The long awaited new studio album by Cape Town-based Alternative-Metal / Industrial-Rock band TERMINATRYX was released on 4 April 2014.
(Terminatryx pronounced: "Terminaytricks")
TERMINATRYX – “Shadow”
Never ones to follow convention, with Terminatryx entering its 12th year, the new album takes the band into yet another realm (following their self-titled debut album; its full remixed version incl. international & local remixers; the Kopskoot! heavy Afrikaans compilation; and the Terminatryx DVD featuring the classic silent vampire film Nosferatu with a new original soundtrack).
This Flamedrop Production was produced by Terminatryx co-founder Paul Blom and the renowned Theo Crous - the duo wanted to add a new dimension of sonic force, yet not diminish the potential accessibility of the songs.
With lead vocalist Sonja Ruppersberg having an equal hand in writing this album’s songs with Paul, her emotional perspective added a great deal to expanding the scope of the new songs that are filled with energy, passion and a drive to transcend the mundane.
Known for being guitarist in bands like Springbok Nude Girls and K.O.B.U.S., and producing acts like Van Coke Kartel, Prime Circle, Parlotones and Dan Patlansky, Theo Crous also mixed the “Shadow” album and by recording at his Bellville Studios, a warmer analog element was added to the previous digitally dominated recording process of Terminatryx.
The album is available on CD as well as reputed on-line locations including iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon mp3, CD Baby and others.
LIVE LAUNCH SHOWS
The first 2014 live performance and first launch event for the Terminatryx “Shadow” album was on Friday 28 March at Mercury (Zonnebloem, Cape Town) together with The Awakening (on their first SA tour in over half a decade since they relocated to the USA), and newcomers Subvers.
More shows to come - May & June tbc.
PRESS LAUNCH
A special Cape Town press launch event was held at Mercury Lounge on Wednesday 2 April where a full listening session happened.
The album’s audio was accompanied by a striking video exhibition of work by renowned local artist Vernon Swart.
“SHADOW” SPECIAL GUESTS
Special guest artists appearing on the TERMINATRYX "Shadow" album include:
FRANCOIS VAN COKE (Van Coke Kartel / Fokofpolisiekar) – gang backing vocals on "Holy"
HEIKE LANGHANS (Draconian - Sweden) - backing vocals on "The Outcast"
FRANCOIS BLOM (K.O.B.U.S. / V.O.D) – gang backing vocals on "Holy"
MATTHIJS VAN DIJK (Makabra Ensemble) - violin & orchestration on "The Outcast"
DICCON HARPER (V.O.D / Dragonforce / Pagan Altar) - bass guitar on "Holy"
CRAIG VEE - lead guitar on "Medusa"
In-studio photo gallery at www.terminatryx.com/gallery2013_studio.html
TERMINATRYX ALBUM COVER ART
The striking "Shadow" cover art and photography was executed by long-time Terminatryx collaborator Dr-Benway.
MUSIC VIDEOS
Several music videos are in pre-production and will be completed across the next few months. www.youtube.com/Terminatryx
RECENT PRESS
Several media features are coming up (incl. a Kultür Magazine cover feature), meanwhile recent press can be accessed at www.terminatryx.com/TXpress.htm (with coverage in Playboy South Africa, Kultür Magazine, Underground Press and more).
Find Terminatryx on-line at:
Official: www.terminatryx.com
Like: www.facebook.com/Terminatryx
Follow: www.twitter.com/Terminatryx
Listen & Buy: www.terminatryx.bandcamp.com
Watch: www.youtube.com/Terminatryx
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/terminatryx/id555064177
TERMINATRYX is proudly associated with: Paul Bothner Music, WildFire Body Piercing, New Rock Shoes, WildFire Tattoos, Cosmesis & Masque, Wolf Clothing, Sailor Jerry
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BEEN A BLOGGING WHILE!
Hey, we've been neglecting this blogging function here on ReverbNation for a couple of years! Will look into some updates soon. Cheers!
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TERMINATRYX "Shadow" Album Released!
