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Recenze/review - BEASTLURKER - Celestial Henchwhores Aflame (2021)


BEASTLURKER - Celestial Henchwhores Aflame
CD 2021, Godz ov War Productions

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Oheň očišťuje. Od špíny, od hnusu. Plameny olizují tvoje nohy a stále si myslíš, že svůj názor neodvoláš. Bůh neexistuje, není přece možné, aby dopustil všechno zlo, které je kolem. Lhali ti, celý život ti lhali. Kněží s jedovatými jazyky. Slibovali mír a rozhřešení. Místo toho si zažíval jenom nenávist. Proč, ptáš se stále dokola. Tiché úsměvy a slova o lásce a odpuštění. Ne, už jim nevěříš ani slovo, radši shoříš na hranici.

Mám rád starý black metal, uctívám i smrtící kov. O muzice píšu již dlouhé roky a stále vyhledávám převážně kapely, které svoji tvorbu směřují do devadesátých let minulého století. Dovolte mi, abych vám představil skupinu z Chicaga. Divoké maniaky BEASTLURKER, kteří když hrají, tak si připadám, jako bych byl spalován plamenem.

 

Kapela má velký dar složit dobrou skladbu. Bolestivou, temnou a chladnou. Ostré melodie, prašivý zvuk, jedovatý vokál. Jsem ve staré kobce a čekám na poslední soud. Nikomu jsem nikdy neublížil, jen si stojím za svým názorem. Tohle je jediný pravý black death metal. Nikdy to neodvolám. Nepomáhá na mě zaříkávání, ani zbytečné modlitby. Žijeme zase v divné době, když nás zavírají za odlišné myšlenky. Raději zapalte ohně a poslouchejte desky jako "Celestial Henchwhores Aflame". Satan musí mít radost, stejně jako já. Usmívá se a sedí na svém trůnu. Užívá si mrazivou a temnou atmosféru, s chutí se podívá na pekelný obal. Osobně se mi album opravdu líbí a rád se k němu vracím. Pokaždé, když vidím někde někoho, koho ponižují za jeho názory, pokaždé, když někde hoří oheň. BEASTLURKER v sobě mají takovou tu zdravou naštvanost, kterou mám u této hudby tolik rád. Jsem při poslechu opravdu zavřený mezi chladnými zdmi a čekám, až mě zítra vyvedou ven. Půjdou pomalu, s hlavou vztyčeno. Vynechám poslední jídlo, ale nechám si znovu zahrát "Celestial Henchwhores Aflame". A to pořádně nahlas. Nikdy se nebudu klanět falešným modlám! Tahle nahrávka je totiž opravdu skvělá. Black death metal, u kterého shoříte na popel!


Asphyx says:

The fire cleanses. From dirt, from disgust. The flames lick your feet and you still don't think you can revoke your opinion. God does not exist, it is not possible for him to commit all the evil that is around. They lied to you, they lied to you all their lives. Priests with poisonous tongues. They promised peace and absolution. Instead, he experienced only hatred. Why, you keep asking. Silent smiles and words of love and forgiveness. No, you don't believe a word of them anymore, you better burn at the border.

I like old black metal, I also worship deadly metal. I have been writing about music for many years and I am still looking for mostly bands that go to the nineties of the last century. Let me introduce a group from Chicago. BEASTLURKER wild maniacs who, when they play, feel like I'm being burned.


The band has a great gift for composing a good song. Painful, dark and cold. Sharp melodies, dusty sound, poisonous vocals. I'm in an old dungeon waiting for the Last Judgment. I have never hurt anyone, I just stand by my opinion. This is the only real black death metal. I will never call it off. Neither incantations nor unnecessary prayers help me. We live in a strange time again, when we are locked up for different thoughts. You better light fires and listen to records like "Celestial Henchwhores Aflame". Satan must be as happy as I am. He smiles and sits on his throne. He enjoys a frosty and dark atmosphere, looks at the hellish packaging with gusto. Personally, I really like the album and I'm happy to return to it. It's bad when I see someone they humiliate for their views, every time there's a fire somewhere. BEASTLURKER have such a healthy anger in them, which I like so much about this music. I'm really locked between the cold walls when I listen and I'm waiting for me to be led out tomorrow. They walk slowly, their heads held high. I'll skip the last meal, but I'll have "Celestial Henchwhores Aflame" played again. And really loud. I will never bow to false idols! This record is really great. Black death metal that will burn you to ashes!


