Infernal hails fair readers! Yes, I know that it's the 8th and that I said that I'd work on putting up the blog on time. But what can I say? Life got in the way...

Anybody got any kick ass plans for the most evile holiday of the year?

And speaking of Evile, this issue it dedicated to Mike Alexander. Thrash 'till death!

E-MetalSpace Is:

Typhon - Head Honcho
Rob “Poop Is Funny!” Davis - Lower Head Honcho
Echidna - Head Giving Honcho

Albums


3 Inches Of Blood - Here Waits Thy Doom
Century Media - 2009

With a monumental label switcheroo from Roadrunner to Century Media, I thought things were looking up for the power thrashers from up north. But then came “Here Waits Thy Doom” to prove me wrong… Cam Pipes is still here to rock your socks off with his power vocals… that for the first time, actually became grating to me. With the departure of metalcore screamer Jamie Hooper, 3 Inches Of Blood seems to be lacking a bit in the vocal department this time around. Sure, guitarist Justin Hagberg does what he can to fill in the harsh vocal void, but he falters more than he delivers. As for the overall sound, “Here Waits Thy Doom” comes up short. And not just because of their -1 vocalist either. The production values have suffered as well. On the plus side, Shane Clark still shreds shit silly, unfortunately, he’s the only one who brings out the overall awesome feel of 3IoB masterpiece, “Advance And Vanquish”. Now, I’m not sure if the lack of polish or epic sounding songs were calculated or not (possibly to give it a more true heavy metal sound, I dunno) but I can tell you I don’t care for the departure from “Advance And Vanquish” and “Fire Up The Blades” feel of grandeur or shine.  -  :|  Typhon 

www.3inchesofblood.com
www.myspace.com/3iob
www.centurymedia.com


Aanal Beehemoth - The Forest Paranoid
Suffering Jesus Productions - 2008

Feeling more like a parody of black metal rather than an incarnation of it, Aanal Beheemoth play a blackened version of punk that’s bound to get the blood moving, if not flowing. This Finnish two piece outfit offer up “The Forest Paranoid” which is crammed full of nekro noise nuances, a shit ton of heavily fucking distorted vocals and guitars and enough shit, piss and menstrual blood references to satisfy the craziest of Mentors fans! While the vocals are pretty unintelligible, the catchy riffs seem to make up for it. Seriously, listen to From Aanal with love and see if you won’t be humming the melody for the rest of the day! “The Forest Paranoid” is a thoroughly enjoyable album and is recommended for everyone who’s a fan of everyone from Burzum to Black Sabbath to The Casualties. There’s something in here for just about everyone.  -  :)  Typhon 

www.myspace.com/aanalbeehemoth
www.mikseri.net/aanalbeehemoth
www.sufferingjesus.info


Aquila - Imperium
CDN Records - 2009

Having been a enormous fan of Aquila since their 2007 self-titled demo (and drooled all the fuck over their 2008 Demo II), it is with GREAT pleasure that I am now bestowed with the honor of reviewing Aquila’s first full length album, “Imperium”! (Geez! Gushy, much? - Echidna) Boarding on the lines of metalcore and melodic death metal, Aquila play like each song could be their last; with a passion and fury that cannot be quelled by any means! “Imperium” shows a sound that has been maturing since their last effort last year. The solos have become more complex as have the lyrics and over the top drumming. Throat maestro Mark Arruda is easily one of the best metalcore vocalists out there and belts out some of the most abusive screams and deafening roars in the history of abusive screams and deafening roars! “Imperium” also features some re-recordings of some songs off of their previous demos. All of which are major improvements over the originals (and that should mean a lot coming from me). Overall, “Imperium” does not disappoint in any way, shape or form. If you’re a fan of passionate, melodic and grandiose metal, pick this album up!  -  :)  Typhon  