The long awaited new studio album by Cape Town-based Alternative-Metal / Industrial-Rock band TERMINATRYX was released on 4 April 2014. (Terminatryx pronounced: "Terminaytricks")
TERMINATRYX – “Shadow”
Never ones to follow convention, with Terminatryx entering its 12th year, the new album takes the band into yet another realm (following their self-titled debut album; its full remixed version incl. international & local remixers; the Kopskoot! heavy Afrikaans compilation; and the Terminatryx DVD featuring the classic silent vampire film Nosferatu with a new original soundtrack). This Flamedrop Production was produced by Terminatryx co-founder Paul Blom and the renowned Theo Crous - the duo wanted to add a new dimension of sonic force, yet not diminish the potential accessibility of the songs. With lead vocalist Sonja Ruppersberg having an equal hand in writing this album’s songs with Paul, her emotional perspective added a great deal to expanding the scope of the new songs that are filled with energy, passion and a drive to transcend the mundane.
Known for being guitarist in bands like Springbok Nude Girls and K.O.B.U.S., and producing acts like Van Coke Kartel, Prime Circle, Parlotones and Dan Patlansky, Theo Crous also mixed the “Shadow” album and by recording at his Bellville Studios, a warmer analog element was added to the previous digitally dominated recording process of Terminatryx.
The album is available on CD as well as reputed on-line locations including iTunes, Bandcamp, Amazon mp3, CD Baby and others.
LIVE LAUNCH SHOWS
The first 2014 live performance and first launch event for the Terminatryx “Shadow” album was on Friday 28 March at Mercury (Zonnebloem, Cape Town) together with The Awakening (on their first SA tour in over half a decade since they relocated to the USA), and newcomers Subvers. More shows to come - May & June tbc.
PRESS LAUNCH
A special Cape Town press launch event was held at Mercury Lounge on Wednesday 2 April where a full listening session happened. The album’s audio was accompanied by a striking video exhibition of work by renowned local artist Vernon Swart.
“SHADOW” SPECIAL GUESTS
Special guest artists appearing on the TERMINATRYX "Shadow" album include: FRANCOIS VAN COKE (Van Coke Kartel / Fokofpolisiekar) – gang backing vocals on "Holy" HEIKE LANGHANS (Draconian - Sweden) - backing vocals on "The Outcast" FRANCOIS BLOM (K.O.B.U.S. / V.O.D) – gang backing vocals on "Holy" MATTHIJS VAN DIJK (Makabra Ensemble) - violin & orchestration on "The Outcast" DICCON HARPER (V.O.D / Dragonforce / Pagan Altar) - bass guitar on "Holy" CRAIG VEE - lead guitar on "Medusa" In-studio photo gallery at www.terminatryx.com/gallery2013_studio.html
TERMINATRYX ALBUM COVER ART
The striking "Shadow" cover art and photography was executed by long-time Terminatryx collaborator Dr-Benway.
MUSIC VIDEOS
Several music videos are in pre-production and will be completed across the next few months. www.youtube.com/Terminatryx
RECENT PRESS
Several media features are coming up (incl. a Kultür Magazine cover feature), meanwhile recent press can be accessed at www.terminatryx.com/TXpress.htm (with coverage in Playboy South Africa, Kultür Magazine, Underground Press and more).
Find Terminatryx on-line at: Official: www.terminatryx.com Like: www.facebook.com/Terminatryx Follow: www.twitter.com/Terminatryx Listen & Buy: www.terminatryx.bandcamp.com Watch: www.youtube.com/Terminatryx iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/terminatryx/id555064177
TERMINATRYX is proudly associated with: Paul Bothner Music, WildFire Body Piercing, New Rock Shoes, WildFire Tattoos, Cosmesis & Masque, Wolf Clothing, Sailor Jerry
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TERMINATRYX-driven MAKABRA ENSEMBLE Live Soundtrack Project (Sat 27 April)
Starting their cinematic / live music fusion at the South African HorrorFest Film Festival in 2006, The Makabra Ensemble creates new original soundtracks to classic silent films and perform them live to the screen. Consisting of musicians from TERMINATRYX, Lark, V.O.D, Mr. Sakitumi, and violin genius Matthijs Van Dijk, they incorporate a wide range of acoustic and electronic instruments, methods and voice, to breathe new life into these legendary films. With 7 movies scored thus far, this Saturday night at the Sound On Screen Music Film Festival they will perform their soundtrack to the groundbreaking and visually amazing film HÄXAN (1922) - at the Labia Theatre, 68 Orange Str, Cape Town, Sat 27 April, 9pm.
Booking at: http://www.quicket.co.za/events/1937-the-makabra-ensemble-h196xan-live-soundtrack-performance/
http://www.terminatryx.com/makabra
Live sound by provided by Point Blanc Event Tech Solutions and Sound & Motion Studios.
