Today in 1999 Lux Occulta released the album My Guardian Anger
Dukla (early), Cracow (later),Poland Black Metal (early), Extreme Avant-garde Metal (later)
Status:Active
Years active: 1994-2002, 2011-present
Lux Occulta had a relatively short run in the late nineties, but remains the clear BNR favorite among Polish metal bands. Formed in late 1994, they reached their peak with 1999's My Guardian Anger, where they harnessed their highly original brand of frenzied, technical black metal, most notable for some brilliant keyboard and drum work. The followup, 2001's The Mother And The Enemy, went off the rails a bit, clearly showing a band in conflict, as the album featured several tracks in the mold of their previous works but also tracks that branched out in bizarre directions, such as the odd but ultra-cool Portishead-styled trip-hop of "Midnight Crisis" and "Yet Another Armageddon", and the industrial death march of "Gambit". To some these alternate tracks made no sense whatsoever, though to these ears they were a fresh addition and a great contrast to their more traditional works. Unfortunately it was this lack of direction that most likely led to the band's demise soon after Mother's release. As late as 2007 a revamped lineup was still in existence, but all was quiet until 2012, when formal work commenced on a new album, now set for a spring 2014 release.
Pagan Records
FoolVocals
HermitKeyboards
MagicanGuitars (rhythm)
DeathDrums
DevilGuitars (lead)
SunBass
Guest/Session
Dorota SzostakVocals
Magdalena DrozdowskaViola
Maria KowalkowskaViola
1.The Heresiarch06:26
2.Kiss My Sword05:36
3.Triangle01:08 instrumental
4.The Opening of the Eleventh Sephirah09:35
5.Nude Sophia05:52
6.Cube01:04 instrumental
7.Library on Fire07:11
8.Mane - Tekel - Fares09:05
45:57
Recorded and mixed at Selani Studio, December 1998 - January 1999.
Bakersfield, California, Nu metal, alternative metal
Status:Active
Years active 1993–present
The downtuned guitars, the hip-hop influences, the chaotic vocal style -- for a time there it seemed everyone was playing nu-metal, but Korn have been doing it longer than most, and thus deserve acclaim as being one of the originators of the style (Deftones deserve credit too), as well as the scourge of "real metal" fans who believe their style to not be metal at all (an opinion not fully shared here). Now more than two decades into their career, Korn continues to release albums that set them apart from their many imitators, though at the same time they really haven't broadened their horizons significantly since their seminal 1994 debut. Having weathered the storm that was the well-publicized departure of guitarist Brian Welch in 2005 (and subsequent return 8 years later), the band has shown renewed vigor as of late and still are at the top of their game.
Epic
Jonathan Davis - vocals, bagpipes, additional drums, programming
Fieldy - bass, programming
Munky - guitars
Head - guitars
David Silveria - drums
1. "Dead" 1:12
2. "Falling Away from Me" 4:29
3. "Trash" 3:27
4. "4 U" 1:42
5. "Beg for Me" 3:53
6. "Make Me Bad" 3:55
7. "It's Gonna Go Away" 1:29
8. "Wake Up" 4:07
9. "Am I Going Crazy" 1:00
10. "Hey Daddy" 3:44
11. "Somebody Someone" 3:47
12. "No Way" 4:07
13. "Let's Get This Party Started" 3:41
14. "Wish You Could Be Me" 1:07
15. "Counting" 3:37
16. "Dirty" 7:50
Total length: 53:16
Issues is the fourth studio album by American nu metal band Korn, released on November 16, 1999 through Immortal Records. Since its release, the album has sold over 13 million copies worldwide. The album was promoted throughout 2000 by the band's highly successful Sick and Twisted Tour.
Today in 1999 Disgorge released the album She lay Gutted
San Diego, California Brutal Death Metal
Status:Active
Years active: 1992-2006, 2011-present
Disgorge is a brutal death metal band from USA.