www.myspace.com/aquilametal
www.cdnrecords.com


Be’lakor - Stone’s Reach
Prime Cuts Music - 2009

The word “heavy” is thrown around a lot these days. It’s usually used to describe how low the band can tune their guitars and whatnot. I’m going to use the word heavy in this review, but not in the same context… Be’lakor’s style is a pure take melodic death metal (much akin to Amon Amarth, but freshly fresh as opposed to making the same album over and over again.) that is as heavy as all get-out! And by heavy, I mean the content. The songs pack one hell of a punch both melodically and lyrically. Every song in “Stone’s Reach” in one way or another, resembles one of Aesop’s fables (or so it seems to me). Bloody battles, rough and tumble happenings,  curses, etc… pepper the tales told by this powerhouse of a band! The vocalist’s growls are clear and consistent and serve as a powerful crux to each non-instrumental song. The melodic guitars are a constant reminder of all things crucial and pivotal throughout this outstanding album! “Stone’s Reach” is easily one of my Top 5 favorite albums of 2009!  -  :)  Typhon 

www.myspace.com/belakor
www.primecuts.com.au


Cosmic Atrophy - Codex Incubo
Suffering Jesus Productions - 2008

For the longest time, I was stuck in a death metal vortex: Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, Deicide, repeat… (lame, I know). I kind of fell into a bit of a jaded state of mind about death metal, “Oh yeah, so this song is about somebody dying a horrible death. And this one is about aborting Christ in the Virgin Mary’s womb. And this one is about weed and… and so on and so forth. …And? (Littering and…?) The point is, it takes something special for me to get too excited of death metal anymore. In the case of Cosmic Atrophy’s “Codex Incubo”, I’m waaaay too fucking excited for my own good! Talk about a shot in the arm! “Codex Incubo” is a perfect blend of genres and tones, so much so that the casual listener can tell than this is death metal, while the more selective types can still enjoy the brutality with a subtle progressive undertones (and in the case of album capper, Adrift In The Lifeless Sea Of Black, full on ambient weirdness!). The vocals are a weird mix of light death growls and odds spoken word breaks that work well, despite my use of the word odd back there… (heh…). It’s literally death metal you can chill to if need be! How cool is that? “Codex Incubo” is a flawless album in every way you could imagine, so do yourself a favor and seek this Texas Trio out.  -  :)  Typhon

www.myspace.com/atrophyhouston
www.sufferingjesus.info


Eat The Living - Braaiiins
Kitchen Vomit Records - 2009

Goreific Horror Grind masters and now two time E-MetalReviews/E-MetalSpace contenders for band with the hottest front woman who probably has a collection of he-groupies’ body parts in various places in her home, Eat The Living are back after finding a home with Kitchen Vomit Records! “Braaiiins”! is their second outing that’s layered thick with malevolent, melodic punk/grind infused with enough blood, grizzly ends and neonatal entrails (ß Ya’ll got a new song title right there…) to satisfy even the most macabre of grind fans. “Braaiiins” keeps the same over the top feeling that “Bloodbath” had, but features a bit more of a sharp/polished sound Eat The Living also take a step forward in the songwriting area as well. More complex sounding melodies are heard in songs like Wishmaster and Fish Hooks. “Braaiiins” also comes stocked with a re-release of my favorite song off of “Bloodbath” entitled, Bed Bugs. (Oh yeah!) Overall: “Braaiiins” will be a surefire hit at your next Halloween party. You can bet your ass I’ll be using it to scare the fuck out of trick-or-treaters coming up our driveway! (That’s MY candy, you little fucks!)  -  :)  Typhon

