1) The Sign Of Doom To Come (intro)
2) Lead To The Furnace
3) At The Altar Of Sin
4) The Cleansing Is Complete (outro)

Label : Forgotten Wisdom Productions

Format : 7 'EP

Pressing Detail : 1,000 copies
(limited red vinyl : undisclosed)
(black vinyl : undisclosed)

 all copies come with sticker
 

 

THE STORM TO END ALL WARS (2009)

Label : Kuravilu Productions (Chile)

Format : Cassette Tape

Pressing Detail : 300 copies

The tape compiled materials from 'The Storm To End All Wars' and 
'Under The Aegis Of Damnation'.

The best cover artwork of all their releases todate. This same killer artwork later appeared as a patch for those who owned the white vinyl 12' LP of 'World Cremation'. 

 

HELLS INFANTRY (2009)

Label : Unholy Blasphemies Productions (Thailand)

Format : Cassette Tape

Pressing Detail : 222 copies

(first 100 copies come with patch)

 

WORLD CREMATION (2010)

Tracklist
1) Black Womb Of Magdalene
2) The Flesh Of Thy Master
3) Purification
4) Coven Of Diabolical Prophecies
5) Engulfed Temples
6) Salvation, The Fading Light
7) A Banner Drenched In Blood
8) Invination Of Poison

  

Label : Hells Headbangers Records (USA)

  

Format : 12' LP (white vinyl)

Pressing Detail : 100 copies with patch

  

Format : 12' LP (black vinyl)

Pressing Detail : undisclosed
 

Format : CD

Pressing Detail : undisclosed

  

Format : Digipack

Pressing Detail : undisclosed

  

 

WORLD CREMATION (2012)
 

Label : Satanic Records (Mexico)

Format : Cassette Tape

Pressing Detail : 300 copies

DARKNESS MANIFEST (2012)

Tracklist

1) Darkness Manifest

2) Eleven Gates

Label : Hells Headbangers Records (USA)

Format : 7 'EP

Pressing Detail : undisclosed

(black & yellow vinyl)

 

It feautres two exclusive tracks - "Darkness Manifest'' (different recording session) and "Eleven Gates".

Thanks to Chase (Hells Headbangers Records) for everything.

 

 

ALMIGHTY ARCANUM (2013)

Tracklist

1) Breath of Tehom (intro)

2) An Extension Of The Void 

3) Almighty Arcanum

4) He Who Conquers All

5) The Deceiver

6) Drakon : All Is One (instrumental)

7) Circle Of Serpents

8) Darkness Manifest

9) The Redeemer

 

Label : Hells Headbangers Records (USA)

 

Format : 12 'LP Picture Disc
Pressing Detail : 100 copies

Format : 12 'LP

Pressing Detail : undisclosed

(red & black vinyl)

 

Format : CD

Pressing Detail : undisclosed

 

 

ACID WITCH (USA) - 'Witchtanic Hellucinations'

 

 

ACID WITCH (USA)

'Witchtanic Hellucinations'

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 23/10/2012

 

The stoned Witch is back and it's time to get high ! This reissue is just what everybody needs to re-define Halloween this year. Forget about 'trick-or-treat', let's hellucinate instead, the witches style ...

 

Thanks to HHR for re-releasing this metal gem in LP/Pic-LP/CD, and the best part, in cassette tape as well. Simply killer !

 

We are not goin' into any detail this time. You already got all the bloody reviews outhere. The album has been around since 2008, originally under RAZORBACK RECORDS. Its all about the excitement this time around, seeing the album getting the extra miles they long deserved.

 

Frankly from us - just take a look at the album cover, all has been well said. It simply reads 'Heavy', 'High' and 'Horror' ... 'Hell' as well if you prefer. But if you still need us to eleborate, it means 'Bloody Fuckin Killer' !! 

 

order : http://shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

link : http://www.myspace.com/acidwitch





HEAVY CROSS (Fin) - 'Street Wolf'

HEAVY CROSS (Fin)

'Street Wolf'

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 28/08/2012

 

As a band, HEAVY CROSS  stills remains a mystery to us. It was said they came all the way from Finland and the band also consists of Vince Venom from ARMOUR (remember their successful rocking selftitle debut ?!) and he is also involved in ton other bands, past and present like HORNA / SATANIC WARMASTER / SATANAEL / PEST etc.

 

If you missed the NWOBHM badly, than hearing HEAVY CROSS might get you back up again. The band put it out pretty simple, no gimmick. Clean Heavy Metal with simple-yet-catchy choruses, groving solos, old Heavy Metal lyrics (no dungeons & dragons) and what else do you need ?! So come on damn it ! Sing it ... "Street Wolf ; Back Alley Killer ; Street Wolf ; Your Final Hour ; Street Wolf ; High Speed Attack ; Street Wolf" ... Yeargh !

 

This is a 2-tracks 7'EP that we really enjoyed. So get it before it runs out. All howl to HEAVY CROSS ! Hhwoohh ......

  

order : http://shop-hellsheadbangers.com/

 

MIDNIGHT (USA) - 'Complete And Total Hell'

 

MIDNIGHT (USA)

'Complete And Total Hell'

HELLS HEADBANGERS RECORDS

Release Date : 25/09/2012

 

Ohio's bastard sons of Black Rock 'N' Roll returned with their earlier discography - before their full length debut  'Satanic Royalty' (2011).

This is something like a re-release of 'Complete And Total Fucking Midnight' compilation (2005) with additional materials from 'Farewell To Hell' EP (2008) and the track "Berlin Is Burning " - from 'Berlin Is Burning' compilation (2009).

 

MIDNIGHT needs no introduction as they have burnt down many stages since 2003 with their dirty and raw Speed Heavy Metal. Yes, lust, filth & sleeze, just like they put it. The band is all about getting intoxicated. Laying down the soul to the god of Rock 'N' Roll - VENOM.

The inclusion of 'Farewell To Hell' EP should made the diehards excited as this where you can find MIDNIGHT's classic like "Screams Of Blasphemy" (fuckin' killer ! - moonlite degradation satanic crust, howling incantations fall to dust, screams of blasphemy), "Lucifer's Sanctuary", "Cross Held High" and "Black Rock 'N' Roll". Then there was also "Berlin Is Burning" - simply crushing.

Anyone kind enough to bring MIDNIGHT to South East Asia ?! We just can't fuckin' wait ...

order : http://shop-hellsheadbangers.com/
link : http://totalmidnight.webs.com/