In 1992 Bryan Ugartechea, Tony Freithoffer and Ricky Myers started what was to become one of California's most brutal deathgrind bands. In 1992 they released their first demo "Cognitive lust of Mutilation". Shortly after, Disgorge relocated to San Diego California to establish their name in the underground scene. During the move the band parted ways with bassist/vocalist Bryan Ugartechea. Immediately, new members Matti Way (vocals) and Eric Flesy (bass) filled Brian's position.
The band quickly wrote new material for their second demo "95 demo", which was distributed worldwide and received great reviews. Disgorge played many shows throughout 1995 to broaden their fan base. In 1996 Disgorge recorded the first four tracks of "Cranial Impalement" ( CD released by Extremities Prod. ) which wasn't released until recently.
In 1997 Tony Freithoffer and Eric Flesy left the band to pursue other things. Ricky and Matti began looking for new members, which weren't found until late 1998. Diego Sanchez (guitar) and Ben Marlin (bass) of Strangulation (a local death metal band) decided to join the band then signed with Unique Leader Entertainment, shortly after they released their full-length album entitled "She Lay Gutted" in November of ‘99. Since the release of She lay Gutted Disgorge has toured worldwide in Europe, North America and South America.
They recorded their worldwide distributed third album entitled "Consume the Forsaken" with a new vocalist, A.J. Magana, who replaced Matti Way in 2001. Disgorge has always set out to play the most extreme music possible and on all three albums they have stayed true to their ways. On their fourth album entitled "Parallels of Infinite Torture" featuring new front man Levi Fuselier & guitarist Ed Talorda they have pushed their limits even farther. With many World Wide tours in the works Disgorge have tortured Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, Mexico, and Indonesia in support of the new release.
Also many more tours are to come while the band plan on wrinting new material for a next album.
Unique Leader Records
Matti Way Vocals
Diego Sanchez Guitars
Ben Marlin (R.I.P. 2008) Bass
Ricky Myers Drums
Guest/Session
Erik Lindmark (R.I.P. 2018)Vocals (backing)
1. Revelations XVIII 03:31
2. She Lay Gutted 02:41
3. Exhuming the Disemboweled 03:01
4. Compost Devourment 01:53
5. Sodomize the Bleeding 03:05
6. False Conception 02:51
7. Womb Full of Scabs 02:24
8. Disfigured Catacombs 02:37
9. Purifying the Cavity 02:49
24:52
Recorded at Moon Productions Recording Studio, Arroyo Grande, California.
Today in 1999 Coalesce released the album 0:12 Revolution in Just Listening
Kansas City, Missouri Metalcore, mathcore Status:Active Years active:1994–1999, 2005–present Coalesce's music has consistently pushed the boundaries of the hardcore and metal genres, forging a mind-boggling obsession with strange, shifting tempos with power, noise, groove, and a creativity paralleled only by the band's peers in Dillinger Escape Plan and Botch. The origins of Coalesce can be traced back to a band called Breach -- a group not to be confused with the European outfit that shares their name. Breach formed in January of 1994 with Jes Steineger on guitar, Stacy Hilt on bass, and drummer James Redd. After a few abortive attempts at finding a musical direction with a different vocalist, screamer Sean Ingram -- late of the band Restrain -- was invited to join the fold.
002 As Coalesce, the quartet began to define its own sound, bridging together odd time signatures, an abrasive vocal style, and wandering guitar dissonance. They wrote five songs together and performed for free in basements, eventually releasing a self-titled 7" single through Chapter Records that quickly blew through its initial 1,000-copy pressing. The buzz generated by the single and the band's increasingly volatile live performances drew the attention of metal powerhouse label Earache, which invited Coalesce to become the third band aboard their short-lived New Chapter imprint. The resulting record was a CD version of their three-song 002 demo. A year later, Coalesce released a split-CD EP with Britain's long-running Napalm Death. The two Earache releases were supported by a six-week tour with similarly minded Florida band Bloodlet and Krishna-core mavens 108.
