FUZZ MANTA - 2013 - The Stonewolf (Review)



     Сегодня мы приглашены датской группой Fuzz Manta в гости к Каменному Волку (Stonewolf) - новому таинственному и загадочному альбому. В альбом вошли 5 композиций, однако на самом деле их гораздо больше. В чём секрет,спросите Вы? А никакого секрета нет - просто заглавная композция альбома имеет продолжительность 34 минуты и в свою очередь подразделяется на 7 глав, каждая из которых имеет своё название,звучание,настроение и стилистический аромат! Да, мы помним по предыдущим альбомам,что ребята любят длинные композиции (вспомнить хотя бы 28-минутную Torke из альбома Vortex Memplex), но там она стояла в конце альбома. Здесь же всё наоборот - первая же вещь проводит в Вашем мозгу арт-подготовку и надо признать,очень качественную психоделическую зарядку!!!!! Дальше? Дальше - больше!!!

     Sooner Or Later - этакий софт стоунер с отличнейшим припевом и игривыми нотками вокалистки Foxey Lene,переходящий в середине композиции в красивый инструментал и обратно. My Baby In Vain - это шикарный боевик в стиле небезызвестных Clutch, просто без мистера Феллона! Затем следует Mindreader - среднетемповый выверенный хит высокой пробы с вылетом а астрал в лучших традициях Pink Floyd. Завершает альбом When I Sleep - не побоюсь этого слова ЭПИК - баллада, которая обрываясь достаточно быстро оставляет Вас наедине с тишиной. О, не, не надо тишины,только не сейчас!!!! И здесь на помощь приходят 2 бонус-трека - Land Of Sleep, композиция под которую точно не хочется уснуть и Marble Queen - грустная и пронзительная исповедь,приводящая в действие условный рефлекс - Я ХОЧУ УСЛЫШАТЬ ЭТО СНОВА!!!!!!

(Reviewed by Dron)

"Fuzz Manta play psychedelia infused hard rock. The quartet`s sound is essentially being coined by the voice of female singer Lene Kjær Hvillum who delivers the vocals with a charismatic, raw and expressiv-guttural quality. Calling their music heavy hippie hard rock, their influences range from Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath to comtemporary artists like Black Mountain."

https://www.facebook.com/fuzzmanta

www.fuzzmanta.com

www.kozmik-artifactz.com

www.bilocationrecords.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/bilocationrecords

After ROBUST Party

Ladies and Gentlemen !

Here is the Teaser for your pleasure :

And more info about Tickets Robust Afterparty :

Preorder starts 15th August and ends on 15th of September

Only 100 tickets are available by the price of 150 uah./15 Euro.

You can easily pay by VISA/MasterCard or WebMoney, 

by cash in payment terminals or courier with delivery. 

 Follow this this link for more info :

http://www.concert.ua/eventpage/robustfest_vol_III 

And we glad to say that Robustfest vol.III will be continued on the same night.

Please welcome :

After ROBUST Party

Line Up :

BOMG "Playing Polynseeds at it's entire"

Jam session together with  The Legendary Flower Punk

Mourning Glory Lounge

+ 2 more guests TBA

The capacity of the secret place for Afterpary is not so big.

But it's enough to accommodate whole robustcrew and festival's bands for the jam. 

And will have an exclusive offer for this event that will be limited to 30 tickets.

Festival ticket + Afrerparty = 300 uah./30 Euro 

(You will get the special bracelet together with map, where you will find the place for Afterparty)

Let's uncover some secret cards for the night :

 BOMG  

"Playing Polynseeds at it's entire"

(poster art by Viktor "Absurd" from Kiev)

Heaviest father/son collaboration in the world's history.

BOMG has appeared at Robustfest's stage in 2011

One year later all the band members moved to Kiev and opened  

EVERGREEN Rehearsal Room\Recording Studio

Their debut album "Polynseeds" that was released as a digital stuff on bandcamp in July 2013 deserves to be pressed on heavyweight vinyl for sure in the nearest future.

 "Polynseeds" was recorded and mixed on the EVERGREEN Studio.

It has extremely cool sound and concept.

There is a good chance to catch BOMG alive and swallow an hour of pure Stoner/Doom!

http://bomg.bandcamp.com/ 

 http://vk.com/bomg.doom

EVERGREEN Rehearsal Room\Recording Studio 

 Jam session together with The Legendary Flower Punk

 

 (poster by Mila "Hopeless" from Moscow)

Here's another master for the Robust Afterparty.

