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HOLLENTHON?
It seems to be a completely new and unknown band, but behind this
name you find the new project of Martin Schirenc, former member
of Austrias most famous Death Metal band Pungent Stench. Starting
as a Black Metal project, called "Vuzem", Martin splitted
more and more apart from any known style and created his own with
HOLLENTHON. It's impossible to put Domus
Mundi into an existing category, every song seems
to be influenced by another country and another theme, the whole
CD is like a journey to several parts of the world and the history
of Metal. Maybe "Ethno-Metal" could be a description
that fits a bit, allthough this word sounds a bit too soft for
the music. Starting with Enrapture - Hinc Illae Lacrimae
, which seems to be influenced by Morbid Angel a bit, you hear
at once that Martin didn't lose anything of his hard side. The
sound quality of the album is unbelievably good if you keep in
mind that it was recorded in his sleeping room... good music doesn't
need expensive equipment. With his wife Elena he found the ideal
person to write the lyrics, which back up the experimental music
in a perfect way.. Vestige - Non Omnis Moriar (Not everything
on me will die) is a song dedicated to the Sioux-Indians and the
tragedy of Wounded Knee in South Dakota , Premonition - Lex
Talionis (the law of retaliation) is about the crimes done
by organised religion.. and these aren't all of Elena's qualities...
to some songs like Eclipse - Vita Nova, which is about
her feelings towards the painting of Pieter Breughels Triumph
Of The Death she gives a personal touch with her wonderful voice.
HOLLENTHON (the name is taken from a small village
in Austria) are just striking out with their originality and their
unique style. And you shouldn't forget to visit to their webpage
at www.hollenthon.com where, next to all the infos you want to
know about the band, you can find a very special tour through
Martin's Hometown Vienna. Domus Mundi
- The House Of The World ... just a real masterpiece.
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