Due to organisatory problems this event got cancelled. We were sad to hear so, den Droes is a nice venue where H E R F S T was well received in the past.. Sorry to all people who wanted to see our performance this particular evening, nothing we can do about it.. Hope to see you all @ one of our other upcoming shows!

Cheerz!

H E R F S T

official band statement:

"A few weeks ago Xavier decided he no longer wanted to be a part of our
band. Of corpse it wasn't exactly the best news, but there were
indications that he wasn't happy in the band anymore. Especially the
live performing part was not his cup of menstrual blood. I must admit
we panicked for a while, since we think Xavier was and is one of the
most talented vocalists/lyricists out there. We however need a vocalist
that is motivated to destroy as many stages as possible.




Good news though. After our ad a very select group of interested
candidates contacted us. One dude immediately caught our attention. We
are happy to say that we have finally found a fucking well worty
replacement!

His name is Dietwin Elbers, you might know him from Inclination and
some more obscure projects. He -sadly- hails from Antwerp yet
compensates for this with his fantastic vocal work. The fact that he
can almost outperv Bram worked in his advantage. He has a broad vocal
range (from Hypochrisy to Cradle of Filth, from Amon Amarth to
singer-songwriter) which we will gleefully exploit.




I think we can safely say we are a full nekromantic deathcult now, and are ready as ever to conquer Ertvelde and beyond."




H e r f s t

some words from Xavier aka Nihil:

"Herfst and I joined forces to make a great album. And we did.
Unfortunately, I am just not that interested in performing live. Of
course, this lack of enthusiasm shows on stage. As I will be short on
time this year anyway and have a few other musical projects running, I
have decided to leave the band. I've seen and heard some examples of
what my replacement has to offer and I'm certain he will be an asset to
the band.

Since we all parted as friends, there may still be some Herfst-Nihil collaborations... should circumstances allow it.





Depending on Dietwin's schedule, I will normally still do the Mortsel show.


This time... in full health and with an appetite for destruction"

and here's a statement from our newbie hehe:

"I am very excited that I was chosen to sing and play with H e r f s t.
I can clearly imagine the future and potential of any band with
musicians like these, and I am nothing but proud that henceforth, I
will share in this future.




Times have been harsh. "Easy" is not a word to describe the long road
that all bands must travel. And roads have been walked, alone and
together, each in his own quest. Now these roads collide, and it is
this collision which will turn out to be a collaboration of mutual
interest and desire.




Xaviers voice is quite special. It will be hard to fill these shoes, as
his voice is powerful, stable and eerily low, whereas my voice has the
tendency to 'fly' trough it all. But there is not a doubt in my mind
that H e r f s t and I will benefit from this decision, and I thank
Bram and the whole crew and each and every follower for giving me this
opportunity




Hope to entertain y'all soon!
"




Dietwin Elbers

The first review is in and we're delighted with the score. Labels, get in touch!


RFST - NECROTICA
CD2008


After a well received demo, which secured them many underground fans, a debut album was only a matter of time.

That being said, some things seem to have been changed.
For a start, the former vocalist has been replaced by new singer Void. Whereas the old vocals tended to sound shrill and monotonous, you will be glad to hear that they are now an atmospheric amalgam of grunts, clean parts and bone-shivering melancholia.

The new vocal style seems to fit in with the horror concept that the band has embedded in the music. It's pretty clear that there is an analogy with Herfst and Lovecraft inspired bands such as The Vision Bleak and Septic Flesh, mainly due to the atmospheric similarities.

That aside, there are far more references than the horror sub-genre alone. It's mainly the guitar and drum work that opens up new horizons for the album. The melodic parts that we recognise from the Gothenburg scene are drenched in a brutal coating and at times the music is reminiscent of bands like Hypocrisy and At the Gates. However these moments are brief, as the setting can change from aggressive to doomy in no time at all. Each song has its own depths and influences while maintaining an original sound. This makes it rather difficult to categorize "Necrotica" under one specific genre, as with each spin you'll discover something new.

Technically, things have vastly improved . The production is clear and suits the music perfectly. The only minor flaw that I could find is the rather silent snare drum. Luckily this is quickly forgotten when you encounter the playful, warm and at times diabolical solos provided by lead guitarist Bram. Throw in epic drums, sheer vocal melancholy and you've got yourself an eerie opus that our small country won't easily forget.

90/100

By Wesley for FYU.be

The band would like to thank the great Velorock audience for a wonderful time!
We'll see you at one of our next shows! Rot 'n roll!

Herfst would like to clarify that the band never confirmed for Meadowfest 2008. We were put on the bill while still negotiating and never signed any contract. So those of you hoping to see us there, we're very sorry for the misunderstanding.
Our next gig will be Velorock, 6th of september 2008, with Korpiklaani headlining! So see you all there and have a blast!

We would like to thank everyone for the support. To show our appreciation, we've uploaded a new song to our myspace... come and hear the Vulture Feast!

"House of Twilight" and "An Interest in Distress" are now online. These two songs are featured on our upcoming full-length album Necrotica. Enjoy!