Like & share the SOUND ON SCREEN Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/SoundOnScreenFilmFest
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Terminatryx hits 1 decade!
This year Terminatryx passed the ten year mark! And what better way to celebrate than with the recording of a new studio album? This will happen across May 2013 at Bellville Studios with Theo Crous, and at Simon Ratcliffe's Sound & Motion Studios. The exciting new songs push Terminatryx into yet another realm. Stay in the loop by following the band at http://www.twitter.com/Terminatryx Official site: http://www.terminatryx.com All videos at http://www.youtube.com/Terminatryx
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TERMINATRYX mp3 Download Stores
For the first time the TERMINATRYX albums and songs are available for download at http://www.cdbaby.com/artist/Terminatryx and soon at iTunes, Zune, Spotify, Amazon mp3 and all major download stores.
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Multiple TERMINATRYX Music Video Launch News
www.YouTube.com/Terminatryx
With the release of the ambitious TERMINATRYX "Remyx v1.0" full remix album involving notable international artists from 5 countries (incl. South Africa), the wheels are well in motion with exciting music videos being rolled out. All remix album info at www.terminatryx.com/remix
MIDNIGHT: The first single, "Midnight (The Awakening Remix)" and its vampire-themed music video launches on-line this Friday 20 April at the band's YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/Terminatryx For this the video is also a remixed / resurrected version of the original with additional elements and FX added, plus the incorporation of the remixer (something the bands plans to do with all the remix music videos). The Awakening is head by Ashton Nyte, a leading South African Goth-Rock figure who has relocated to the USA. The audio track has just been posted at the MySpace page: www.MySpace.com/terminatryxxx
OBSESSION: This will be followed by the video for one of the "Remyx v1.0" album's bonus tracks, the "Obsession" cover version (feat. Theo Crous of Springbok Nude Girls and K.O.B.U.S.), with a voyeur / supernatural narrative angle adding to the performance scenes. See pics at: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.394142150612521.111083.190790624281009&type=1 On 26 April there will be a big screen premiere of the "Obsession" music video (plus "Marked", the werewolf short film expanded from the band's award-winning "Virus" music video) at the CineMacabre short film event (Labia Theatre, Orange Street, Cape Town). The cinematic event will feature a range of short films from local moviemakers. Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/274736445947112
SIEK+SAT: Soon the band will also be releasing the music video made in 2008 for the only Afrikaans song on the self-titled debut album, "Siek+Sat" - translated "Sick+Tired" (which was shelved for various technical reasons incl. being shot in SD & not HD, and the green screen flame effects - but they decided, screw it, why waste the clip and its cool undead make-up effects?!). The video did make its debut on the big screen at various events in 2009 & 2010, including at Oppi Koppi as opener for the Terminatryx live movie soundtrack project The Makabra Ensemble's performance for the Nosferatu movie; at the Short Cut and Future Shorts short film events; plus the South African HorrorFest and X Fest film festivals. See photos here: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.81795075903.88667.531545903&type=3&l=1c249a9b8b
VIRUS / MARKED: Before the werewolf music video of "Virus" (which won Best Music Clip at the Barossa Film Festival in Australia), a live version was edited, but held back for its visually striking counterpart. This will be launched in a few months. While accepted at various film festivals like the Salt Lake City International Horror Film Festival (USA) and above mentioned Barossa, the expanded short film version "Marked" will make its on-line debut in the next month or so at www.YouTube.com/FlamedropProductions
(Thus far) all the Terminatryx music videos and short films divert from the norm with Horror / Supernatural elements, and are produced & directed by band co-founders Paul Blom and Sonja Ruppersberg.
LIVE SHOWS: A live show is being scheduled for 4 May at The Rabbit Hole (Durbanville, Cape Town), while Terminatryx will be the live act performing at the World Goth Day masked ball event, Carnivale Di Sangue (26 May, Mercury, Cape Town), which will be accompanied by the band's video backdrop featuring all their visual creations. Event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/358785387471825
All Terminatryx info: www.TERMINATRYX.com
TERMINATRYX debut & remix album trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHi9Y96Q8Fs
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TERMINATRYX - New Music Videos
Sticking to our tradition as with previous TERMINATRYX music videos, featuring themes like vampires in "Midnight" and werewolves in "Virus", this time round for the new "Obsession" cover version's video currently in post-production, we enter a bit of a super-natural realm coupled with voyeurism! More info to follow soon.
