Interview with Vocalist Chadwick Johnson of Hundredth on 12/16/09
What is the meaning behind the band name?
The name Hundredth is based on The Hundredth Monkey Effect. It’s about critical mass and social change.
How did you guys meet and how long have you been playing together?
We’ve all been in bands that have played locally and toured together, so we’ve known each other for years. As Hundredth, we have been playing together just over a year and a half.
Band: Venia
Album: Frozen Hands
Year: 2009
Label: Blood & Ink Records
Myspace
Best Song: Iceberg & Frozen Hands
Score: 8/10
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I can sum this album up in two words and be done with the review, but I guess I wont. Those two words are “COMPLETELY BRUTAL!!!!” Venia is a five-piece hardcore band out of Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, right in my backyard. Let me just say it is an honor to review these guys. I have seen them in concert at a festival this past summer and they can get a crowd going. I have come to believe that not all bands are created equal when it comes to live shows. Some bands sound good in the studio and some sound good in the studio and sound even better live. The latter is an accurate description of Venia. I would like to see Venia in a pit! These guys look like they could wreak some havoc and clear a pit with no problem.
New Creations video up on their MySpace.
Alcina has posted a new song “To Kill A Prophet Demo” that sounds killer. What do you guys think?
Interview with Drummer “Duck” from Becoming the Archetype on 12/3/09
How did you come up with the name Becoming the Archetype?
We had to come up with a name because the label thought that our first name the Remnant might cause a conflict with a band called The Remnants. The name comes from the Biblical principle that we were created in God’s image. And, we were called to be conformed to His image. Archetype means the intended form. The Christ is the best of the best. He is the intended form. So we are to become like the Archetype. If we are buried with Him in baptism, and raised to walk in newness, as he is. Then, we are Becoming the Archetype.
Interview with vocalist Bruce Fitzhugh of Living Sacrifice on 12/16/09
I would say that “The Infinite Order” is probably the most anticipated release in Christian Metal history, so what kind of feelings, emotions, pressure, etc… are you guys feeling? I would say from what I have heard from Overkill Exposure and Rules of Engagement you guys have more than stepped up to the plate.
Hey Steve, thanks so much man. I think that we are just really excited about the new material. There has probably never been a record that we have done where I wanted to play every song live. But that would be hard since our catalog is 7 records deep now.
No Sleep Records has a free digital Christmas compilation titled No Sleep ‘Till Christmas 2, download it here. Also beginning of Dec 24 to Jan 17 La Dispute will post a third installment in the Here, Hear series containing new holiday songs amongst others from their untitled 7″ – as free/donate-what-you-can download. All proceeds from the donations will go to homelessness outreach in the band’s hometown of Grand Rapids, MI. For more info go here and here.
