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středa 2. dubna 2025

Recenze/review - WRETCHED PATH - Sea of Death (2025)


WRETCHED PATH - Sea of Death
CD 2025, Inverse Records

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Vznáším se na hladině. Mezi zbytky zničené lodi, s krvavou skvrnou kolem hlavy. Padám do hlubiny a sleduji, jak kolem mě umírají ostatní. Zničili jsme postupně vše krásné. Jedovatá voda, děs v očích. Všichni jsme chyceni do sítí, které jsme si sami upletli. Svojí vlastní hloupostí, svými egy, svým strachem. Existují kapely, na jejichž nahrávky se vždy velmi těším. O finských WRETCHED PATH jsem psal již v roce 2022 u příležitosti vydání jejich debutového alba "Heavy Lies the Crown". Máme i krátký rozhovor (odkazy naleznete dole pod dnešním článkem).

Líbil se mi tehdy celkový přístup kapely k muzice jako takové, jejich nadšení pro chladné melodie, jejich schopnost vyjádřit temnotu. Letos pánové pokračují tam, kde minule přestali, navazují na předchozí myšlenky a motivy. Mám pocit, že se možná i trošku vracejí více ke kořenům samotného death metalu. Stále u toho mají svůj vlastní, originální výraz a obličej. Při poslechu mám opravdu pocit, že se topím v hlubinách jedovatého oceánu. 


Základem je zde stále melodický death metal ze severu (BLOODBATH, THE CROWN, HYPOCRISY, EDGE OF SANITY, ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER). Přidávány jsou potom vlastní, neotřelé a zajímavé myšlenky. Celým albem se navíc vznáší taková zvláštní, melancholická, záhadná atmosféra. Jedná se přesně o takový ten druh muziky, kterou když posloucháte delší čas, tak se vám dostane do krve i do podvědomí. Začne vás hlodat zevnitř, jako nějaký červ. Album se mi pomalu usadilo v hlavě, stalo se mojí součástí a vždycky jsem se těšil celý den, až se zavřu do svého pokoje, zhasnu všechna světla a zapnu play. WRETCHED PATH si dokáží hrát s náladami jako šelma se svojí kořistí. Jednou jsou syroví a drsní, potom na chvilku zvolní, aby nechali vyniknout tmu a chlad, aby vás nakonec totálně zničili. Líbí se mi silné melodie, oceňuji dobře čitelný vokál se zajímavou barvou a odstínem. Určitě to znáte. Pokud posloucháte hudbu srdcem jako já, tak jste určitě zažili momenty, ve kterých jasně a zřetelně víte, o čem kapela hraje, jste na stejné vlně. Chybí mi snad jenom jediné. Rád bych tuhle smečku viděl někde naživo. Zajímalo by mě, jak dokáže svoji hudbu přenést na pódium. Povedený je i zvuk (Jussi Riikonen - mixing, mastering, Teemu Grönberg - recording). Jestliže bylo pro mě jejich první album zajímavým zjevením, tak letos pánové potvrdili svoji silnou pozici a já nemohu jinak, než se stát jejich fanouškem. Z novinky je totiž cítit opravdovost, ryzost, upřímnost. Věřím jim každou notu, melodií, úder do bicích. Tahle deska v sobě má feeling, sílu, nakumulovanou energii. Je jako sopka, která se právě probudila. Jenom s tím rozdílem, že z ní nevytéká láva, ale led. Vznáším se na hladině. Mezi zbytky zničené lodi, s krvavou skvrnou kolem hlavy. Padám do hlubiny a sleduji, jak kolem mě umírají ostatní. Zničili jsme postupně vše krásné. Jedovatá voda, děs v očích. Všichni jsme chyceni do sítí, které jsme si sami upletli. Chladná a temná death metalová nahrávka se silnými melodiemi, které se vám zadřou až do morku kostí! Uhrančivé, majestátní, podmanivé!


Asphyx says:

I'm floating on the surface. Among the remains of a destroyed ship, with a bloodstain around my head. I fall into the depths and watch others die around me. We've destroyed everything beautiful. The poisonous water, the terror in our eyes. We're all caught in nets of our own making. Our own stupidity, our egos, our fear. There are bands whose records I always look forward to. I wrote about Finland's WRETCHED PATH back in 2022 on the occasion of the release of their debut album "Heavy Lies the Crown". We also have a short interview (links can be found at the bottom of today's article).

I liked the band's overall approach to music at that time, their passion for cold melodies, their ability to express darkness. This year the gentlemen pick up where they left off last time, picking up on previous ideas and themes. I feel that they may even be returning a bit more to the roots of death metal itself. They still have their own, original expression and face to it. I really feel like I'm drowning in the depths of a poisonous ocean when I listen to them.


