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pátek 29. března 2024

Recenze/review - RESURGE - Resurge from Underneath (2024)


RESURGE - Resurge from Underneath
CD 2024, Miasma Records

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Ostré hroty rezavých hřebů. Sedím v dávno opuštěné kobce a do hlavy mi proniká další a další bolest. Snaží se ze mě vyhnat jedinou pravou víru, která existuje. Morbidní death metal, chlad a temnotu, kterým jsem propadl kdysi v devadesátých letech minulého století. Už dávno nic necítím, nevadí mi maso, odsekávané od kostí, je mi jedno, když mi nalijí do mozku kyselinu. I nadále vyhledávám kapely, které mě baví poslouchat a píšu o nich příběhy, které nejsou z tohoto světa. Portugalské RESURGE jsem objevil na jedné ze svých toulek podzemím.

Jejich debutové album "Resurge from Underneath" muselo být nahráváno ve vedlejší hrobce. Hluboko v podzemí, se starodávnou touhou ničit a zabíjet hudbou. Myslím si, že se jedná o velmi povedený materiál, který musí dělat dobře každému, kdo kdysi propadl peklu jako já. Tahle nahrávka se mi ihned zaryla hluboko pod kůži. 
                                     

Jedná se o ostrý, nekompromisní masakr, který se odehrává v podobném stylu jako to uměly a umí kapely typu PESTILENCE, DEATH, OBITUARY, MORGOTH, SKELETAL REMAINS. RESURGE samozřejmě vše zamíchali svým vlastním způsobem a přidaly svoji invenci a spoustu nápadů. Výsledkem je nahrávka,  která nejen, že má skvělý surový zvuk (Luis Neves - mixing, mastering, recording) ale i obal, který se opravdu povedl (Marco Martins). Takhle nějak si představuji pravý, reálný a poctivý death metal. Mám při poslechu neodbytný pocit, že utíkám smradlavými močály. Nedávno mě podřízli krk a stal jsem se nemrtvým. Kolem mě leží hnijící těla, ze kterých vylézají červi. Vše je temné, ošklivé a mokvající. Stejně jako nová deska "Resurge from Underneath". Nakonec mě stejně chytí a zavřou do staré kobky. Zatlučou mi do hlavy hřeby, které bolí úplně stejně jako ostré riffy na této nahrávce. Chorobný je i vokál, líbí se mi jak jsou provedeny bicí. Zkrátka a dobře, pro starého psa,  jako jsem já, je tohle album doslova povinností. Je na něm totiž úplně všechno, co mám na smrtícím kovu tolik rád. Temnota, polámané kosti, mrazivý chlad, ale hlavně spousta zajímavých motivů, u kterých se kývám do rytmu, jako zombie. Když tuhle desku poslouchám, tak mi připadá, že se zvedá vítr, který přichází z podsvětí. Obejme mě, stejně jako pavučiny. Je mi vlastně jedno, jestli mě jednou spálíte na popel nebo pohřbíte zaživa. Jen o jedno vás prosím, do hrobu mi dejte tohle album. Musím přece něco poslouchat i na onom světě. Hnilobný, temný, surový death metal ze starých časů, který vás rozemele na prach! Exhumace prokletého hrobu!


Asphyx says:

Sharp points of rusty spikes. I sit in a long abandoned dungeon, and more and more pain penetrates my head. It's trying to drive out the only true belief that exists. The morbid death metal, the cold and darkness that I fell into back in the 1990s. I don't feel anything anymore, I don't mind flesh being chopped off my bones, I don't care if they pour acid into my brain. I continue to seek out bands I enjoy listening to and write stories about them that are not of this world. I discovered Portugal's RESURGE on one of my underground wanderings.

Their debut album "Resurge from Underneath" must have been recorded in the tomb next door. Deep underground, with an ancient desire to destroy and kill with music. I think this is very hilarious stuff that must do well for anyone who once went through hell like me. This record immediately dug deep into my skin.


