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it is therapeutic to surrender to the fact that nothing gets the fire inside burning quite like cheesy boomer thrash. thank you sir k.k. warslut! you're the second best k.k.!
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it is therapeutic to surrender to the fact that nothing gets the fire inside burning quite like cheesy boomer thrash. thank you sir k.k. warslut! you're the second best k.k.!
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By Mark Z.
As a U.S. government employee, I’ve spent way too much time lately thinking about RIFs and not enough time thinking about riffs. Fortunately, Finland’s Urn is here to change that. Helmed by vocalist, bassist, and former guitarist Jarno Hämäläinen (a.k.a. “Sulphur”), this black/thrash troupe raised hell throughout the 2000s via albums like 666 Megatons and Dawn of the Devastation, both of which blasted with reckless abandon and hit with all the subtlety of a hand grenade. After years of silence following 2008’s Soul Destroyers, the group returned with a revamped lineup and more melodic sound on 2017’s The Burning, resulting in a rousing collection of blackened thrash anthems that was bogged down a bit by songwriting that often felt too cut-and-paste. With 2019’s Iron Will of Power, another revamped lineup helped Sulphur better combine the group’s newfound melodic tendencies and more raucous sensibilities, making for a career-high that sounded like the forgotten little brother of Deströyer 666. On their sixth album, Demon Steel, Urn returns after six years to continue down that same path, mixing the black/thrash of yore with melodies even a folk metal fan could enjoy. But have they taken things too far?
FUKK NO! Rather, Demon Steel is one of those rare late-career albums that shows an extreme band maturing into something more complex, interesting, and catchy, all while still remaining vicious enough to satisfy those poser-crushers in our midst. The basic sound here largely remains the same: frantic and rushing guitars combined with fast and pummeling drums, tossed together with snarled vocals and a sense of epic fury. The soaring melodies that often appeared in the choruses of Iron Will remain; yet here, the addition of a second guitarist has allowed Urn to craft compositions that are more intricate than ever. Early highlight “Are You Friends With Your Demons” proves that it needs neither a question mark nor a decent title to succeed, commanding attention with the layered guitars of its chorus and the supreme melody that appears after that refrain’s second and third iteration.
And fortunately, plenty of the other nine tracks are just as strong. “Heir of Tyrants,” “Burning Blood’s Curse,” and “Ruthless Paranoia” offer perhaps the best example of Urn’s heightened maturity, as each song combines fierce riffing worthy of Aura Noir with sugary lead guitars that could have appeared on a Children of Bodom album. Turning the throttle further into overdrive, “Iron Star” and “Turbulence of Misanthropy” charge forward on bouts of galloping, heavy-as-fuck riffs that sound like Iron Maiden dipped in molten steel, with the latter even offering some melodic black metal moments that recall Dissection. Even the album’s introduction, “Retribution of the Dead,” is a winner, creating an effective buildup with immense chords, pounding drums, and snarls of “Rise!”
Overall, there’s little to complain about here. In addition to delivering plenty of swirling solos, returning guitarist “Axeleratörr” works alongside new axeman “Pestilent Slaughter” to absolutely stuff these 44 minutes with great ideas, resulting in a record that probably contains more unique leads and riffs than the band’s first two albums combined. Sulphur once again sounds venomous and commanding, though perhaps a bit more croaky and aged than before. That doesn’t stop him from pushing himself, however, by embellishing songs like “Wings of Inferno” and “Heir of Tyrants” with powerful clean wails that make things feel extra mighty. The only real downside is that, with every track trying to be a big epic fist-raiser, things get a tad tiresome eventually. The closer, “Predator of Spiritforms,” feels a bit overshadowed by its predecessors, and while the mid-paced stomp of “Wings of Inferno” offers a bit of late-album variety, I’d still love to have just one straight-ahead rager in the second half. Fortunately, the production is great, with a clear, balanced, and powerful sound that emphasizes the crystalline leads while giving the riffs plenty of bite.