The basis here is still melodic death metal from the north (BLOODBATH, THE CROWN, HYPOCRISY, EDGE OF SANITY, ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER). Then their own, new and interesting ideas are added. Moreover, a strange, melancholic, mysterious atmosphere floats through the whole album. This is exactly the kind of music that, when you listen to it for a long time, gets into your blood and subconscious. It starts gnawing at you from the inside, like a worm. The album slowly settled in my head, became a part of me, and I always looked forward to locking myself in my room all day, turning off all the lights and putting it on. WRETCHED PATH can play with moods like a beast with its prey. One minute they're raw and harsh, then they slow down for a moment to let the darkness and coldness stand out, and finally they totally destroy you. I like the strong melodies, I appreciate the easy to read vocals with interesting color and tone. I'm sure you know it. If you listen to music with your heart like I do, you've definitely experienced moments where you know clearly and distinctly what the band is playing about, you're on the same wavelength. There's only one thing missing. I'd love to see this bunch live somewhere. I'd be interested to see how they can bring their music to the stage. The sound is great too (Jussi Riikonen - mixing, mastering, Teemu Grönberg - recording). If their first album was an interesting revelation for me, this year the gentlemen have confirmed their strong position and I can't help but become a fan. The new album reeks of genuineness, sincerity, honesty. I trust them with every note, melody, drum beat. This record has feeling, power, accumulated energy. It's like a volcano that just woke up. Only the only difference is that it's not lava coming out of it, it's ice. I'm floating on the surface. Among the remains of a destroyed ship, with a bloodstain around my head. I fall into the depths and watch others die around me. We've destroyed everything beautiful. The poisonous water, the terror in our eyes. We're all caught in nets of our own making. A cold and dark death metal record with powerful melodies that will chill you to the core! Enchanting, majestic, captivating!



about WRETCHED PATH on DEADLY STORM ZINE:




tracklist:
1. Release Of Violence
2. Death Machine
3. Apophis
4. False God
5. Rot Alone
6. Violence Within
7. Wretched Path
8. Sea Of Death

band:
Nico Hartonen - Bass
Seppo Tarvainen - Drums
Tapio Sintonen - Guitars
Teemu Grönberg - Guitars
Esa Salminen - Vocals



pondělí 28. listopadu 2022

Recenze/review - WRETCHED PATH - Heavy Lies the Crown (2022)


WRETCHED PATH - Heavy Lies the Crown
CD 2022, Kuri Records

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Z některých lidí zbyde jenom černý prach. Rozplynou se a jejich duše budou navěky bloudit mezi naším a oním světem. Posledním soudem bude jejich svědomí. Občas je potkávám v temných ulicích. Mají divné pohledy a v rukou ostré nože. Jejich potravou je strach a nenávist. Zahaleni do šedých stínů vyhlížejí svoje oběti. S úsměvem na tváři, uvnitř plní zkažené krve a červů. 

První riff, první melodie a věděl jsem, že o téhle smečce musím napsat. Pánové pocházejí z Finska a působili ve spoustě zajímavých kapel. Vzali svoje zkušenosti, smíchali je s chladem a špínou a vy si můžete vychutnat velmi jedovatý koktejl severského death metalu. 


Jako bych se procházel nekonečnými chodbami podzemí. V každé kobce je náhrobek s nápisem kapely z devadesátých let. Zmiňme třeba BLOODBATH nebo THE CROWN, HYPOCRISY, EDGE OF SANITY, ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER. Jejich ozvěny se otiskly i do tvorby WRETCHED PATH. Pánové na to jdou velmi dobře. Mají parádní řezající a chladný zvuk, zajímavý obal i spoustu dobrých nápadů. Album je určeno pro všechny pamětníky, ale i pro fanoušky, kteří rádi a často navštěvují zásadní hřbitovy z devadesátých let minulého století. Vše je v nejlepším pořádku. Lebky pukají, kosti jsou lámány velkým tlakem, který dovede vytvořit pouze syrová hudba. Zmínit musím i jakousi melancholii, která se nahrávkou proplétá jako jedovatý had. "Heavy Lies the Crown" připomíná masivní lavinu, do které když spadnete, tak není úniku. Rozemele vás na prach a je jen na vás, jestli bude zkažený a černý. Mlha má zase jednou barvu krve. Ulice jsou plné špíny a zlých, ošklivých lidí. Přidávám hlasitost a představuji si, jak jednou přeplavu řeku Styx. Jsem spokojený, když ve mě muzika probouzí emoce, když mě nenechá v klidu. A to se povedlo Finům na výbornou. Jsem moc rád, že jsem tuhle smečku potkal. Mrazivá death metalová vichřice ze severu!


