Runhild Gammelsæter (vocals), Jamie Sykes (battledrums), Greg Anderson (drones and sunns), James Hale (subsonic attack) & Steve O'Malley (crust and earth)
HOMETOWN: Ballard, Seattle, Washington, USA. EXISTENCE: Since 1994 to 1995. FORMERLY: From the liner notes to Dommedagsnatt: "Thorr's Hammer was formed in the sleepy nordic village of Ballard, Washington [Scandinavian neighborhood in Seattle -h] by guitarists Greg Anderson and Stephen O'Malley during the mammoth stoned winter of 1994-1995. This cold collaboration was finally realized when the unholy blessing of seventeen year old Norwegian native Runhild Gammelsæter was bestowed upon the project via her amazing vocals and lyrics. After adding the thunderous war-rhythm section of Jamie Sykes and James Hale the onslaught began. Six weeks, two concerts and a recording session later Thorr's Hammer disbanded due to Runhild's departure back to Oslo, Norway. With the hunger of ressurecting the spirit which once was, this release stands as a tribute to her return." NOW: Southern Lord Recordings presents it's maiden voyage into darkness: the cult recording by the black doom act Thorr's Hammer. Previously only available through Moribound on cassette, this highly anticipiated release is at last available in all its glory on Compact Disc. Thorr's Hammer is raw nihilistic doom featuring the unbelievable vocals of Norwegian goddess Ozma. Presented in her native Norwegian tongue, Ozma' gutteral dark vocals are contrasted by beautiful singing creating a huanting atmosphere. Funeral dirge is provided by the collaberation of Stephen O'Malley (Burning Witch/SUNN0)))) and Greg Anderson (ex-Engine Kid/SUNN0)))/Goatsnake). Jamie Sykes (Burning Witch/Wardrums, ex-CODENAME F.A.D.G.E.) and James Hale (Subharmonics). This union is raw, low and heavy as fuck, reminiscent of elder gods HELLHAMMER/CELTIC FROST,SABBATH, AND VENOM. The CD contains the original three demo tracks (from 1995) and a recently unearthed live recording ("Mellom Galgene") all originally created in the stoned winter of 1994-1995. They have now been remastered with the expertise of Count Schneeberger (ST. VITUS, OBSESSED,etc.)....over one half hour of grim melancholy. THEN: You will have gathered from the above that the rest of the band became Burning Witch when Runhild went back to Norway. If you know anything about Burning Witch, you know half of the Thorr's Hammer story (that is, the glacial grinding doom part). The other half is Runhild's vocals, which are partly sung (in a low monotone-ish wandering voice) and partly growled (and you'll have a hard time believing the growl didn't come out of a 7-foot bear with ten tattoos and a pitchshifter). Quite nice.
Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXXI is now up. You want to be on a future show? Get in touch. Drop by for an interview with Ed Lacey from The Berzerker. This week’s Shock Of The New, features Tempest Reign, Sariola, Blutgrafin, Rise and Eden Burning. In the Spotlight are Rusty Eye. Add to that, you’ve also go music from Evile, Monster Magnet and The Glitterati. I’m also setting up for auctioning some stuff for the Mike Alexander memorial.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com. Remember you can also listen to the show on PureRockRadio.net, Fridays at 10pm GMT.
Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXVII is now up at http://www.wyrdwaysrs.com. Not only will you get an interview with Andrea Martongelli of Arthemis (who also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It), you'll also get a classic from Motörhead, WASP in the Spotlight and new stuff Gama Bomb, Rammstein and Paradise Lost as well as all the usual features. In this week’s Shock Of The New, you’ll be hearing from Black Dead Russian Plan, We.Got.This.Far, Sideburn, Crystal Viper and Veins Iced Over.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com. Remember you can also listen to the show on PureRockRadio.net, Fridays at 10pm GMT.
Wyrd Ways Rock Show is now up. Bit of a remembrance vibe to this one. Not only for fallen military, but also for Mike Alexander. The show features an interview with two members of Evile, conducted by Alexander Milas of Metal Hammer. In Shock Of The New this week, you'll be hearing from Shudderwall, Francis Soto, Daisy Cutter, Thaurorod and Morphine Killer.
As usual, if you want to get in touch with me to ask for a song, contribute a Lie Back And Enjoy It, suggest a band for Shock Of The New (including your own!) or start a new round of The Connection, click on the Contact Form link on the homepage. Remember I also want photos of you to go in the Listeners Gallery and Miss Wyrd Ways Rock Show. Send your shots to mail@wyrdwaysrs.com.
THIS VIDEO IS OF CORN STARCH AND WATER MOVING AND SHAPE SHIFTING FROM SOUND WAVES
THIS VIDEO IS OF NEPHILIM SKELETONS - SONS OF GODS AND BANISHED ANGELS THAT WALKED AND RULED THE EARTH. EVERY SKELETON EVER DISCOVERED HAS BEEN SECRETLY BOUGHTAND HIDDEN BUY THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTE IN A ATTEMPT TO HIDE THE EXISTENCE OF ANGELS AND DEMONS. ENJOY.
1. Auflage von 44 nummerierten Kopien. Auf gutem soliden Magnetband erscheint das zweite Album des neuen Projektes von D.C.S., dem Mann hinter Flutwacht. Minimalistisch, schleppend, basslastig und stockfinster. Erhältlich für 8,- Euro + Versand. 1. Edition of 44 numbered copies. On the good old solid tape appears the second album of the new project of DCS, the man behind Flutwacht. Minimalistic, slow, bass-heavy, and pitch dark. Available for 8, - Euro + shipping.
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FLUTWACHT - "mit nichts" - CDr in Digipak
Gestempelte Silber-CDr im matt-schwarzen Digipak mit 4-seitigem Booklet. 1. Auflage von 60 nummerierten Exemplaren. Flutwacht bedarf an dieser Stelle wohl keiner Vorstellung mehr. Hypnotischer denn je, werden auf "mit nichts" monolithische metallische Lärmwände errichtet, welche ein intensives Hörerlebnis garantieren. Erhältlich für 8,- Euro + Versandkosten. Stamped silver-CDr in matt-black digipak with a 4-page booklet. 1. Edition of 60 numbered copies. Flutwacht at this point probably needs no introduction. Hypnotic than ever on "mit nichts" monolithic metallic noise walls will be built, which guarantee an intense listening experience. Available for 8, - Euro + shipping.
If you're still in the Halloween mood, Wyrd Ways Rock Show LXV is your soundtrack! As well as the interview I did with Vreth of Finntroll (who also provides this week’s Lie Back And Enjoy It), you’ll hear classics from Black Sabbath and the patron saint of Halloween, Alice Cooper as well as music from Candlemass, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and Cradle Of Filth. In Shock Of The New this week, you’ll hear music from Be’Lakor, Mechanically Deboned, Dagor Dagorath, Burning Tears and Red Queen Theory.
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