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The Metal Forge
Sydney (Australia) metal label Grindhead Records are quickly becoming
associated with metal of the most extreme variety, if the name wasn’t
already suggesting that already. Then what the hell is
industrial/ambient/soundscape/electronica act Roncsipar doing there?
Well, it’s because of the link to grind act Long Pig, and their vocalist
Vajsz Kornél who has clearly ventured outside of the box associated with
his other band to create something very different indeed. Kornél began
Roncsipar in 2005 and soon teamed up with Fehér Dávid and their musical
vision of that blurs elements of Scorn, Ministry, O.L.D., Head Of David
and Neurosis was born.
What’s instantly noticeable about Antimonumentum is the fact that the
vocals are not sung in English. Instead, they are sung in their native
Hungarian which, much like Rammstein’s German vocals, brings out a fiery
passion in the delivery, which provides a stark and interesting contrast
against the sinister musical soundscape behind them. The very Head Of
David styled Nailed Thoughts soon settles into a rhythmic groove thanks
to the creepy bass line making a stronger impression than the quicker
yet lacking Desiredius Erasmus. The gentle Famine Mind is characterized
by the variations on a theme of a single riff and some hauntingly soft,
whispered vocals, whilst Clinical Sentiment-Terminal sounds a little
like Videodrone meets Orgy thanks to the distorted bassline, eerie
keyboard snippets, but with the uniqueness of those Hungarian lyrics and
vocals.
From the gentle and effective beginnings of Can I Do?, Roncsipar build
the track into an angst ridden sludge fest towards the end, before the
bounce of Kibera offers up a different mood yet again, as does the disco
rock moments that appear at times during Immanu El. Sounding vaguely
like New Order’s Blue Monday, Draconian Pulsation kicks off with a
double kick rhythm that defines the song through and through, leaving
little room for much else within, before the generally chaotic and
forgettable U'l LiK offers little to spare me from reaching for the Skip
button. Thankfully, the album’s finale, the epic 19 minute title track
Antimonumentum, takes you on a fantastic journey of moods, effortlessly
mixing the light with the dark, before sneakily including a Hungarian
sung version of includes Head Of David’s Dog Day Sunrise at the 15 min
mark which wraps it all up.
Grindheads will be disappointed if they expected the label of the same
name to churn out another furiously intense hyper blast of noise, as
Antimonumentum is the antithesis of that. There’s a variety of
influences and styles present here which makes this one well worth a
listen if any of the previously mentioned artists tickle your fancy.
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Beowolf Productions
- These guys are a bit
different sounding than most bands. They play Stoner Industrial music.
There are some slight other Metal influences mixed with in though. The
music is a slow drone, noisy experimental Industrial sound. There is
some ambient & raw parts in the music as well. The vocals are done in a
mid ranged Industrial style with some effects used at times. The band
was formed Kornel, the singer of the Grindcore band LONG PIG. This is
one for fans of old SKINNY PUPPY, old MINISTRY & O.L.D.!
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Metal Revolution
- Roncsipar is a duo
from Hungary playing what they call ‘industrial stoner metal’. This
project was originally formed in 2005, so it is quite impressive to find
out that these guys have issued such a decent CD so fast. The CD
contains ten original songs, sung in their native Hungarian. It is kind
of mystique and refreshing exactly because of the lyrics being sung in
on of the most ‘clinical and fiery’ languages ever spoken, as it has
been written in their press material.
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- Their influences are
experimental, ambient and drone formations, their music being more
experimental than you would expect from such a ‘young band’... if you like
a blend of industrial and stoner rock, I’m sure you’ll also like
Antimonumentum. This album is a must have for all the fans of
Neurosis, Ministry, O.L.D., Nine Inch Nails, God Flesh and Scorn. Actually
it reminds me a lot of Scorn’s very first release. A very interesting but
quite unusual project.
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Deadwebzine
- Roncsipar play dark
ambient / dub / industrial metal with an avant-grade approach. They take
elements from O.L.D., Godflesh and Controlled Bleeding while adding new,
dark, unexplored sounds. This is a musical interpretation of the
apocalyptic visions of mental patients; with beautiful melodies
accompanied by insane screams. This is an album for those looking for
something new; or to relax to in between grindcore albums.
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Cost: $15