Mr. Kamille of The Grand Astoria himself will show you some breathtaking trick.

The rest fellas from the main fest will be on the same rope as well.

 http://thelegendaryflowerpunk.bandcamp.com/

Stay tuned for 2 more guests for Afterparty and more Fest's details.

Robustfest vol.III - 4th announce

 Hey Ho.

And It's time uncover 2 more Robust cards !
And you  can check the Ticket Price in the bookmark above.

SOMALI YACHT CLUB

Just one more announcement before we uncover the name of our final participant. His look is dreadful, but his heart is kind – please welcome Mr. Somali, the honorable president of west-Ukrainian yacht club, who owns the secrets of deadly knives and sharp edges of all kinds. How many times have you tried to impress your friends with knife tricks? How many times have you failed at it? Each time you’ve tried? If yes, then Mr. Somali is someone who you should see, if not then you have even more reasons to see the Incredible Dwarf because what he will show you will make your adrenaline spill out of your body. But you don’t have to worry, he has never harmed anyone because he loves every living being and sees no difference between them.

Those of you, who have seen the Incredible Dwarf together with the mighty hobos from the Red Fang troupe this June, will be especially surprised because Mr. Somali prepared a specially program for our Robust Show –even sharper and more precise than before.

 http://vk.com/somaliyachtclub

http://somaliyachtclub.bandcamp.com/ 

THE MACHINE

 

Ladies and gentlemen we are ready to announce our final participant. Any precise and durable mechanism is always managed by a mastermind behind the curtains. No one sees him but he’s there, he holds threads to every piece of the mosaic and it is he who can control it or destroy it. Our Robust Show couldn’t happen without such mastermind whose invisible presence makes every atom of your being tremble. 

 

Now, please stand in AWE, because what you behold is The Machine. This incredible construction born from the genius of human mind is that background puppet master whose presence you’ve felt all along the way. First time in Eastern Europe this mind-boggling Machine will perform on the stage of our finest Robust Fest, first time in your life you will experience the unforgettable play with you mind. It’s going to be an extraordinary experience that will never leave your memory.

http://www.themachineweb.com/ 

 https://www.facebook.com/themachine.nl

http://themachineandsungrazersplit.bandcamp.com/ 

Please pay us a visit on the 12th of October in the Old Opera House in Kiev and share with us the amazing Robust Circus which will visit your town only once.

Peace, love and heaviness.

Stay Tuned for more Robust news !!!

Robustfest vol.III - 3rd announce

Ladies & Gentlemen, 

Please Welcome another two heroes on Robust Arena !

THE BRIMSTONE DAYS 

(Sweden)

Attention everyone! We’re close to announcing our drawing cards! But first, let’s look at those young artists, who have a lot of aces under their sleeves too. Please welcome one more beautiful lady on the robust stage – Mrs. Brimstone from Scandinavia! 

Her cheerfulness and open heart gives her the ability to speak with animals, but her real passion is birds. But don’t think about blood-chilling masterpiece of Mr. Hitchcock, it has nothing to do with our beautiful Mrs.Brimstone. Her love to birds is her single motivator, and she has almost reached perfection at it. Be sure to see her charming performance on the 12th of October at the third installation of Robustfest.

 https://www.facebook.com/thebrimstonedays

www.thebrimstonedays.com 

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBrimstoneDays 

SATELLITE BEAVER

(Poland) 

We are glad to announce our fellow from Poland, the brother of Belzebong giant – amazingly flexible Beaver Man. He’s small, but surprising and believe it or not - he will make an impression you won’t be able to forget. He did numerous outrageous shows in different areas of Europe, but this time he will impress you with the new set he prepared specially for our circus. 

His exclusive performance for Robustfest, will make ladies faint and gentlemen boggle. As for children - if you want to bring them with you, you’d better change your mind because it’s not something that young eyes can stand. Come to the Robust circus to see the tricks you will remember for a lifetime, the tricks of the inimitable Beaver Man.

 http://satellitebeaver.bandcamp.com/

 https://www.facebook.com/SatelliteBeaver

Robustfest vol.III - 2nd announce

Ladies and Gentlemen!

As you have probably noticed before - we have 2 fresh characters on our main poster !

Please welcome two newcomers from Ukrainian Underground scene on Robust arena 2013.

 KEEPLEER 18

Seniors and senoritas, please be informed that the list of our newcomers was just refreshed with mind-boggling Madam Keepleer. Hereditary medium and a sorceress of the seventh generation, she can communicate with the dead, listen to the living and foresee the future. Her kin is in affinity with the inhabitants of distant stars, and she owns the knowledge of the darkest abyss – so horrible, that no human being can imagine. 