www.eattheliving.com
www.myspace.com/eattheliving
www.kitchenvomitrecords.net


Legions Of Crows - Cacophonous Aural Wickedness
Independent - 2009

It’s been a while since I’ve heard blackened doom ‘n’ roll… ok, fine! This is the only time I’ve heard metal of this particular genre designation… as far as I can remember… Anyways, this is Legions Of Crows first offering of metal and I you’ll allow me to gush, it’s pretty fucking sweet! Misleadingly, yet aptly titled “Cacophonous Aural Wickedness” or CAW for short, is an exercise in all things lumbering and impious. Attila’s vocals are mildly distorted and boarder on monotone droning and blackened rasping while the down tuned to an almost bass-like quality riffs screech out some dirge powering tunes. And at other times guitarist Herod plays blackened speed riffs and some downright rockin‘ lines that hardly ever defer from the beat that the metronomic drum machine plays. (This is probably the only genre that can get away with a drum machine nine times out of ten.) “Cacophonous Aural Wickedness” is murderously good blackened funeral doom ‘n’ roll… and that’s a mouthful, is it not?  -  :)  Typhon  

www.myspace.com/legionsofcrows


Nebrus - Twilight Of Humanity
Obscurus Records - 2009

Let me just say that I am honored to hold in my two hands one of a meager sixty-six copies of Nebrus’s “Twilight Of Humanity”. It’s an artsy form of black metal that doesn’t leave you with that vile, pretentious aftertaste. (YUK!) The vocals (produced from the mangled throat of Noctuaria) range from shrieking to clean to Wicked Witch of the West and the instrumentation (all done by the uber talented Mortifero) rocks you ripped black metal socks clean off. And not being satisfied with producing their own void opening black metal, Nebrus even threw in a spectacular cover of Burzum’s Death Spell Of Destruction. But Nebrus have created something that’s so much more than traditional black metal. “Twilight Of Humanity” is a grim look at all things that encompass us. It does all it can to bring out darker side of the listener and causes you to pause in reflection. “I am really ___?” you ask yourself. I learned something about myself while listening to this Italian duo’s blackened offering. What that is, isn’t for publication… but I can tell you in all sincerity that, for me at least, “Twilight of Humanity” is a life changing album!    -  :)))  Typhon 

www.myspace.com/666nebrus


Protest The Hero - Gallop Meets Earth (Live CD & DVD)
Vagrant Records - 2009

Since this was my first experience with Protest The Hero, (in any way, shape or form) I had no one around to warn me about just what the fuck what going to happen to my skull. In short: it was raped. Viciously and repeatedly by this band. Weird thing though… you know how in some cases of sexual assault, the victim seem to rely on the attack to satisfy a twisted urge that the attacker planted in it’s victim? Yeah, that’s fucked and awkwardly put, but that’s what happened. My first listen through of “Gallop Meets Earth” had be begging for it to end. But a couple of days passed and I could get these goddamned songs out of my head! The vocalist seemed to be the weakest link in the band with his incredibly odd vocal choices and equally lame jokes (Frankincense is NOT what Spider-Man feels when Frankenstein is near-by! Granted you got booed for that, but still. Once again, BOOOOOOO!!!!”), but after the next listen, his pipes just clicked! This guy is on fire! As for the instrumentation, it’s wicked! Technical and full of twists and sways that knock you off course, but never fully lose you. And since this was a live album, I got the best these guys have to offer. And now for the quality: Ummm…. Are you this is a live album? I’m having a tough time believing that this was recorded in front of a live crowd. I mean, the crowd seems to be real enough, but the highly polished sound is quite suspect…

As for the Digital Video Disc that came with it… I have the same beef for the live performance. The concert footage should of just been a few camera guys standing close to the stage and a fixed camera or two. No sloppy cuts. No trippy special effects. Just a straight up live DVD. But no. They had to go on and add credence to my suspicion. Aside from the live section, there are a couple of special features, including the music video for Spoils, some road footage, a freaky featurette about a crazy dance and some super secret Easter eggs that aren’t really all that entertaining.

