tempobet yeni adresi

EN NL
like this cd (ep) review

06/10/2015 : SCHWARZBLUT - Judas EP

SCHWARZBLUT

Judas EP

MusicCD (EP)
Dark ElectroIndustrialMedieval

[80/100]   

Alfa-Matrix
06/10/2015, Ruben SAEY

EN

The Dutch collective Schwarzblut combines medieval texts with dark electro. In all fairness I must say that they are not the only ones doing so. What makes them unique however, is the combination of the deep dark synths and lyrics that carry you to places you normally never visit.

The combination of the industrial voice of Zeon and the more classical vocals by Angelica works good. To top it all, they add an atmosphere that feels like a classic film score, reminiscent to the early years of Star Trek.

Several bands have applied their electro-approach on the title track Judas: from metal guitars like Hell Sector does, to the more minimal sounds of the Commodore 64 version of Zur Hölle by ZC64, and the industrial touch of Cardinal Noire on Von Des Todes Surely Heit Und Der Tugend.

Four tracks in different versions, and that makes it a very varied 10-track EP that electro lovers certainly will like. For me a, this EP is a winner.

Ruben SAEY
06/10/2015


NL

Het Nederlandse collectief Schwarzblut brengt een combinatie van middeleeuwse teksten en dark electro. De eerlijkheid gebiedt mij te zeggen dat ze hiermee niet de enigen zijn die dat doen. Waarin ze wel uniek zijn is de manier waarop die combinatie gebeurt: donkere synths en diepe dark beats die de teksten naar plaatsen dragen waar je zelden komt.

De cyber industrial stem van Zeon wordt mooi gecounterd door de eerder klassieke vocalen van Angelica, het is een unieke combinatie die werkt. Om het geheel af te maken wordt dit alles overgoten met een klassieke filmscore die je meteen naar de beginjaren van Star Trek meeneemt.

De basistrack Judas wordt in de handen van verschillende bands gegeven, elk met hun eigen electrobenadering. Dat varieert van de met metal gitaren geladen remix door Hell Sector tot de wat meer minimal Commodore 64-versie van Zur Hölle door ZC64, tot de industrial inslag van Cardinal Noire in Von Des Todes Gewissheit Und Der Tugend.

Vier verschillende tracks in andere versies dus, en dat levert een heel gevarieerde 10-track-ep op waarin de electroliefhebber zeker zijn gading zal vinden. Wat mij betreft een geslaagde ep.

Ruben SAEY
06/10/2015


 

Next reviews
ORTROTASCE • Ortrotasce
BLINDNESS • Wrapped In Plastic
ELANDOR • Loveless Mind
OMD • Dazzle Ships At Museum Of Liverpool
HANGMAN'S CHAIR • This is not Supposed to be Positive
ELENA ALICE FOSSI (KIRLIAN CAMERA) • Ten Albums That Changed My Life
COME WITH REVERSE • Composing Serernity
IMPLORE • Depopulation
EVERY HOUR KILLS • Every Hour Kills EP
MONSTER YOUTH • Lost Dream, Cool Fire

 

Same genre: DARK ELECTRO
DEADLY SINS • Mad mind of this world
DAWN OF ASHES FT. SUICIDE COMMANDO • Penumbra
ROUGUE UNIT VS DARKVOLT • The Truth
PROJECT PITCHFORK • Live, 23 October 2025, Waregem, B
NERO/GRIS • Silenci
ENZO KREFT • Dictator
KRIEG-B • War Drums' Resonance
PLACEBO EFFECT • Galleries Of Pain
ANY SECOND • Nicht Allein
[MELTER] • [melter]

 

Same genre: INDUSTRIAL
PSYCLON NINE • And then Oblivion
PLAN C • Rewind
OTHER-ED • Until All Are Free
DARKVOLT • The Time Device
THE HYBRIDS • In The Wake Of The Witch
DARKVOLT • Electric Angel
BHPL • II
EINSTURZENDE NEUBAUTEN • 40 Years Einsturzende Neubauten at Ancienne Belgique - Brussels - B (20+21.06.2022)
HOCICO • HyperViolent
MATT HART • Decimate

 

Same genre: MEDIEVAL
DAEMONIA NYMPHE • Witches' Lullaby: Whispers from the North, South and East
DAEMONIA NYMPHE • PSYCHOSTASIA
SERPENTYNE • European Tour 2018
IVANKOVA • Ivankovà EP
HEIMATAERDE • Aerdenbrand
MYRKUR • Mausoleum
AN DANZZA • Whispers of the Forest
EPHYRA • Along The Path
INKUBUS SUKKUBUS • Mother Moon
TROLLS ET LÉGENDES • Day 3, 5/4/2015, Mons, Belgium | Corvus Corax, Rastaban, Cuelèbre & Césair

Music reviews

14
03
MESH
This World
07
03
EYES OF THE NIGHTMARE JUNGLE
Rebirth
03
03
THIS MORN' OMINA
Insha
15
02
MESH
Hey Stranger
14
02
STRUGGLER
Zugzwang
04
02
BODY SYSTEM
World Of Lies

NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

NEWS

18
03
Today, 46 years ago, Joy Division released 'Licht und Blindheit'.
18
03
Wave-Gotik-Treffen Leipzig is coming closer!
17
03
A Darker Shade Of Green | The Virgin Prunes On Saint Patrick’s Day
17
03
Today, 40 years ago, Depeche Mode released its fifth studio album Black Celebration!
16
03
Today, 39 years ago, Siouxsie and the Banshees released The Passenger!
16
03
Today, 42 years ago, Siouxsie And The Banshees released the single Swimming Horses!

Concert reviews

03
11
FIX:8 SED:8 - MILDREDA - DATA VOID - 2ND FACE
Lessons in Humility Tour - The underground Vision - Oostende - 31 oktober 2025
24
10
PROJECT PITCHFORK
Live, 23 October 2025, Waregem, B
17
08
KRAFTWERK
Royal Palace Open Air - Brussels - August 14 2025
22
04
GAVIN FRIDAY
Live at 404 / De Vooruit - Ghent - 01/04.2025

GET A COPY OF OUR MAGAZINE
SEND TO YOUR HOME

INTERVIEWS

14
03
MESH
'With every album we are always trying to move forward, so having time to come up with new ideas and inspiration certainly helped shaping this album.'
06
03
GARY ASQUITH ABOUT ALL THINGS REMA-REMA AND BEYOND
And you saw the Crucifiction, or was it the Resurrection?
05
03
DAEMONIA NYMPHE
“Poems of something magical yet to come.“
04
03
GOETHES ERBEN
The world currently gives the impression that all dystopias are penetrating reality and displacing humanity on this planet.
27
02
AHRAYEPH
“Reverse this cold fate, The hour's near too late. And shine on me, Shine on me.“

PHOTOS

23
02
NITZER EBB
International EBM day 2026
23
02
THE JUGGERNAUTS
International EBM day 2026
23
02
SIIE
International EBM day 2026
23
02
KALT
International EBM day 2026
23
02
DEADLY SINS
International EBM day 2026
23
02
GAVIN FRIDAY
Bourla Antwerpen
17
02
PIXEL GRIP
Botanique Brussel

ADVERTISE
IN PEEK-A-BOO

VIDEO CLIPS

17
03
LIZARD SMILE
Silence In Your Eyes
16
03
MINISTRY
Same Old Madness
15
03
LENE LOVICH BAND
Lucky Number
14
03
THE CURE
The Lovecats
13
03
KILLING JOKE
New Cold War
12
03
LAIBACH
Tanz mit Laibach
11
03
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO
async