Sil Veth is confirmed for 4.28.08 PaganFest show at Jaxx with Ensiferum, Tyr, Turisas, Eluveitie.

We can't believe it either. This show is almost sold out already, be sure to get your tickets soon!

If you need a ride from and back to Philly - hit us up - we're chartering a bus full of folk metal fanatics

On this show we will be unveiling never before heard material from the new album and tour only merchandise.

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See you there!

Wish me luck, I'm going on a small southern bound tour with good friends Satanized to fill in on drums for Pete Angevine. We're going through D.C., VA, NC, SC, TENN, GA, MA, check out the Satanized myspace to see you're nearto one of these shows and come check us out! www.myspace.com./thetruesatanized

-Ruston

""The Elemental" is a diamond in the rough of underground black/death. It is a surprisingly competent recording that really grows with every listen. The lyrical themes on the demo could be summed up as 'the power of the elements', which is a breath of fresh air for both black metal and death metal, without being too artsy which often is the case for progressive acts. The vocals themselves are reminiscent of old school melodic death metal, and are quite masterfully executed. This blends well with the music itself, which sounds like old school melodic death metal with black metal influences. When I say black metal, I mean just that, not melodic black metal or symphonic black metal, pure black metal. The melodies in "The Elemental" are melodic death metal, while double bass and riffing are more reminiscent of pure black metal.

The influences on Sil Veth in making "The Elemental" are diverse, and happen to be wholly synergistic. There are clear traces of early At the Gates, and "The Gallery"-era Dark Tranquillity as well as black metal acts such as Mörk Gryning and Dissection. The result is a competent release, which shows great promise for albums to come.

Listen to "The Elemental" by Sil Veth, I think you will be pleasantly surprised!"

Written by Frag0holic on December 1st, 2007


http://metal-archives.com/review.php?id=165241

We had an amazing time, I hope you did too.

Let us know if you took any pictures you'd like to share!

"The prospect of yet another progressive black/death metal band is probably not one that excites many of you anymore. Believe me, I'm certainly not numbered among those that are clamoring for another Arcturus or whatever. Sil Veth is admittedly pretty good, though. The band is able to craft melodies that stick with you and don't get bogged down in excess experimentalism and proggy elements. It's music that's actually worthwhile to listen to just for itself versus 'what it all means'.

The general structure is what you'd expect: fairly aggressive riffing over double bass patterns with melodeath style vocals, and more melodic passages contrasting with the requisite clean guitar sections. The performances of all the band members are perfect, and the technical, varied drumming of Ruston Grosse is particularly notable for its grasp of dynamics and meshing with the riffs. And those riffs are pretty uniformly good; they never slip into cloying Gothenburg territory, as much as they seem tempted to at times, and they are generally memorable and interact with each other in an interesting way.

In all honesty, the progressive elements are pretty subdued on 'The Elemental' apart from the more obvious things: the clean passages, the above-average technicality, etc. Overall, it's rather straightforward melodic black/death for fans of the style. The band takes cues from many varied artists, but doesn't quite sound like any of them, and so do well in establishing their own unique sound. The five tracks on this EP are all quite professional and well done, and speak towards a band that has a promising future ahead of them.

'The Elemental' is a very solid piece of metal that deserves a place on most metalheads' shelves. Fans of modern melodic black/death will most certainly want to pick it up, while others would also be recommended to give it a look. Sil Veth makes worthwhile and enjoyable music, and I'm interested in seeing what they come up with in the future."

-Noktorn

http://metal-archives.com/review.php?id=165241

Are you coming to this killer show?

We might still have some discounted tickets left..

See you there!

Thanks to Matt for putting these together

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Stone Gazer