Overall: This album/DVD combo is for fans only, lest you want to take fifty-six showers in a row to even begin to feel clean again… the dirt won’t come off!!!  -  :|  Typhon   

www.protestthehero.com
www.myspace.com/protestthehero
www.vagrant.com


Ruiner - I Heard These Dudes Are Assholes
Bridge Nine Records - 2008

Having never heard of such rumors, I was a huge fan of Ruiner’s 2007 release “Prepare To Be Let Down” (which doesn’t let you down, FYI). Continuing on their trend of self-flagellating album titles, “I Heard These Dudes Are Assholes” sees Ruiner’s sound mature slightly, while not losing their angst-ridden hardcore ‘tudes. The songs still range from slightly less than a minute to barely of the two minute mark, but thems the advantages of being in a passionate hardcore outfit: scream the message loud enough that neighboring planets can hear it, play it faster than Wally West and repeat with the next song until the audience is satisfied… man, I hope I get to see these guys in October…

This album is perfect the way it is, so all I can really do is get all gushy about how much I love it… and maybe mention that their latest album, “Hell Is Empty” came out on September 22...

Overall: “I Heard These Dudes Are Assholes” does everything right. I heard these assholes play awesome hardcore…  -  :)  Typhon 

www.youruiner.com
www.myspace.com/ruiner
www.bridge9.com


Sidus Tenebrarum - Born From The Dark Rib
Suffering Jesus Productions - 2009

Sidus Tenebrarum is probably the most polished sounding of the dozen or so black metal bands featured in our blog this month, (they also sport a full roster, four members!) Sidus Tenebrarum receive no quarrel from me. I happen to like my black metal with a little shine on it, production wise. (I can hear the stiff nosed, hard assed, black metal elite typing up their hate email already. Yes, I’ve gotten them before. In fact, before you all start you tirade, let me just say this: This is MySpace! How elite and kvlt can you possibly be if you decide to pick on me? Ha! Dumbasses!) Truth be told, they sound like Immortal towards the later end of their career. And that’s a-ok with me! It’s all pretty standard stuff for this Italian black metal quartet: raspy screaming from the corpse painted front man, wrist blurring riffs and disemboweling kit pummeling from the dude in the back. Yeah, it’s nothing new, but it’s still dark, fast and exciting to get behind.  -  :)  Typhon 

www.sidustenebrarum.com
www.myspace.com/sidustenebrarum
www.sufferingjesus.com


Stonecutters - Christ Hammer
Independent - 2009

If you want to score brownie points with this reviewer, have a band name that’s a Simpsons reference. (Points aren’t offered to Fall Out Boy or Mr. Plow, but were given to Evergreen Terrace, Thrillhoes and Dirk Richter‘s Ghost.) Mixing antichristian bravado and pagan rhetoric with the skull crushing power of sludge metal, (the swampiest of metals) the lads in Stonecutters present their sophomore album, “Christ Hammer”. Right off the bat (well, after the intro), these four Kentuckians bring on some ferocious, groovy doomy sludge metal. And with songs about fucked up vampiric creatures (I, Wurdulak), the anti-heaven (Black Zion), a condemned, with an abundance of good reasons asylum (Waverly, which is about the Waverly Hill Sanatorium… *shudder* Look it up!) and a song ripped straight from a witch’s tome, you know you’re in for a hell of a ride! Make no mistake about it, Stonecutters split the rocks of metal ignorance and enlighten all of those who take the time to enjoy this enchanting entry. On a side note; this album features the best compilation jacket art I have ever bared witness to! (Thanks to the spellbinding art of one W. Dave Pollard.)

Overall, let me just say this: “Christ Hammer” is the perfect album to get drunk and play ping-pong to…  -  :)  Typhon

www.myspace.com/stonecuttersky


Tjolgtjar - Ikarkitomidon: Lord of the Forest
Suffering Jesus Productions - 2008

I don’t know if I’ve ever really had such a positive response to grim black metal before… No, wait. That label doesn’t really apply here. I mean, sure the tracking and overall sound is gritty as hell, but man. The black metal side of this release is evident from the band name and album names alone, but the classical rock under belly is the delicious surprise I’m all about! The acoustic guitar bleeds straight through and lends some flavor, that to this guy behind the headphones and keyboard, has yet to be heard of in black metal. Who else is putting out music as unique, raw and elegant as this? Seriously, who? “Ikarkitomidon: Lord of the Forest” is a perfect camping album. That is, if you’re the type to bring a stereo with you while you camp (some aren’t, I know.). But really, give it a shot. Set up camp, pop this album in and watch the lost souls of the forest converge on your location. It’s pretty fucking trippy!

