Talanas debut EP available + tunes up!

Fzau · 08-09-2010, 03:34 PM

It seems no one has posted this before.. shame on you!

Talanas (Hal Sinden's new band) released their debut EP 'Reason and Abstract' and uploaded some of the tracks on their Myspace.

I dig it!

Check it out!

vampiregenocide · 08-09-2010, 03:36 PM

ALAS, NINJA'D!

Fzau · 08-09-2010, 03:52 PM

You're a bitch, Ross!

vampiregenocide · 08-09-2010, 03:58 PM

No yours was first, a minute earlier than mine.

Mods can merge them if they want.

EtherealEntity · 08-09-2010, 04:06 PM

Thanks for this update!

Had a surprise when I saw their banner - Their ex keyboardist left for a local black metal band The Furious Horde who my band have played a few gigs with. Great guys.

This is some sick music

Varcolac · 08-09-2010, 04:21 PM

Yeah, saw this yesterday. Haven't listened to it much, but it sounds pretty bitchin' to start with.

Quote:

Originally Posted by EtherealEntity

Thanks for this update!

Had a surprise when I saw their banner - Their ex keyboardist left for a local black metal band The Furious Horde who my band have played a few gigs with. Great guys.

This is some sick music

Nah, Josiah's been in the Horde for aaaages, long before he joined Talanas. Used to share a flat with the dude (around the time he joined Talanas in fact), and he basically just had too many metal bands on his plate at the moment. Think at some point about eighteen months ago he was in about four different bands and a full-time degree.

The Horde are always good for a laugh. Played a gig with them a couple weeks ago. Their singer and their guitarist also play in a 7-string grind-death band with hilarious song titles like "Prostitutes and Power Tools." Corpse Fauna on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

vampiregenocide · 08-10-2010, 04:32 AM

Bump because the songs have been uploaded to YouTube and you guys seriously need to listen to this.

Variant · 08-10-2010, 07:58 AM

Awesome shit. Hal's the man.

Scar Symmetry · 08-10-2010, 11:19 AM

..... I was expecting good, but I can't say that I was expecting this good.

Seriously win.

vampiregenocide · 08-10-2010, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scar Symmetry

..... I was expecting good, but I can't say that I was expecting this good.

Seriously win.

Looking at their influences, it seems like all the best bits of those bands put into one. Diaphora is very Sikthish at parts, but way more deathy, with a hint of Opeth and Strapping Young Lad. I love the fact that all the riffs are consistantly impressive, rather than epic riff - filler - solo - epic riff. Its a sweet package overall.

Fzau · 08-11-2010, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scar Symmetry

..... I was expecting good, but I can't say that I was expecting this good.

Seriously win.

That's exactly what I was thinking when I first heard them.

Stealthdjentstic · 08-11-2010, 02:53 AM

....ing awesome, and hal looks like a pirate.

liamh · 08-11-2010, 07:19 AM

Amazing.
Akercocke influence is very apparent, but its got a more techy feel.

liquidcow · 08-12-2010, 11:44 AM

Really great to hear people are enjoying the EP, it's taken a lot of work to get it out there as I'm sure some of you know, it's been totally worth it to see how much people are appreciating the music. Cheers guys

Fzau · 08-17-2010, 07:18 PM

Bump because more people need to hear this.
Truly great music!

vampiregenocide · 08-17-2010, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fzau

Bump because more people need to hear this.
Truly great music!

Damn straight.

All buy yourselves a copy so you can appreciate some great music and my photography work.

halsinden · 08-19-2010, 07:55 AM

thank you, chaps. i really appreciate this.

H

machinehead91 · 08-25-2010, 10:19 AM

Got the EP, absolutely BRUTAL! \m/

halsinden · 08-25-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machinehead91

Got the EP, absolutely BRUTAL! \m/

thanks for getting it. it really helps.

we're currently trying to get enough interest registered to allow us into the voting for a slot at damnation festival in leeds in november. they've opened up suggestions in the comments of their statuses on facebook etc today.

H

abyss258 · 08-25-2010, 11:09 PM

Awesome! Definitely need to keep tabs on this, thanks

natspotats · 08-25-2010, 11:48 PM

twas written in the stone that one day a band would come......

halsinden · 09-02-2010, 07:37 AM

alongside a few others (plus covermounts on prog magazine, terrorizer etc.) we just received a corker of a review from MTUK:

MTUK CD REVIEW - TALANAS

"Rising pheonix-like from the ashes of hardworking UK industrial metal outfit Interlock, frontman Hal Sinden and drummer Joe Butterworth have finally unleashed the long-awaited debut release of Talanas. Eschewing the dancefloor stomp of their former outfit, the core duo (aided in no small part by bassist Mark Duffy, fretboard pyromaniac Ewan Parry and now departed keyboardist Josiah Lutton) have instead embraced a far darker, progressive and generally more extreme approach to metal on this three track CD.