Asphyx says:

Some people are just black dust. They will dissipate and their souls will forever wander between this world and the next. Their conscience will be their final judgment. Sometimes I meet them in the dark streets. They have strange looks and sharp knives in their hands. Their food is fear and hatred. Shrouded in grey shadows, they watch for their victims. With a smile on their face, inside they are full of rotten blood and worms.

The first riff, the first tune, and I knew I had to write about this pack. The gentlemen hail from Finland and have been in a lot of interesting bands. They have taken their experience, mixed it with cold and dirt and you can enjoy a very poisonous cocktail of Nordic death metal.

It's like walking through endless underground corridors. In every dungeon, there's a tombstone with a band from the '90s on it. Let's mention BLOODBATH or THE CROWN, HYPOCRISY, EDGE OF SANITY, ENTOMBED, DISMEMBER. The echoes of these bands have been imprinted in WRETCHED PATH's work. They have an awesome cutting and cool sound, interesting cover art and a lot of good ideas. The album is for all the memorabilia, but also for fans who like and often visit the essential cemeteries of the 90s. Everything is in the best of order. Skulls are cracking, bones are being broken by the great pressure that only raw music can create. I must also mention a kind of melancholy that slithers through the record like a poisonous snake. "Heavy Lies the Crown" reminds of a massive avalanche, into which if you fall, there is no escape. It grinds you into dust and it's up to you to make it wicked and black. The fog is once again the color of blood. The streets are filled with filth and evil, ugly people. I turn up the volume and imagine myself swimming across the River Styx one day. I'm satisfied when the music stirs my emotions, when it doesn't leave me in peace. And the Finns have done that very well. I'm so glad I met this bunch. A frosty death metal storm from the north!


Tracklist:
01. Heavy Lies The Crown
02. Teardrinker
03. 16 Stabs
04. No Cure
05. Kill
06. Marionette
07. Still Going To Die
08. Get It Out


A few questions - interview with death metal band from Finland - WRETCHED PATH.

A few questions - interview with death metal band from Finland - WRETCHED PATH.

Ave, can you introduce your band to our readers? – When was it founded and what style of music do you play etc.?

The story of Wretched Path began in 2019 when Teemu and Esa were talking to make some music together again after several years being in different bands. They started to make some songs and soon it was very clear for both of them that the songs are so good that they need to form a real band to perform these songs properly in the way they deserved to be played. Soon after came the other guys and Wretched Path was born, featuring members from Pestigore, Tukkanuotta, Born of Thorns, Daniel Lioneye, Godsplague. Music style could be descipted as Death metal songs heavily influenced by genre´s music from the 1990´s, but also with some more modern little twists.

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

We recorded the album by our self´s at our own facility´s and we did everything on our own except Mixing and Mastering were done by very talented young guy from Finland called Jussi Riikonen.


How many copies were released and which medium was used for this new edition (CD, digital, vinyl, cassette)?

We made really small patch of CD´s mainly to sell by our selfs at shows. So at this point this is mainly a digital release as we are still looking for the perfect partner for us, to release this record globaly and of course for the next one´s to come

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

Lyrics are done by me (Esa Salminen), ideas for these lyrics come for all sorts of different places, of what you here and see in your every day life and in this case also from Finish history. There is not one theme to go along with the lyrics, but I guess one thing that combiine´s these song is Death in general.


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?

Logo is done by Kimmo Hyvönen. Cover art was created by Saila Leskinen and the Layout by Karri Rämö. Also there is Icons done for each song and those are made by Sami Rouhiainen. Website is done by Karri Rämö. Album cover was very important for us to get it to match the music and our ideas. Social networks are important these days, unfortunately we are not that good with that, but we are trying to learn and hopefully can find some good partner for this mater too.

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?

For now the album is released by us.

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

All of us have been in several bands before and all of our music taste is very broad with alot of music from different genre´s so it is impossible for me to say who we would idolize. Insipiration for the musinc comes pretty much from the same thing´s than for the lyrics, from our every day lives.


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

Yes we have sent the record to many different labels and currently are in discusssions with few of them. Response has been great.

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?

Not that many gigs under Wretched Path´s belt yet, but for me it does not matter is it big festival or smal club, the out come will be the same with our energy to perform our music the best way we know how.

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

In the future we will try to find the best label for us to work with and get as many gigs as we can. We want to be recognized as the top death metal band in the world. Also the second album is all ready in the making.

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

www.wretcehdpath.com there you can find everything

Thanx for the interview.


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