Interview:Redouane Aouameur of Lelahell

Lelahell, Aouameur center

It's been nearly five years since we've had a proper album from Lelahell make its way onto our shores here in the  United States.

Their last record was an absolute beast of a death metal pummeling, or something to that effect.

Right now, they've just released the follow up, Alif, which you can order here on BANDCAMP.

While you're waiting for it to download, check out what Redouane Aouameur had to say about Algeria, Lelahell, and all things metal.

Glacially Musical: Thank you for taking some time to speak to us today.

 Lelahell: Thanks for that interview, it is always a pleasure!

Film School with LORD

Lord, of Virginia, is gearing up to release their seventh record, Desperation Finds Hunger In All Men.

They play a variety of sludge metal that borders on some serious death stuff, but featuring some odd vocal stylings...

In the meantime, let's find out more about them and their new record by talking about what kinds of movies they dig.

Glacially Musical:  What's the first movie you remember seeing as a child?

LP Review: "Fredagsmys" by Vanhelga

Fredagsmys

Recently I was told that I must not really enjoy any new music because I said that it's better to not hear things I've heard before.

Simply put this guy thinks that there's no new music, nothing original anymore. It's probably best for me to point him towards Vanhelga.

It's a Doom Metal band with some black metal leanings all wrapped up in Swedish Pop Music Box.

It makes a lot more sense to just think that than it does to type it admittedly...

Fredagsmys does something many albums fail to do, but so many movies and hockey games succeed at so admirably. This album is an emotional roller coaster from first not to last.

Is it strange for doom metal records to have uplifting sections? Because this one has it. I probably should've put SPOILER ALERT there, but I didn't.

The morose arpeggios and the thick power chords intermingle with the vocal stylings that are seemingly ever evolving. From each song to the next, it was hard to know what to expect..and that's what grabs me so hard.

06/29/18 Osmose Productions FACEBOOK ORDER

Vinyl Review: "Avantist" by Avantist

Avantist

Can I give you some real talk right now?

Every so often there's some big talk about our global reach and offices in other nations, but you know that's not real right? Glacially Musical is a one man operation and I work my butt off in order to bring new music to the people. (GOOD new music.)

So right now, this post, along with two other vinyl reviews, is late. My turntable is up in my sitting room. For those of you who watch the unboxing videos, you'll see that I listen to these records in our second living room.

Well, presently, we are doing more than painting, but less than remodeling it so, it's not fit to sit in. Again, I cannot sit in my sitting room. As of this writing, I'm drinking a beer and working on this post with  my computer on a lapdesk whilst I lay down in my bed.

So big apologies to Avantist and No Trend Records. You should have already read this post, but my real life got in the way....

Foods We Love with Hollow Leg

Hollow Leg

Coming all the way out of Jacksonville, FL, we have Hollow Leg.

You might recall their Murder EP.

They're currently putting the finishing touches on an LP due out this fall, but in the mean time, let's see what they're stuffing into their hollow leg...

1. For me, lunch is usually the meal where I don't have to deal with the Napoleon of Food. So it's my favorite meal. What's your best meal of the day? 

Probably breakfast, especially if the hangover situation is real! But the breakfast foods are some of the most comforting

Video: "Game Over Now" by Protovulcan

You've probably never heard this from me, but I'm kind of magical. On Thursday, walking up the stairs to the sitting room...well to look at it anyway... I thought about Protovulcan.

Then on Friday morning, they email me! Protovulcan is back!

It's about a damned time too. It's been far too long since anyone's heard any Instrumental Industrial Acid Rock played on synthesizers.

So, let's sit back and enjoy their dulcet tones...that don't feature any vocals at all.

Hmm.... Check it out...those might be words I'm hearing in the background.

They took me all Fresh Prince on this, flipped turned upside down.

Anyway, enjoy it!

"And All Will Be Desolation" by Allfather

And All Will Be Desolation

When a band you love goes underground for awhile, it can be a little bit sad. Long goodbyes are awkward, but they can lead to spectacular reunions.

That's what this is like, man.

Allfather, well, how have you been? It's been so long since we've seen you. No tour dates in the States huh? That's unfortunate, because you know Cousin Hagrid in Columbia, MO was really hoping to see you.

Look at how you have grown!

Still Metal, Beards, Fuck You! I see. That's fine, those beards, like those big ol'riffs suit you, but you seem different, a bit more mature?

It would be nice to hear from you more often, but this phone call is lovely. It's much better to get a phone call than the postcard you sent us a couple Christmases ago.

If you're looking for some big thickness, this is one to pick up.

Interview with The Dark Red Seed

The Dark Red Seed

From the Westernlands of Seattle, Washington, comes The Dark Red Seed, the side project of King Dude's guitarist, Tosten Larson.