They’ve taken their time with this release for sure but the spacious, powerful production and bewitchingly labyrinthine song structures are a testament to their patience. Switching from Messugah-esque ‘lurch ‘n’ groove’ riffs to reflective ambience and brutal blasting with almost contemptuous ease, it’s clear that Sinden et al have been rehearsing. Hard. Opener ‘Diaphora’ is a true statement of intent, all cavernous vocal roars and juddering riffs draped in Parry’s modal lead stylings before moving into a clean refrain that acts as a perfect counterbalance to the aggression.

‘Pray Speed the Fever’ continues in a similar vein, seething with considered technicality whilst taking great care to maintain the balance in dynamics before Talanas close the EP with the lush soundscapes of ‘Aorta’. At eight minutes or so in length, the slow-burn, evolving textures, bring to mind the works of Devin Townsend at his most pastoral. At this stage of the band’s development, the influences are still quite clear – the Gojira vibe is most prominent and the proggier side of fellow brits Akercocke certainly rears it’s head on occasion. The clean moments also have a hefty dose of Opeth about them - perhaps more to do with Sinden’s remarkable vocal similarities to Mikael Akerfelft than anything else. Given this, it is a relatively unique mix and Talanas have managed to achieve the remarkable feat of synthesizing these influences into a coherent soundscape that is very much recognizable as their own. An assured, professional and characterful debut that points to potential greatness in the not-too-distant future.

TALANAS - debut EP 8th august on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads

Frank Allain"

H

vampiregenocide · 09-02-2010, 11:22 AM

Brilliant review, glad you guys are getting appreciated.

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08-09-2010, 03:34 PM	#1
Fzau Unleash the proggies Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,095 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Talanas debut EP available + tunes up! It seems no one has posted this before.. shame on you! Talanas (Hal Sinden's new band) released their debut EP 'Reason and Abstract' and uploaded some of the tracks on their Myspace. I dig it! Check it out! You win, I'm your bitch now. - PnKnG ...if you... if you show me yours, i... i´ll show you mine! (no, i don´t actually have anything hahah!) - MF_Kitten I just imagined Pete naked holding a Blackmachine seductively. I need to see that Hayley Williams pic again. - vampiregenocide Oh yeah, totally dude. I mean, shit, I rape my girlfriend all the time. It's tops - Demoniac

08-09-2010, 03:36 PM	#2
vampiregenocide A Chap Called Ross Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 15,061 Thanked: 273 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ALAS, NINJA'D! My Photography Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/rosswildishphotography Dissonant Media - The news source for new alternate/progressive music! Check us out: http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/Sawbridgeworth-United-Kingdom/Dissonant-Media/126448677394107 http://www.youtube.com/user/DissonantMedia#p/a http://dissonantmedia.tumblr.com/

08-09-2010, 03:52 PM	#3
Fzau Unleash the proggies Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,095 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You're a bitch, Ross! You win, I'm your bitch now. - PnKnG ...if you... if you show me yours, i... i´ll show you mine! (no, i don´t actually have anything hahah!) - MF_Kitten I just imagined Pete naked holding a Blackmachine seductively. I need to see that Hayley Williams pic again. - vampiregenocide Oh yeah, totally dude. I mean, shit, I rape my girlfriend all the time. It's tops - Demoniac

08-09-2010, 03:58 PM	#4
vampiregenocide A Chap Called Ross Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 15,061 Thanked: 273 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No yours was first, a minute earlier than mine. Mods can merge them if they want. My Photography Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/rosswildishphotography Dissonant Media - The news source for new alternate/progressive music! Check us out: http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/Sawbridgeworth-United-Kingdom/Dissonant-Media/126448677394107 http://www.youtube.com/user/DissonantMedia#p/a http://dissonantmedia.tumblr.com/

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08-09-2010, 04:06 PM	#5
EtherealEntity Tom Winspear Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex, U.K Posts: 8,358 Thanked: 77 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Thanks for this update! Had a surprise when I saw their banner - Their ex keyboardist left for a local black metal band The Furious Horde who my band have played a few gigs with. Great guys. This is some sick music

08-10-2010, 04:32 AM	#7
vampiregenocide A Chap Called Ross Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 15,061 Thanked: 273 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Bump because the songs have been uploaded to YouTube and you guys seriously need to listen to this. My Photography Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/rosswildishphotography Dissonant Media - The news source for new alternate/progressive music! Check us out: http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/Sawbridgeworth-United-Kingdom/Dissonant-Media/126448677394107 http://www.youtube.com/user/DissonantMedia#p/a http://dissonantmedia.tumblr.com/

08-10-2010, 07:58 AM	#8
Variant Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: All-white-tukee, Arizona Posts: 5,641 Thanked: 82 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome shit. Hal's the man.

08-10-2010, 11:19 AM	#9
Scar Symmetry Ex Whiny Bitch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol, UK Posts: 15,670 Thanked: 377 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	..... I was expecting good, but I can't say that I was expecting this good. Seriously win. What happened to Jeff? Funny how he dropped off the radar now that the entire Western world disagrees with his right wing bullshit.