Distant ancestors of Madam Keepleer have done business with angels and demons, ghosts and werewolves, warlocks and wizards, and now all their knowledge is transferred to Madam Keepleer through the ages. Her charming voice bewitched hundreds, and her sophisticated manners will surprise those, who think that the keepers of her ancient craft are just a bunch of dirty beggars. Please pay us a visit on this autumn evening, and our Robust circus will give you the unqiue opportunity to hear something that will change you forever, because even the most artful rascal wasn’t able to keep his secrets from Madam Keepleer.

(Text by Stonezilla)

http://vk.com/club42934740

http://keepleer18.bandcamp.com/

THANK YOU, ICELAND !

Robust circus is glad to open its doors to you - our cherished visitor.  Please welcome our secret weapon – the native of northern Lands, the hermit of Iceland vastness – Mr. Volcano. For many of you, his performance will be a surprise, because before the Robust show, Mr. Volcano didn’t show his outstanding skills to the wide public. 

But his indomitable temper and virtuoso fire taming skills made him famous far beyond his cold island, that’s why he decided to show the world his devilish magic. Keep the fire alive in your hearts, ladies and gentleman, but if you can’t do it, Mr. Volcano will do it for you. Looks like you all want it, don’t you?

(Text by Stonezilla)

http://vk.com/thankyouiceland

https://www.facebook.com/ThankyouIceland 

Arabs in Aspic - 2013 - Pictures in a Dream (Review)

on Black Widow Records

     Не так давно норвежская группа Arab In Aspic явила музыкальному миру свой новый, третий по счёту, альбом "Pictures In A Dream". Если Вы каким-то образом прошли мимо творчества этой группы или устали от шквала риффов, гроулинга и запредельного напора в музыке - Вам просто необходимо обратить своё внимание на этот коллектив.

     Ребята исполняют музыку в жанре ретро прогрессив рок, однако этого определения явно маловато, чтобы охарактеризовать полностью данный шедевр. Альбом состоит из 11 композиций, разнообразных и в тоже время уникально прочувствованных и исполненных.

     Основной причиной тому служат ПРОСТО МАГИЧЕСКИЕ и КОСМИЧЕСКИЕ партии клавишных, за что стоит сказать спасибо волшебнику Stig A. Jørgensen. Ну и конечно же вокал - он великолепен во всех композициях, где он есть. Слаженная игра и тонкое переживание исполняемого материала создают поистине волшебное ощущение,хотя давайте по порядку  :

     Заглавная композиция Rejected Wasteland / Pictures in a Dream - этакий вариативный отсыл к самим Pink Floyd, но со своими ньюансами. За ней следуют одна за другой Let U.S Рray и You Аre Blind - шикарные, с утяжелённым саундом и хорошим ритмом. Альбом явно набирает обороты, как вдруг - Вы встречаете пронзительно-инструментальную Felix, уносящую Вас в космос. Но не спешите улетать - Hard to Find быстро догонит и взбодрит, а Difference in Time вновь поднимет градус и поддаст драйва. Что дальше, спросите Вы? Инструментально-космический боевик Lifeguard@Sharkbay, безмолвно-эпичен и прекрасен одновременно.

     Есть в альбоме песни и на родном музыкантам языке, Ta et Steg til Siden хороша, а Vi møtes sikkert igjen начинаясь весьма бойко, сменяет темп и выравнивает Ваш пульс, поэтому можно и не заметить, как захочется подпеть. Предпоследняя вещь Prevail to Fail спокойна, легка и мелодична. Завершает альбом акустическая версия Pictures in a Dream, дающая повод для размышлений и желаний, точнее ОДНОГО - А не послушать ли мне Ещё раз?!!

(Review by Dron)

http://www.arabsinaspic.org/

https://www.facebook.com/arabsinaspic

https://soundcloud.com/arabsinaspic

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/pictures-in-a-dream/id627528356

ROBUSTFEST vol.III 1st Announce

Ladies & Gentlemen, Fellas & Fellitas, Dudes & Dudettes !

Robustcrew gladly presents :

This Autumn Robust Circus comes to town with it's 3rd volume.

Date : October 12th 2013

Place : "Old Opera House" (Angar)

Dehtiarivska vulytsia, 5, Kyiv, Ukraine

Tickets : TBA (Preorders will start in August)

Gates Opened :14:00

Show Starts : 15:00

We've found the ultimate "Robust line-up" formula since past year's volume :

9 bands from 6 countries on one stage.