Relapse Sean Ingram – Vocals, Art direction, Design James Dewees – Drums Jes Steineger – Guitar Nathan Ellis – Bass 1. "What Happens on the Road Always Comes Home" 3:05 2. "Cowards.com" 2:26 3. "Burn Everything That Bears Our Name" 2:24 4. "While The Jackass Operation Spins Its Wheels" 2:22 5. "Sometimes Selling Out Is Waking Up" 3:21 6. "Where The Hell Is Rick Thorne These Days?" 1:56 7. "Jesus in the Year 2000/Next On the Shit List" 2:57 8. "Counting Murders, Drinking Beer (The $46,000 Escape)" 2:33 9. "They Always Come in Fall" 2:49 Recorded Red House Studios Eudora, Kansas 0:12 Revolution in Just Listening is the third studio album to be released by Missouri band Coalesce.
Today in 1998 Entombed released the album Same Difference
Stockholm,Sweden Death Metal/Death 'n' Roll
Status:Active
Years active: 1987-1989 (as Nihilist), 1989-present
Entombed was at the forefront of the first wave of Swedish death metal in the early nineties, with their first two releases (Left Hand Path and Clandestine) widely regarded as landmarks in the field. By 1994, they shifted direction somewhat, starting with Wolverine Blues, towards a more punk-oriented, stripped-down yet still quite heavy style, prompting the coining of phrases such as "death 'n roll" and "death rock" by fans and critics. Predictably, the change in style split existing fans, some of which wanted more traditional death metal and others welcoming the new sound. The past several years has seen Entombed tinkering with their style, offering slight deviations here and there but basically sticking to a now-reliable formula that continues to serve them well. The general consensus is that Same Difference is the lone substandard release in their back catalog, with newer albums such as Morning Star and Uprising receiving the most accolades.
The band fractured in 2013, when guitarist Alex Hellid sat out a tour and then commenced to work with older former members. The rest of the band pressed on, recording an album that ended up being released under the name Entombed A.D., and that band can now be considered the logical successor to Entombed. While a 2014 ruling said that no one could use the Entombed name, Hellid, along with old-time members Uffe Cederland and Nicke Andersson and two new guys, played a gig as Entombed in October 2016, so for the moment, both bands are active.
Music for Nations
Jörgen Sandström - Bass
L-G Petrov - Vocals
Alex Hellid - Guitars
Ulf "Uffe" Cederlund - Guitars
Peter Stjärnvind - Drums
1. Addiction King (2:56)
2. The Supreme Good (4:15)
3. Clauses (3:38)
4. Kick in the Head (3:29)
5. Same Difference (4:00)
6. Close but Nowhere Near (2:56)
7. What You Need (2:49)
8. High Waters (3:39)
9. 20/20 Vision (3:03)
10. The Day, the Earth (2:45)
11. Smart Aleck (3:19)
12. Jack Worm (2:51)
13. Wolf Tickets (3:52)
Recorded at Polar Studios, Stockholm, August 1998.
Mixed at Baby Monster Studios, NYC, September 1998.
Mastered at Masterdisk.
Limited edition bonus track:
14. Dagger [3:32]
Japanese bonus track:
15. Vices by Proxy [2:59]
The Brazilian edition featured the bonus tracks:
14. Kick out of the Jams
15. 21st Century Schizoid Man
16. Bursting Out
17. Under the Sun
18. Vices by Proxy
19. Dagger
Same Difference is the fifth full length album by Swedish metal band Entombed. It was released in 1998
Feeling they had explored their Death'n'Roll sound as far as they could, Entombed wanted to stretch their legs a bit on 'Same Difference'. But the difference with previous albums isn't too big in fact. At least not as big as the PR machine (back in the day) might have wanted you to believe.
