Split w/Wake review @ Stay Ahead metal blog
http://stayahead.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/dephosporuswake-split-7.html
“(…) Side A is made up of three rapid-fire tracks from Dephosphorus. Unit is a huge sounding, wrecking ball of a song lasting for a minute and a half, and Dephosphorus even manage to inject some rock n roll influence into their sound. The Final Computronium begins in the same vein, but morphs into a more outright grind blast. The accented vocals of Panos Agoros making it sound even heavier. The Cosmologist starts off with a spoken word passage sitting atop of their instrumentation before one final lurching blast that completes their half of this split. (…) What a record this is. It takes multiple listens to fully appreciate, but both bands reward with skill and a rip-roaring morsel of grind at it’s best. As with other bands that 7 Degrees Records have released material with, both Dephosphorus and Wake make perfect bedfellows on what is an uncomplicated and blasting release.”
Split w/Wake review @ Casting Stone (greek)
http://castingstone.blogspot.com/2012/04/dephosphorus-wake-split-7-ep-2012.html
Dephosphorus/Wake split-7″ review @ Blast Days webzine
http://theblastingdays.blogspot.fr/2012/04/dephosphoruswake-split-7ep-both-bands.html
” (…) The 3 Dephosphorus songs are a really interesting and crushing mix of black metal, grind and crust and the songwriting is really good so it really makes songs, with a distinct Dephosphorus identity and atmosphere, and not a hodgepodge of different elements. Unit is a fast song with an almost slayeresque intensity but keeping the Dephosphorus sound and complexity. the two other songs are more midtempo but also really good. (…)”
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Dephosphorus/Wake split-7″ out now @ 7 Degrees Records!
Our split-7″EP with Wake has just been released at 7 Degrees Records and it also includes a download-code!
We will have our own copies to sell next week. You can order it right now directly from the label at 7degreesrecords@gmx.net , www.myspace.com/7degreesrecords.
You will also be able within the next few days to stream a couple of tracks from the release so stay tuned.
PRESS RELEASE
This spring, 7 Degrees Records is bringing together Wake (Canada) and Dephosphorus(Greece) for what is destined to become a classic split-7”EP release!
Both bands have received wide praise in 2011 for their refreshing and relentless debuts… Wake with “Leeches” have demonstrated an uncanny ability in delivering ferocious grinding hardcore, with monumental songwriting and crucial no- nonsensical lyrical topics. This time they recorded with Colin Marston (Krallice, Gorguts, Dhysrythmia…) at his Menegroth- The Thousand Caves studio in NY.
Dephosphorus on the other hand, caught everybody by surprise with “Axiom”’s astrogrind, an unheard combination of all things extreme and heavy with a mind expanding cosmic concept and awe inspiring aesthetics.
Both faces of the wax are symmetrical with each band contributing 3 short, furious tracks. The challenging task of combining into a single coherent vision Wake’s sociopolitical rage with Dephosphorus’ allegorical stellar realm, has been assigned to renowned visual craftsmen Viral Graphics, for a result that is nothing short of breathtaking. The poster- insert is expanding appropriately the mayhem of the cover artwork.
With the help of DIYload 7Degrees provides download-codes with the vinyl.
Tracklist:
Side I: Dephosphorus
1. Unit
2. The Final Computronium
3. The CosmologistSide II: Wake
1. Society Of The Gun
2. Thirst
3. Veil Of Odin
DEPHOSPHORUS / WAKE Split 7″ Review
http://americanaftermath.net/2012/04/20/straight-to-the-point-dephosphorus-wake-split-7-review/
Two names that should be synonymous with grindcore in 2012 are Dephosphorus andWake. Unfortunately this is not the case because these names do not reach far enough in today’s press circuit. But, fuck. They deserve it. Both of these bands are fucking phenomenal and they both absolutely crush their respective sides on the new split 7” that they are putting out on 7 Degrees Records. I was so stoked to get this split because I have loved both of these bands for quite some time. I knew that this would be a premiere split to check out this year and boy, was I right.
Dephosphorus pick up side A and pummel your ear drums into the ground right off. Their shocking brand of pummeling psychedelic grind is one that never disappoints and always delivers. Crushing aggression and pinpoint accuracy are a must for Dephosphorus, which means that there are no mistakes or boring parts to their just-over four and a half minutes of pulverizing adrenaline.
Settling the album out on the B-side is Canadian destroyers Wake. I posted about this band a while back and I loved their music so I was extremely stoked to learn that they would be releasing this 7”. This band’s neogrind aspect is spot-on all day, every day. Spot on accuracy and precision with ever passage makes their side just as creative asDephosphorus’ side.
Throughout this release there no disappointments and no regrets. This split is definitely one of my favorites of the year thus far and there is so much more coming from both of these bands that I cannot wait to see what it is they come up with next. Hoo-rah,Dephosphorus and Wake. You left me wanting more.
Rating: 10/10
For fans of: Defeatist, Dead In The Dirt, Trap Them
Favorite track: “The Final Computronium”/”Veil Of Odin”
Label: 7 Degrees Records
Viral Graphics made me do it
Grab the exquisite “Whale” art print from our brothers @ Viral Graphics & check out their online store for more splendid items. These guys are on the edge of analog design and once you start putting their pieces on your walls, you won’t stop. Take Panos’ appartment for example:
Wolves In The Throne Room gigposter
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