Let us introduce you first three bands from the line-up :

LOINEN

BEWARE !

Neanderthal nightmare is coming from the Northern Swamps !!!

After 2 years of close correspondence with this finnish band we're finally glad to say :

LOINEN is coming to ROBUSTFEST !!!

If your child suddenly asks : "What is sludge ?"

You can answer without any doubt : "Try Loinen, please"

The stick to one's memory and sick artworks are doing good work while listening to Loinen.

 Loinen disclaims any Guitars - It's Double Bass attack.

The band was formed more then 10 years ago.

It became a cult after the debut Selftitled LP, split with STUMM, and couple of demos and various splits.  Then Secundus (vox/guitars) passed away in 2009.

But the band is still acting well during past years :

Check their fresh split with Horse Latitudes, Doctrines of Desolation (Tape)

and crazy collaboration with Paanin Kuoro called "Mutajazz" 

New LP is also on the way.

(Text by PhillO))))

https://www.facebook.com/loinenband

https://myspace.com/loinen

http://loinen.bandcamp.com/

THE GRAND ASTORIA

Ladies and gentleman, please welcome our mysterious Mr. Astorius. What a skull, what a hat, and what god-damn brilliant stick he’s got! Is there a man or a skeleton under his cloak?! Who knows! What we do know is that this guy loves to experiment. He’s surely got a lot of aces under his sleeve - whether it’s stoner, psychedelic, punk, doom or you-name-it-classy-stuff, he’s got it and he’s going to show it right when you least expect it, so brace yourself.

Europe has seen his shows more than 300 hundred times, but Kiev has never experienced his outstanding performances. Robust Crew brings you the first show of the outstanding Mr. Astorious in Kiev. His latest mesmerizing music-box “Punkadelia Supreme” as well as his earlier works will be available at the show.

(Text by Stonezilla)

www.facebook.com/the-grand-astoria

http://thegrandastoria.bandcamp.com/

BELZEBONG

That’s what all of you have been waiting for! Following the requests from our dear visitors of the second Robustfest we have invited this giant to our party. Applause to bong-smoking, body-building, riff-laden monster Belzebong. What he does for living amazes not only men, women and children but all kinds of heavy underground creatures as well.

His evil-twin shadow is always behind him. While he’s busy showing his best smoke-doom muscle tricks, his shadow is busy offering pot to everyone around him. Some say that if you stare at him for too long there will be no coming back to sanity and you will remain stoned forever. But it’s not something you want to avoid, eh? Pay us a visit on the 12^th of October at the third volume or Robustfest, and you’ll see this monster in action.     

(Text by Stonezilla) 

Check one track of their new  LP here :

http://instantclassic.bandcamp.com/album/dungeon-vultures

http://belzebong.bandcamp.com/

http://www.lastfm.ru/music/Belzebong

https://www.facebook.com/pages/BelzebonG/67860307012

http://belzebong.bigcartel.com/

SOME ADDITIONAL INFO :

All Arts and Posters by xNinja

ANGAR's facebook page :

https://www.facebook.com/ANGR.com.ua

Make a virtual tour around the place here :

http://eye.cityi.com.ua/view?id=3052

Read some interesting historical info about the place here :
Wiki

VOLUNTEERS :
We try to do our best from year to year.
And we really glad to see new fellas in the Robustcrew.
Please write us (robustfellowship(dog)gmail.com) if you think that you can help us with the following things.

for the Robust Blog/Advertisement/Sponsorship :
- web design for www.robustfellow.com
- writing reviews/interviews/scene reports/whatever
(recieving exclusive downloads/cd/vinyl instead)
- Radio (any useful contacts)/TV/Press(any Zines/Magazines)
(If you know how to expand Robustfest's audience)
- Sponsorship/Fund Rising

during the fest :
- Prepearing/cleaning the festival's area
-Help with the bands (guiding, possible housing)
- Feeding the Bands & Robustcrew during the fest
- Help with Afterpaty (details will be announced later)

for Robust DVD vol.III :
(vol.II isn't so bad ?, but we wanna go higher)
-Video operating (It's cool If you can bring and shoot videos with your HD camera/GoPro)
-Video Mixing/post-production
-Sound Reording/Mixing
-Interviewing Bands/Crowd

If you aren't on this list but you think that you could help - please write to us.
We will find the solution.

Thanks for the support :

"AGGRESSIVЕ TATTOO"

and

«STUDIO ANDREA MMXII»

ROBUSTFEST vol.III in social net :

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