The main difference is that both guitarists forgot to open up the gain of their amps. So Entombed sounds lighter and more rocking here. But the songwriting hasn't changed much in fact Lars Petrov screams as of old and the new drummer Peter Stjärnvind keeps the beat in its usual rolling speed. Imagine this album with more distortion and you're not far off from 'To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak The Difference'. With that whole matter out of the way, I need to point out that, despite these minimal changes, this album just doesn't really work. I don't think the songs are to blame but without their usual heaviness and bite, Petrov's shouting is in vein. The rest of the band is simply miles behind and doesn't add the power and oomph to make it work.
It's a deserving attempt from Entombed to try their style with a new and less metallic sound. But that's simply not why God created Entombed. We want to hear this band roar!, not striving for subtlety. Somehow they got the message and they've stuck to their guns ever since
Today in 1997 Children Of Bodom released the album Something Wild
Espoo,Finland Melodic Death/Power Metal
Status:Active
Years active: 1993-1997 (as Inearthed), 1997-present
Named for an infamous murder case in their homeland (The Lake Bodom Murders), Children Of Bodom quickly became one of the top metal bands from Finland, with their potent and oft-imitated blend of progressive-laced speed/power metal with ferocious black vocals proving to be a hit with metal fans the world over, as evidenced by their Top Ten placings in the 2000's.
Spinefarm Records
Alexi Laiho – vocals, lead guitar
Alexander Kuoppala – rhythm guitar
Janne Wirman – keyboards
Henkka Seppälä – bass
Jaska Raatikainen – drums
1. Deadnight Warrior (3:21)
2. In the Shadows (6:01)
3. Red Light in My Eyes, Part 1 (4:28)
4. Red Light in My Eyes, Part 2 (3:50)
5. Lake Bodom (4:01)
6. The Nail (6:17)
7. Touch Like Angel of Death (7:46)
8. [silence] (0:10)
Total Time: 35:58
This album was recorded under the moniker 'IneartheD'. The band had to change its name to 'Children of Bodom' to get out of their rip-off record deal with a small Belgian label so Spinefarm could release 'Something Wild'.
Recorded and mixed at Astia Studio.
The first edition has different logo on the cover.
The only song on this CD that truly has lyrics is "Touch Like Angel of Death". The rest were all made up on the spot in Alexi's mind during the recording process.
Limited imports come as digipack with shaped CD, like the reaper's hand.
The intro of "Deadnight Warrior" is taken from the movie "It" and the intro speech for "The Nail" is taken from the movie "Ben-Hur". The opening riff for "Red Light in My Eyes, Part 2" is from Mozart's Symphony No. 25 and later there's a riff from his Requiem K.626: 'Confutatis'; the intro to Red Light in My Eyes, Part I is from Bach's Two Part Invention No. 13.
At the end of "Touch Like Angel of Death" there is silence, followed a hidden keyboard session (01:19) often refered to as 'Coda', played by Alexi and Alexander (both one hand of the keyboard). Originally, this melody is from Miami Vice. This instrumental is NOT 'Bruno The Pig' (read below).
The original version of the CD contains a hidden track "Bruno The Pig" after track 7 has ended (this means: after the hidden keyboard solo). 'Bruno The Pig' is nothing but an 8th track containing 10 seconds of silence.
The Spinefarm Digipack re-release has an early version of 'Children of Bodom' as a bonustrack. The track also appeared on the 'Children of Bodom' split.
8. Children of Bodom (Early Version) 5:10
The Japanese edition has a cover of Sepultura's "Mass Hypnosis" (04:03).
Nuclear Blast re-issues comes with metallic cover and two cover songs:
08. Silent Scream (Slayer) (3:17)
09. Don't Stop At The Top (Scorpions) (3:24).
The CD also has enhanced features for the computer like the "Deadnight Warrior" music video.