08-11-2010, 02:53 AM	#12
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,969 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	....ing awesome, and hal looks like a pirate.

08-11-2010, 07:19 AM	#13
liamh Geek-chic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England Posts: 2,121 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Amazing. Akercocke influence is very apparent, but its got a more techy feel.

08-12-2010, 11:44 AM	#14
liquidcow ss.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Posts: 441 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Really great to hear people are enjoying the EP, it's taken a lot of work to get it out there as I'm sure some of you know, it's been totally worth it to see how much people are appreciating the music. Cheers guys http://www.myspace.com/talanas

08-17-2010, 07:18 PM	#15
Fzau Unleash the proggies Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 1,095 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Bump because more people need to hear this. Truly great music! You win, I'm your bitch now. - PnKnG ...if you... if you show me yours, i... i´ll show you mine! (no, i don´t actually have anything hahah!) - MF_Kitten I just imagined Pete naked holding a Blackmachine seductively. I need to see that Hayley Williams pic again. - vampiregenocide Oh yeah, totally dude. I mean, shit, I rape my girlfriend all the time. It's tops - Demoniac

08-19-2010, 07:55 AM	#17
halsinden it's a british thing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: camden taaahn, london Posts: 1,542 Thanked: 135 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	thank you, chaps. i really appreciate this. H http://www.talanas.org death metal's gentlemen

08-25-2010, 10:19 AM	#18
machinehead91 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Roydon, Essex Posts: 101 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Got the EP, absolutely BRUTAL! \m/ This little trend could become a health issue; considering that if I had facepalmed any harder I probably would have fractured my skull - Necris

08-25-2010, 11:09 PM	#20
abyss258 SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 559 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Awesome! Definitely need to keep tabs on this, thanks Check out my band, Kings Field! http://www.facebook.com/kingsmetal?ref=ts

08-25-2010, 11:48 PM	#21
natspotats SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 490 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	twas written in the stone that one day a band would come...... Look at this one, asleeps in some bloods

09-02-2010, 07:37 AM	#22
halsinden it's a british thing Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: camden taaahn, london Posts: 1,542 Thanked: 135 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	alongside a few others (plus covermounts on prog magazine, terrorizer etc.) we just received a corker of a review from MTUK: MTUK CD REVIEW - TALANAS "Rising pheonix-like from the ashes of hardworking UK industrial metal outfit Interlock, frontman Hal Sinden and drummer Joe Butterworth have finally unleashed the long-awaited debut release of Talanas. Eschewing the dancefloor stomp of their former outfit, the core duo (aided in no small part by bassist Mark Duffy, fretboard pyromaniac Ewan Parry and now departed keyboardist Josiah Lutton) have instead embraced a far darker, progressive and generally more extreme approach to metal on this three track CD. They’ve taken their time with this release for sure but the spacious, powerful production and bewitchingly labyrinthine song structures are a testament to their patience. Switching from Messugah-esque ‘lurch ‘n’ groove’ riffs to reflective ambience and brutal blasting with almost contemptuous ease, it’s clear that Sinden et al have been rehearsing. Hard. Opener ‘Diaphora’ is a true statement of intent, all cavernous vocal roars and juddering riffs draped in Parry’s modal lead stylings before moving into a clean refrain that acts as a perfect counterbalance to the aggression. ‘Pray Speed the Fever’ continues in a similar vein, seething with considered technicality whilst taking great care to maintain the balance in dynamics before Talanas close the EP with the lush soundscapes of ‘Aorta’. At eight minutes or so in length, the slow-burn, evolving textures, bring to mind the works of Devin Townsend at his most pastoral. At this stage of the band’s development, the influences are still quite clear – the Gojira vibe is most prominent and the proggier side of fellow brits Akercocke certainly rears it’s head on occasion. The clean moments also have a hefty dose of Opeth about them - perhaps more to do with Sinden’s remarkable vocal similarities to Mikael Akerfelft than anything else. Given this, it is a relatively unique mix and Talanas have managed to achieve the remarkable feat of synthesizing these influences into a coherent soundscape that is very much recognizable as their own. An assured, professional and characterful debut that points to potential greatness in the not-too-distant future. TALANAS - debut EP 8th august on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads Frank Allain" H http://www.talanas.org death metal's gentlemen

09-02-2010, 11:22 AM	#23
vampiregenocide A Chap Called Ross Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hertfordshire, England Posts: 15,061 Thanked: 273 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Brilliant review, glad you guys are getting appreciated. My Photography Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/rosswildishphotography Dissonant Media - The news source for new alternate/progressive music! Check us out: http://de-de.facebook.com/pages/Sawbridgeworth-United-Kingdom/Dissonant-Media/126448677394107 http://www.youtube.com/user/DissonantMedia#p/a http://dissonantmedia.tumblr.com/

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