Paps – Vibes From The Other Side / Digital Ache (12'' EP 1999)

Country: France

Tracklist

1. Vibes From The Other Side 08:55
2. Digital Ache 07:59

Stéphane Papin from France was active in the minimal psychedelic scene from 1999 to 2002
and has produced some real gems of that time.
The first release of his project Paps was in 1999, when TIP.World rec
published the "Vibes From The Other Side/Digital Ash" 12'' EP.
Since that time Paps was kept been busy and quickly became a respected and acclaimed producer/dj 
also spending lots of time playing around Europe, Japan and USA.
His music was released on various labels and also on many compilations.
Paps style is based on driving basslines, powerful rhythm structures 
and synthetic atmospheres with trippy noises and effects.
Stéphane Papin has also collaborated on other projects,
like Tripiatrik together with Laurent Barateau and Pierre Busson of Yumade, 
and also has produced tracks together with Damien Vergnaud from Droidlock.

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Dead Souls Rising – Scented Garden (1997)

Country: France

Tracklist

1. TV - Trauma 04:02
2. Sin 05:09
3. The Sword And The Rose 03:07
4. The Death Of The Lovers 03:18
5. The Sensuous Taste Of Hell 03:09
6. Ritual 03:30
7. Obscured Passion 04:42
8. Fire Dance 04:27
9. Watch 04:59
10. Scented Visions 03:33
11. HalluSINation 03:07

Dead Souls Rising was formed in 1993 by Alastrelle (vocals),

Sébastien Ficagna (guitar, also member of Avoid Catoblépone) and Pascal X (bass).
They released together a 5 tracks self titled demo tape in 1993, and the full-length album "Ars Magica" followed in 1995.
During the recording session of their second album "Scented Garden" in 1997, Laurent (violin) joined them.
In 1997 Sébastien left the band and in 1999 the 2xCD compilation "Clepsydre 1993-1999" was released.
"Clepsydre 1993-1999" contains numerous live tracks, but also their remastered demo tracks and exclusive songs.
In 2000 Renfield was joined on guitar and in 2004 Sand followed on bass.
Dead Souls Rising music is influenced by bands such as Bauhaus, Christian Death, Siouxsie And The Banshees and Alastrelle's voice is inspired by artists like Kate Bush, Nina Hagen, Lisa Gerrard, Diamanda Galas, Björk and PJ Harvey.
The band has played concerts in various places in France and other parts of Europe.

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Today Is The Day – In The Eyes Of God (1999)

Country: United States

Tracklist

1. In The Eyes Of God 03:11
2. Going To Hell 07:09
3. Spotting A Unicorn 01:20
4. Possession 01:03
5. The Color Of Psychic Power 02:05
6. Mayari 03:22
7. Soldier Of Fortune 01:50
8. Bionic Cock 01:54
9. Argali 02:13
10. Afterlife 01:46
11. Himself 01:40
12. Daddy 01:13
13. Who Is The Black Angel? 01:27
14. Martial Law 02:32
15. False Reality 02:37
16. The Russian Child Porn Ballet 01:36
17. The Cold Harshness Of Being Wrong Throughout Your Entire Life 01:43
18. Honor 02:18
19. Worn Out 00:57
20. There Is No End 08:44

Today Is The Day is an American noise rock/experimental metal originally formed in Nashville, Tennessee.
The band's diverse sound combines influences from areas such as noise music,

avant-garde metal, grindcore, and alternative rock among other genres.

Most of the band's recordings make extensive use of dissonance and sampling,

as well as unusual production techniques and psychedelic overtones.

Lyrical themes include depression, warfare, violence, altered states of consciousness, and mental disorders.
Today Is The Day was founded by Steve Austin in the early 1990s

and reigns as one of the most unique and influential bands of the past two decades.

The band's violent and anthemic style, which blends metal, noise, psychedelia, and rock,

has won worldwide acclaim ever since the debut album.
Eleven studio albums have been released on such labels as Southern Lord, Amphetamine Reptile, Relapse

and their lineup has included such musicians as Brann Dailor and Bill Kelliher, who would later go on to form Mastodon.
Today Is The Day has toured the world with Motorhead, Helmet, The Melvins, Morbid Angel, 

Converge, Napalm Death, Neurosis, Eyehategod, Unsane, and many more.
Steve Austin has also made a name as a producer, creating albums for Lamb Of God, Converge, and many other bands.

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