Simply put: it’s easily the most unique brand of metal to ever come across this humble reviewer‘s ears.  -  :))  Typhon 

www.myspace.com/tjolgtjar
www.sufferingjesus.com


Tovarish - Da Tovarish
Independent - 2009

Truth be told fair readers, this brand of black metal (ambient, industrial, minimalist, spookywutzit, etc…) isn’t really my bag at all. As a matter of fact, most of the dialog between Rob and myself at everyone of his social functions (I.e., a PAAAARTYYYYY!!!) is him trying to convince me that Stalaggh is genius, while I rebuttal with, “AAAARRRGGGHHHH!!!” (a quote from the last Stalaggh song I heard.)
Luckily for me though, “Da Tovarish” is at it’s very root, evil fucking black metal! And I like it. A lot actually. There’s a small part of me that believes that this compact disc is actually a brainwashing disk of murder inducing metal! A mood altering collection of darkened notes, hellish screams of agony, and muddy distortion, set to shift your perception of all things everyday until you’re filled with a murderous rage that cannot be contained… so you kill! …at least that’s what I told the arresting officer… but enough of my meanderings! This album is not for the faint of heart and is recommended for only those of you who like a little Machiavelli with your Corn Flakes.  -  :)  Typhon 

www.tovarish.org
www.myspace.com/tovarishband


Various Artists - Pressure Zone Vol. 1
Noisehead Records - 2009

Ah… another compilation album. I love reviewing these things…

Demolition - Holy Hostage

These Austrian thrash metalers launch a full on assault of 80’s style thrash, akin to Overkill and Kreator with death metal undertones. If this song sets the pace for the rest of this comp, then I’m going to be one happy camper!

Draconic - Through Escape

Like what happened to In Flames and Soilwork? These guys sure do! And if that’s your thing, then Draconic is right up your alley! Heavily melodic metalcore with slight death metal tendencies and hooks out the ass! 

Toxic Virgin - Fallen Angel

This female fronted rock ‘n’ roll outfit seems like and odd fit for this compilation. But, they still play a catchy tune. Simple, but catchy. The sound is kind of rough at times, but overall it gets the job done if you crave radio rock.

Rozenhill - Broken

A rough-cut metalcore outfit that relies on speed and brutality to get the job done! Broken is filled with aggressive hooks and heavy ass grooves that are fit for fans of Job For A Cowboy and Hurtlocker.

Controlstate - Divine Difference

The vocalist confuses me on this one. He sounds like he’s going an impersonation of Corey Taylor doing an impersonation of Roger Miret, doing an impersonation of Howard Jones… geez. But yeah, Gothenburg melo-death… it is what it is.

The Spektrum - Lost In Time

Blackened industro-something. That’s the weird tag this song conjures. Slow and melodic one second and ready to send you on a techno-trip the next. It’s definitely one of the most intriguing tracks on the comp. For fans of Samael.

Rien Sans Douleur - A Fucking Disease

… I spoke too soon… This is also a very intriguing track. Rien Sans Douleur offers an experimental sounding black metal rage-fest. It’s grim enough to satisfy the most hard nosed of church burners, while still maintaining an assessable sound.

Necropsy - Deathprayer

Death metal! Straight up and down. I’m not sure how else to describe Deathprayer, aside from thoroughly enjoyable, old school death metal. Brutal, brutal, brutal!!! For fans of any death metal that came from Florida in the 80’s.

Nuestros Derechos - Spam

Ah. Our old friends from the Netherlands! Spam is a song with lyrics that are entirely comprised of junk email offers, set to the tune of Teutonic thrash! Genius? Yes. Clever? Yes. Annoying? Not as much as you’d think, considering the source material!