Also in the works: a re-edit of the "Midnight" video for its remix by The Awakening, and finally unveiling the undead music video shot back in 2008 for the Afrikaans song "Siek+Sat" (translated: "Sick+Tired").
Check out all TERMINATRYX music videos at www.YouTube.com/Terminatryx
"Siek+Sat" is on the self-titled debut album. The "Midnight" remix and "Obsession" cover version is on the "Remyx v1.0" album. Both these, the "Nosferatu" DVD and "Kopskoot!" compilation CD is available at www.OneWorld.co.za
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TERMINATRYX - Debut Album vs Remixes Trailer
The recent release of the TERMINATRYX "Remyx v1.0" album has also re-directed the attention to the unique self-titled debut album, which forms the basis for these exciting re-interpretations by amazing remixers from 5 countries, incl. the UK, Austria, Greece, USA & South Africa (the 1st single announced soon).
With the focus on both of these releases, and the rarely attempted full remixed mirror image of the entire album from start to finish, this resulted in the production of the extensive 10 minute sampler video trailer, featuring extracts from the dozen tracks on the self-titled album, alternated by their remixed versions from the "Remyx v1.0" album (+ bonus tracks). The 27 clips are accompanied by music videos, live footage and stills of the band, as well as images and web info on all the remixers (incl. Sigue Sigue Sputnik's Martin Degville with Lloyd Price, Sheep On Drugs, The Awakening, Modern-e-Quartet, Industriezone, Battery 9, Mr Sakitumi, Axxon, Nul, iRONic, Jekyll & Hyde). All remix info at http://www.terminatryx.com/terminatryx
TERMINATRYX Debut Album vs Remix Trailer link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHi9Y96Q8Fs
The self-titled TERMINATRYX album, "Remyx v1.0", the "Terminatryx / Nosferatu" DVD (feat. the full 1921 classic vampire movie with a brand new soundtrack), and Kopskoot! heavy Afrikaans compilation album, are available at selected SA stores (if they don't have it, demand it: cat number CDENT 015, distributed by Iris); or make secure global orders worldwide via http://www.ONEWORLD.co.za
[ all titles are Flamedrop Productions, released by ENT Entertainment & distributed by IRIS ]
For reviews of the remix- and self-titled album (incl. Rolling Stone-, Muse-, and Kultur Magazine) head to www.TERMINATRYX.com/TXpress.htm
Relevant Web Links: www.TERMINATRYX.com www.TERMINATRYX.com/remix www.ONEWORLD.co.za www.HIGHFIDELITY.co.za www.TERMINATRYX.com/makabra www.YouTube.com/Terminatryx www.ReverbNation.com/Terminatryx www.MySpace.com/Terminatryxxx www.twitter.com/Terminatryx
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TERMINATRYX - "Remyx v1.0" Unleashed!
TERMINATRYX - "Remyx v1.0" (pronounced "Terminaytrix – Remix version 1.0")
Late-2008 / early-2009 South Africa’s female-fronted Industrial-Metal band TERMINATRYX embarked on finding the right people to remix the entire acclaimed self-titled debut album, a rarely tackled endeavor in South African music (except for mainstream artists doing a few songs per album, not each and every track in sequence). This led to an incredible range of collaborators from around the world inspired by the tracks to put brand new spins on the already unique TERMINATRYX songs, from Dance, Industrial and Avant-Garde styles, to Trance, Aggro-Tech, EBM, Electronica, string- & acoustic versions, plus more. These include people like the legendary Martin Degville from Sigue Sigue Sputnik, with Lloyd Price (UK), Sheep On Drugs (UK), Industriezone (Austria), Modern-e-Quartet (Greece), SA Goth legends The Awakening (relocated to the USA), and local musical forces like Battery 9 and Mr Sakitumi, plus Terminatryx versions and bonus tracks. More info at www.TERMINATRYX.com/remix
a Flamedrop Production released by ENT Entertainment. Cover design “remix” by Paul Blom & Dr-Benway.