It is a sharp, uncompromising massacre, which takes place in a similar style as bands like PESTILENCE, DEATH, OBITUARY, MORGOTH, SKELETAL REMAINS. RESURGE of course mixed everything in their own way and added their inventiveness and a lot of ideas. The result is a record that not only has a great raw sound (Luis Neves - mixing, mastering, recording) but also a cover that is really good (Marco Martins). This is how I imagine true, real and honest death metal. I have an insistent feeling that I am running through a stinking swamp. I recently had my throat slit and became undead. I'm surrounded by rotting bodies with worms crawling out of them. Everything is dark, ugly and swampy. Just like the new album "Resurge from Underneath". Eventually I'll get caught and locked in an old dungeon. They hammer nails into my head that hurt just as much as the sharp riffs on this record. The vocals are sick too, I like the way the drums are done. In short, for an old dog like me, this album is literally a must. It has everything I love about death metal. The darkness, the broken bones, the chilling coldness, but most of all, lots of interesting motifs that make me sway to the beat like a zombie. When I listen to this record, I feel like there's a wind coming up from the underworld. It embraces me, like spider webs. I don't really care if one day you burn me to ashes or bury me alive. I only ask one thing, put this album in my grave. I have to listen to something in the next world. Rotten, dark, raw death metal from the old days that will grind you to dust! Exhumation of the cursed grave!


Tracklist:
01. Resurge (Intro) 
02. Resurge From Underneath 
03. Blame It On You 
04. Mindless Greed 
05. Graft Of Reluctance 
06. Entombed In Torment 
07. Circle Of Death 
08. Vehemence 
09. The Epitaph



A few questions - interview with death metal band from Portugal - RESURGE.


A few questions - interview with death metal band from Portugal - RESURGE.

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

Resurge is a Portuguese Death Metal band founded in 2020 by former members of Underneath. Following the disbandment of Underneath in 2013, the members decided to embark on a new project. The camaraderie and desire to pursue the shared passion for Old School Metal, mixed with individual inspirations from each member, gave rise to Resurge.

Currently, the lineup consists of David Bento (vocals), Luís Neves (guitar), Sérgio Garraio (bass), and Ricardo Neto (drums).

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

Our album was a homemade production, the drums were recorded at Acardomusic Studio, and the rest was recorded at our guitarist’s Luís Neves house, he also did the mixing and mastering. We also had the help of our friends in that process, especially Miguel Tereso from Demigod Recordings, who was a huge help, and gave us advice about production.


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

We released 200 copies in CD jewelcase format with our labels, Miasma Records and Vomit Your Shirt. We also released the album digitally on all platforms and on Bandcamp.

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

The lyrics and the concepts were created by David Bento, except for the song Circle of Death, that lyrics was written by Luís Neves. The concept of the album takes listeners on a journey through a dystopian universe, continuing the narrative begun in our debut EP. In this world, humans are produced in incubators and emerge into a realm overrun by twisted, demon-like monsters. The album chronicles the story of a character born into this world, exploring the corruption, survival, and struggle to maintain humanity in the face of an increasingly hostile environment.

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?

The logo was created by Сергей Поляков, aka Extripate Humanity Logos, the graphics and the website were designed by Marco Martins from our label, Miasma Records.

Social media are managed by David Bento, currently, they have a big role in our promotion, and they serve as a very important tool for the growth of the band. Like it or not, they play a huge part in defining the image of a band nowadays.


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?

As mentioned before, the album was released via Miasma Records and Vomit Your Shirt. We already worked with them on our EP, they’ve been good friends of ours for years, so it was only natural that we worked with them. They do a good job representing us, and they feel like extra members of the band.

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

Our sound takes inspiration from bands like Death, Pestilence, and Morbid Angel, but we add our own twist and personality.

Especially Death is a big influence, both musically and lyrically.

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

Because we already knew we would work with our labels, we didn’t have to send our record to any label.


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?

We have played around 16 gigs, we love to play at festivals, our best concert was definitely Milagre Metaleiro Open Air 2023, no doubt a landmark for the band that helped put Resurge on the map for a lot of people.

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

In the future, we plan to be able to take our album outside of Portugal and present it to more people. We also plan to keep the ball rolling and keep working on new music to be able to release a new album in the near future. Obviously, we would love to be able to play alongside some of our favorite bands.

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

For fans or for concert organizers that might want to invite us to a gig, you can contact us via email or through our social media:

Email: resurgedeathmetal@gmail.com 

Also the links of our labels:

MIASMA RECORDS online: 

VOMIT YOUR SHIRT online: 

Thanx for the interview.

Thank you so much for the interview, hope next time we are back with another album!


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