Preydatory - One Man Army

A most enjoyable, solid death-thrash track! A great ending to this compilation! I know this mini-review seems short but damn it all, it’s that simple!

Overall: Pressure Zone Vol.1 is a mixed bag (as are most compilations) of talented and semi-talented metal musicians. Some of which I’m sure we’ll hear of again in the future!  - :)  Typhon 

www.myspace.com/demolitionat
www.myspace.com/draconic
www.myspace.com/toxicvirgin
www.myspace.com/frozenhill
www.myspace.com/controlstate
www.myspace.com/thespektrum
www.myspace.com/riensansdouleur
www.myspace.com/necropsynrnberg
www.myspace.com/nuestrosderechos
www.myspace.com/preydatory


EPs/Demos

Dalep - 2009 Demo
Murdaburg Productions - 2009

Ugh! I have a love/hate relationship with these two song demos. Love: If the band sucks big hairy Sasquatch balls, I only have to listen to two of their songs. Hate: If the band if fucking awesome and I get teased with a measly two track offering. With that being said, I HATE this demo! Pulling influences from everyone from Cynic to Gigan to Carcass, Dalep is a deathly progressive creature, no doubt. This five headed Hydra moves about a million light-years per second and leaves you little time to catch up… mostly since this demo is only two three minute songs long. The vocalists have a bit of a Mikhael Ackerfeldt versus Mitch Lucker thing going for them, which plays nicely against the torrent of heavy, death riffs and twisted prog elements. Fast, tantalizing and with a name that sounds like something you can do with sour cream, Dalep has one of the best/worst demos that has ever passed my way!  -  :)  Typhon 

www.myspace.com/dalep


DreamCatcher - Demo
Independent - 2009

This four song demo took me a listen or two before “I got it.” I feel bad for that too, because that means that there was a full twenty minutes where I was listening to DreamCatcher, but wasn’t grooving in the slightest! Shame on me! Damn my ears! Anyway, DreamCatcher are from the U.K. and play their homeland proud, I’m sure! Bearing an unrelated yet strikingly similar feel akin to that of Sonata Arctica, DreamCatcher offers up some music goulash, seasoned with bits of everything from progressive rock to death metal and even some sprinkles of some Saxon-esque power metal. DreamCatcher really have their shit together in this demo and are ready for a label deal! I’m certain these guys could pack in a stadium if need be too (the ballad-ish, The Soul Can‘t Rest will have those lighters out, lickity split!). Come on Nuclear Blast, you know you want to…  -  :)  Typhon 

www.dreamcatcher-net.com


Harness - Prepare For War
Independent - 2008

I know that I tend to be a little bias towards bands from my area (Portland, Oregon bitches!), but this time, this band deserves every bit of praise that I give and other critics have given them! Harness is a (as of this review) three piece death-thrash-core outfit that rips the shit out of their listener! Hypnotic solos and the-vocalist-must-gargle-with-gravel growls and screams set to the back drop of an apocalyptic wasteland of deathly blast beats and thrashing riffs, “Prepare For War” will blow you away like the initial blast ring of a nuclear explosion! And for once, I’m not pissed off about the four song, track list! Why? Maybe because the four songs add up to be around twenty-one minutes long? I’m not sure. I’ll have to ask them if they know why at their show this Saturday (that’s 10/10/09 incase I don‘t publish on time…). In short: Harness harnesses the ultimate power of all that is hard and heavy and unleashes it on us, the unsuspecting listeners. Prepare for badassness that is “Prepare For War”!!!  -  :)  Typhon 

www.myspace.com/harnessmusic


Interview

Interview with Scott Mosher

First off, thanks for agreeing to this interview Mr. Mosher. Where did the name Oceans Of Night come from and why didn’t you go by it sooner?

Good question and one I've wondered many times recently myself. I should have operated under a good band name from the beginning but I didn't really think I'd release 5 CDs over the years. In hindsight Oceans of Night should be stamped all over my name on all the covers and PR materials, at least since Virtuality in 2001. The name Oceans of Night actually was a song title I have in the archive. It's kind of fitting actually... mysterious, enigmatic, somber and slightly poetic. I think it represents the music and my lyrical/graphic concept rather well. I'm not sure it screams "metal" like Metallica does, but the artistic association is there.