In 2017 The Dark Red Seed emerged onto the scene with the EP, Stands With Death. Just last month, their full length debut was unleashed by Prophecy Productions.

Check out Becomes Awake now!

While you're checking that out, find out what they were willing to tell me....

Glacially Musical: Now, the question that'll annoy you, describe your music for someone who's never heard you.

DR:  Incomplete evolving intentional improvisational spirit channeling for outsiders and the masses 

GM: Does the song, The Mouth of God involve bacon in any way, shape, or form?DR:  Obviously?

VRSA Streaming Superluminal

Have you ever been to Connecticut? If we're being honest with each other, I never have.

It's a state, that in my ignorant opinion, is like an afterthought. It's where New Yorkers go to not live in New York.

What kind of music scene would emerge from that sort of an environment? Apparently, bands like VRSA can come out of there. Listen to this track.

It's similar and distant. The cover of their upcoming album, Cvlt of Machina kind of tells the entire story of what you're going to hear.

It's easy to see what the picture is made out of...we all know what rubber and plastic tubes look like, but have you ever seen them this way?

They'll surprise you. Check it out below.

Our Favorite Things with Her Despair

Her Despair

Have you checked in lately?

You know the deal, fall in right?

Let's all check in together with England's Her Despair. They're a dark metal band from somewhere in England.

Normally, when we get to these favorites, one person in the band will tell the story, but here we have the favorite things from all five members of the band.

Just a reminder...

Beer/Spirit/Etc? Video Game? Ethnic Food? Music delivery device? Literature?

James (vocals)

"Daño Colateral" by Centauro

Daño Colateral

Metal has always been a bit rundown in the vocals department. How many times have you heard people say that they can't understand the words?

Well, Centauro is fun for me because it's in Spanish.

Unlike most Americans, I speak Spanish alongside my English, though English is my mother tongue and Spanish is not.

But I can understand parts of it here and there. There's more to love about this record than simply the language though.

This is an indie thrash record. If you're looking for some Pantera/White Zombie inspired grooves, this isn't it.

Metallica style progressiveness, keep walking. But if you're looking for a record that's going to kick ass six ways till Sunday, these are the droids you're looking for.

That goes double if you like music that surprises you. Check it out.

6/30/18  |  Independent  | Facebook  |  Bandcamp

Our Favorite Things... Gramma Vedetta

Gramma Vedetta

Let's get to know someone again. It's important know that a band is more than just their bio.

To that end, here's Gramma Vedetta's Bio...

In late 2016, Dan (former Bones & Comfort), Marco and Val (former Black Juju Infection of Heaven) started having fun jamming together at Pirate Studios in South London. After a couple of rehearsals, they realized they were onto something good...

 

A frontman/guitarist with heavy rock-blues influences, a funk-rock bass player with a love for electronic music and a metal-head drummer with Stoner Rock influences make up the formula for Gramma Vedetta’s music.

 

You can jump, you can head-bang but overall you will get lost in space where a fuzzy guitar leaves the galaxy, pushed by roaring bass and rocksteady drums.

 

Goddess of Fate's Favorite Things

Goddess of Fate

What do you think of these favorites? To me, they're a cool insight into bands you might not know or want to know more about.

Today, we're talking to Goddess of Fate. They are the first band from Indonesia to be featured on Glacially Musical. 

They're a progressive death metal band from Yogyacarta, Indonesia if you're not into the whole brevity thing.

If you ask me, that's totally cool.

They just put out an LP, Spiral Orchard pt. 1. You can check that out HERE, but right now, let's get inside some noggins.

Foods We Love with Traced By Enemies

Traced By Enemies

Is there anything in this world about crossing the Rhine or is it just what Slayer said....deep in the Rhine?

That doesn't seem to make a whole lot of sense to me, but either way, let's head over to the Rhine River Valley...or not really anywhere near it with Traced By Enemies.

Well, recently these German fellows released a new EP, Where The Sun Turns Grey, and you can find out all about the rest of the things they do on Facebook.

Now, let's see what foods they eat!

1. For me, lunch is usually the meal where I don't have to deal with the Napoleon of Food. So it's my favorite meal. What's your best meal of the day?

- Well, I eat like the whole time. So every meal is my favorite meal.

2. What's your most important meal of the day?

- Every. Meal.

Video: "Paramnesia" by Lelahell

There are certain bands in this world that I want to see succeed, not just because I dig them, but because their story compels me.

One of those bands is Algeria's Lelahell. They've faced every kind of oppression you can think of, including a manager being murdered.

Their newest album, Alif, is out now and can be purchased HERE.

If you're still unsure, watch this video and get ready to click it.