Tracklist:
01. Celestial Henchwhores Aflame
02. The Apex Sadis
03. Muted Vociferations Hemorrhaging From A Cesspit Of Condemnation
04. Trocar
05. Bellows Of Infernal Bliss
06. Ligature
07. Pygmalion Archetypal Decasia
08. Pseudorosicrucian
09. Pawns Of The Fetid King
10. Noctivagant Wisdom

Line-up:
J. Geist - guitars
S. Boersma - bass
M. Maggio - drums, voice, elegies



A few questions - interview with black death metal band from USA - BEASTLURKER.

A few questions - interview with black death metal band from USA - BEASTLURKER.

Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? 

– When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.? No problem. Beastlurker was founded in mid-2017. We dwell in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. and essentially write and perform explorative, cathartic black metal music while paying respects to certain stylistic approaches deemed “traditional.” 

Where and under what conditions were you recording the new album? Who was in charge of sound, production and mastering? 

The new album was tracked, mixed and mastered at Iron Hand Audio down the hall in the prison-like labyrinth we rehearse in. How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)? So far, the record has been released digitally, on compact disc, and cassette. 350 cd’s and 66 cassette tapes were manufactured with another 100 cassettes currently in the printing process. A vinyl release is intended for sometime 2022. 


Who is the author of the lyrics and how were they created and about what do the lyrics deal with? 

M.A. Maggio (I) wrote all lyrics for the EP and full-length. The subject matter largely deals with first-hand human experience. Experiences which have affected who and what I am. Topics range from hallucinogenic teachers, psychodramas, truth-seeking, death, violence, outrage, anguish, addictions, psychological torment...to the human will, the death of meaning, occult research, self-improvement, and so on...all of which are projected through a positive lens of art. These mostly negatively perceived themes become constructive and positive once crossed into the realm of artistic creation. 

Who created the logo of the band, and who took care of the graphics and the website? What about you and social networks? Do you consider these things important? 

Benno from Viral Designs created the logo, Sang from Vhan Artworks created the sigil. I put the social media pages and Bandcamp page together. I do consider these platforms important as they are our main method of sharing any updates and divulging any information thought to be worth it. 


Which label did you choose for releasing your album and why this label? Are you satisfied by how your label represents you and takés care about you? 

We are very pleased with the Polish label Godz of War Productions. Greg and his people do outstanding work in the fields of support, integrity, and representation. This label released both the EP and full-length. 

Which bands do you idolise and where do you get your inspiration? 

A few bands we enjoy and respect are Angelcorpse, Bolzer, Dissection, Peste Noire, Dead Congregation, Baptism, Destroyer 666, Morbid Angel, Havukruunu, Urn, etc… I believe inspiration is omnipresent. It just needs to be discovered, acknowledged and forged into a useful tool. 

Did you send your record to some Labels - which are the labels? How was the response?

 The full-length was sent to no one aside from Godz ov War. Greg received the first opportunity to release it as we were satisfied and appreciative of all that transpired with the EP. In other words, we remained loyal. 


How many gigs have you played? Which type of gigs do you prefer, whether it's (clubs or festivals) and which of your performances would you consider as the best? 

The Covidian era we continue to reside in has limited us to 2 gigs thus far. Both performances took place in Chicago. However we are scheduled to perform alongside the maniacs in American outfits Lurid, Exaugurate, and Pig’s Blood this Dec, 17th in Chicago. I’d say our 2nd performance was slightly superior to the first. (Haha) 

What about your plans for the future? What do you want to achieve with the band? 

We’ve got a split offering completed with a black metal band from the midwest U.S. that is patiently waiting for a release. The objectives for the future are to simply stay productive, improve in all facets, and to deliver our draconian artform in a live setting to as many corners of the world possible. 

How and where can your fans contact you? Can you provide some contact information? 

We can be directly messaged through our social media accounts or emailed at sirmaggio667@gmail.com 

Many hails, Jakub. Cheers, M.A. 

Thanx for the interview.

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