While were on the subject, where did the title, The Shadowheart Mirror come from?

You know, I'm not really sure. It's kind of an abstract concept. To expound upon that, the mirror is literally a reflection of one's sense of self, or state of mind. The shadowheart concept is a metaphor for turmoil and times of despair and anger. In other words, it represents the recurring lyrical themes on the CD, which are based upon the personalization of relationship strife and personal anguish in coming to terms with life during a dark period. I'm glad you asked though, because it's become quite theraputic for me to contemplate the reason and meaning behind the title.

When did you start on your path as an uber talented musician? Did you have a nurturing/musical upbringing?

I commenced on my path to uber talented musician upon graduation from uber talent school. That is right before my attendance at the Derek Zoolander school. Honestly, I'm not sure. There's plenty of more talented folks out there, I guess I just have enough talent to fuel my artistic ambitions, but not enough to make me dangerous. Between music and my day job as a graphic artist, I'm knee deep in the arts. I think my lack of any kind of technical acumen speaks volumes about where my focus in life should be. I've been involved in music on a personal level probably since grade school to be honest, and it just grew out and onward from there. I definitely focused on my artistic and musical abilities as best I can, but it's something I'm constantly trying to improve upon as well.

I once read a review of Deep Horizon, where the guy who reviewed it threw a bitch fit that it wasn’t thrash or something along those lines since your name is Mosher. (What a douche, right?) Is that a common misconception, or is he a lone ballbag on this one?

I think you just coined a term that needs to find its way into the next edition of the Collegiate dictionary, "ballbag". (Actually, that one belongs to Nick. - Typhon) I've gotten used to folks assuming my last name is a pseudonym or a PR creation, but I assure you and ballbag out there, that my official last name is indeed Mosher, although it's prounced "mow" and not "mosh". Use a french accent and you'll be on the money, though I'm not french. As far as reviews are concerned, I post any and all I get in their entirety on my website(s). No problem there. Good bad or indifferent, if someone takes the time to review my stuff, I'll make sure I post it.

How did you hook up with Scott Oliva? Was it easy getting him to do the vocals on your projects?

I'm not sure what you are implying there but I'm not sure I like the tone of your voice or the insinuation. Haha! As far as the manner in which I enlisted Mr. Oliva to join my on my musical voyage you'll have to peruse the liner notes of the Oceans of Night CD, but let's just say it concerns questionable Myspace photos!

Is there a specific recording process that you favor, or are you constantly experimenting (as your music suggests)?

There is, but it's fairly straightforward. My process is compose, arrange and record the songs, construct and record the guitar solos, work on vocal tracks and lyrical concepts with Mr. Oliva and then mix/engineer the CD in an outside studio (Freedom of Speech with my dawg, Micky James), replicate, and enter the marketplace and shameless self-promote. Believe me the music is where all the experimentation takes place, man.

Are you wondering why SPV/InsideOut Music didn’t snatch you up? Or am I the only one here?

I'm wondering the same thing! ;-) I have some opinions on why I've not been able to secure a record deal... some of it is in my control, some not, but I'm not really doing this for profit. It would be nice, and I'll take the exposure a label can generate, but I'll keep plugging away with or without the support of any kind of financial backing. I think operating under a proper band name is one step in the right direction, though! Honestly, I've tried and I will continue to work that aspect of promotion, but believe me, I'm not bitter or resentful in the least.

Is there anything you’d like to add for the E-MetalSpace audience?

I'm gratified by your kind words and enthusiasm Typhon, and even more appreciative of the fact I didn't have to pay you to say any of these things. For the uninitiated out there or folks who are interested in music that skews slightly left of center, musically of course, surf on over to oceansofnight.com. Thanks for your time, consideration and attendence.


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