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First of all as Always thank you to 9th Circle Symphony for giving me the Permission to write this Introduction.
As the Readers of this Blog most know by now, I'am often on Spotify or Bandcamp and switch through so many Artists. And in this Sense i found also 9th Circle Symphony!
Many groups that I know have achieved a certain status, but there are also some really great underground bands that deserve recognition.
The Line-Up is as such
Kurt Fester (Bass)
Maria Cadaver (Keyboards)
Dru Cadaver (Vocals)
Blane Slaven a.k.a. Slave #6 (Drums)
Nik Bones (Guitars)
In April 2014, a band entered the music world that no one had expected. 9th Circle Symphony stormed the heavy metal scene with their EP 5 Fucking Songs and already impressed some community members with it.
1. Greetings from the Wasteland (01:33)
2. Kingdom of Trash (03:01)
3. Apocalyptic Shitstorm (02:43)
4. What I Have Wrought (04:23)
5. Conquer the Divine (03:53)
Full-Playtime: 15:33
Just under three years later, in September 2017, they once again exceeded all expectations with their debut album Anthems of a Fallen Nation. It was clear that this album had made a name for them, not only among their fans but also in the wider community.
1. Song of the Forgotten (02:22)
2. Greetings from the Wasteland (01:31)
3. What I Have Wrought (03:58)
4. Rummaging Through the Debris of a Brave New World (01:56)
5. New Dark Age (02:04)
6. MIllenniums Found (02:36)
7. Tenets of Misery (02:41)
8. To Conquer the Divine (03:27)
9. Kingdom of Trash (02:41)
10. Apocalyptic Shitstorm (02:30)
11. Marauder Anthem (03:33)
12. Destroy All Mutants (02:29)
13. MIllenniums Lost (02:41)
14. House of the Dying Sun (Shitty Cover Song) (03:44)
Full-Playtime: 38:13
There is actually a summary or review of this album that we would like to include.
Twisted_Psychology : Punk metal fusions have been occurring for as long as the two genres have been able to stay in the same room without a fight breaking out (and maybe even before that), but 9th Circle Symphony offers a unique take on the idea. The Indianapolis group lives up to their name as the prominent keyboards and occasional blasts of extremity suggest some symphonic black metal influence alongside their fast song lengths, grimy bass, metallic guitar, and raspy Johnny Rotten-style vocals. While the band may still have to fine tune their approach, they thankfully know how to integrate these elements without feeling too gimmicky.
Instead, 9th Circle Symphony’s gimmick rests in their cheeky Mad Max by way of GWAR stage getup and lyrical concept. The post-apocalypse is almost mainstream subject matter these days thanks to things like Fallout, and this album offers plenty of fun tales revolving around nuclear warfare, fighting mutants, and hunting for resources in desolate wastelands. The short song lengths and catchy writing keeps the themes from getting old.
The decision to bookend the album with revamped takes on “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “House of the Rising Sun” may be a bit divisive though. It comes close to feeling clichéd, but I find it actually fits in a way. These recordings don’t beat you over the head with their meaning, and the appropriation of what would be lost classics does make sense with the theme at hand.
The band’s main challenge may be getting their musicianship and production style to truly match their vision. The musicians are all balanced in the mix and every instrument is able to be heard, but there are moments where the timing on certain rhythms is a little rocky and the production in general could stand to have some more oomph to it. I feel like a more polished production could potentially suit them well though I would also hate for them to lose their punk edge in the process.
Overall, 9th Circle Symphony’s debut album has some pretty unique ideas that are enjoyable, and are sure to be even better once the band gets some more prowess under their belt. The song barrages are pretty fun and the themes more or less achieve what they’re going for, but there seems to be a greater purpose that may need some extra energy to be fully realized. In the meantime, metal punks and horror fans are advised to check this out.
Originally published at http://indymetalvault.com
As always, we were able to ask our questions, which we are happy to include.
Ceyla: "Is there any band that inspires you the most? Or, if there isn’t such a band, where do you draw your inspiration from?"
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9th C.S: "We all listen to different music, so our influences vary widely. Our main theme is related to the Post Apocalypse worlds of Mad Max and Fallout."
In the following days of the year, their single Halloween was released in October, which was intended to provide a preview of the subsequent EP in December, which was to be named Nuclear Winter Wonderland.
1. Jingle Bells (02:24)
2. Rude Off (02:16)
3. Silent Night (02:20)
4. Slay Ride (03:29)
Full-Playtime: 10:29
With their Christmas album, which can be called just that, they have managed to win the hearts of their ever-growing fan base.
Of course, there was also the question of the festivals.
Ceyla: "Are there any festivals or events in Germany, or even worldwide, that you would like to attend? Some of them always offer opportunities to apply."
Everyone has different ideas about which events they might be suitable for, so we are always curious to see what the answer will be.
9th C.S: Of course, there was also the question of the festivals.
Ceyla: "Are there any festivals or events in Germany, or even worldwide, that you would like to attend? Some of them always offer opportunities to apply."
Everyone has different ideas about which events they might be suitable for, so we are always curious to see what the answer will be.
9th C.S: "We would love to attend the many different events that cos play the post apocalypse worlds. There are many throughout the US and world. We've been invited to many, but have been unable to attend."
As many of You know, i do love to recommend to different Festivals, like Dong Open Air, Full Force, Rock Harz, Summer Breeze, Turock Open Air , Party San Open Air, Frostfeuernächte, Dark Troll Festival and many many more. The only thing we could try would be as always, share the Summer Breeze page.
Nonetheless, we're keeping our fingers crossed for the upcoming festival season for the band where they get the Chance to Play.
We now try to include the complete discography in these presentations to make the search easier.
[2018.10.13] Time Warp
[2019.08.29] Year Zero
[2019.10.16] Killer Klowns from Outer Space
[2020.10.09] This Is Halloween
[2020.12.23] Winning the War on Christmas
[2022.08.29] The Pandemic Demos (Compilation)
[2024.08.31] Discord Sonata Number 9 (In E Minor)
Great schtick, but with chops, too! Eat Shit is a classic.
Of course, we always give artists and musicians the option to leave a message for the readers. These messages are always very heartwarming, even if you shouldn't mention them in metal. And yet, they are all absolutely lovely people.
Ceyla: "Is there anything you would like the readers of this blog to know about you and your music?"
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9th C.S: "We appreciate everyone who has made the journey to the wasteland to see us. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon. Until then ... siphon gas and as always EAT SHIT!
Also, we hope to be heading to the recording studio again on 2026 to record new music for everyone."
With this, we had another Honor to write about a Awesome Band and we hope to fascinate so much more People to look into there Music.
All named artists, as well as festivals and the entire discography, are linked throughout the article!
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