Čuo sam samo riječi pohvale za ovaj novi film Alexa Garlanda (scenarist i redatelj filmova kao što su 28 Days Later, Annihilation, Ex Machina, Dredd…). I bili su u pravu. Ovo je pravo čudo od filma kako se dobrom idejom može napraviti odličan horror triler. Dakle, priča filma se vrti oko Harper(odlična Jessie Buckley), koja nakon nedavnog samoubojstva nasilnog supruga Jamesa(Paapu Essiedu) odlazi i iznajmljuje ogromnu ladanjsku kuću kako bi sredila misli i smogla snage za dalje. Jedino društvo njoj su telefonski video pozivi s frendicom Riley(Gayle Rankin) i pomalo neobičan i spooky stanodavac Geoffrey(odličan Rory Kinnear), koji se pojavljuje tu i tamo. Harper odlazi na šetnju šumom i počinje je progoniti nepoznati goli muškarac koji njoj hoda oko kuće. Odlazi župniku, no i tamo doživljava neugodnosti. Odlazi u seoski pub, razgovara s policajcem, no i tamo njoj se dogode neugodnosti. Počinje shvaćati da se nešto čudno dešava i da stvari nisu kakve se čine. Ne smijem otkriti glavnu foru filma zbog koje me jeza podilazila često za vrijeme gledanja, morati ćete pogledati sami, jer bi to spoilalo cijelu ideju filma sada kada ovo pišem, pa pogledajte sami. No, ovaj film je odlična mješavina mindfuck psihološkog horror trilera i nekog folk horrora s odličnim soundtrackom, atmosferom koja graniči s ludilom, te poetikom na koju smo navikli kod Garlanda u zadnje vrijeme i neke scene kojih se ne be postidio ni legendarni David Cronenberg u svojim body horrorima. Upravo to ostavlja na kraju gledatelju da si sam protumači što je gledao, ali ovo je za mene prikriveni način da se objasni kako se nositi s krivnjom i katarzom i kako živjeti dalje nakon gubitka drage osobe, ma koliko bilo mučno. Odličan.
Finnish cult band Mustan Kuun Lapset celebrates thirty years of existence and what better way to celebrate it than with new EP. This new opus contains three new songs and one rendition of old classic, one of the best known in their existence called ‘Morfiinisiivet ‘. This EP provides guest performances by for example, French professional cellistAxel Salmona, guitarist of the Norwegian metal band In the Woods... Kåre André Sletteberg, and Voice of Finland finalist and Before the Dawn vocalistPaavo Laapotti. Cello. piano and violin give richness and sweetness to dark music and darkness provided by this band. ‘Kirstunkantaja’ is a kind of instrumental intro, but ‘Muistoa kunnioittaen’ is a lesson in dark metal that only this band can do, mixture of perfect extreme black and death metal with melody and melancholy. Clean vocals interplay perfectly with growls and melodic heavy metal influenced hooks and passages, yet retaining enough darkness in the music. ‘On suruaika täytetty’ is for me the best song on this little opus, Paavo Laapotti delivering such great vocal performance as guest on this song, also violin and cello made goosebumps on my skin listening to this haunting melody and song as a whole. The new rendition of ‘Morfiinisiivet’ gave new vision and life to this anthem, thus finishing this celebratory EP. Great and best wishes!
Death thrash force DIETH– featuring the iconic line-up of Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Swedish Grammy nominated guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (ex-Entombed A.D.) and drummer Michał Łysejko (ex-Decapitated) – finally make their highly anticipated return with the upcoming release of their debut full-length via Napalm Records, entitled To Hell And Back, out June 2, 2023!
Produced by DIETH with mixing and mastering by Tomasz Zed Zalewski at Zed Studios in Chechło, Poland, the album represents new beginnings – musically, lyrically and for the band members themselves.Weaving a sinister thread of unrelenting tech-steeped death metal, rapid thrash bangers and even boasting the first ever lead vocal performance by David Ellefson on a track, the members of DIETH have pushed beyond the stereotypes of their former genres to create an unexpected yet charismatic and dynamic new sonic footprint.
Today, DIETH dominate with second single and title track “To Hell And Back” – marking the anticipated rebirth of these three metal greats. The track delivers a punishing death metal attack – with commanding vocals, tight, diverse percussion attacks, deep, grooving bass, inventive, technical riffs and a soaring solo. The high quality video shows the members pushing back against the dark forces around them, one by one, amid fiery performance footage.
Frontman Guilherme Miranda says about “To Hell And Back”:
“‘To Hell And Back’ is the song that best describes our individual and collective journeys as professional musicians. For an album to connect with the listener, it has to have deep meaning, and this wraps up this whole moment for us. We’ve been to Hell – and we’re Back!”
DIETH set the metalsphere ablaze when they dropped their debut single and now album track, “In The Hall of the Hanging Serpents”, in mid-2022. Met with acclaim from both fans and media alike, the surprise track marked the exciting resurgence of these three renowned musicians, coming together as a new musical force after years of silence.
Opening with an entrancing acoustic introduction, first track “To Hell And Back” quickly slams in with a punishing death metal attack. Tracks like “Dead Inside” and “Don’t Get Mad … Get Even!” showcase the thrash-infused side of DIETH, while death metal anthems such as “Wicked Disdain” and “The Mark of Cain” lean diabolical with hair-raising solos and breakneck paced rhythms backed by crushing walls of aggression. Standout “Free Us All” flirts with the record’s pace by blending winding passages and aggression with throwback bass-driven interludes with psychedelic production, followed by “Heavy Is The Crown” – a slow and low grinder featuring stoner metal groove, a swaying chorus and a blues-infused solo. Pensive, powerful ballad “Walk With Me Forever” showcases David Ellefson’s lead vocal performance debut, singing about the intense loss of a loved one and their memory providing the strength to carry on.
Ending with intensely beautiful “Severance”, To Hell And Back proves that DIETH isn’t just another side project or “supergroup”, but rather the collective reincarnation of three renowned heavy metal forces who, by harnessing their own pain and conflict, have delivered an exciting next chapter no metal fan will want to miss!
Bassist/vocalist David Ellefson says about the new album:
“This album has been a terrific collaboration, building upon our past as we created a new sound together… we’re looking forward to unleashing the fury!”
To Hell And Back track listing:
1. To Hell And Back
2. Don’t Get Mad … Get Even!
3. Wicked Disdain
4. Free Us All
5. Heavy Is The Crown
6. Walk With Me Forever
7. Dead Inside
8. The Mark Of Cain
9. In The Hall Of The Hanging Serpents
10. Severance
To Hell And Back will be available in the following formats:
-1CD Digisleeve
-1LP Gatefold Black
-Limited 1LP Die Hard Vinyl (Marbled Red/Black) w/ wristband, embroidered patch, signed autograph card – Napalm mail order only, limited to 300
-Digital Album
DIETH live:
15. – 18.06.2023 BE, Dessel / Graspop Metal Festival
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