The Korean edition came with a bonus track from Tokyo Warhearts:
8. Deadnight Warrior (Live in Tokyo) 3:31
The 2008 re-issue comes with bonus tracks:
8. Children of Bodom (Original Single Version) (05:10)
9. Mass Hypnosis (Sepultura Cover) (4:04) *
* at the end of this bonus track is some silence followed by the hidden keyboard solo 'Coda' that was at the end of 'Touch Like Angel of Death' on the original editition of the album.
In the 2008 re-release there are some errors in the booklet.
Under the photo of Henkka Blacksmith, it reads Janne Wirman and under the photo of Jaska Raatikainen it reads Henkka Blacksmith. However the correct names correspond with the photos of Alexi Laiho, Janne Wirman and Alexander Kuoppala.
Something Wild is the debut album by Finnish melodic death metal band Children of Bodom, released in 1997.
The album presents a darker and generally more experimental sound than the one present in their later albums, and contributed most to the infamous genre controversy of their classification as a death metal or black metal band at the time. A fair helping of black metal was still present, due to Alexi Laiho's stint (as lead guitarist) in Impaled Nazarene and his self-professed "roots being in black metal".
In a recent interview Laiho claims that the band at the time were inspired by "a lot of black and death metal bands" such as Dissection and Hypocrisy as well as classic rock/metal bands like the Scorpions, and that many other new bands in the scene were "trying to sound like Dimmu Borgir", leading to them wanting to do something "different". Laiho had gone on to consider the album their "most important", as it "put us on the map".
The song-writing here is much more free-flowing and the use of keyboards and strong neo-classical metal influences are much more prevalent than they would be in future releases such as Hatebreeder or Follow the Reaper.
The "Deluxe Edition" was released much later in 2002 and includes bonus material.
Today in 1995 25 Ta Life released the EP Keepin' it real
New York City,New York Hardcore punk, metallic hardcore
Status:Active
Years active 1991 – present
The band was started by Frank Smarra (bass) and Harry Minas (drums) in Astoria, Queens, N.Y., they were soon joined by Fred Mesk (guitar) and together wrote most of the material that would be on their early releases.
In early 1992, they recruited former Agnostic Front roadie Rick Healy (AKA Rick ta Life) who added the lyrics to all the songs. They adopted the name after it was suggested by Freddie Madball. Madball also helped the band by giving them guest appearances at the end of their sets. 25 ta Life played their first full show at Studio 1 in New Jersey on May 10, 1993 supporting Obituary. After a few failed attempts to add a second guitar player, Beto (formally of D'mize & Madball) joined the band in late 1993. In January 1994, Bassist and co-founding member Frank Smarra left the band due to family commitments and was replaced by Warren Lee. The band continued to play a large number of shows in the tri-state area and up and down the East Coast. In early 1996, 25 ta Life traveled to Europe, playing in Italy, Germany, Austria, Belgium and Poland for the first time. By late 1997, co-founding member Harry Minas left the band and was replaced by Seth Meyer from One4One.
25 ta Life opened for Agnostic Front's reunion show at the Wetlands in December 1996 and then played all of AF's East Coast dates along with Madball, Hatebreed and H2O in early 1997. They went to Japan in April 1997. Warren and Beto left in May 1997 after the West Coast tour. Mike from One4One joined on bass in June 1997 and they went to Europe in July 1997. They recorded Strength Through Unity in July 1997, writing half of it on the spot. Loyal to da Grave featuring Freddy from Madball and Lord Ezec from Crown of Thornz/Skarhead was written and recorded in less than an hour. Mike left in August 1997 and was replaced by Dave from Faction Zero. Later that month, they went to Puerto Rico and recorded two songs for the New York's Hardest 2 Compilation with Candiria and SFA. In October–November 1997, Biohazard took 25 ta Life on a short eight-show tour of the East Coast from Washington DC to Boston. Seth Meyer left the band in February 1998 and was replaced by Rob Pallotta. The band recorded its first full-length album "Friendship, Loyalty & Commitment" in 1999.
