TERMINATRYX

Rank #7 Cape Town, WC, ZA Alternative / Industrial-Metal / Electron...

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Members: Sonja - lead vocals. Paul - production / bass, programming, guitar, keyboards, backing vocals. Ronnie - drums. Patrick - guitar.

Sounds Like: Rammstein, Ministry, Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Marilyn Manson

Label: ENT Entertainment

Bio: A new breed of South African music.
With no band in their home country sounding like them, in 2002 TERMINATRYX set out to create their own blend of a love for hard- & electronic music, fused with that of the moods created by sci-fi / horror / extreme movies + a touch of sexually charged danger ... See Full Bio

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Hitting the studio for day 1 of the new TERMINATRYX album "Shadow"! Regular updates will be posted. http://www.terminatryx.com

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“...This record has been three years in the making – a complete suite of remixes of the band’s acclaimed eponymous debut – an ambitious project for any South African band, especially so in such a niche scene as the one that Terminatryx occupies. They’ve done an impressive job of pulling in a choice stable of acclaimed artists and intriguing guests, both international and local, to pick apart, destroy and resurrect their catalogue... ...All in all a solid release – I recommend a listen to anyone not scared of surfing the intriguing fringe of South African music.”

— James Rose-Mathew, Muse Magazine

“…Terminatryx is the perfect antidote to the sugary-pop-fluff being punted by most media. Be warned though, it’s not for those whose idea of hardcore is Nickelback or Bon Jovi…”

— Bronwen Dyke, The Big Issue

“Real, honest-to-darkness, soul-ripping Industrial bands are something of a scarcity in Mzanzi (South Africa). Thankfully, we have Terminatryx: the union of bewitching vocalist Sonja and alternative music veteran Paul Blom (V.O.D, F8, K.O.B.U.S.), combining their considerable skills to deliver unto us here 12 tracks of their horror-cinema inspired goodness that is a skin tingling romp through Industrial-Metal milieu (that simultaneously pays homage to elements of Hard Core, Trance, Rhythmic Noise, EBM, Thrash, Dark Wave and Goth), not yet heard from these shores and hence they are important. Themes include viral infection alien visitation, human greed, and quite fittingly: Absinthe! Something super special from Cape Town unlike anything else we currently have (Sorry, it’s true).”

— Jon Monsoon, BPM Magazine

“...‘CONsume’ is a song about how much influence the media has on society, underlying its message with quite understated beats, but with nice guitar sections. This is also the first time singer Sonja appears on the scenery and she’s got a very convertible voice reaching from harder decisive parts to more emotive parts. When ‘Virus' starts you hear the sound of an old analogue modem, followed by a wave-esque bass section leading into a hard-hitting chorus section kicking you right in your stomach. In the further course the song alternates between calmer and aggressive parts. But if you think this already was the end of the line regarding harshness then check out ‘Midnight’ and ‘Tabloid Android’ both surpassing each other in that discipline, while it’s especially the latter one that’ll really keep you going with a strike of fast staccato beats and guitar walls while, Sonja’s trenchant vocals propel you even more....”

— Sebastian Huhn, Reflections Of Darkness

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TERMINATRYX-driven MAKABRA ...
Apr 25, 2013
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Terminatryx hits 1 decade!
Apr 6, 2013
This year Terminatryx passed the ten year mark! And what better way to celebrat... [more]

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Apr 27

Labia Theatre
Cape Town, CAPE, ZA | 8:30pm
Labia Theatre
Cape Town, CAPE, ZA
Sat Apr 27 8:30pm
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The Makabra Ensemble will perform their new soundtrack to the groundbreaking and visually amazing silent film HÄXAN (1922), live beneath the big screen as part of the SOUND ON SCREEN Music Film Festival - http://www.flamedrop.com/sos Starting their cinematic / live music fusion at the South African HorrorFest Film Festival in 2006, The Makabra Ensemblecreates 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. Live sound by Point Blanc Event Tech Solutions. http://www.flamedrop.com/sos http://www.terminatryx.com/makabra Like & share the SOUND ON SCREEN Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SoundOnScreenFilmFest http://www.quicket.co.za/events/1937-the-makabra-ensemble-h196xan-live-soundtrack-performance/
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Mar 29

Buckley's, Edward's Str…
Bellville, WC, ZA | 8:00pm
Buckley's, Edward's Street
Bellville, WC, ZA
Fri Mar 29 8:00pm
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TERMINATRYX and INFANTERIA will join MEGALODON to celebrate the pre-release of the band's debut album. Expect a night of many Metal flavors live on stage. Terminatryx merch will be on sale. http://www.terminatryx.com
Sat
Jan 12

R.O.A.R
Observatory, ZA | 9:00pm
R.O.A.R
Observatory, ZA
Sat Jan 12 9:00pm
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Event Horizons Presents: THE UNDERGROUND IN: Chapter II. At ROAR & Gandalf's (Lower Main Rd, Observatory) with almost a dozen bands, incl. : TERMINATRYX WARGRAVE SINDULGENCE plus The Devil Sent Me Back (Grahamstown) Betray The Skyline (Port Elizabeth) We Seek Vengeance (East London) and more! Terminatryx and other band merch on sale. Drink specials. Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/453610701341548
2012
Sep 18

Sound And Motion Studios
Cape Town, WESTE, ZA | 6:00pm
Sound And Motion Studios
Cape Town, WESTE, ZA
Tue Sep 18, 2012 6:00pm
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The TERMINATRYX-driven MAKABRA ENSEMBLE live soundtrack project (also including Simon from Lark, Sean from Lark & Mr. Sakitumi, and Matthijs Van Dijk), will perform their new soundtrack live to the screening of Fritz Lang's legendary silent futuristic film METROPOLIS. Seats are limited. RSVP essential.
2012
May 26

Mercury
Cape Town, WC, ZA | 8:00pm
Mercury
Cape Town, WC, ZA
Sat May 26, 2012 8:00pm
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Celebrate World Goth Day with DJs Minstrel & Phoenix, and a live performance by TERMINATRYX. Marilyn Manson album launch give-aways.

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