All TERMINATRYX releases (CD & DVD) available for global orders at www.OneWorld.co.za
Amazing remixers include: INDUSTRIEZONE (Austria) Martin Degville & Lloyd Price - SIGUE SIGUE SPUTNIK ELECTRONIC (UK) AXXON (South Africa) THE AWAKENING (USA / RSA) iRONic (South Africa) TERMINATRYX Acoustyx (South Africa) SHEEP ON DRUGS (UK) MODERN-E-QUARTET (Greece) NuL (South Africa) JEKYLL & HYDE (South Africa) BATTERY 9 (South Africa) MR. SAKITUMI aka Sean Ou Tim (South Africa)
Bonus Tracks: Cover version of ANIMOTION's 1980s hit "Obsession". "Maciste Descends" is a track from one of the Terminatryx-driven MAKABRA ENSEMBLE live movie soundtracks, as performed for the classic 1920s Italian silent movie Maciste In Hell. "Undead On Speed" Terminatryx remix. Exclusive additional content accessed via a smart phone QR code scan in the CD sleeve.
For reviews, head to http://www.terminatryx.com/TXpress.htm
A TERMINATRYX Live Global Remix Album Streaming Launch Event happened on Sat 10 Dec, at Sound & Motion Studios. See write-up here: http://www.slipperylyzard.blogspot.com/2011/12/terminatryx-launch-their-remix-album.html
2012 was kicked off with TERMINATRYX performing at ROCK THE RIVER New Year's Festival, and late-Jan at Metal 4 Africa's Summerfest.
Work is underway for the next album.
Relevant Web Links:
www.TERMINATRYX.com www.TERMINATRYX.com/remix www.ONEWORLD.co.za www.HIGHFIDELITY.co.za www.TERMINATRYX.com/makabra www.YouTube.com/Terminatryx
TERMINATRYX Booking, Press & General Information: info@flamedrop.com ENT Entertainment: ent@worldonline.co.za
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TERMINATRYX "Remyx v 1.0" - the Remix album
http://www.TERMINATRYX.com/remix
Early-2009 TERMINATRYX embarked on finding the right people to remix the entire acclaimed self-titled debut album, a rarely tackled global endeavor, and even less so in South African music (except for mainstream artists maybe doing a single or two per album, not the entire thing). But then, TERMINATRYX is not your ordinary, run of the mill South African band.
This remix project led to an incredible range of collaborators from around the world putting a brand new spin on the already unique Industrial-Metal flavoured TERMINATRYX songs, transforming them into everything from Dance, Industrial, Trance and Avant-Garde styles, to Aggro-Tech, EBM, Electronic and acoustic versions (plus bonus tracks).
For reviews from Rolling Stone, Muse Magazine and Playboy to Kultur Magazine, head to http://www.terminatryx.com/TXpress.htm
The TERMINATRYX songs lend themselves to wide and exciting re-interpretation, and with the inspiring batch of international and local artists on board to give the songs their unique take, the "Remyx v 1.0" album will make for an invigorating supplementary companion piece to the TERMINATRYX self-titled album.
Tracklisting: "Venus Rising" Industriezone Remix (Austria) "CONsume" Sigue Sigue Sputnik Electronic remix by Martin Degville & Lloyd Price (UK) "Virus" Axxon Remix (South Africa) "Midnight" The Awakening Remix (USA / South Africa) "SleepWalkers" iRONic Insomnia Remix (South Africa) "Tabloid Android" Terminatryx Acoustyx version (South Africa) "Symbionik" Sheep On Drugs Remix (UK) "We Come In Peace" Modern-e-Quartet reinterpretation (Greece) "Up To You" NuL Remix (South Africa) "The Love Song" Jekyll & Hyde - Not A Love Song Mix - incl. "Absinthium" elements (South Africa) "Siek+Sat" Battery 9 - Artillerie Mix (South Africa) "Absinthium" Mr. Sakitumi Remix (South Africa)
Plus Additional Bonus Tracks: "Obsession" TERMINATRYX cover version (originally performed by Animotion) "Maciste Descends" extract from the original movie soundtrack created for the silent classic "Maciste In Hell", by TERMINATRYX in the shape of the collaborative audio-visual live movie soundtrack project THE MAKABRA ENSEMBLE "Siek+Sat" TERMINATRYX Undead On Speed Remix
Stay tuned for updates and check out: http://www.TERMINATRYX.com/remix
TERMINATRYX CD, DVD, T-shirt & other related releases & merch available at: http://www.flamedrop.com/merch Original TERMINATRYX album song download purchases at: http://lnk.ms/JGKPp
Official web site: http://www.TERMINATRYX.com See the "Virus" music video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDiRabFQXvg See the "Midnight" music video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNwPqABV1Vg
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