It’s been exciting to watch Urn grow from a pretty basic black/thrash band to one of the few older groups left in the style still producing worthwhile music. While I’ll always love the hammering and explosive sound of their early stuff, Demon Steel shows the band crafting songs that are more exciting, memorable, and well-written than anything they’ve done before. The result is a truly fantastic release that’s sure to please everyone from diehard Desaster fans to casual blogreaders just looking for some good fukkin music to distract themselves from all the bullshit out there today. Push play, crank that volume, and BANG YOUR FUKKIN HEADS!
Rating: 4.0/5.0
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Osmose Productions | Bandcamp
Websites: facebook.com/urnofficial | instagram.com/urnmetal
Releases Worldwide: March 28th, 2025#2025 #40 #AuraNoir #BlackMetal #ChildrenOfBodom #DemonSteel #Desaster #Destroyer666 #Dissection #FinnishMetal #IronMaiden #Mar25 #OsmoseProductions #Review #Reviews #ThrashMetal #Urn
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It’s taken a few days to wind down and recover from the madness that was the Deströyer 666 mini-tour. A collaboration between promoters in Scotland and England, and one which came under fire from the first announcement.
With both the headliners and Solstice running afoul of cancellation attempts and weaponised grudges, it wasn’t long before threats of reprisal appeared across the usual keyboard collective. Although it was distasteful to only announce venues on the night, this little nuance was sufficient to frustrate their efforts.
As expected, nothing of these threats manifested in reality, and the shows went ahead without incident. All bar a pitiful attempt to stalk one of the band members outside the venue, taking surreptitious photographs to share online in lieu of actual activism.
But nonetheless, these petty annoyances take their toll. For those with a genuine stake in live music beyond the smug accumulation of Internet points in silence, contingency plans and counter-strategies require careful consideration. A task made easier by the predictable playbook used by such of limited wit.
The truth of the matter, as always, is in the praxis of the people. The hundreds who came to the shows and made their presence known. A richly diverse crowd from many countries, united to appreciate music above all in a community of like-minded souls. Transgressing the expectations forced upon them by those who hide at home.
In turn, attendees had stories of their own to tell. About those in their local communities who sabotage shows for selfish gain. Those who callously mask their ill intent behind faux-goodwill and concern for others. Those whose influence shrinks with every self-righteous accusation. The window is shifting, people have had enough, and each cancellation attempt compels new alliances in opposition.
Much gratitude to everyone involved in putting these shows together, and to Necro Ritual and Dikasterion for giving their all in support. I am fundamentally proud of the efforts put in by everyone to make this tour happen.
As for the middle date, a return to The Spinning Top in Stockport was a calmer contrast, with both Chrysalïd and Mark Shepherd offering a different kind of support to the rest of the tour. We will definitely return there again.
Duck and weave. The fight goes on. Even if I never chose this battle, the solidarity shown this past weekend proves that we will triumph.
(Group photo by Anna Fabri)
https://heathenstorm.com/2024/07/24/trialed-by-fire/
#blackmetal #chrysalid #destroyer666 #dikasterion #doommetal #heavymetal #livemusic #metal #music #necroritual #solstice #tour
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Announcing a short run of UK shows for SOLSTICE this July. Heading out on the road with Australian anarchists DESTRÖYER 666 and London Black Metal heretics NECRO RITUAL, this line-up will lay waste to Glasgow and London on the 18th and 20th July. We headline an additional date in Manchester on the 19th with Necro Ritual and local lads CHRYSALÏD.
The Black Thrashin’ Doom event of the year awaits. Get your tickets in now to get on the list.
18th July 2024
Glasgow
Deströyer 666, Solstice, Necro RitualFacebook Event
Tickets from Gigs in Glasgow19th July 2024
Rebellion – Manchester
Solstice, Necro Ritual, ChrysalïdFacebook Event
Tickets from WeGotTickets20th July 2024
London
Deströyer 666, Solstice, Necro RitualEmail sjalvhat.music(at)gmail.com for tickets
https://heathenstorm.com/2024/06/13/never-surrender/
#blackmetal #chrysalid #destroyer666 #heavymetal #livemusic #metal #music #necroritual #solstice #tour